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NEWS 04 Art of skate culture Meet Jason Howe 06 Hot tips for small business Expert local advice 08 Surfrider Beach clean and washing machine filter news 10 Be Weed Wise Rid your garden of Cape ivy 10 Lifeology With Terri Ayliffe 11 Ask Bohmer What’s a good tree to plant for shade?

12 Cover story Fun, friendship and lawn bowls in Thirroul 15 Darkes Glenbernie Orchard Family wedding!

16 What’s On Scouts fundraiser, Clifton open day

17 Drawn to creative work The new gurus at Big Fat Smile 18 Time to ... strum The couple who love to play the ukulele 19 Vet at work Tupac bites off more than he can chew!

20 Shakespeare at SPAT A Kidsummer Night’s Dream 22 Spotted! At Foragers 4th birthday markets 23 Franks Wild Years Meet the Thirroul business owner 24 Guide to truth Book launch at Thirroul Library BUSINESS 27 Local directory Your ultimate guide to small business

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MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS LYNDA BABISTER

JULIE MARKHAM

of Babister Legal is a local lawyer with a passion for solving your business, family and property challenges. Lynda is experienced in collaboration and negotiation, preferring prudent preparations and alternative dispute resolution to more expensive, stressful court proceedings.

Outside the office, Lynda is a long-standing member of Darkes Forest Rural Fire Brigade, President of Helensburgh Toastmasters and spends time creating beautiful art and crafts to stretch her brain in different directions.

is the local Branch Manager at Horizon Thirroul. She grew up in the area and began working in local credit unions in 1983. “I progressed from a teller to a home loan specialist and now after 30 years working in lending, a Branch Manager. My days start out with laps at Corrimal pool, before riding my bike into the office. On my days off, you’ll find me on my paddleboard catching a few waves down in Gerroa or spending the day with my family at Minnamurra River. Feel free to pop into Horizon Thirroul for a chat anytime.”

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worked in marketing for more than 20 years but wanted more creativity. Since studying photography at Ultimo Sydney Institute, Lara has worked as a freelance photographer for the past 10 years. Lara’s work includes editorials for magazines, portraits, food and web photography. Living in Coledale with her three children and husband, Lara is inspired by the abundance of natural beauty. “I love meeting people through diverse projects.” In July, Lara captured the scene at Foragers 4th birthday market.

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is the founder of Life Wellness Co., an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, rehabilitation consultant, wellness coach and food writer. She is a happily married, mother of two, a Thirroul resident, who is actively engaged in local activities including volunteering at the food co-op, running wellness workshops and delivering real food inspiration to the community. She is passionate about creating a happier and healthier community. Find her nut and seed cracker recipe on page 20.

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ART OF SKATE CULTURE

Lara McCabe meets local illustrator and painter Jason Howe.

How did you get involved in illustration and art as an occupation?

I’ve studied fine arts, illustration and design at college and university and have been practising painting now for about 25 years. In the past, exhibitions and commissions have been my focus.

But recently, I have been approached to illustrate and design picture books, logos and magazine content.

What have you been working on most recently?

I’ve been experimenting with a new direction that has a root in my old love: skate culture.

I have been working on the emerging art form of designing one-off, painterly art decks. There has been a resurgence in the reissue of the classic 1980s skateboard designs, which collectors hang. With that, original art decks have become popular with investors. So I take commissions from people who have a particular pop-culture love and also paint my own designs.

I’m privileged to have my work collected by buyers around Australia and overseas, and am thrilled that one of my designs will soon be produced in the US as a limited run of handscreened decks.

Another branch of my work is taking speed drawing (think Mr Squiggle for adults) into professional settings. I’ve been part of The Department of Justice’s Professional Learning Conferences in recent years, preparing images that correlate with the themes of the events and also

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documenting the discussions on the day in live drawing.

In terms of traditional illustration, I was privileged to be approached by a Victorian council to illustrate a health-related book for Aboriginal children. That kind of collaboration is so satisfying, and I was moved by how much the book meant to the kids for whom it was designed.

How have you contributed to the local area?

I have been creating logos and signage for businesses, liaising with like-minded locals who are looking for a visual edge in their branding.

I’ve exhibited works through the Thirroul Festival, cafes around the Wollongong region and the Wollongong Art Gallery. I am available for all types of commission work from portraits to murals, logos and one-on-one art tuition.

Do you think that anyone can be an artist?

If you have the drive to practise, making art is a skill – like any craft – that you can learn. Passion is important but the old combination of ‘inspiration and perspiration’ still applies.

