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Mia Robinson HELENSBURGH’S YOUNG DANCE SENSATION

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LETTERS 04 Charity, religion and more!

NEWS 06 Art of Storytelling Picture takes pride of place at preschool 08 Kiosk under threat Cooking in a caravan doesn’t cut it 10 Cover feature Meet 10-yearold Irish dancer Mia 12 What a workout Fun ways to get fit this winter 14 Outdoors Why gardening is good for your health 15 Benefits of hydrotherapy Physiotherapist reports 18 Benefits of acupuncture An expert is available 19 Be kind to your feet Oh the places you’ll go!

20 Sacred ground Discover the Illawarra’s spiritual sites 22 Dr Rip East Coast Low 24 Newsman turns page Michael

Mucci focuses on his art 26 What’s On Top 5 school holiday outings 27 Leadfinger Catch them live 29 New at the zoo Cheetahs!

30 50 Years in Practice Congrats to Helensburgh accountant 32 Property Top Coalcliff spot 34 Silver sensation Jewellery 35 Travel Writing Comp Win tickets to Wollongong Comedy, plus dinner at Stonegrill!

36 Clubs VIEW and CWA BUSINESS 37 Business directory Your ultimate local guide SPORT 48 Golf Green is good 49 Thistles Giving and winning 50 Tides Check the table 51 BMX Update on Kai and Saya 52 Sea Eels Wild weather

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

MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS HEATHER SMITH

is the former editor of the online Northern Exposure newsletter and, prior to that, the Wollongong & Northern Leader. She is also a former editor of 2508’s predecessor, The Helensburgh & District News. Heather has lived in Stanwell Park since 2002 and has been involved in many community activities.

Heather specialises in property reporting as she was a former Property Editor of The Australian, as well as a real estate agent. She is convinced everyone has a story. See pages 8, 24 and 32 for Heather’s local news reports.

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 22.

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CATH HILL

was born in Bulli – a fact she readily shares with any locals – and has now returned to the beautiful Illawarra with her husband and two children.

She currently works for the Communications and Media Law Association and was previously the Editor’s Assistant at Good Weekend magazine and The Bulletin. Cath’s chances of doing exercise are greatly increased when she has good company, beautiful views, laughter, dress-ups and funky music. And she’s found all this in the northern Illawarra – see page 12.

BRENDAN PAYTEN

is a highly experienced private practice physiotherapist who has worked in Australia and the UK. Brendan provides his clients with a broad range of treatment options including hydrotherapy, Pilates and manual therapies. As a Thirroul resident, Brendan has a good understanding of the active lifestyles important to people living in the region. He enjoys seeing his tailored exercise programs bring members of his community back to the activities they love, be it running a marathon or a daily walk on the beach. See page 15.

DISTRICT NEWS EDITORS Genevieve Swart, Marcus Craft ART DIRECTOR Brendon Wise REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS Rob Brander, Anthony Warry 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.

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Have a say Write to 2508! Send your letters to PO Box 248, Helensburgh, 2508, or email editor@2508mag.com.au

THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY Thank you to the community for your help and support at the fundraiser for Connor (pictured).

We raised $1981. The raffle winners were: 1st Kath Powell; 2nd Karen Newman; 3rd Jenny Collins; 4th Scott.

Thank you so much. Happy days. – Bede Parkes Bede wins Letter of the Month!

The prize is a $50 Tradies Gift Card (visit 30 Boomerang Street, phone 4294 1122).

DEAR WOLLONGONG COUNCIL (2508 CC’D) The community consultation for the Walker St Helensburgh upgrade has been woefully ineffective. A local resident was even compelled to run his own survey to make up for that lack of real engagement. I strongly urge you to extend the deadline for community feedback and that you develop a comprehensive master plan for the HB town centre. Also I suggest that you extend your communications to local residents to include our Facebook group Vision for Helensburgh – an active forum where locals discuss planning matters. – Sharon Longridge RE: THE SALE OF ST BERNADETTE’S CHURCH As a weekly churchgoer at St Bernadette’s over the last 12 years, I would like to clarify items in the article “The Last Mass” in 2508’s June edition. The article states the reason for the sale of St Bernadette’s was the falling attendances, which meant the church was not being used. In fact this particular church mass at 8am every Sunday was very well attended by regular churchgoers and visitors.

While it is true that the main Holy Cross Parish church at Helensburgh has diminishing attendance numbers, as do many Catholic Parishes locally, it was sad to read that the sale of St Bernadette’s was attributed to falling attendance numbers at Stanwell Park, when in fact the sale decision was made for financial reasons to help with the long-term financial viability within the Dioceses

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and had nothing to do with the false assumption of falling attendance numbers at St Bernadette’s.

Many thanks. – Patrick Goodchild, Coalcliff UNCLAIMED MONEY ASIC are holding a further $5533 for the “Stanwell Park Rock Pool Committee” otn 386880. The Council should approach ASIC to claim this money. – Matthew Faulkner, via Facebook THANKS TO BAG FINDER I want to thank the very kind person who found my bag, which contained my purse with money and personal cards in May and handed it to the staff at the local Coles (Pauline). I also want to thank the young man who delivered it to my home with everything intact.

God bless you. Many thanks – E. Bell RE: STANWELL PARK CROSS Hi, while reading our fine 2508 magazine, I came upon a letter about religion and was quite take back by its claims and, while the idea of some roughly 420 gods in use world-wide, would of thought that bronze-age superstitions had run their course and now were passe. We now know that if we can’t explain something, it is not magic but something to study… science can change according to the facts we uncover, unlike religion. We have already kowtowed to religion, they don’t pay taxes and the latest is we have to pay so a religion can put an halal seal on our food, just maybe and this is just an idea, a bit of proof about whatever god you follow would be good or what is next, the Scientologists wanting rights for the lizard people.

The answer is on the front cover of your magazine, 2016. – Robert Gray, Helensburgh

COMMUNITY NOTICES IN MEMORIAM FITZGERALD, Les (Skippy): 19-7-99 Your memories will always surround us Your closeness will always be here, We treasure the love you gave us, and The life and years we shared.

So sadly missed, Everlasting love Wife Gert, family and friends. 2508

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Talk of the town Helensburgh needs a master plan, writes local architect Chaya Bratoeva, of Antfarm Projects.

Wollongong Council is preparing an upgrade of a key stretch of Walker Street. Local residents were recently consulted on their thoughts about the proposal. Any investment in Helensburgh’s infrastructure has to be a good thing, however, the question is: what is guiding the expenditure of Council’s limited resources? Is there a considered and coordinated plan for the future development of the town? What are the priorities?

Is this upgrade of Walker Street a small step in the right direction, or could the budgeted $460,000 be better spent elsewhere?

All these questions could only be properly examined if Helensburgh had a town master plan.

A master plan is a non-statutory document that outlines a vision to guide growth and development for the next 20 to 30 years. It is normally done through extensive consultation with local residents, business owners and community groups. A master plan for Helensburgh is long overdue.

The town is developing and its demographic is shifting away from its historic connection to the coal mine. The influx of residents is due to the small town feel, the beautiful bush setting, the train service to Sydney and proximity to the beach. It is this influx of people that attracts new business and more services, but also puts a strain on the existing infrastructure. A master plan would document the aspects of this town that need to be protected and set out opportunities for new public infrastructure.

What should the main street look like? How is parking in the town centre and at the station best addressed? Could Helensburgh have a network of cycleways to let kids have a fun and safe way to get to school? Do we need another park? Could there be more foot paths and pedestrian crossings to make it easier and more pleasant to get around without a car?

EBONY NEEDS A HOME!

Ebony is a six-month-old kitten in need of an indoor-only home. She is incredibly affectionate and loving. Ebony is vaccinated, desexed and micro-chipped and will make a wonderful addition to any family. She loves to play with toys so is great entertainment for kids, or for someone who wants company and affection. If you can offer a home to Ebony – or any of the other cats or kittens in care here – please contact us! We have cats of all colours, shapes and sizes looking for loving homes.

Email Julie-ann at Country Companion Animal Rescue: ccarpetrehoming@tpg.com.au 2508

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? We’d love to hear them. Email your responses to editor@2508mag.com.au. We’ll publish letters and send them on to local councillors.

Last month, 2508 asked Council when Helensburgh would receive a master plan. A spokesperson said: “The draft Annual Plan for 2016/2017 identifies funding for the Helensburgh Town Plan in the 2017/2018 financial year.

“The Annual Plan is reviewed each year by Council and may be subject to change.” 2508

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From left: Jane, Kathryn and Marti.

Art of storytelling

A Helensburgh mum has transformed a photo into a stunning work of art rich in Aboriginal symbolism. Jane Morgan, director of Helensburgh Community Preschool, reports.

