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LETTERS 05 Just Married! Congratulations to Emma and Jamie

adventures for the family 46 Top 5 Swims Take a dip 48 Top 5 Golf Barry’s picks

SPECIAL STAYCATION GUIDE 06 Great Outdoors Fun natural spots for the whole family 08 Time for Walkies! Where to exercise your pets 10 Cover feature Jo Fahey reveals exciting plans for Glenbernie 16 Little Explorers A mum’s guide to local excursions 18 Gardening Sara’s favourite gardens for a staycation visit 20 Style Summer fashions and top shops for beachwear 22 What’s On Festivals, library craft nd live music 24 Cafe Guide Find great coffee and food at these local eateries 30 Wild Swimming Discover five beautiful pools in the Illawarra 45 Ready to Ride Off- oad

NEWS 15 It’s a girl! Symbio welcomes a new cuddly koala joey 26 Schools Stanwell Park hosts its future students 28 Catch up Local boys are national robotics champs 29 Get fit for free! Burgh launches a new initiative BUSINESS 33 Party at Symbio Chamber celebrates a successful year 34 Business directory Your ultimate local guide SPORT 47 Champ Inspirational swimmer 49 Surfi g Surefi e Boards 50 Tides Check the table

Cover image by Anthony Warry Photography; www.anthonywarryphotography.com.au

MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS SAMMY MAHLER

is a personal fashion stylist (see littlemiss boo.com). Her career spans over 25 years, from house modelling, production, design to range forecasting and styling. While conducting executive sales with major department stores on a wholesale level, she also had a key role in fashion marketing and visual styling. She has now turned her expertise to personal fashion styling, with her main aim to help women of all shapes and sizes reach their full potential. This month Sammy finds local summer trends; see page 20.

PHILIP COMANS

is a dog behaviour therapist and trainer with the Illawarra-born and now the world’s largest international dog training organisation Bark Busters. His region covers Helensburgh to Gerroa and inland, including Goulburn. Dogs are a passion and his mission is to save them from being surrendered and euthanised when all they need is a little training. He believes every dog deserves to be trained so it can enjoy a relaxed, fulfilled life in its human/dog pack. Find top dog walks on page 8.

DR ROB BRANDER

– aka ‘Dr Rip’ – is a coastal geomorphologist and Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. A resident of Stanwell Park, he’s been studying beaches for 25 years, starting in Canada where water temperatures convinced him come to Australia to do his PhD. He is an international expert on rip currents and runs a beach safety education program called The Science of the Surf (www.scienceofthesurf. com). He wrote Dr Rip’s Essential Beach Book. Read his column on page 14.

ANTOINETTE HOLMES

is an early childhood teacher with over 15 years’ experience. She has completed a Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood Education, her Certificate 4 in Frontline Management and a Certificate 3 in Fine Arts Antoinette grew up in Helensburgh and believes it is a wonderful community to raise children in. She owns and operates Happy Hearts Academy Early Learning Centre and is in the process of opening Stanwell Park Preschool in 2016. Read her article on our region’s natural attractions on page 6.

DISTRICT NEWS EDITORS Genevieve Swart, Marcus Craft ART DIRECTOR Brendon Wise REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS Rob Brander, Sara Newnham, Anthony Warry, Heather Smith CONTACT PO Box 248, Helensburgh, 2508 editor@2508mag.com.au www.2508mag.com.au www.facebook.com/2508mag There is a contributor’s drop box at Helensburgh Newsagency on Parkes Street. ADVERTISING See www.2508mag.com.au for rates, specifications and deadlines. Terms and conditions apply. EDITORIAL Community participation is encouraged. Please contact editor@2508mag.com.au with story ideas. Letters should be a maximum of 200 words. The editors reserve the right to edit submissions. Contributors should include contact details. DEADLINE 15th of the month prior to publication 2508 is published by The Word Bureau Pty Ltd. ABN 31 692 723 477 Disclaimer: All content and images remain the property of 2508: District News unless otherwise supplied. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. The views expressed in letters, articles and advertisements do not reflect those of the editors. PRINTED BY Snap! Wollongong on Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper from sustainable forests. DISTRIBUTION Our team of walkers delivers to residential mailboxes from the 1st of each month. Contact editor@2508mag.com.au

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Have a say Write to us at PO Box 248, Helensburgh, 2508, or email editor@2508mag.com.au

WELCOME TO OUR ‘STAYCATION’ SPECIAL!

Happy New Year, everyone! We’re kicking off 2016 w th our fi st ever ‘Staycation’ guide, aimed at visitors and those holidaying at home. Where are the best cafes, gardens, kids spots, wild swims, dog walks, golf courses and bike rides? We’ve got it all covered in the ultimate explorer’s guide to local life and family fun. Happy reading, Genevieve and Marcus, the Editors

Congratulations to Emma Matthews and Jamie Lepre! Photo: Aaron Potter Photography

COMMUNITY NOTICES JUST MARRIED!

Emma Matthews and Jamie Lepre were married on Saturday the 14th November at the beautiful property Wagon Wheels. With the rain above, they took their vows on the spiral staircase inside the home surrounded by the love of family and friends. With their beautiful daughter Lily, Emma and Jamie escaped for a weekend to Jenolan caves, with a honeymoon to follow in the New Year.

Registrations for Engadine Community Services Computer Help Desk for 2016 are now open. The help desk is open to anyone with little to no experience with computers and iPads. Volunteers can assist with learning how to do basic tasks such as emails, attaching documents, saving files, aking photographs, navigate the internet and more. For $40, students get five, 45-minute one-on-one lessons with a volunteer. Phone 9520 7022 or visit www.essentialcommunitysolutions.com

BARNEY NEEDS A HOME!

This is Barney, a nine-month-old bits-a-this and bits-a-that! He’ll make a perfect family dog. Barney is affectionate and gets on well with other dogs. He hasn’t had a lot of training, but he is very clever and picks up commands quickly. Can you make 2016 Barney’s year and give him a loving home? He deserves it! Email Julie-ann at Country Companion Animal Rescue: ccarpetrehoming@tpg.com.au 2508

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Boating at Audley in the Royal National Park.

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It's great outdoors! Want to fit in some family bonding these school holidays? Antoinette Holmes, owner of Happy Hearts Academy Early Learning Centre, recommends exploring our natural attractions.

Getting active and outdoors with children is a great way to spend quality time together and grow as a family. The e are many wonderful places to visit locally that do not place a fin ncial burden on families, such as Helensburgh pool (free entry), the many parks, beaches and bush walks. Getting outdoors is a great way for children to learn to live an active lifestyle and keep healthy. Educating children from a young age sets up lifelong skills for them to grow into active participants in our society. Adults should educate children about safety when outdoors. Some of the most important issues 2508 residents face are snakes, spiders, swimming activities and sun exposure, all of which pose safety concerns. Arming children with the knowledge to enable them to act in risky circumstances can help save lives. Swimming is a large part of our local culture, so fencing your pool, never propping open gates, teaching your children to swim, always supervising them and learning fi st aid, such as resuscitation, is your fi st defence to keep your family safe. 2508 has a large population of snakes, funnel web and other spiders, so it is important to teach children “DON’T panic, DON’T touch”. And if you see a snake STOP and back away slowly. Be mindful of spiders on clothes on the washing line and always check inside your shoes for unwanted guests. Parents armed with fi st aid knowledge can be the difference between life and death. Outdoors is one of the best places to raise children, so get out there and enjoy all nature has to offer and STAY SAFE. 2508

TOP 5 NATURAL FUN SPOTS

Walk through to Maddens Falls Stroll in Dharawal National Park at Darkes Forest. A short, boarded walk makes it easy for children to reach the top of the falls or they can carry on to the bottom of the falls for a longer walk. Lots of wildlife along the way and a beautiful waterfall to see.

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Bush walk along the Forest Path The tart of the track is just south of Bola Creek on Lady Carrington Drive in the Royal National Park. All fitness levels and a few places to stop for a swim along the way. Audley, in the Royal National Park At Audley there are picnic tables, cycle paths, walking tracks, canoes and row boats to hire. It’s a great place to explore. Big and little dams in Helensburgh Access the little dam through the old railway tunnel past the station and the big dam via a track off The Ri e.

Kurnell, Botany Bay National Park Kurnell has a beautiful historic walk through the national park where children can learn while out and about. The vis tor centre has a free museum and a cafe, plus there is lots of interesting information along the walks. 2508

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TOP 5 WALK

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Philip Comans walks from Sandon Point to Bulli and (below) on Sea Cliff Bridge.

Time for walkies

Bark Busters Illawarra dog trainer Philip Comans lists his favourite places to walk the dogs, Sooty and Sandy. One of life’s greatest pleasures has to be walking Fido or Fifi ( r Diesel or Daisy) within our wonderful Illawarra. Blessed with spectacular beaches and stunning coastline, we are spoilt for choice. Here are my personal top five:

Sea Cliff Bridge Take a walk from Coalcliff to Clifton across this iconic man-made structure for some of the best views anywhere in the world. Keep going to Scarborough Pub where the beer garden offers dogs and humans refreshing beverages and ocean views. Total distance from Coalcliff to carborough is 3km each way.

Sandon Point, Bulli Combining a Leash-Free Dog Beach with a paved walking track, this sun-filled uting takes you from Hamilton Road, Bulli south across a lagoon, then either along the sands of McCauleys Beach or the path past Sandon Point’s millionaire’s row. Hard to decide whether to gaze at the views or the houses! 1.5km each way.

Warrawong to Berkeley Start at King Street and Northcliffe Drive, Warrawong, follow the cycleway past the Illawarra Yacht Club and towards Berkeley hugging the northern shore of Lake Illawarra. Continue as far as Hooka Point if you like. 6km each way.

Puckey’s Estate south to Wollongong Harbour Starting at Elliots Road, Fairy Meadow near the surf club, walk south along the beach (some is off-leash) t wards Wollongong. You’ll eventually reach Stuart Park (where you may see skydivers landing) and lots of cafes and restaurants, some with outdoor seating for us to enjoy with our dogs. 2.4km each way.

Coledale Beach to Thirroul Beach Winding past several lovely beaches and lots of interesting homes, this easy walk is perfect for our pooches. Cafes are spread along the route, and most are very pet friendly. Start with a coffee at Big Star Cafe in Coledale and finish p in Thi roul with a coffee or Puppycino at Honest Dons. 4km each way. 2508

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Glenn and Jo Fahey, with Tilly, inspiration for the cider name ‘Little Blue’.

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Darkes Magic

In three years, the Fahey family of Glenbernie Orchard have transformed from ordinary apple farmers to fruit-picking tour guides, guest house proprietors and cider makers extraordinaire. Their orchard is no longer just a farm, it’s a tourist destination, part of the new, all-encompassing “Darkes” brand, powered by the slogan “pick, sip, stay”. And there’s more to come… 2508 reports. January marks the start of apple picking season at Glenbernie Orchard, which covers 160 acres in Darkes Forest. A hundred of that is fruit trees. Faheys have farmed this land for four generations, since Edward Charles Fahey (Ted Snr), grandson of an Irish free settler from Galway, began the farm in 1939. Originally, they grew potatoes, raised chickens and sold fi ewood. The fi st commercial apple crop was planted in 1952. Today Ted Snr’s son, Ted Jnr, is 82. His son Glenn runs the farms with his wife, Jo, and their children, Brandon and Casey. The f mily are well known in the district – Jo’s been involved in many community groups, from Scouts to the Chamber of Commerce, and Glenn captained the Darkes Forest Rural Fire Service brigade for 20 years (Glenn, Brandon and Casey were in the trucks fi hting last month’s Maddens Plains fi e). Buckeye Royal Gala will be the fi st apples ripe for picking later this month – but there’s a lot more than harvesting happening at the farm. Jo took 2508 on a tour of the changes, starting in the raspberry patch in front of the farm shop.

PICK YOUR OWN

“Try one,” Jo says. “The e are no sprays on these, they are au naturel. Raspberries are never any better than the day that you pick them. “The d rker the raspberry, the sweeter it will be. The e have quite a tang. Th y are fantastic on ice-cream and in drinks. Good on your cereal too.” The p tch is growing – next season, look out for blueberries, blackberries and loganberries. The e little berries are part of a bigger plan for the farm to diversify, grow and survive. “You can no longer just grow fresh fruit for the traditional market system, so selling to the supermarket chains,” Jo says. “All of the other fresh fruit orchards in the Illawarra have gone, because it has been too difficult for them to make a living.” The aheys’ response is not to give up but to expand. “So we are making apple juice,” Jo says. “Now apple cider. The pple cider project has led to apple cider vinegar. And that has also led to us looking at our fresh honey production and utilising our own honeys to make honey wine, in particular honey mead … in the last three years,

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we’ve created a number of additional products.” All this takes time and effort. Jo is a teacher, who has worked at the Education Department’s state office. But I have left hat career to assist my husband with this new development.”

A TASTE FOR SUCCESS

Farming is still labour intensive, but technology has changed dramatically. Says Jo, “You have to be smarter about how you manage the trees, pests, diseases, nutrition, watering … you no longer can just become a farmer because your dad was a farmer, you have to have a university degree and multiple degrees, if possible. My husband is a mechanical engineer, but he has also done post-graduate business management ... you need a truck driver’s licence, heavy vehicle licences, fork lift icket. You have to be a people manager, an agronomist, an engineer. It’s very technical.” Glenn’s version: “I’ve a fair bit going on.” The c uple met in 1982 when Jo was at Wollongong University and Glenn was a trainee mechanical engineer at BHP. Now their children are driving the move to cider making. “My children are working on the farm, my daughter is actually running the packing shed today. Th t’s Casey. Brandon has his forklift icket, he’s learning to drive a truck. He’s actually a trainee surveyor. Our daughter also is studying, she’s just been accepted into midwifery.” As a farmer, it’s good to have a second string to your bow, Jo says. “But they’re both really interested in the farm. Th y weren’t a couple of years ago, when we were just producing fruit for the major supermarkets. Th y saw it as a lot of hard work and not a lot of return, and not a very good career path. “But we’ve listened to them – they were interested in value adding, making apple cider. So we’ve done that. My son was actually responsible for the naming of both ciders.” The alc holic cider is called Howler and the non-alcoholic is Little Blue. Both are named in honour of the farm’s dogs (Australian stumpy tail cattle dogs, seen on the label). The f mily’s much-loved line of “guardian angels” have been famous howlers, most notably on a night when thieves broke in and stole a quad bike and tipper trailer. “We still reckon Gilbert [the original howler] is around, a breeze will happen when we’re talking about her, we still reckon she is somewhere watching over us,” Jo says, laughing. Brewed and bottled off-s te, Darkes Cider has been such a success the goal now is to export it to China, aided by a NSW Business Chamber

Original cottage.

The chooks’ old house.

Nell, Ted Jnr’s mother.

1936-model Bedford truck.

Ted Jnr preparing land, circa 1952.

Jo with Ted Jnr.