At the beginning of 2016 the team at Helensburgh Community Preschool decided that our foyer needed an update. We wanted something that reflected our community and showed something special about our location. Helensburgh is bordered by the Royal National Park on one side and the gorgeous Pacific Ocean on the other.

Marti Lancaster, one of our staff members, was on her way to work one day when she noticed the beautiful sunrise. She pulled over at the top of Bald Hill and took a photo. When we saw the photo, we all decided that this was what our foyer needed.

This photo showed the beauty in which we are surrounded; something that the team, the kids and our families could all connect with.

We printed the photo and it arrived. Whilst it was a lovely print we thought we needed more to reflect our community in a meaningful way. We brainstormed many ideas – naming the photo after local indigenous area; including children’s handprints as a frame – but none of these ideas really hit the spot.

We knew that we wanted to honour the traditional owners of the land but were unsure exactly how to do this in a respectful manner. We decided not to hang the photo until we were truly happy with the final result. By accessing our local

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community, we were able to find out how we could achieve all of the goals that we were setting ourselves.

One of our mums, Kathryn Dalmer, had previously chatted with us about her love of painting. She told us that she would go to lessons in Maroubra. We showed her the photo and together we discussed how we could incorporate the two mediums.

Kathryn took the photo home with her and worked on it, sending us photos with regular updates. She really wanted to show through her artwork that our preschool was an important and valued part of the community and that the parents, educators and extended family are all responsible for the teaching and upbringing of the local children. She has used traditional indigenous symbols to represent the children moving from their family into the wider community with guidance from elders.

We would like to thank Kathryn for participating in our project. This now takes pride of place in our foyer and every time we look at it we are reminded of the importance of meaningful relationships with our families and the wider community.

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Sofia Papadopoulos is going through 'bloody hell'. Photo: Heather Smith

Kiosk under threat Cooking in a caravan kitchen just isn't practical. Heather Smith reports.

Sofia Papadopoulos is “trying her damnedest” to keep the Stanwell Park Kiosk open but she believes poor trade and impossible working conditions will force her to walk away from her three-year lease.

The former manager of the Hellenic Club in Figtree has been working out of the ageing premises since February 2015 but, since October last year, has had to cook out of a Wollongong Council-supplied caravan following safety concerns.

“I got professional cleaners in to do the Rangehood filter but they said they wouldn’t touch it,” Sofia said. “They told me I was sitting on a time bomb as the ducting wasn’t going into the Rangehood but the air-conditioning ducting! The oil was collecting in the ceiling fan and one flame would have blown up the whole park!”

Council closed the kitchen last October and Sofia has been using small benchtop fryers, which have been slow and unreliable.

The caravan kitchen was installed in December but Sofia says it doesn’t have the proper equipment and isn’t practical. “How can I be over there cooking when I’ve got staff and customers here?” she asked.

Sofia says she invested $20,000 into the property, including grillers and fridges, however, her takings are down substantially.

“We had a good winter last year – no complaints,” she said. “I used that money to invest

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in the shop but now I’m losing $15,000 to $20,000 a month in trade. It’s just dead at the moment.”

She has had to throw out food and believes in another few weeks she will have to borrow money to stay open. “I’m going through bloody hell here – I’m losing my hair!”

Sofia says Council officers told her renovations to the Kiosk would start on April 26 but she now believes nothing will happen until the premises are demolished and rebuilt.

“If I walk away, it won’t reopen,” she said.

A Wollongong City Council spokesperson confirmed to 2508 District News that the Kiosk is scheduled for demolition with plans for refurbishment scrapped.

“The temporary mobile kitchen, installed in late 2015, will continue to function and provide a kiosk service to the community during the demolition and construction period,” a Council statement read.

Council’s Property and Recreation Manager Peter Coyte said the repairs required to bring the kiosk up to standard made it more cost effective to erect a new building.

“Council has lodged plans to demolish the existing building and construct a new kiosk on site in 2017,” he said.

Pending approval of the development application, tenders for construction of the new building will be called later this year. 2508

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COVER FEATUR E

Dance Star Helensburgh’s Mia Robinson is a champion of Irish Dance. 2508 reports

Mia Robinson is like a lot of 10-year-old girls. She’s energetic, enthusiastic, cheeky and more than a little bit bossy.

But she also happens to be a competitive Irish dancer and a champion in that tough sport.

Mia’s hard-working and very supportive mum, Belinda Robinson, says that Mia was six and a half years old when she started dancing at a local Irish dance school in Helensburgh.

“Her interest was sparked after seeing some display dancing at the Holy Cross Fete,” Belinda says. “Mia was really taken by the Irish music. She changed schools two and a half years ago to the Fiona-Gaye Moore Academy.”

Mia trains three afternoons a week and on Saturday mornings – all up she trains more than 10 hours a week. Classes consist of personalised fitness and stretching, training and perfecting the choreography of her three different dances plus practice for Ceili (team) dancing.

Suffice to say, Belinda – who ferries Mia to training and competitions, gets her ready for competitions (more about that later) and also takes care of the family, among hundreds of her other day-to-day jobs – deserves an award of her own.

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SOME OF MIA’S GREAT RESULTS SO FAR THIS YEAR 2016 Australian International Oireachtas Champion 2016 NSW Reserve Championship Champion 2016 Tara Feis, Canberra Champion 2015 2nd place NSW State Titles 2015 3rd place Australian National Championships 2015 12th place North American National Championships Two of Mia’s teachers are world champions and Mia’s goal is to qualify this year for next year’s world championships in Dublin, Ireland in March.

Only the top 10 percent of dancers worldwide can qualify and next year will be the first time Mia is old enough to compete at the worlds.

Mia will compete in the North American Nationals in Orlando, Florida from July 1 to 5.

Belinda and Mia took time out from their very busy schedule to answer some of our questions.

How heavy is that new competition dress?

Her current dress weighs more than 4kg, covered in crystals.

What motivates Mia to train so hard?

Mia has a passion for Irish dance and displayed a natural ability of turned-out feet and great posture early in her training.

Mia’s always been a performer and loves Irish Dance and its music. Two of Mia’s teachers are world champions and Fiona-Gaye was the first person outside of the UK to take the title so she has some great role models to look up to.

What’s the secret to being such a great dancer?

Mia: Believing in yourself, having goals and listening to my corrections from teachers.

What are some of Mia’s short- and long-term goals with regards to Irish dancing?

Mia is off to the North American Championships in Florida and her goal is to place in the top 10.

Mia would one day love to win the ultimate prize in Irish Dance: to become a World champion.

Mia’s upcoming competition schedule includes: North American Nationals from July 1-5 in Orlando Florida USA (she placed 12th last year); State Championships in August (she placed 2nd last year); and the Australian national championships in September/October (she placed 3rd last year). 2508

Photos by Anthony Warry Photography

Describe some of the more difficult dance moves.

Dancing with turned-out feet isn’t easy to maintain during movement nor is keeping the upper body completely relaxed and still.

The most difficult choreography in Mia’s dances would be what is described as a ‘bird’: one leg is kicked out in front and the other comes up to the bottom with a pointed toe. Mia has only recently perfected it and had it added in her dance.

How long does it take to get ready for a competition?

Preparation starts the night before with spraytanning her legs – she hates having this done.

On the day of competition her hair needs to be done and a curly wig applied, normally taking an hour – secured in place with lots of bobby pins!

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What a workout!

Struggling to shake off your doona? Cath Hill finds three incentives to get out of bed and get fit.

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Karen, ph 0403 789 617, Yoga Stanwell Park Yoga is always good and with ocean views, it’s even better. The surf club is the perfect yoga venue to relax and watch Stanwell Park beach life. Karen McDougall uses music and a hybrid style of hatha yoga, giving you a good, old stretch to iron out the knots and stresses of the week. It is manageable for beginners with no headstands or tricky postures involved. Karen loves teaching the yoga/stretch class (she’s been doing it here for about 10 years) and especially loves it when people “enjoy themselves and feel better in all sorts of ways”. n Classes: 1 hour; $16 (or $70 for a 5-class pass).

Yoga is back after school holidays on July 19.

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EMMA’S AMAZING 80’S AEROBICS

Emma Saunders, ph 0411 125 265 “You’re in charge of enjoying yourself,” playfully instructs dance artist Emma Saunders.

And it’s not hard when you dress up in 1980s gear and jump around to Herbie Hancock’s, Rockit. Emma draws inspiration from the Jane Fonda workout, the 1986 World Aerobics Championships and her dance experience. It’s decent exercise in between laughs. Adding to the fun, dress-up challenges may involve jumpsuits, loud knits and 80s formal dresses. Pure joy! n $15. Leg warmers encouraged. Tuesdays 7.30pm at Austinmer Public School Hall (adults); back on August 2 after winter break.

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THE DANCE SHED

Cherie Cheung, ph 0452 632 623 Need to refresh your dance floor repertoire?

Try The Dance Shed! Principal Cherie Cheung takes a class through old-school hip-hop moves to Beyoncé, Janet Jackson and Montell Jordan tunes.

We have a good time trying to nail Miss Cherie’s routines. She makes it seem so effortless and cool.

It is great mental and physical exercise. Adult tap and jazz classes are also available plus many options for children too. Says Miss Cherie, “No experience necessary – just a whole lot of fun!” n $15 for one-hour hip-hop class at the Dance Shed, Club Lane, Helensburgh. Tuesdays, 7.30pm.

Classes return after school holidays on July 19. 2508

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Dig in – it’s good for you

Get out into the garden, plan a backyard sanctuary and reap the health rewards, writes Narelle Happ.

Gardening is good for you – and here’s why. Growing your own food promotes better nutrition, the act of gardening exercises your body and creating a beautiful environment boosts the soul.

GOOD FOR THE BODY The act of gardening can improve our physical health. Next time you are out in the garden, think about the muscles you are using. For example, using clippers exercises our chest muscles and arms. Pruning with secateurs exercises our forearms, and digging or raking utilises muscles in our arms and legs.

Gardening is also good for your vitamin D levels – it gets you outside in the sunshine and fresh air.

GOOD FOR THE MIND Studies indicate that gardening is better at relieving stress than other relaxing leisure activities. A Netherlands study had two groups of people complete a stressful task, then one group did some gardening for 30 minutes while the other group did some reading indoors over the same time. The gardening group reported being in a better mood than the reading group, and they also had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

A strain of bacterium in soil, Mycobacterium vaccae, has been found to trigger the release of seratonin, which in turn elevates your mood and

decreases anxiety. During winter we often find ourselves staying inside by the fire or in our heated homes, and going outside less. Gardening not only gets us outside, but warms us up and gives us the fresh air and daylight we need for an improved mood when daylight hours are shorter.

A great example of gardens used as therapy is at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, which has several garden areas used for stress relief, respite, and comfort and healing.

GOOD FOR THE SOUL A garden can be a harmonious space for us to relax, unwind, reflect and restore ourselves. It can serve as a place where we can appreciate the beauty, form and colours of nature. It is a place for observation, where we can watch nature and learn from it.

Good design can transform a garden.

Think about a garden you have visited and how you felt when you were there. Gardens can be stimulating or relaxing, depending on their design.

Take some time out to walk around your garden or pull on your gloves and spend some time working in the garden. You might be surprised how much time slips away and how much better you will feel. n Bush Tucker workshops will be held during NAIDOC Week and a workshop on Native Garden Design on Saturday, July 23, at Sydney Wildflower Nursery. Visit www.agardenforlife.com.au 2508

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Benefits of hydrotherapy

By Lawrence Hargrave Private Hospital physiotherapist Brendan Payten.

Whether you’re feeling pain, stiffness, or just want to try a low-impact way to exercise; hydrotherapy can provide a host of benefits for people of all ages and abilities.

Trying a program before you have surgery can help improve your overall outcomes. Many people find other forms of exercise too painful before their surgery. The support of the warm water can overcome this barrier.

Who can benefit from hydrotherapy?

It benefits a wide range of people looking to reduce pain and increase their activity levels. Some of the people who have gained the most have come to us with low back pain, hip and knee pain, and arthritis. It’s also a wonderful way to commence a weight-loss program or to improve your balance.

Does hydrotherapy really help with balance?

Absolutely. Balance training can sometimes be a daunting prospect at home or in a gym. The buoyancy of the warm water helps provide a safe environment to practice balance exercises in. With the close supervision of a physiotherapist, the worst thing that can happen if you lose your balance is your hair might get wet!

I’m having a knee/hip replacement. Will hydrotherapy help?

Yes. Hydrotherapy is an effective treatment before and after your operation. It is commonly used as part of a rehabilitation program following surgery.

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Gently does it

An alternative health practice developed by French osteopath Jean-Pierre Barral, ‘visceral manipulation’ involves the soft massaging of the abdomen. Local practioner Matthew Sorensen has the details.

The circuitry of our central nervous system is wired for survival.

The functioning of our organs are far more essential to our survival then muscles and joints, therefore we are programmed to sacrifice muscles and joints in order to preserve the vitality of our organs.

For example, we can live without a shoulder or arm, but can’t live without a liver.

This primitive survival mechanism provides us with a system that warns us of internal damage and irritation.

The connection between the innervation of the internal organs and the musculoskeletal system can be seen in their referral patterns.

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Muscles are the most biologically active tissue in the body, so the organs will dump excess energy into muscles and joints, so they spasm, ache etc.

Many people have an undiagnosed visceral pathology and these people exercise with aches and pains, continue getting trigger point therapy, massage, chiropractic, physiotherapy etc, which just treats the symptoms without addressing the cause.

Visceral Manipulation is a very light, very precise technique that activates this internal healing mechanism by taking out tension and opening up pathways between brain and body. n Matthew Sorensen is a C.H.E.K Practitioner, Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer and Remedial Massage Therapist at Inside Out Health.

Contact: 0416 299 579, mattsorensen.com.au 2508

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24/06/2016 10:22 AM

Apple pie bake-off!

Fancy yourself as an apple pie connoisseur? Head to the AppleShack on July 24 for a celebration of family cooking.

Darkes Glenbernie Orchard is teaming up with the Stanwell Park Country Women’s Association (CWA) to have their very first crack at running an Apple Pie Bake-Off! Visitors to the AppleShack have been asking the family to run events at the farm and seeing it’s winter, it felt like the perfect time to give it a go!

“We hope to make this an annual event,” says the AppleShack’s Jo Fahey. “The CWA have always supported rural families around Australia across a range of activities and promoted the notion of good wholesome cooking. This will be a celebration of locally grown fresh product and family cooking!

All money raised through sales of apple pies and entries will go to the Stanwell Park CWA.” An entry will cost $10 and if you are able to visit the orchard, you can pick up free apples to use in your pies. Simply cook your apple pie and bring it to the orchard between 9.30am and 10.30am on

July 24, when a panel of judges will determine the three best pies in two categories: open and under 12 years. Pies will be scored on appearance, crust, filling and overall flavour/taste.

Your pie can be traditional or gluten free and that will be accounted for in the judging. It’s a blind tasting, so judges will not know the cook at the point of judging. Judges will include local CWA and identities. Trophies will be awarded and a perpetual trophy will reside at the AppleShack with winners’ names proudly on display.

Following judging, the pies will be sold to the crowd. All proceeds will go to the Stanwell Park Country Women’s Association. “If you wish to bake a pie and not have it judged, we will be happy to accept it and sell it by the slice,” Jo says.

For more details and to enter, go to www.darkes.com.au, visit the AppleShack in person or phone 4294 3421. 2508

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Why try acupuncture Eamon O’Connor, owner of Acu-Fit, a new small business in Thirroul, answers 2508’s questions.

First up: does it hurt?

Ha, ha – that’s the question I always get! That and, “Does it work?” I’ve treated hundreds of people, done this a thousand times, and the feedback is that any momentary pain or discomfort experienced by a needle is nothing compared to the pain of the injury or ailment. I’m a wuss, and I’ve been treating myself for years!

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What drew you to a career in acupuncture?

Every health journey begins with a personal one, right? My one started in the gym, after I hurt my back. I explored all kinds of pain relief and therapies. It took one acupuncture treatment and I was hooked, I’d fallen in love with Chinese Medicine. Here was a holistic system that addressed the root of the problem, rather than offering up bandaid solutions. It revolutionised my health, and that of my patients’.

Where did you study?

I studied intensively for four years at the Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I completed over 1000 internal and external clinic hours under renowned practitioners, and then completed a four-month internship at Beijing Tibetan-Chinese Medicine Hospital.

Please explain what acupuncture and Chinese medicine treatments involve?

Magic! Ha ha, actually while it looks simple in approach, it’s very complex and incredibly powerful. We insert hair-thin needles into the muscle and tissue at key points in the body to relieve pain and stimulate healing. Chinese herbs are an awesome adjunct to the treatment session.

What are some of the benefits?

Pain relief is the first thing people think of when they think of acupuncture, but Chinese medicine and acupuncture is fantastic at treating any disease, from skin problems, to digestive issues, to pain to fertility! If you want to feel strong, centered, pain-free, and empowered, I believe the answer is here. 2508

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24/06/2016 10:21 AM

Be kind to your feet

You only get one pair of feet, so take good care of them as you age, writes podiatrist David Caruana.

As we all know the process of ageing is inevitable and beyond human control. It is an unfortunate reality that sometimes common health complaints are blamed upon ‘old age’ with the consequence of leaving it untreated or neglected.

Mobility, function and independence are three essential foundations that are essential for every individual; these foundations can be threatened in many different ways, especially when we get older.