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packed fruit. This erandah also was the fi st shop. “Thi gs like the bedside tables are actually picking boxes. I’ve pilfered them from my husband’s current workshop. We’ve tried to recycle stuff hat’s from the property wherever we can.” A deer with massive antlers stares across the lounge room. “Th t has a story. I stuffed that,” Jo says. “My grandfather was a taxidermist and he taught me taxidermy from age 13.” The tag was killed in a car accident at the farm gates 22 years ago. Deer remain a pest, damaging both native bushland and fruit trees, Jo says. “We have very high fences right around the farm.”

WHAT’S NEXT?

With so many projects on the go, the Faheys needed one name to rule them all. “Darkes” unites the orchard, shop, cottage and cider under one umbrella brand. More farm fun is planned. Already bread-making workshops run on some weekends and landscaping renovations are underway to shift the parking lot and create a safe, shady picnic area. Next could be orchard walks, craft cider nd – in the distant future – a cafe. ROOMS WITH A VIEW “We have an interesting micro climate,” Jo says. This ummer, for the fi st time, visitors can stay on “With apples, like grapes, the fruit will taste the farm in Darkes Cottage, with four bedrooms different according to your terroir, so your soil, and peach tree views. It’s perfect for wedding your combination of climatic factors. Our Pink parties, Jo says, opening the door to airy white Ladies have a beautiful tang, and our Granny rooms with brush box and cypress pine fl ors. Smiths are sweeter. We have got one new apple “My father in law, who is now 82, built this home under wraps – it’s called a Julie apple.” for his mum, Nell. It took two years to build Julies aren’t sold in supermarkets, they’re grown because he built it at night after ork, after for their taste on just a few farms in Australia. A plucking chickens and growing fruit trees. select few customers may get to taste test some this Sometimes 2 o’clock in the morning he would be season. “Some people have said they can taste hammering nails. By candlelight too. strawberry in it, some people have said they can “This erandah we’re standing on, it wasn’t taste passionfruit. Th y are a bright red, beautiful closed in, it was open and it was the fi st place they apple, so really excited about that.” 2508 program and the new free trade agreement. “It’s about findi g the correct niche market in China, about us trying to find he right partner, somebody who has the same values,” Jo says. “We believe in honesty and integrity, it’s about being real.” Two Chinese companies have already been out to visit the farm, and plan to return.

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Pick

Book an orchard experience on our fourth-generation family farm. Apple tours begin late January. Check our bookings calendar for availability and details. www.darkes.com.au Glenbernie Orchard

Sip

Now is a great time for a refreshing local cider! Come out to the orchard to taste test it, made from our own fresh crushed apples. Mention this advertisement when visiting the farm in January 2016 to receive 10% off any cider case purchase. We also have honey, honey wines, assorted fresh and dried fruit, juices, apple cider vinegar, jams and relishes.

Stay

Round off the experience by staying in Darkes Cottage on the farm. Ideal weekend getaway, sleeping up to eight in four queen bedrooms. Wake up to orchard views.

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Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf

each day as the earth rotates. Our coast has two tides a day, but some don’t because things like continents and islands get in the way, messing up the path of the tidal wave. You may also notice that the timing of the tides changes each day, usually by about 50 minutes. Th t’s because the Earth’s rotation and the moon’s rotation around the Earth are a little out of sync. Then here’s the tide range, which is the vertical difference between high and low tide. You may have noticed that the high tide creeps a little higher on the beach each day until it starts retreating on a daily basis. This is here the sun comes in. Both the Earth and the moon orbit the sun. When the Heard the one about the ‘king moon and sun line up, their gravitational pull on tide’ rushing up the beach? It’s a bad rap. Rob Brander has the Earth combines and we get big tides called “spring tides”. The hi h tide comes up higher and the truth about tides. the low tide goes out further (i.e. a big tide range). This h ppens during a full moon and a new moon, Every year around about every two weeks. When the moon and sun Christmas there’s talk of are lined up at right angles to the Earth, their mysterious and dangerous gravitational pull sort of cancels one another out “king tides” that supposedly rush up the beach and we get “neap tides”. The hi h tide doesn’t come inundating hapless sunbathers and swamping up very far and the low tide doesn’t go out very far coastal properties. It’s a bad rap. The e’s nothing mysterious about king tides. The ide is a wave that (i.e. a small tide range). All this stuff is t tally predictable. We know has a crest (high tide) and trough (low tide) just exactly what the timing and height of a tide will be like any other wave, but unlike the waves we surf that are created by wind, tides are generated by the years in advance. The ki g tide is just a bigger spring tide that occurs when the moon and sun gravitational pull that the moon and the sun exert happen to be particularly close to the Earth. It only on the oceans. The m on orbits the Earth and “pulls” the water happens about twice a year and Christmas happens towards it creating a moving bulge of water on one to be one of them. If all this cosmic stuff has ou side of the Earth. Due to the centrifugal force of the bamboozled, don’t worry, just check out the tide Earth’s rotation (we’re spinning, remember), there’s tables on page 50! 2508 another bulge on the opposite side. So if you were Dr Rob Brander is a local author, coastal standing on an island in the middle of the ocean, geomorphologist and associate professor at UNSW. you’d experience two high tides and two low tides See www.scienceofthesurf.com.

King tides are totally predictable. Turn to our Tide Chart on page 50 for this month’s highs and lows.

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It’s a girl! Symbio’s Michelle Aldred reports. Just when you thought you had seen enough koala joey cuteness with the recent arrivals of Imogen and Harry, along comes this adorably tiny (yet to be named) joey, born last month. And it’s another SHE! Talk about a priceless early Christmas present for mum, Isabelle. The l ttle new arrival is further evidence of an extremely successful year with captive breeding programs here at Symbio. In recent months we have welcomed three koala joeys, six kangaroo joeys, two ring-tailed possums, two emus, four critically endangered curlews, two eclectus parrots and many threatened snakes and lizards. Our very best wishes to all readers for a happy new year. And if you’re planning a visit to see these new arrivals, keep your eye out for our new Bug Alley exhibit! 2508

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Little explorers

The co-ordinator of the Helensburgh Community Playgroup, Sarah Overington is mother to two children under four. These are some of their favourite things.

Woronora Dam Garrawarra, open 10am-5pm daily. Entry free. Not only is Woronora Dam the place where our water comes from, it’s also a fun and relaxing haven for the whole family. Woronora Dam is about 6km off he Old Princes Highway near Garrawarra. The acce s road opens into a clearing full of gum trees and grassy knolls. The e are picnic areas, free gas barbecues, toilets and an outstanding children’s playground in excellent condition. If you prefer something a little more adventurous, you can walk across the dam wall for impressive views.

Glow-worm tunnel Helensburgh, open any time, evening is the best time to visit. Entry free. The bandoned train tunnels of the original Illawarra line are mysterious and wondrous spots. With children and torches in tow, the best one to visit is the 624m Metropolitan tunnel at the bottom of Tunnel Road. It’s a delight to explore, with lots of glow-worm spotting opportunities. Be sure to wear gumboots as there is a lot of muck to wade through. For more information, visit historichelensburgh.org.au.

Glenbernie Orchard Open 10am-4.30pm, Darkes Forest. This ourth-generation family orchard is a wonderful place for children to get outdoors and learn about fruit. Every season has fruitpicking opportunities and, as well as fresh apples,

the Apple Shack has an array of preserves, cider and tasty morsels. Raspberries may be picked daily. Apple-picking tours start from late January; $55 for a family of four, includes 3kg of apples, bookings essential. Visit Glenbernie Orchard’s Facebook page for dates and times.

Darkes Forest Riding Ranch Cost varies. Set in a beautiful part of Darkes Forest, this riding ranch provides many wonderful opportunities for visitors. From pony rides for littlies to scenic trail rides, lessons and tours, there is something for the whole family. Most impressive are the camps for children aged five and older during school holidays. Full-day and half-day camps are offered. Visit www.horseridingnsw.net. au for more information.