These foundations are indicators of good health and are sometimes not given the adequate importance or, even worse, neglected.

There are several changes that occur naturally in our feet such as changes in the thickness of the skin, nails and blood circulation. Other common major changes that might occur may impose challenges such as limited mobility, inability to self care or foot deformities that make it harder to find adequate footwear. When it comes to foot pain, the chances of experiencing it as we get older increases for

several reasons, these include the wear and tear of our joints, changes in circulation and increasing the likelihood of having a chronic condition that puts us at risk.

The importance of having healthy feet is often not given a priority but we have found that by simply giving your feet adequate care and attention will prevent many limitations in the future. This includes finding appropriate footwear, visiting a podiatrist frequently and being active.

To give you a clear picture to understand how much work our feet normally go through, it is estimated that an average human would walk four times the circumference of our planet during his lifespan.

Considering that is done on just two limbs, that is a lot, and it is imperative to make this journey as smooth as possible. Be wise and kind to yourself and take good care of your feet since we only get one pair and there are no such things as replacements so far. n David is a podiatrist at Helensburgh Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic. 2508

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Sacred ground

The Illawarra has a surprising variety of spiritual centres. From Buddhism to Hinduism, Christianity to the devotional yoga practices of the Krishna community, there is something for every body, mind and soul. Louise Charman-James reports.

Sri Venkateswara Hindu Temple

Rising above the trees on the outskirts of Helensburgh is this majestic white temple, with ornate carvings of sacred cows adorning the roof and tower. Founded in 1978, the temple services the spiritual needs of thousands of devotees, many of whom make a special pilgrimage to the temple to make offerings and participate in ceremonial rituals (pujas). About 20 major festivals are held a year, with the temple exploding into a vibrant whirl of colour, music and fragrance as statues are paraded around, accompanied by musicians, priests and chanting crowds. The Ganesh festival in early September is a local highlight, attracting more than 10,000 visitors in one day and finishing at Stanwell Park beach, where clay idols of the elephant-headed god are thrown into the ocean.

Visitors can also enjoy a contemplative walk through the halls to admire the decorated statues and shrines or watch the women weaving flower garlands (Wednesday and Thursday mornings).

On weekends and public holidays Indian food is available at the outdoor canteen (10am-4pm).

Entry is free and donations are gratefully accepted.

1 Temple Road, Helensburgh. Opening hours: weekdays 8am-12pm and 4pm-7pm; weekends and public holidays: 8am-7pm. www.svtsydney.org, (02) 4294 3224.

The Tops Christian Conference Centre

This well-appointed Christian conference centre is set amid 200 acres of beautiful bushland on top of the Illawarra Escarpment, close to waterfalls, nature walks and only a short drive from Stanwell Park beach and Helensburgh town centre. With accommodation and catering facilities for up to 550 people, plus a range of indoor and outdoor activities, the venue has been a popular choice for more than 40 years for school camps, weddings, corporate conferences and church events, as well as for those seeking a quiet retreat close to nature.

Guests can create their own personal retreat experience or design a facilitated program with the centre staff, including Christian ministry if so desired. Guests have access to swimming pools, tennis courts, volleyball and basketball courts and sports equipment, plus a large oval for ball sports.

There are also children’s playgrounds, a climbing web and a new giant swing, popular with adults and children alike. Visitors can book an instructorled outdoor adventure course or attend certification courses to pursue a career in outdoor recreation. The centre is busiest over summer and in the September-October school holidays when primary and high school programs are on offer.

51 Bendena Gardens, Stanwell Tops. www.thetops.com.au, (02) 4294 1430, 1800 816 496

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Govinda Valley Yoga Retreat

Nestled in 30 acres of bushland in sleepy Otford, south of the Royal National Park, is this tranquil retreat centre, owned and operated by a community of Krishna devotees. With a small permanent staff and a fluid team of volunteers, many from overseas, the centre offers facilities for yoga and meditation teachers to run their own retreats and classes. The residents practise Bhakti Yoga, a conscious way of life which includes honouring the Hindu deity Krishna, kirtan (devotional singing), service work and a vegetarian diet. The premises include two yoga halls, a dining room and accommodation for up to 60 people plus space for camping. The centre’s kitchen is supplied in part by produce from an organic vegetable garden tended by the volunteers. Food is prepared consciously, without meat products, and with an awareness of the seasons and the effects of different foods on the body. From June 2016 Govinda Valley will be holding seasonal community events featuring delicious vegetarian banquets, fire ceremonies and music. A monthly meditation group run by a local teacher meets on the closest Monday evening to the full moon.

51 Lady Carrington Road, Otford. www.govindavalley.com.au.

Enquiries: Wendy 0412 614 684.

Meditation: Louise 0417 244 978

Nan Tien Temple

Photo: Rev Miaoyong

Driving south of Wollongong on the Princes Highway, you can’t help but notice the tiered tower of this elegant Buddhist temple rising high on the hill, overlooking Mount Keira and Mount Kembla.

‘Nan Tien’ means ‘paradise of the south’ in Chinese, and the temple complex, with its serene gardens and quiet halls, is a welcome respite from the buzz of the city. The temple is one of the branches of the Fo Guang Shen temple in Taiwan and was built in 1995 to promote the faith and teachings of Humanistic Buddhism. Followers believe that all beings can attain the same enlightenment as the Buddha and strive to bring Buddhism into their daily lives.

Visitors can take a guided tour of the temple and gardens, visit cultural exhibitions, take courses in Buddhism, Tai Chi, Dun Huang dance and meditation (including tea meditation) or watch a calligraphy demonstration and tea ceremony. Those seeking a deeper connection can immerse themselves in the peaceful monastic lifestyle, teachings and practices by staying on a temple retreat. The venue also hosts Buddhist weddings and has a dedicated conference centre and a motel. Entry to the temple is free.

180 Berkeley Road, Berkeley, Wollongong.

Open 9am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday and all public holidays. www.nantien.org.au, (02) 4272 0600.

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24/06/2016 10:19 AM

Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf

Local coastal geomorphologist Dr Rob Brander puts June’s East Coast Low in perspective.

By the time you are reading this, memories of the massive East Coast Low back in early June may be already getting hazy (or not … we might be having another one as I write this!), but it was a doozy.

Coincidentally, almost a year ago in this magazine I wrote about the famous coastal storm in 1974, another East Coast Low, and how that storm was the benchmark for storm damage along our coast and that we were due for another. Well, it happened but, as bad as it was, it still wasn’t as bad as 1974, when a cluster of ECLs enhanced and exacerbated the storm erosion and damage.

We also had severe East Coast Lows in April 2015 and before that in June 2007 (the Pasha Bulker storm). But the one last month seemed particularly bad for two main reasons. First, it coincided with some of the highest tides (king tides) of the year, which elevated the water levels and caused waves to impact higher up on the beaches. Second, it was unusual in that it generated

waves from a strong north-east angle, meaning that the southern ends of beaches, which are usually more protected, were exposed to the full onslaught of storm wave impact. While beaches like Narrabeen/Collaroy and Coogee got a lot of media attention, the northern Illawarra beaches took a hammering as well, as evident by the damage to the Sandon Point Boatsheds and significant erosion at beaches like Coalcliff and Coledale.

A few things should be emphasised though.

These events are not the end of the world and they are not unusual. East Coast Lows are intense low-pressure systems (cyclones really) that tend to form quickly in the Tasman Sea, just off our coast, and last for a few days. We usually get five to six a year, with one to two being more severe. Really bad ones seem to occur about every 10 years on average. But it’s all about probability.

Was it climate change? Maybe, but we also had storms like this in the 1920s and 1940s. The main difference now is more people and infrastructure are situated closer to the coastal fringe and damage is more acute. There is also much more widespread coverage of the events over a variety of media.

It’s also important to remember that beaches recover surprisingly quickly. Storm waves strip sand offshore, but the normal waves bring it back.

Before the storm we had a massive amount of sand on our beaches only a year after the erosion of the April 2015 storm. If we don’t have any more major storms before summer, the beaches (at least) should have recovered most of their sand volume, but only time will tell.

Have a question for Dr Rip? Email rbrander@unsw. edu.au or head to www.scienceofthesurf.com to buy Dr Rip’s Essential Beach Book. 2508

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Ask Bohmer

Arborist Clive Woodnutt (aka Bohmer, his climbing name) answers readers’ questions.

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Our garden’s big, old, beautiful trees are great to look at but I’m worried the roots might be blocking our pipes or affecting the drainage system underneath and around our home. What’s the best way to prevent what could become a costly nightmare?

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Trees are adventitious so they won’t enter the plumbing pipes unless there is a fault there in the first place.

Roots have very sensitive nodules at the tip and when it reaches an object, such as a pipe, it will grow alongside it and not through it.