Kellys Falls Helensburgh, 0.5km from Walker Street heading east on Lawrence Hargrave Drive, open 7am-8.30pm. Entry free. A quiet, easily accessible spot for a relaxing day with the family. The sh rt access road opens into a clearing with plenty of parking and picnic tables. (Warning: do not leave valuables unattended.) The e’s a very short trail from the carpark to the falls that’s easy for preschool children to navigate. The e are safety fences, however, they do end at the top of the falls where the track crosses the stream to a lookout on the opposite side; extreme caution must be exercised when children are present. 2508

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Gardening with Sara Sara Newnham picks her favourite gardens to spend a ‘staycation’ in.

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Wollongong Botanic Garden A special place full of activities for the whole family. The e are Sunset Cinema screenings to enjoy (January 1-27, 7-11pm), feathered friends to meet on a guided bird-spotting tour (free, January 7, 12.30-1.30pm) and Bluey’s Humongous Bush Adventures that will educate kids aged three to 12 on the impact of bush fi es (10am-12.30pm, January 18-22). Bookworms will enjoy the outdoor reading room where you can find a c mmunal bookshelf full of books to read away your holidays. You can play in the parks with the kids or rest by the duck pond, then follow your nose to the rose garden and explore the gardens full of fl ra collected from all over the world. The e is seriously something to do here every day to suit everyone. I have my holidays sorted! Murphys Ave, Keiraville, 4227 7667. The Illawarra Rhododendron Gardens Located at Mount Pleasant under the scenic summit of Mount Keira, the tranquil, 13-hectare park is filled w th thousands of stunning rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias thriving in the high altitude of the escarpment. The e are many walking trails; my favourites are the ones that lead you through cool remnant rainforest. It is the perfect way to escape the summer heat. Leave all your devices at home, grab a picnic rug and enjoy the park’s soft l wns, open spaces and sculpted lake areas surrounded by manicured gardens that have been lovingly cared for by a dedicated group of volunteers. Open weekends 9am-5pm and Tuesdays 9am-noon. Parrish Avenue, Mount Keira, 4284 8041.

Wombarra Sculpture Garden Serenity is the word that fi st comes to mind when describing this treasure. Total peace thrives in a native rainforest garden that has been lovingly restored to its natural beauty 2 by resident artist Gaby Porter. So many amazing works of art are scattered throughout the property – some draw you to them while others hide in the garden to surprise you. Take the time to explore the bush tracks, bring family and friends for a picnic in the shade or just absorb the tranquillity. 57 Morrison Avenue, Wombarra. Open 10am-4pm the first full weekend of every month, or by appointment, adults $10, 4268 2695. Pub gardens We are so lucky to have beautiful pub gardens to laze away the summer days in. The mo t stunning is the Scarborough Hotel on the cliff tops with an endless view of the ocean. Here you can enjoy tasty food, cocktails, coffee and desserts in breathtaking surrounds. The g rden has fragrant lavenders, lush bamboo screens and native banksias that always seem to be filled w th birds. Kids are welcome to play on the large lawn or sit under one of the gazebos – you will feel like you are in a resort in a tropical paradise. Or cool down after a l ng day at Thi roul’s Ryans Hotel. Their l rge beer garden has a great pergola covered in ornamental grapevine; they also have great food from one of three restaurants in the same pub!

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1 & 2. Gaby Porter’s Wombarra Sculpture Garden 3. The Scarborough Hotel 4. Wollongong Botanic Garden

Your garden! Spending time in my garden this holidays is defin tely on top of my list of places I want to be. I have an endless list of things to do, from pruning to planting and weeding – but it’s a staycation, remember. Take time to relax, entertain and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you have a small

patch or big yard, take a moment to enjoy it. Or put in a small amount of effort to change your garden to the place you want it to be – start small; one plant can improve a whole space. Happy gardening and have a safe holiday! 2508 Sara is a sales consultant for Motyaj Pottery. For free consultations call 0425 388 941 or visit motyaj.com.au

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Styling with Sammy

Heading for the beach? Personal stylist Sammy Mahler picks three cool trends for summer. I am in love with summer 2016! Why? It’s quite simple – I’ve never seen so many awesome women’s beachwear trends. If you are heading to the beach, then try something fresh, cool and trendy. All you need is the perfect swimsuit, great accessories and additional beachwear staples. Here are some of my favourite styles for summer, all sourced from Helensburgh’s surf shop, Essential Surf & Skate. Try a cool bikini set in beautiful new season prints. The righter the better – it’s a great look on tanned skin! Keep it cool with a black fedora, rich bikini set and boho beach dress in cool summer cotton. Love this look. Here we see black and white aztec patterns. Th s is a new season must have – the round towel. Perfect piece for the modern day girlie! Be sure to shop local this summer!

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What’s on

Live at the Bombie Bar on Sunday, January 17: Whiskey Dram are a hard folk band, based in Melbourne with influences ranging from Irish folk to blues.

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Honk! Festival of Street Music Imagine a group of people dressed in outrageous colour and costume. Imagine the sound of brass, woodwind and percussion playing exciting improvised music guaranteed to make you tap your feet and jiggle. It’s all about to happen in the streets of Wollongong. The ONK! Oz Festival of street music is a three-day event featuring alternative community bands and related arts, from January 8 to 10 . It’s a fringe event of the Illawarra Folk Festival, but it showcases a very different kind of music.

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Illawarra Folk Festival The 31 t annual Illawarra Folk Festival is billed as “four exciting summer days of folk, world, roots, bluegrass, gypsy and Celtic music, as well as poetry, comedy and dance”. It’s at Bulli Showground from January 14-17. Festival goers are encouraged to leave their cars at home and catch the Green Train, with festival artists performing live on trains from Waterfall to Bulli. Tickets and program at illawarrafolkfestival.com.au or call 1300 887 034. On the Friday morning, from 10.30-11.30am, book lovers are invited to a preview of the Thi roul Readers and Writers Festival in the Miner’s Camp, Bulli Showground. Th ee writing competitions will be launched. The Th roul Readers and Writers Festival will run from September 2-4 in 2016.

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“HONK is a collision of musicians, friends, families, outrageous costumes and irresistible music,” said festival director Lotte Latukefu. All the workshops and performances are free. For more information, visit honkfest.org.au or Honkfest’s Facebook page. – by Sandy Fussell.

The Bombie Bar Coalcliff urf Life Saving Club has live music on the club house deck the fi st and third Sunday of each month, 2-5pm, kids under 16 free, entry fee for adults varies from $10 to $20. With Mexican food by Kat Erskine. Visit bombiebar.com.au 03 Knox (Fiji) + Epizo Bangoura (Guinea). 17 Whiskey Dram + Cascobel + Dane Overton.

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Kids Day Out

Kids Day Out is a celebration of books, reading and related craft activities held every January by the South Coast and Illawarra Branch of the Children’s Book Council of Australia. It’s on Wednesday, January 20, from 10am to 2.30pm, at Dapto Ribbonwood Centre. It’s free and there are loads of choices. Stanwell Park author Sue Whiting will

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Helensburgh library 57 Walker Street; 4294 2185 06 10.30am, Drop in craft, ges 5+. 13 10.30am, Prehistoric treasure hunt, ages 5+. Bookings essential. 20 10.30am, Dinosaur sand art, ages 5+. Bookings essential. If you’re looking for somewhere cool to hang out this summer, come and check out the library! Chill out on the verandah for the afte noon with our new outdoor chairs and cushions, have a play with our puzzles and games, do some colouring in, choose a DVD, magazine or book to borrow. Don’t forget the Summer Reading Club runs throughout the school holidays. Join up to be in the running for some great prizes. – by Marisa Vernon

present crazy animal stories and craft for younger children (4+) and how to turn wild ideas into wild stories for older children (8+). Other authors presenting will include Sandy Fussell, Di Ellis and Di Bates. The grand finale will be a storytelling performance in the Story Pit by acclaimed local storyteller Lilli Pang. For more information, visit nsw.cbca.org.au or the South Coast and Illawarra CBCA’s Facebook page. – by Sandy Fussell 2508

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Cafe Guide

Feel the need for caffeine? Or a good meal? Here are some of the best local eateries.