However, should there be a fracture in the pipes it will grow into them, causing an issue with your plumbing. However, this is more

common in older-style clay pipes; modernday plumbers don’t generally use clay pipes.

Root barriers may prevent damage to clay pipes, however, this is a very costly exercise.

Root barriers are installed to prevent roots from growing outside a perimeter.

For example, if there is a crack in a pipe and roots are growing, they will take advantage of this and grow into this crack/ fracture, rather than grow around or alongside it. Should the pipe not be cracked then the roots will grow alongside it. n Do you have a question for the Illawarra’s Tree Whisperer? Email info@ bohmerstreecare.com.au. Watch Bohmer’s team at work on their YouTube channel; go to bohmerstreecare.com.au. 2508

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Craftsman’s touch: Michael Mucci with his 2016 Archibald entry. Photo: Heather Smith

Newsman turns page

After three decades at the Herald, artist Michael Mucci is looking forward to living the dream. Heather Smith reports.

After 31 years working as an illustrator for the Sydney Morning Herald, Stanwell Park artist Michael Mucci got his first fan letter asking for an autograph.

“Please Mr Mucci could you sign these illustrations,” the letter read, as two of Mucci’s printed works fell from the envelope. “We love your work.”

As the 2007 winner of the Archibald’s Packing Room prize contemplates life post redundancy, the letter came at the perfect time. A reminder that his work creates joy among his audience as much as within himself.

“It’s an opportunity for me to finally do something I’ve always dreamt about doing – to paint and draw and have enough work to either show or sell,” said Mucci, who has worked from his sun-filled studio for most of his Fairfax career.

He is currently working on his 13th Archibald entry, a portrait of actress Miranda Tapsell, known for her roles as Martha in Love Child and as one of The Sapphires.

Mucci is friends with retired lawyer and author Kieran Tapsell who was happy to make the introduction to his niece. “She said ‘Yes’ right away.”

His latest Archibald entry contrasts with his portraits of TV personality Scott Cam and former-singer-turned-politician-now-singer, Peter Garrett, which were strong, chiselled pieces.

For this one, Mucci asked Miranda to jump in a pool which he filmed and photographed, creating an ethereal effect.

Mucci’s style as a Fairfax illustrator was necessarily varied to accommodate the various requests – “Colleagues would joke that I had a hundred styles” – but his personal style leans towards surrealism and representational art.

“I prefer to do portraits and landscapes but the big thing I like is to capture that atmospheric illusion of light within a picture,” he said. “That’s what I enjoy, that’s what gives me a real buzz.”

The self-taught artist saw many politicians come and go during his time with the Herald and enjoyed doing caricatures of Malcolm Fraser, Bob Hawke and Paul Keating.

“In the old days everything was done by hand and, if you made a mistake, you had to physically correct it – there was no ‘undo’ button,” Mucci said.

“Now everything is done on the computer using Photoshop and Illustrator.”

Apart from painting and drawing, Michael Mucci is also an accomplished sculptor and teacher. “I’m looking forward to the future,” he said. “This really is a golden window of opportunity.”

For commissions or other enquiries, please email mucciart@ozemail.com.au or visit www.mucciart.com. Follow him on Instagram @ mucciart. 2508

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What’s On Send your listings to editor@2508mag.com.au

CLUBS & MEETINGS Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce Meets July 5, from 6.30pm networking for 7pm start at Escarpment Room, Thirroul Community Centre.

New website will be unveiled. Catering by Crust Pizza. $15, RSVP to membership@nicc.net.au or 0400 445 010. At last month’s gathering: (above) Gareth Ward MP and Shaz Harrison-Shaw of Need a Feed. More photos on NICC’s Facebook page.

Lawrence Hargrave U3A Meets Mondays 9.30am-noon at Hillcrest House, Railway St, Stanwell Park.

Toastmasters meets at Tradies Helensburgh every 1st and 3rd Monday nights at 7.30pm. 0408 961 392.

Probus Club Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at Tradies Helensburgh, helensburghprobus.org View Club VIEW luncheon “Christmas in July”, on July 19, Tradies Helensburgh, 11am for 11.15 start.

Phone Margaret 4294 1484 by July 11. See page 36.

CHURCHES • Bushland Chapel (Uniting Church) 94 Parkes St Helensburgh. Faith, community. First Sunday of month 9.30am and as announced. Yoga, drama.

Spaces available. bushlandchapel.net, 0425 257984.

• H’burgh & Stanwell Park Anglican Church Regular Sunday services, 8.15am, 54 Stanwell Ave,

WINTER HOLIDAY TO-DO LIST

1 Check out the cheetahs Say hi to two new big cats at Helensburgh’s Symbio Zoo. www.symbiozoo.com.au 2 Make kaleidoscopes, puppets and teeny tiny terrariums.

And more! At Wollongong’s Early Start Discovery Space.

Program at earlystartdiscoveryspace.edu.au 3 Enjoy science and planetarium shows, plus holiday workshops such as Disaster Science (create a

Stanwell Park; 10am and 6pm, 75 Parkes St, Helensburgh. Call 4294 1024.

• Helensburgh Baptist Church Sundays, 10am, Community Centre, Walker St. Call 0411 192 508.

• Holy Cross Catholic Church Weekend Mass at Helensburgh: Sunday 8.30am. Reconciliation: Sunday 8am. Visitors welcome.

• Hope Church 2508 Sunday services, 9.30am, 3/23 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh. 0404 803 055.

• Hillcrest Christian Fellowship Sundays, 6pm, Hillcrest House, Railway Crescent, Stanwell Park.

Call 4294 3153.

PLAYGROUPS • Mondays 9.30am-noon, Stanwell Park Children’s Centre. Call Penelope, 0431 593 118.

• Tuesdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290.

• Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am, Helensburgh Anglican Church, 75 Parkes St. Call 4294 1024.

• Wednesdays 9.30am-noon, Stanwell Park Children’s Centre, Stanwell Ave. • Thursdays 10am-noon, Helensburgh Community Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290. $3 per child, $5 for two or more.

HELENSBURGH LIBRARY, 57 Walker Street, 4294 2185 School Holiday Time! Visit the library and find great books to read, kids’ magazines and DVDs. Book into our fun holiday activities or hang out in the junior area, colouring in and playing with puzzles.

The following activities are on during the holidays, call the library on 4294 2185 to book.

05 3.30 Lego Engineering. Free play for ages 5+ 06 10.30 create your own Sand Person, ages 5+ 13 10.30 decorate owl tealight candle holder, ages 5+ Tax for Self Preparers Presentation. 11am, July 20. An Australian Taxation Office representative will cover everything you need to know about getting your tax done, incluing MyGov, MyTax, ATO digital services and Who do I contact for assistance? Book via 4294 2185 or www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au.

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Leadfinger to launch 5th album Local band Leadfinger will launch their new album, Friday Night Heroes, at Bulli’s Heritage Hotel on July 23.

Leadfinger – Stewart Cunningham (vocals/guitar), Michael Boyle (guitar, vocals), Reggie Screen (bass) and Dillon Hicks (drums) – have built themselves a loyal fanbase over eight years of playing gigs in NSW, Queensland and Victoria.

The band – so named partly because Stew’s brother shot him in the finger with an air rifle when he was 14 and the nickname stuck, and partly because Stew likes the bands Leadbelly and Badfinger – is on the rise.

Stew started Leadfinger in 2005/2006, but since 2008 the hard-charging band has had the same four-man line-up.

“We’re down-the-line rock ’n’ roll. It’s got depth to it; it’s genuine rock ’n’ roll.”

The band takes musical inspiration from legendary rock outfits such as the Rolling Stones.

“They play rock ’n’ roll but it’s hard to pin them

Leadfinger (from left): Reggie Screen, Dillon Hicks, Stewart Cunningham and Michael Boyle

down. I like the appeal of being able to shift about a bit.

“This is our fifth album of original material, and that’s what we do; that’s our strength.”

Stew reckons that music lovers are guaranteed a good time at a Leadfinger gig.

“We deliver our songs with our hearts on our sleeves and the feedback from people [is good].”

Friday Night Heroes will be released on July 14 on vinyl, CD and digital through Conquest of Noise Records (conquestofnoise.com).

Leadfinger play The Heritage Hotel in Bulli on Saturday, July 23 with supports Black Heart Breakers and Rhys Scoular.

For more, visit www.leadfinger.com.au and Leadfinger. 2508

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24/06/2016 10:13 AM

Bindaree Blitz

By Helensburgh Girl Guides Publicity Officer Heather McNaughton.

May 22nd was a beautiful sunny day for the 2016 Southern Sydney Rivers Region Bindaree Blitz – the annual Girl Guides event held on the banks of the Woronora River.

Helensburgh Guides joined with guides from other districts within the Southern Sydney Rivers Region for a fun-filled day of land and water activities and friendly competition.