How long have you been running Palms Cafe? We bought the cafe in 2003, so 12 and a half years.

Stanwell Park’s Palms Cafe, run by Ian and Jo Draper, turns 13 this year, making it the district’s longest serving cafe! We asked Jo to tell us more. What’s your background in the industry? I studied Hospitality Management in Sydney and Ian became a Chef in the UK, working in London and throughout England. Before buying The alms we were in the Napa Valley in California for two years managing the food and beverage side of a vineyard, this opportunity gave us the experience of working together which lead us to having our own business.

What’s the secret to the cafe’s longevity? Consistency. We have set a high standard for ourselves from Day One to ensure our customers will come back! Delicious food, great coffee and good service in a clean, friendly cafe are a top priority every day. We have a great local following, people who have supported our business for many years and we look forward to seeing them on a daily basis. We also have many regular customers from the Shire and Wollongong area, some that even call to let us know they won’t be coming in! What’s the most popular item on your menu? Our “Specials” board enables us to use fresh seasonal produce and be creative; the customers love seeing what is on each week. We have scones made in our kitchen every day which customers always enjoy. On the menu, our honey mustard beef brisket roll and Japanese noodle pancakes are fi m favourites. 2508

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BEST VIEWS From the look-out at Sublime Point, the escarpment sweeps down to bushland, coastal villages and breathtakingly beautiful views of the northern beaches. Enjoy tea and scones at Sublime Point Cafe, also a popular wedding venue. It’s off the old highway at Bulli Tops (4267 1855). After fine dining? Head to Tumbling Waters in Stanwell Tops, a stunning wedding venue, with drop-dead gorgeous views; only open for dinner on Saturday nights, bookings essential (4294 1888). BEST ICE-CREAM Italian gelato maker Massimo Bernadini whips up creamily, dreamily authentic gelato made of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Big Sister Horsie, 17 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh. BEST COFFEE Three of the best for caffeine connoisseurs are Cafe Diem (Shop 1/114 Parkes Street, Helensburgh), Lime Leaf Cafe at Helensburgh’s

Sunrise Nursery and Palms Cafe in Stanwell Park (see Q&A, opposite). BEST FOR PARENTS Tradies Helensburgh, 24 Boomerang Street, 4294 1122. At last! Parents can eat in peace, either on the verandah overlooking a gated children’s playground, or indoors, while kids play in the supervised Max’s World area, with toys, games and movies. In Stanwell Park, the beach kiosk is a cheap and cheerful favourite for parents who can relax and watch the kids play on the grass. BEST COCKTAILS By day, 16 Feet in Stanwell Park serves great flat whites and by night the finest espresso martinis around. The catch: it’s only open on the odd Friday or Sunday, so keep a sharp eye on the “16 Feet Espresso” Facebook page. BEST PASTRIES Feast on tasty pastries and alfajores cookies, a South American specialty. Visit 22 Lady Wakehurst Drive, 4294 1243. 2508

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Raf A. Khan runs the ever-popular Stanwell Park corner store. We had a chat with Raf during a rare quiet moment. How’s everything going? It’s good. I enjoy working here, I love the people – they are very friendly, very welcoming – and just having fun. I’m enjoying it. I love the view; on quiet days I love to sit outside and just enjoy the view, it’s beautiful. I love it. Have you ever run a shop like this before? This is robably a fi st for me – a food business – although I ran a few pizzerias … but that was in America though. Plans for the shop? We’ll leave it as is, at the moment, but eventually we want to introduce some Indian dishes, maybe add some more grocery items, just to make it easier for the community, so they don’t have to go all the way to Helensburgh or wherever. We want to make this a one-stop shop. 2508

A new female doctor is coming to town in February 2016! Dr Cindy Htet will be starting at Dr Gellatley’s surgery and welcoming new patients Monday – Thursday. Dr Htet also specialises in cosmetic medicine and offers treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, spider veins treatment, chemical peeling and more.

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Off to big school!

It’s not just the Kindy kids who need to settle in and get to know everyone. Parents should also build strong relationships. Kim Holloway, Relieving Principal at Stanwell Park Public School, reports.

Starting school can be a bit daunting – not only for five-year-olds but also for their parents. It is essential to build strong, respectful relationships between the home and school. With this in mind, the Stanwell Park School community began building connections over many weeks at the end of last year. The n w Kindergarten parents were invited to the school for a reassuring and informative discussion on the process for their child to start school. Many parents are new to the education system and wish to listen to the professionals and ask questions to allay any fears. The n w students also attended the school for Kindergarten Orientation. This ccurred over a number of weeks, where they visited the classroom, interacted with teachers and other students and joined in with lots of fun activities.

The e is also a buddy system, where the Year 6 students for 2016 were partnered with a new Kindergarten student to help them in their fi st few weeks of ‘big’ school. Having attended the school over a number of weeks, both parents and students are feeling more relaxed and comfortable in the new school setting. We all had a lot of fun getting to know each other and can’t wait for the new school year to start. 2508

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Catch up On what’s been happening in our district...

NICC’S ‘Shop Local’ winners!

Congratulations to the winners of Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce’s “Tis the Season to Shop Local” Christmas promotion. The first prize ($1000 in vouchers) went to Lee Watt, who submitted an entry form at Helensburgh Post Office; second prize ($500 in vouchers) went to Glenn Fahey, who submitted his entry form through Helensburgh Car Services; and third prize ($300 in vouchers) went to Kylie Onley, who submitted an entry form through Bark Busters. The League of Relatively Ordinary Gentlemen: Harrison Babister, Jaya Ryan, Patrick Hutton and Kai Ballesi-Dreyfus.

Local boys are Australian robotics champs

One school in the Illawarra is home to eight of the nation’s top robotics students. At the Australian National Tournament at Macquarie University on December 5 and 6, two Smith’s Hill High School teams were judged champions in their categories and will travel to the US to represent Australia in April 2016. The Knights That Say Ni is a team of four Year 8 boys – Lachlan Cocca, Nick Wilson, Luin Mulvihill and Jiah Pang – who won the First Lego League competition for ages nine to 14 on December 5. The League of Relatively Ordinary Gentlemen is a robotics team of four Year 10 boys – Harrison Babister, Jaya Ryan, Patrick Hutton and Kai Ballesi-Dreyfus – who all live in the Northern Illawarra. They took top honours in the First Tech Challenge for ages 14 to 18 on December 6. The boys’ task was to design and program a robot to race against other robots. “The robot was designed to automatically drive and deposit game pieces into a goal as well as push obstacles around, flick switches and climb a hill with obstacles on it,” explained Harrison Babister, of Darkes Forest. “It’s not just about winning the race,” coach Phil Hutton said. Judges also looked at the boys’ business plan, engineering aspects, programming and their outreach activities – that is, how well they promote robotics in the community. “They did very well at everything,” Phil said.

Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce president Greg Watts, right, gives competition winner Glenn Fahey his $500 prize.

Bridge turns 10

Officials and special guests attended a low-key celebration on December 10 to mark the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Sea Cliff Bridge. Guests included (below, at left) Makenzie Russell (who won a schools’ competition to name the bridge when she was 11), and, to Makenzie’s left, Member for Heathcote Lee Evans. 2508

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Get fit for free

Burgh, the healthy hub formerly known as Helensburgh Fitness Centre, is launching a new program to get people moving. Group Fitness Coordinator Kate Brown has the lowdown on the challenge.