The theme for this year’s event was Alice in Wonderland. Each district was asked to decorate their site around this theme, with Helensburgh winning second place for their display.

Other activities included kayak and canoe races, flamingo croquet and various other theme-based games and crafts. Points were awarded to the top teams or individuals in qualifying events, with additional points being scored throughout the day

for teamwork, guiding skills, Law & Promise and the successful completion of a task or activity.

All Junior and Senior Guides worked together admirably to achieve their individual and team goals, with Helensburgh Guides proudly taking home a plaque and commemorative banner for their Overall First Place win at the end of the day.

Special congratulations to Ebony Taylor, Josie McElvogue and Bryn Parkinson for their individual achievements in knotting and kayaking and to the Senior Biathlon team for their top 3 placement.

Well done girls – you blitzed it!

Helensburgh Girl Guides currently has vacancies in Junior Guides (age 7-10) and Guides (age 10-15). Junior Guides meet every Friday during school term (4.30-6pm); Guides meet 6.30-8.30pm every Friday. Contact Malynda Flarey (Brolga) for details on malynda@exemail.com.au. 2508

WRITING AWARD!

Congratulations to 2508’s Creative Writing Champ of 2016.

Stanwell Park Public School’s relieving principal Ms Kim Holloway congratulates creative writing champ Emily Korbel.

A fun-filled story about a nerdy journalist who ran into all sorts of strife while hiking in New Zealand has won the 2508 District News Creative Writing Competition of 2016.

2508 editor Marcus Craft presented the winning writer, Stanwell Park Public School’s Emily Korbel, with a trophy and $50 book voucher at a school assembly last month.

Well done, Emily! n Our Travel Writing competition is now open to all ages. We want to hear about your local holidays – anywhere within a few hours’ drive is fair game. Send your entries, marked “Travel Comp”, to editor@2508mag.com.au – maximum 300 words, please. See page 35. 2508

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Meet Symbio’s new cheetahs this school holiday: say hi to Boo and Lion.

Meet the cheetahs The world’s fastest land animals have zoomed into Symbio, Kevin Fallon reports.

We’re thrilled to welcome Symbio’s new residents.

Boo and Lion came from Orana Wildlife Trust in Auckland, New Zealand. Boo is affectionate and relaxed and always comes over to say hi with a purr; Lion is more independent. Symbio’s general

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50 years in practice!

Helensburgh accountant John Carlson celebrated 50 years in the industry on June 16. 2508 reports

In a world where businesses come and go seemingly in the blink of an eye, John Carlson’s 50 years in accountancy is an incredible achievement – and this hard-working bloke is still going strong.

It all started at school for the then Randwick lad.

“I was really good at school with mathematics and English and I just loved figure work.”

He left school when he was 15 and after some quite prophetic guidance – “we think you should be an accountant,” a careers advisor told him – he started work straight away as an accountant for a food-distribution company in central Sydney.

He also started attending a night-time course for formal qualifications at Randwick Technical College soon after in January 1953.

After years of working for other companies in Sydney, John established his accountancy practice at his parents’ Randwick home on June 16, 1966.

“You’ve got to start from somewhere,” he says.

He was still working full-time for another company but he started to take on his own clients outside of normal work hours and on weekends.

“I would visit clients’ business or home premises, pick-up all of their records and go home and prepare financial statements and taxation returns.

“It was a great learning curve.”

After 18 months John left his full-time job and set up “a very small office”, above a chemist on the corner of Avoca Street and Alison Road, Randwick on March 1, 1968.

His tradesmen relatives repaired the run-down office free of charge – “electrical, painting, carpet, partitions, everything” – and John repaid them by tackling their financial matters for free.

“Families are wonderful things and I am most grateful to them all.”

His business was based in that office for six years, then he moved to Belmore Road, Randwick and he employed “two accountants, and four staff ”.

John’s business was there for 20 years.

On May 6, 1980, he and his family moved to Helensburgh because it was “a great little town with everything going for it”.

“Genuine and caring people.”

JOHN’S TOP 3 TIPS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS 1. Be honest and ethical.

2. Always put the client first.

3. Do the best job you possibly can for them.

He opened Helensburgh Taxation Services, a branch office of his Randwick firm, in Walker Street, where the travel agent now operates from.

“I worked there on Mondays and Saturdays, the rest of the week I worked at Randwick.”

His current business, Small Business Accountants, is at No.9 Walker Street, near the roundabout, and assists small businesses with all of their accounting requirements.

“I have enjoyed the last 50 years of operating the accountancy practice, and I hope the next 50 years is as good.”

John says that his now former wife Kathy, who still works at his office two days a week, has been instrumental in his success.

“I would like to point out to the youth of today that accountancy is a great profession to choose as a career, you can always obtain work, and the rewards are excellent.

“I am always available to discuss accountancy, free of charge … so please do drop in and see me.

“I love my job – I’m never going to retire.” 2508

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From the archives

The Helensburgh & District Historical Society presents this article from their archives. Titled ‘Waterfall Hospital Treatment of Patients’, it was published in the Sydney Morning Herald on Tuesday, 12 April 1910, on page 12.

“HELENSBURGH, Monday.

It is about 12 months since the first batch of patients was admitted to the Waterfall Hospital for Consumptives, and at present there are 175 under treatment. There are about 50 bad cases, but the rest seem to be fairly robust and able to eat well, and take exercise without any inconvenience. In the dining-hall at 1 o’clock over a hundred patients sat down to dinner. The menu comprised soup, fish, roast beef and vegetables, three kinds of pudding, junket and jellies. The spaciousness, equipment, and fresh appearance of the wards are creditable to all concerned. When the

institution was taken over from the contractors the grounds round about the building were in a very rough state, absolutely unfit for garden purposes. To-day flowers are blooming profusely in all directions. To accomplish this large quantities of soil have had to be carted over a mile. Good progress is still being made; retaining walls are being built, lawns and a bowling green are to be made, and the flower garden extended. There are 55 men employed at these works and in cultivating a vegetable farm. On the farm over four tons of tomatoes have been produced this season and sufficient vegetables to supply the institution and leave a margin, which has been sent to other institutions.

The erection of the nurses’ residence has been completed, likewise three attendants’ cottages. The erection of a residence for the medical superintendent is being proceeded with and shortly there will comprise offices, consulting room, storeroom, kitchen, etc. The erection of an institution for women consumptives at an estimated cost of ten thousand pounds is likely to be proceeded with during the present year.

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Trevor and Roslyn Birchnoff at their father's beachside property. Photo: Heather Smith

From Coalcliff, with love An iconic property with the ‘best views’ will be auctioned in August, Heather Smith reports.

A dilapidated Coalcliff property with direct beach access is to be sold on the open market for the first time in nearly 100 years.

The 645 sq m site at 34 Paterson Road – next to the old shop – has been vacant for the past 15 years after the owner, Henry Birchnoff, moved to a nursing home and later passed away.

His son and daughter, Trevor and Roslyn Birchnoff, have decided to sell the “pre-eminent parcel” after discussions with their families and faced with the escalating cost of Council rates and land tax.

“Our late sister, Evelyn, had wanted to move here and retire but she passed away two years ago,” said Roslyn.

Since then, the family has been clearing vegetation, removing rubbish and preparing the property for sale.

“It has the best view in Coalcliff,” Trevor said. “It used to be an acre before the Council resumed some of the land but it’s the only property in the street where you can step right onto the beach.”

Their father bought the property in 1955 from his mentor, Ted Parker, who had insisted the young Henry Birchnoff be given the first opportunity to make an offer.

The pair had done stonework together during the Depression years, with Henry and Ted’s craftsmanship still visible in the stone steps and terraces at 34 Paterson Road.

“Dad was a builder and kept adding to the property,” Roslyn said. “He was planning to build another storey.” Henry was 81 at the time.

Born in Russia, Henry escaped the Soviet Union with his mother when he was only seven, evading

the revolution and making a new life in Australia.

He moved to Coalcliff when his marriage ended, with the three Birchnoff children enjoying many weekends at the beach.

“When the surf club washed into the sea in the 70s, Dad recovered a lot of the material and built a facility for the surf club to use while they were rebuilding,” said Roslyn.

The property is being sold through Ray White Helensburgh Principal Simon Beaufils, who said buyers were always asking when it would come on the market. “It is the most iconic property in Coalcliff,” he said.

It will be auctioned in mid-August with expectations above $2 million.

LOCAL DEVELOPER BUYS STANWELL PARK SHOPS Helensburgh developer Willie Canavan has purchased the Stanwell Park shopping village for $1.8 million.

The property, owned by the Goodman family for the past 22 years, includes the General Store, Realize Architecture, Stanwell Park Cellars, a hairdresser and a communal workspace. The managers of the General Store recently signed a 10-year lease for their premises.