What is the Burgh Challenge?

We have put together an exciting four-week program of 16-plus free local activities to encourage as many people as we can to get moving in a friendly, unintimidating environment.

Who’s it for?

All ages and all fitness levels, particularly those people who want to improve their health and quality of life in 2016 but may be hesitant to come up to the gym. In short, it’s for everyone and anyone who’s interested in meeting new friends and taking a step towards a healthier lifestyle.

What does the challenge involve?

A program of classes and events, from walking groups, yoga and stretch classes to aqua exercise sessions. The Challenge also gives everyone the chance to participate in some of our members’ favourite group classes, such as Stretch and Strengthen and our popular Gentle class.

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Go Wild Swimming! Sally Tertini, the author of a new book on wild swimming in and around Sydney, reveals her favourite places for an outdoor dip in the Illawarra region.

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Gerringong Falls Pool This is a pectacular place to swim. It’s a lovely pool, unbelievably just metres from where the falls plummet 180m, down, down, down into Kangaroo valley below. Perching on the edge, the view is awe-inspiring. And there are no safety barriers, warning signs or even other photosnapping visitors to spoil the moment! Surrounded by the low heathland of Budderoo National Park, flush with black cockatoos, echidnas and wallabies, the pool is hemmed by partially submerged rock ledges. Just 20m before the epic drop-off, t suddenly loses depth and tadpoles gather in wet grooves in the rock. It’s a stunning place to spend a day, drinking in the view and tranquillity as you watch butterflies d ift p from below the falls and hover over you as you swim. The ourney here is both blessing and beast. At more than 8km one way, it’s a long slog – although easy work for those with mountain bikes. However, the remoteness increases your chances of having this amazing spot to yourself, and Gerringong counts as one of the least visited of all the waterfalls of the Illawarra. Caution must be taken near the

head of the falls. The d ngerous location makes it unsuitable for children. Seclusion: Secluded Descent: 110m Walk-in: 135 mins, 8.6km, easy From Jamberoo Mountain Rd, 11km S of Robertson / 12km W of Jamberoo, turn onto Budderoo Plateau Fire Trail and drive for 400m to car park. Proceed on foot through the locked gate. The rail winds its way gently through a mosaic of heathland and mature bush. After 5.8km urn R through another locked gate onto Hersey Fire Trail. After 8.2km he trail ends at a turning circle; continue straight on the narrower track. This brings you, after a ew hundred metres, to a creek. Turn L, downstream, initially on the creek bed, before picking up a faint path on the bank. The e is a decent, long, narrow pool that cuts across the creek. Soon afte , you arrive at the main pool with the falls on your L. Cross over the creek to reach an exposed area of rock near the cliff t p. -34.6612,150.6530

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Jump Rock, Macquarie Pass National Park Fittingly named, people come here to catapult themselves into an impossibly deep pool. And if testing your daring isn’t your thing, it also happens to be a gorgeous setting for a swim! Seclusion: Busy-average Ascent: 90m Walk-in: 45 mins, 1.77km, moderate

Bushrangers Bay Cut out of rocky coastline, the evocatively named Bushrangers Bay is both an aquatic reserve and grey nurse shark habitat. Don’t worry, these jagged-toothed creatures aren’t the bitey kind! Seclusion: Average Walk-in: Easy

Blowhole Point Rock Pool Constructed in 1888, with walls only built where necessary, the Kiama pool’s natural appearance and feeling make it special. A steady stream of locals head here for their daily swim, but there’s not a strong lap culture, instead revellers come and enjoy the watery wildness. Facilities: Toilets, change-rooms, shower Seclusion: Busy Walk-in: 1 min, 50m, easy

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Tragedy of 1933

The Helensburgh & District Historical Society bring us this tale of courage and disaster at Stanwell Park lagoon. During the holiday seasons many people have drowned at Stanwell Park from either surfi g or swimming in the lagoons. The orst tragedy was on the Anniversary Weekend of 1933 when the Davis family and Phyllis boys were camping in two tents on the banks of the creek above the southern lagoon. It was Saturday night when a deluge of rain caused the run-off rom the escarpment above to head for the sea and the only escape was through the narrow creeks that broke their banks, causing a tremendous roar and heading straight for the unsuspecting campers below. The onkin boys, Gordon and Marshall, teenage grandsons of David and Elizabeth Hopkins, were asleep in the boarding house “Stanwell House”. Immediately they heard the roaring sounds coming from the nearby creek they were worried that the campers below might be caught in the fl od. Collecting torch and rope, they made for the creek and their worst fears were realised when they saw the torrents of water bursting through and fl oding the creek. It appeared logs that had formed a temporary dam suddenly burst at the base of the railway viaduct. Torrents of water roared through the tunnel under the road, cutting the creek into two and isolating the tents of the Davis family and Phyllis boys. With fl od waters on both sides of their camp site, Vincent Davis and his wife Rosa tried to save their four children and the two Phyllis boys. Vincent knotted a rope to all their hands and tried to make for the safety of the bank. Th y did not make it when Vincent was swept away, taking all with him and snapping the rope. When the Tonkin boys arrived, they saw one of the marooned tents tied between two trees moving as if someone was caught inside. With difficulty

they made it to the tent, only to find a log ouncing inside with three foot of water washing through. It was then that they heard a cry for help coming from the main stream. The t rch revealed nothing, but Gordon decided to follow the cry; held on by only the rope from Marshall. After hree attempts Gordon reached the eldest girl of the Davis family, Laurel almost submerged but saved by a pocket of air in front of her face from the water rushing over her head. She kept telling her rescuers to get her mother who was with her, but she was nowhere to be seen, until daylight. Her mother was found wedged in a tree and it appeared that Laurel must have been on her mother’s shoulders at the time of her rescue. Another would-be rescuer camping nearby was Margaret Mitchell. She tried to save the stricken family but was swept 150 yards downstream before regaining the safety of the bank. The ope tying the family and the Phyllis boys together proved to be fatal to all but Laurel. Had they stayed in the tent they would have been saved, but the ferocity of the flash flood was frightening with the water rising so rapidly and so Vincent took a decision that proved fatal. His body was swept far out to sea and washed up at Scarborough, and the baby at Coalcliff. The onkin boys, only 14 and 15 at the time, were honoured with the “Award of the Royal Humane Society”. During the same storm Roy Burns, from a well-known Helensburgh family, was killed at Bulgo by a landslide. Story written by the Helensburgh Historical Society for their archives (2013) from extracts of author Michael Adams’s books on Stanwell Park, and research by John Arney (2014) and Jenny Donohoe (2014). 2508

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Cafe Club party!

There were smiles aplenty at Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid’s final cafe club for 2015 when Christmas came early for NINA’s guests.

The fun-packed morning of activities at Tradies Helensburgh included entertainment by a school choir, tasty food, as well as tea and coffee, trivia and prizes.

Xmas at Symbio Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce (NICC) held its 2015 Christmas party at Symbio Wildlife Park on December 4. The vent gave NICC members a chance to wind down after a usy year, but there were also official uties to fulfil. ictured from left to right are Symbio owner John Radnidge, NICC president Greg Watts and Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward, who drew the winners of NICC’s Tis the Season To Shop Local promotion. 2508

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Ready to ride

Matt Overington and his family like to explore by bike. Here’s his guide to the region’s best trails. One of the most attractive aspects of living in this part of the world is the easy access to beaches, coastal forest, hiking trails, orchards, and the great outdoors. At this time of the year, with long days and summer holidays, it’s a great opportunity to get the whole family out on bikes to make the most of some of the fi e trails that traverse the Royal National Park right on our doorstep. A bike enables you to travel a greater distance and explore some of the more out-of-the-way locations that would otherwise be more difficult to reach on foot. One of our favourite rides follows a historic carriage route from Audley in the north to Sir Bertram Stevens Drive in the south through the Royal National Park. Lady Carrington Drive has been well maintained over the years and follows the Hacking River over several creeks, through beautiful blue gum forest interspersed with rainforest groves. A number of picnic areas are available along the 10km route (20km out-andback) to enable members of the family to rest and recharge. Find out more at www.nationalparks.nsw. gov.au/things-to-do/Cycling-trails/LadyCarrington-Drive/ The coa tal scrub around the greater Helensburgh, Otford and Stanwell Park areas is full of unique and beautiful fl ra. If you’re looking for more of an adventure, the groomed Burgh Track Firetrail runs between Helensburgh and the Hacking River towards Lilyvale and takes in some

spectacular coastal and rainforest areas off he beaten track. Start at the corner of Halls Road and Gardiner Place in Helensburgh and enter the fi etrail heading east. Look out for enormous Gymea lilies in bloom during the warmer months. Of course, if these options are a little too adventurous, or you have younger members of the family just getting started, the track around Helensburgh’s Duck Pond, off alker Street, is a perfect environment for little people to improve their balance and enjoy the feeling of freedom that bikes can provide. The entle slopes and paved paths will help build confidence nd foster a love of cycling. While it’s generally not legal to ride on the single hiking tracks around Helensburgh, Otford and Stanwell Park, most of the fi e roads are fine or cycling. If you’re travelling around dusk, it’s possible to see owls, possums and even the occasional wombat. Keep an eye out for wallabies, deer and lyrebirds! And, remember, if you’re riding during the heat of the day, take plenty of water, a mobile phone and a fi st aid kit. Always let loved ones know where you are heading and what time you expect to be home. Get out, explore and make the most of the summer weather to discover the beauty of the area in which we live. Download a Cycling in the Royal NP map at www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/parks/ cycleMaps/RoyalNPCyclingMap.pdf 2508

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Mel’s Top 5 swims Local Mel Whiteside reveals some of her favourite swimming spots in the district,

Summer is the ideal time to get out and explore the region’s best places to swim – freshwater and salty.

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Stanwell Park Beach Sure, it’s bit dangerous but Stanny has to be one of the most scenic beaches in Australia. Remember to swim between the fl gs! The Big Dam at Helensburgh This is erfect for the dogs to have a dip on a nice day. It’s a beautiful walk down, hilly all the way back.

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Helensburgh Public Pool It’s FREE and Australia’s cleanest public pool, thanks to our hard-working poolies! Please read the rules on entry; kids should never swim without an adult. Figure of eight pools, Royal National Park Deep, crystal-clear water, right on the coast in one of the east coast’s best national parks.

Kelly’s Falls, Helensburgh. Not for the faint-hearted. You need to be fit to reach the bottom. It’s a beautiful stroll and the view from the top is stunning. 2508

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What a champ!

Swimming instructor Mel Whiteside reveals a truly inspiring tale of determination At Crawchy’s we have the absolute pleasure of teaching the skill of swimming to many kids and adults. One of our dedicated instructors is the amazing Marg Ryall and one of her charges is the inspirational Alex Tobin. Alex is Globally developmentally delayed and suffers from Nephrotic syndrome, a chronic kidney condition. Marg set Alex a goal of swimming 40 laps, which at the time we thought might not be possible – but we’d underestimated just how determined Marg and Alex could be. The ynamic duo has never given up; Alex always turns up every Wednesday, cossies on, smile on his face, listens to Marg – and swims. His swimming improved so dramatically that one Wednesday the challenge was set.

Alex had an audience that night: carers, mum, instructors, and Dave and I all cheered him on. He did it! 40 laps, all completed like a champion. His swimming and awesome attitude amazed us all. He was thrilled to receive his medal. Swimming is for everyone; its benefits are endless and it’s a skill that may save your life. 2508

HELP KURT & HIS FAMILY

A Go Fund Me page has been set up to raise money for injured rugby league star Kurt Drysdale and his family. It had raised $65,013 of a $70k target, at time of writing. Go to gofundme.com/wvjk5wc and pledge your donation. Or make a donation at one of several collection points in Helensburgh, including Coles, Crawchy’s and newsXpress.

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Here is Barry Thompson’s five-course special for golfers. You know you deserve a golfi g break. Wollongong offers excellent accommodation and these quality courses – listed here in no particular order of preference – are waiting to be played: Boomerang Public Golf Course. Great to play but its benign appearance can lead to disaster if taken too lightly. Watch the 7th and 12th holes. My old legs demand a cart to challenge Russell Vale Golf Course. This hil y course holds many surprises but remember when putting, all greens run to the sea.

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Wollongong Golf Course is so highly esteemed, touring professionals use it as a practice course. Not many trees on this links layout but get into the coarse rough and you’re in trouble. The p rk-like tree-lined Port Kembla Golf Course is ideal for all grades of players but play a conservative game to avoid punishment. Tucked under the mountains near Albion Park is the beautiful Calderwood Valley Golf Course. Each hole has its quirks and the course is a delight to play. I hope that I’ve whetted your appetite for a buffet of golfi g action along this wonderful stretch of coastline. See you on one of these popular courses one day soon. 2508

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TGOOLF CPOUR5SES Beautiful views at Russell Vale Golf Course. Photo supplied

Tradies social golf Barry Thompson and his crew farewell 2015. Committee members involved in the organisation of our presentation night at Tradies were warmly applauded at its conclusion. Excellent food and good company made for a pleasant evening and I heard a lot of golfi g stories as I passed the tables – one or two were even true. For the umpteenth time President Brian Taylor (how many years is it, Brian?) presented the trophies to our winners.

Steve Egbers took out the A Grade Handicap and Club Handicap titles. John Towns won the B Grade Handicap and Keith (Sparrow) King won the C Grade, as well as sharing the Pointscore trophy with Jack Hardaker. Rod Vaughn had a good season; winning the Match play and Eclectic titles. The opular winner of the coveted Sanders Cup, which is presented to our Club Champion, was Geoff ammonds. Our congratulations go to the winners and be assured we also-rans will be chasing you next year. Brian then thanked our sponsors and Bill Dodd gave a short oration touching on memories of our recently passed member Bob Britten. Remember our 2016 campaign starts at Boomerang on Saturday, January 16 with a 7.30am tee-off. Pl yers of all standards are welcome, just turn up early and our starters will set you up. Enigma: Why is a ball lying close to the pin never as close when you get there? To check on our playing dates and occasional Sunday away fix ures, Tradies Helensburgh sports and social golf club. 2508

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Surefire Boards

Above and below are some of Mick’s boards. Photos supplied.

There’s a new surfboard factory/showroom in Helensburgh. 2508 reports. Owner of Surefi e Boards, Mick Slattery, makes custom surfbo rds and Stand Up Paddle boards (SUPs). He also has a huge range of SUPs, from high-performance surf models to fl t-water cruisers. He reckons he can do cost-effective SUP packages to help get people on the water. Surefi e Boards also does ding repairs and epoxy board repairs including colour matching.