Ray White Helensburgh Principal Simon Beaufils said it was a “good thing” the property had been bought by a local.

“Willie’s got a proven record with the redevelopments he has done in town, including the restaurant above the Chemist and the relocation of the bottle shop to the hardware store,” Simon said.

“He’ll do a good job and update the building.”

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HAVE A SAY ON KENNETT HOME’S FUTURE The buyers of Kennett Home nursing village in Stanwell Park, Helensburgh couple Norman and Laraine Stibbard, are reconsidering onselling the property prior to settlement.

The proprietors of AC/DC Motorised Solutions had relisted the property with Commercial Property Group out of Kogarah but planned to withdraw it from sale following a “change of mind”.

They put down a deposit on the nursing home site in mid-2015 with a delayed settlement, due in August.

“We thought we would test the market and see what we got,” said Laraine. “If we got more money, great, otherwise we would revert to Plan B.” The couple are still undecided about plans for the 1894sq m site on the headland in The Drive with “lots of options”.

It is zoned R2 low density, which allows for B&B accommodation, childcare centres, consulting rooms and hostels.

“Ideally we would love a boutique hotel on the site but we just have to see,” Laraine said. n What would you like to see at Kennett Home?

Laraine is inviting community feedback on its future – please email lstibbard@acdcms.com.au.

WHEN WILL STAGE 1 OF THE GRAND PACIFIC WALK BE DONE? 2508 residents should not expect to enjoy a paved stroll from Stanwell Park to Coalcliff just yet.

It is not the walk but the “final design” of the link between Stanwell Park and Coalcliff that is nearing completion, a Council spokesperson told 2508 magazine last month.

“Council is currently seeking approval from statutory authorities to allow Council to proceed to the construction phase,” the spokesperson said.

These approvals include: · Authority from Endeavour Energy regarding relocation of the overhead powerlines · Council must also obtain approval from Roads and Maritime Authority (RMS) to undertake construction on this road as Lawrence Hargrave Drive is a State road under the control of RMS. “Once these approvals are obtained Council will be in a position to issue a program for the construction works,” the spokesperson said.

“Once we have these approvals we will then inform the community about the starting date for this stage of the works.”

Watch this space. n For community engagement updates, sign up for 2508’s e-newsletter at 2508mag.com.au. 2508

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Works in silver Terri Ayliffe meets Jessica Dalton, a jewellery maker, performance artist and a resident of Stanwell Park.

Tell us a little about yourself.

I am Jika! (My family nickname, my creative persona, and the name of my business.) I hand-make silver jewellery using 100 percent recycled materials, found stones and sustainable processes.

I was born in the Southern Philippines and travelled a lot, falling in love with people, places and cultures before my family moved to Orange, NSW. After leaving home I was a nomad and travelled as much as I could before finally settling down to study design at COFA [UNSW College of Fine Arts]. I became an artist and an artisan when, after graduating, I approached a trade jeweller in Orange and asked to be his apprentice. It was there that I began to value quality craftsmanship, process and the power of form and objects.

I started out making jewellery for myself and friends, experimenting with images and symbols.

Soon I was selling at the Wild Rumpus markets in Thirroul, before launching my business in 2015. I now make my living through my art.

Have you always been creative?

I think humans are essentially creative – just look at kids! I grew up in the Philippines surrounded by nature and away from the media-saturated world today’s children contend with. I would explore the jungle with my dogs, read books, dance and listen to the superstitious stories my family told – all of this fuelled my imagination.

As an adult and teenager I lost a lot of that, and have spent most of my 20s recovering that sense of

play and curiosity. My creative journey continues even now as I study performance, and play with different mediums.

What is it that inspires you?

Nature. Stories and myths. Tribal cultures – especially those of my Filipino ancestors. People who make things with their hands. Women.

Children. People’s homes and the things they collect. I try to take as little from the Earth as possible, and use sustainable processes, which means I’m often finding new ways to do things.

This creative problem-solving is inspiring as it takes you in different directions.

How did you feel the first time something you created sold?

Empowered and humbled. I realised that the transaction wasn’t just about the object, but about establishing a connection with another human. My jewellery is 100 percent sterling silver so it lasts, therefore what I create will be a part of someone’s story for a long time. It will become part of who they are and I feel responsibility to make it special.

Where do you currently sell your art?

I sell primarily through my online store at www. iamjika.com but also do regular markets to ensure I keep connecting with customers in a tangible way, not just through a screen. I’m also stocked by The Store at Lee & Me in Wollongong, and will soon be in Fifty5Parrots, Coledale. n Resident talent finder, Terri Ayliffe, owns the store Vertu in Stanwell Park. 2508

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Camping at the Caves Rob Brander, aka Dr Rip, has sent us this entry in 2508’s new travel writing competition.

There’s nothing like spontaneity when it comes to camping. In our case, we’d always considered ourselves campers, but the problem was, we hadn’t actually camped in 10 years and that was before kids so it was time to show the kids how to camp!

So in a flash we bought a family tent, which then sat proudly dormant in our garage until Easter Sunday when my wife woke up and decided we should go camping. Wombeyan Caves seemed like a good idea as it was nice and close. A roof rack would have been a good idea too, but we shoved what we could in the car boot and off we went.

Wombeyan Caves is only about three hours away from Stanwell Park and we decided to take the ‘quick’ route via the Wombeyan Caves Road just outside of Bowral. Quick if you were in a 4WD maybe, but the winding and bumpy dirt road, scenic as it was, caused a few loud scrapes which quieted the kiddies in the back.

But we made it and found a nice uncrowded campsite behind the main campground area. Up went the tent and then it was off to explore the fantastic limestone (karst) landscape and caves themselves. We had just enough time to do a self-guided (and free) tour of the Fig Tree Cave, which finishes at the stunning Victoria Arch.

The kids loved it and, to be honest, it was more impressive than we expected.

Without food, we headed to the very friendly country pub at Taralga for dinner, a much easier 30-minute dirt road drive away. Upon our return we realised we didn’t have any wood for a fire, but it didn’t matter as we had managed to place our tent in a location that seemed to act as a suction for all

the smoke from other people’s fires. Amazingly we fell asleep quickly, perhaps it was the gentle, steady hiss of the air escaping our mattresses.

Next day, we set off for a tour of the Kooringa Cave. Unfortunately our youngest refused to go inside. In the end only my eldest daughter and I were treated to a spectacular hour of commentary and incredibly beautiful cave formations. I’ve seen caves all over the world, but Wombeyan caves blew us away. Highly recommended!

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Avoid Wombeyan Rd from Bowral unless you have a 4WD Guided cave tours are highly recommended If open, use the overflow camping areas at the back Taralga is a nice stop. 2508

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Happy 25th birt hday VIEW CLUB

with sparkly silver runners, and many varieties of camellias from champion grower member Jenny (and partner Jim).

Nerida (President) gave an interesting address, and a superb cake made and decorated by Margaret, was cut and distributed, after sparkler candles with the number 25 were lit. Guests were National Councillor Yvonne White, Zone Councillor Ivy Gorman, and ex-National Councillor Robyn Hampton.

Visitors came from Nowra, Albion Park, Dapto,

By Publicity Officer Virginia Dowson Thirroul, Picton, Stanwell Park and Castlemaine, Victoria. Also present were 3 ex-members, and Attention Theatre-Goers – View Club has bookings potential new member Fran Williams was open for Dream Lover (the Bobby Darin Musical), welcomed. The advertised artist had to cancel at 2pm matinee, Saturday 12 November at the Lyric, the last minute, but many thanks to Tracey pay by 2 August, “My Fair Lady”, Sydney Opera Coombes who stepped in, singing and playing her House, 1 pm 22 October, pay by 16 August, and guitar with some of her own compositions.

“Aladdin” at the Capitol, 2 pm matinee, Saturday 3 There were many Raffles and lucky door prizes, December, pay by 20 September. Please phone the Trading Table was loaded with good things, Chris on 42941103 or 0419282264 for details. and after lunch Jenny Donohoe gave an inspiring A correction to the phone number which address about Helensburgh’s Pioneer Women. appeared in the May 2508 issue, for picking up The next luncheon is “Christmas in July” on wools and materials from your home, is 19 July, at 11am for 11.15 start, at Tradies 0429 004 298.

Helensburgh. Members are requested to bring What a wonderful day it was for our VIEW Club, donations of books, pens, pencils etc. for The Smith celebrating 25 years in Helensburgh, with 23 Family, instead of Secret Santa. Please phone members and 31 visitors and guests at Tradies Margaret on 4294 1484 for new bookings or Helensburgh. The tables were beautifully decorated cancellations by Monday, 11 July. 2508

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Join the CWA blanket drive Can you knit? The CWA needs your help, writes Publicity Officer Heather Smith.

Trauma Teddies and woolen blankets are being knitted for hospital patients.

CWA Stanwell Park president Carol Pugh said branches traditionally provided knitted goods for older and younger patients, but stocks were running low. “We encourage anyone in the community who enjoys knitting to contribute to this blanket drive,” she said.

The CWA’s State Office is also on a knitting drive, seeking donations of knitting and sewing paraphernalia for other projects. To donate to both, contact Handicraft officer Lynnette White on 0413 166 244.

The Stanwell Park branch will host a stall on Election Day, July 2, outside the Anglican Church in Stanwell Avenue. Cakes and slices will be for sale while membership forms and information on hiring the CWA Hall will be available.

Mrs Pugh said a raffle would also be held, with first prize being a box of fruit and veggies donated

by Binner’s Farm. Funds raised will go towards research into Lyme disease.

Supported Accommodation and Homelessness Services Shoalhaven Illawarra (SAHSSI) received $332 through the branch’s Mother’s Day raffle.

Danielle Guthen of Helensburgh won first prize, which included a massage or facial from Endota Spa Gymea, a shampoo, cut and blow dry donated by hairdresser Wilma Campbell, a $45 voucher from Lime Tree Cafe and a bottle of bubbly from Stanwell Cellars.

Rates for the CWA Hall in The Drive are $25 per hour. It’s $200 for a party on Saturday night; Friday nights are $150. Special rates for not-for-profits and charitable events apply. Phone Carol Pugh on 4294 1343 or Jannette Parsons on 4294 4367. n See Apple Pie Bake-Off article on page 17 for details of a new CWA fundraiser. Contact Carol for more details and entry forms. 2508

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Surf club reunion

All members and former members of Helensburgh-Stanwell Park Surf Life Saving Club are invited to attend a Members Reunion on Sunday, July 10 at Helensburgh-Stanwell Park Surf Club.

The program for the day includes the Annual General Meeting starting at 10.45am, a barbecue lunch at 12.30pm and the Members Reunion commencing at 1.30pm.

Nearly 800 members have gained their Bronze Medallion at Stanwell Park over the last 60 years and efforts are being made to contact and invite as many of those members and former members as possible to attend the Reunion.

Reunion Organiser Mark Wallace said: “Just over 350 letters have been sent to members whose current address is known.

Tradies social golf Barry Thompson and his clubmate battle the elements in a clash of the titans.

“We are still trying to make contact through social media and ‘word of mouth’ with many others.

“If you know a former member who has not received a letter, suggest they make contact with the Surf Club by visiting www. stanwellparksurfclub.com or send an email to secretary@stanwellparksurfclub.com for further information.”

The last reunion was in 2008 as part of the club’s Centenary Celebrations and the club is hoping for an equally big attendance this year. 2508 by taking the Bradman’s. You wouldn’t have won that if I’d been playing, Jack.

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Our next outing is scheduled for Saturday, July 16, at Boomerang. We will tee-off at 7.30am.

Golfers of all standards are welcome to join us. Just turn up early and ask for Mick or Rod. They will give you a warm welcome and get you set up.

The format for our July 16 day on the grass will again be an Individual Stableford.

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A tempest of biblical proportions had been forecast and it was raining steadily when I awoke, so like most of our group I rolled over and went back to sleep.

Later, hands cupped around a hot coffee mug and warmly dressed and ugg booted, I learnt that a small band of stalwarts had teed off into the mists.

Why do they do it? I pondered, Why? Then I remembered that in my prime – three months ago – I would have sloshed around with the best of them.

The Magnificent Seven who played contested a Stableford event and given the conditions the results were impressive.

John Towns recorded a 39, Brian Taylor a 37 and Paul Morahan a 35 to fill the placings. Jack Hardacre, one of our top guns, proved he is human

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12B celebrating after their 2-1 win over Coledale

The U10 Girls show support for The Homeless Hub

Thistles help the homeless It’s been an action-packed month for all Thistles. Deborah Loveday reports.

A big congratulations to our U10 Girls for their winning photo in our Homeless Hub Scarf Competition. The girls will enjoy a free sausage sizzle following their next home game. A huge thanks to all our teams for wearing scarfs and donating funds towards the Homeless Hub on the weekend of June 18-19.

All monies raised will help the Homeless Hub continue to provide services to the homeless in the Illawarra through accommodation services and providing food and shower facilities.

A big congratulations to our U12s who had impressive wins in their cup finals last month.

The 12As took on Coniston in the 12 Cup qualifying final and after a tough game secured the win in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out.

The 12Bs continued the celebrations with a 2-1 win over Coledale in the Plate Final.

Well done to both teams and good luck in the next stage of the competition.

In senior news: round 13 the Thistles headed to Elizabeth Park to take on Bellambi.

After a seven-match losing streak, the first grade side showed they have what it takes with an impressive 8-1 win over Bellambi.

At time of writing, first grade was in 6th, only two points behind 4th, so the win against Bellambi may have marked a turning point for the guys.

Reserve grade have also showed major improvement. With their second consecutive win, this time taking down Bellambi 4-0, they were 6th on the ladder, when this issue went to press.

This reserve grade side has the talent and experience to drive a major turn-around.

Youth grade, under Coach Peter Grima, continues to lead the charge, with a 4-0 win over Bellambi, consolidating their third position; West Illawarra was just in front on goal difference.

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Fighting back Helensburgh’s BMX champs Kai and Saya Sakakibara have drawn positives from their 2016 BMX World Championships campaign.

The 2016 BMX World Championships were held in Medellín, Colombia from May 25 to 29. Saya and I arrived on May 22 with a few days to get settled in.

Although we had been training separately in the lead-up to the event, we both came into the event very confident in our physical and mental abilities.

By the time Friday’s practice came around, Saya and I were in peak physical form. The track was one of the most technical and challenging World Championships tracks I have ever ridden, and many countries invested in training camps at the track to allow their riders extra practice time. Saya and I didn’t have the chance to do this, but by the time the first practice session had finished, we were happy to find ourselves on par with all of the riders who had previously spent time on the track.

Saturday’s practice was a turning point in our 2016 Worlds campaign. Both of us misjudged the first jump and hit the deck: Saya sustained a head knock and bruising to her torso; I knocked myself out. I didn’t even know what country I was in!

We had to do the Time Trials in the afternoon to qualify for the racing on Sunday, so we took it very

easy, to give our bodies the best chance to recover.

On Sunday, Saya had an unfortunate mechanical error in practice which put her on the ground for the second time. She hit her head again, and she was removed from racing on doctor’s orders.

I wasn’t feeling 100 percent, but decided to give it a go. I was running in qualifying position in the qualifiers, but was taken out by a South African rider twice, which prevented me from progressing through to the final rounds.

A lot of what happened at the Worlds was out of our control, and that is all part of sport. There were far too many positives to take away to let the results bring us down. Our preparation for the event was perfect. Our mental and physical abilities were at peak, and we did everything within our control to get the best out of the weekend.

Thank you so much for your support. We’ll come back stronger than ever.

Check out our progress, kaisakakibarabmx and sayasakakibarabmx or visit www.instagram. com/sayasakakibara and www.instagram.com/ sakakibarakai 2508

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Swimmers ready to take the plunge.

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Sea Eels

Wild weather and winter swimming. Karl Weber reports.

The recent East Coast Low that hit our shores at the beginning of the month (June) had devastating consequences for many coastal communities.

Locally, Coalcliff Beach sustained high levels of erosion and the area around Coalcliff pool was inundated with salt water and pounded by powerful wave action.

On the Sunday morning, the pool actually disappeared under the mighty swells and king tides, and it was one of the only times in club history that we had to cancel our Sunday morning swimming due to dangerous conditions.

Our annual Bondi visit was also postponed due to storm damage at the famous Icebergs pool site, and members have been scratching their heads trying to remember the last time anyone saw swell that big hit our coast. Best wishes to anyone who is still recovering from the powerful storm front.

The club enjoyed its annual Bulli Sea Lions visit on Sunday, May 29. Sixteen Stanwell Park Sea Eels

swimmers made the trek south to Waniora Point and Bulli ocean pool was a tepid 18°C. Our relays came in first and second in the Jimmy Johns Trophy Swim, but unfortunately they were disqualified under typical ‘amended rules’ violations. This is an ongoing jest between the clubs, and it has been this way for the past 24 years.

Post-swim hospitality was provided at Bulli Workers Club and members celebrated until the early evening. Next year it is the 25th anniversary of the inter-club swim and it will be contested at Coalcliff pool. Hopefully, we will be able to show off how Wollongong Council has spent community funds from the local pool money and the public will be enjoying improved facilities at their local rock pool. It is fitting that money raised by the community for a community pool is spent this way.

If you have been thinking of joining the club for a Sunday morning swim, then it is a 9am for 9.30am start. New members are welcome. 2508

Big waves during the East Coast Low. Photo: Karl Weber

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