The sh wroom, at 4/21 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh, is open from Monday to Friday and for a half-day on Saturday. Call 0490 182 707, visit www.surefi eboards.com or surefi esup. 2508

Beach to Bombie swim Jenelle McWilliam reports on this popular event

The nnual Beach to Bombie swim was held on Sunday, December 13 – a cool and overcast day. The e were 17 competitors competed in rough choppy conditions, which made it impossible for swimmers to get an even stroke. First over the line was Matthew Logan, closely followed by his younger sister Amy Logan, with Tim Lloyd taking 3rd place. No sharks were sighted! Event 3 – Rod Stevens Memorial Beach to Bridge Board Paddle, Sunday, January 31. 2508

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0347 1.33

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1.34 0.68 1.16 0.51

1210 0.61 TU 1749 1.16 2345 0.50

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0.40

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5 1321

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0237 0.42

0114 0.43

0223 0.46

0142 0.24

0220 0.44

MO 1529 0.16 2125 1.40

TU 1605 0.29 2207 1.39

TU 1459 0.14 2101 1.53

WE 1528 0.36 2136 1.50

FR 1455 0.18 2109 1.84

SA 1446 0.48 2109 1.66

MO SA 1.2 FR 1821 2055 2359 1.34 0.5 2058 0.

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22 0748 70.48 220115 7 0806 22 0819 0.417 0752 0.42 0157 1.30 0459 0.37 0.50 00351.760133 1.54 0900 0030 1.69 1.73 22 1.45 0027 0834 1.58 1.75 0739 0534 1.73 0010 0.51 0445 1.34 0500 1.54 0459 1.43 0545 1.45 0.28 0.45 1415 0.22 TU 1457 0.35 MO 1532 0709 FR 1434 0.26 SU 1447 0.24 1122 MO FR 1415 1.57 1.75TH 1409 1.73 0757 0.65 1.55 06380.16 0.35 1105 0.68 1135 1150 0.53 1231 0.54 0748 0644 1.62 2131 1.80 1.37 2041 1.33 0.48 2022 1.780806 2036 1.64 0634 2104 1.46 2028 1.28 2016 1149 1.43 1350 0.43 0.26 1447 0.24 1351 1.26 1235 1802 0.15 1819 0.36 1248 1.58 1645 0204 1.16 1728 1.23 1745 1.14 1.13 1331 0.36 MO TH FR 1434 SU SU WE TH SA 0235 FR0.43 MO0.46 TU0220 FR0258 TH 1815 0113 0.39 0.36 0204 0.33 0317 0.41 0301 0.18 SU 0.42 23 0836 81.21 8 0750 1.652256 8 0850 232028 23 0856 1.79 1.81 23 0827 1.80 0937 1935 1.67 0911 1.57 1.42 1841 1.288 0845 1.33 2013 0.51 19091.732041 0.27 0.51 2324 0.42 2323 0.60 2355 0.54 1928 1.24 7

SA 1601 TH 1.1 WE 1928 1.24 0.6 1909 0. 1.42 2142 22

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0.23 0.10 0100 0.34 1625 0112 0.11 FR 1626 0.40 1627 0.55 MO 1552 MO 1637 WE 1653 TH 1706 0155 TH 0.43 0.41 0.5 0250 0.39 0308 0.31 1.39 1.30 02 02280.34 1.52 0154 0.44 0141 0626 1.48 0021 0021 0.52 0356 0045 0.48Heights ofSU High and Low 2236 1.32 2257 1.50 0.42 2315 1.42 Times 2233 and 1.67 2240 1.54 2248 1.83 2217 1.65Waters New Moon Moon Phase Symbols 0830 1.73 1013 1.63 0919 1.79 0934 1.86 0646 0.44 0702 0.60 08 0851 0.47 0819 1.69 0756 1.5 1304 0.52 0658 1.69 0650 1.62 0722 1.64 0.37 0.42 0448 0.27 0511 0.46 0439 0.19 0452 0.43 0.24 0456 0.45 MARCH 11 0524 26 11 0323 26 0415 11 26FEBRUARY 0.27 0.31 1600 0.21 0.11 1300 1.62 1.36 14W 1449 1.29 1038 1.71JANUARY 1.81 26 1052 1305 1.75 1130 1.421611 1.28 0.32 0953 1121 1513 1.51 1057 1457 0.29 1845 1.17 1344 0.32 1405 0.34 SA WE 1636 SU TU FR SA TU 0.3 MO SU1.44 MO 1424 WE1.83 TH1107 SU10561331 SA11 1709 0.16 SA 1655 0.44 1716 0.45 TU 1629 0.60 0.39 MO 1634 0.16 TU 1713 0.26 TH 1737 0.12 FR 1736 2103 FR MO 1.41 Tim 1.28 1.32 Time 1.46 1937 0.46 20 20581.772210 0.45 2055 1.34 1.4 1936 1.25 1.32 2241 1.26 2156 m 22561931 m 2030 m 1957 Time m 2345 Time m 1.54 2315 1.32 1.53 Time 2321 1930 1.70 2341 1.62 Time 2231 1.34 2349 0.25 1.42 2314

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13 0459 1122

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0254 0113 0030 0.46 1.31 0842 14 29 0616 0750 1.65 0.55 1226 1.46 FR 1437 0.35 SA1853 FR 1432 0.41 2114 2020 1.24 0100 1.39 0112 1.30

23 17 11 8 2 26 23 17 11 8 2 26 23 17 1

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Times are in15 local standard time 30 0753 0.57 15 0851 0.47 15(UTC 30 0829 0.49or daylight savings 0845 0.42 0943 0.47+10:00)

AND WATERS 1349 1445 1.24 1.29 0357 1559 1.230542 1440 1.23 0354 MO 1449 SA LOW 1.57 1.28 1.48 TU 1.38 0338 0448 1.371.17 0.49 05 0410 0.36 0.46FR 0545 0.30 0356 0.41 0.4 0250 0.39Phase 0308 0.31WE0455 0255 0.26 0551 1926 0.66 New 2033 0.56 2058 0.45 2132 0.71 2011 00.73 Moon First Quarte Moon Symbols 0.42 0.71 0919 1017 0.52 0934 0.61 0945 12 0.63 1013 LAT 34 29’ 1045 1.43 1.84 1130 1.64 1236 1157 1.71 1.63 1.5 1.79 1037 1.86 1114 0914 1.84 1157 0202 1.44 0 1.19 1.20 1.27 1635 1.10 1.10 0.43 0.14 0.31 0.18 311746 1636 0.31 1557 0.3 0.21 0.11 1542 0.10 TH 1832 MO 1613 TH FR 18 WE 1710 0856 0.58 SA 1807 TU 1717 WE FR 1822 WE TH SU 1600 TU 1611 WE LONG 150 55’ 1453 0.40 2210 0.51 2156 2224 0.571.14 1.31 1.41 1.37 2300 2241 1.5 1.32 2318 1.46TH2352 2146 2217 1.61 0.64 2208 23 2027 0.70

0.51 0346 0445 0500 1.54 1.45 0433 0.50 0010 1.54 0459 0.37 0545 03332014, 0.40 0358 0.27 0534 0.43 0035 0238 0.40 1.34 ° Copyright Commonwealth of Australia Bureau of Meteorology 1.62 1002 0.68 0.48 1020 0.54 1046 1.55 0644 0.35 1.80 1231 Datum of Predictions is Lowest Astronomical Tide 1122 1000 1135 1.77 1.86 1149 1.58 0638 0911 1105 1.79 TimesSU are 1553 in local +10:00) or daylight savings time1815 (UTC +11:00) when 1331 0.36 1645 1.16 1728 1.23 1.13 0.36 1.58 1802 0.15 1637 0.23 1653 0.10 0.34 0.20 time FRin effect MO standard TU FR TH TH 1819 SA 1248 WE MO(UTC WE TH 1706 TH 1625 Moon Phase Symbols New 2236 Moon 2324 First Quarter Moon 1.24Quarter 2256 0.54 1909 0.27 1.32 0.42 2257 2355 1.50 Full 2315 1928 1.42 Last 2233 2146 1.31 0.51

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