I have recently conducted a series of workshops and will do more in the future. I am available for all types of commission work from portraits to murals, logos and one-on-one art tuition. n For more info, visit www.drawnbyjason.com, or email jason@drawnbyjason.com. He’s also on Instagram and Facebook @drawnbyjason 2515

SMALL MOTHER’S BUSINESS DAY SPECIAL SPECIAL FEATURE FEATURE

TOPS TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

First comes the dream, then the day-to-day realities! To help local start-ups deal with the practical side of running a business, 2515 asked a local accountant, a branch manager and a lawyer for their top tips.

(Note: The following articles are of a general nature, so please seek specific advice for your business.)

THE ACCOUNTANT Helensburgh accountant John Carlson has been in business more than 50 years! 2515 asked John to draw on his decades of experience.

1. For businesses with 20 or more staff, from 1 July 2018 you must report wages and super through the new Single Touch Payroll system to the ATO. (1 July 2019 for business with 19 or fewer employees). STP will report to the ATO each time you pay your employees. You don’t need to change pay cycles, but you do need to run your payroll through approved software with STP connections.

2. There are a number of cloud-based software products great for invoicing on the go with built in merchant facilities and links to your bank. Some products are free but charge a merchant facility on credit card payments, but if you are on the road a lot and can invoice from a tablet it might be a cost of business to wear for ease of payment from customers. With STP looming it might be time to look at new software.

3. Know and understand reporting timelines for your business. Know when your BAS are due, when your tax return is due, when insurances are due, and when your registration and renewals are due.

4. The Federal Government announced in the 2018 Budget that the $20,000 instant write-off of business assets acquired by small business (see ATO definition of small business) would be extended to 30 June 2019. Check with your accountant what this means to your business. There is no question too stupid and a quick call to your accountant can save you time and money down the line. We are here to help, here as a business partner.

5. Look at how social media can help your business. A website, a blog, Facebook and Instagram presence might be able to secure you clients. n Contact John Carlson on 4294 4462 or email bizacct@bigpond.net.au.

THE BRANCH MANAGER Julie, Branch Manager of Horizon Credit Union in Thirroul, recommends ways to get paid and to help your finances run smoothly.

As the Branch Manager of Horizon Credit Union in Thirroul, I see many small business owners who have turned their passionate idea into a reality or solved a common problem that people want to purchase the solution to! Here are my top 3 financial tips for small business owners – and for anyone thinking of starting their own business in the future.

1. Find the right accounting method that works for you Keeping track of your income and expenses using cloud accounting programs means you can access your accounting information from home, office or any location on multiple devices. Business products offered by financial institutions are often paired with accounting programs for your convenience.

2. Open a business account Business accounts are purpose-made products for small business owners to manage cash-flow.

Depending on the type of business account, to open one you’ll need your ABN/ACN number, a form of identification, company minutes and/or trust deeds to help speed up the process.

3. Consider the access facilities There’s never been more choice or flexibility for customers to pay for goods and services. Eftpos machines that allow payWave and mobile payments are secure, easy to set up and a convenient option for customers. The New Payments Platform allows funds to be sent and received in real time. As a business owner, you can register your ABN to send and receive payments from a nominated account. n Horizon Credit Union is on the main road, next to Thirroul’s IGA, call 4224 7730. Julie says: “Feel free to pop in for a chat and a cuppa anytime, to see how we can make your banking hassle-free.”

Want to meet people, publicise your business and help shape the future of our region? Join your local networking group. The Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce (NICC) covers the seaside villages from Helensburgh to Thirroul and holds bi-monthly meetings, with special guest speakers, from Safework experts to Wollongong City Council representatives. NICC’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 7 August 2018 at 7.30pm, Tradies Helensburgh. (Only financial members as of close of business 5pm Friday, 27 July 2018 may attend and participate in the AGM.) Email membership@nicc.net.au

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THE LAWYER

you decides to leave the business.

Remember also to confirm what licences, Don’t forget the paperwork! Local qualifications and registrations you need to ensure lawyer Lynda Babister offers advice you hold. You will also need to display your licence and registration certificates in some instances. Don’t on written records required. forget to add your licence number, ABN and registrations to your invoices, receipts, letterheads What legal documents do you need to run your and advertisements. small business? There is no definitive list as each What intellectual property will you have? You will business is different. However, there are some need to register your business name, and possibly a documents that most businesses should have.

Whether you sell goods, or provide services, every logo as well. There may be trademarks or patents to business needs to set out their terms and conditions, consider. Other intellectual property you need to consider are your procedures and processes These including your privacy policy if you collect any customer information. They can be attached to your may be specific to your business and therefore need quote, set out on your website or provided separately to be protected. Customer lists are also valuable.

Anyone who has access to this property should sign to your customers or clients. They deal with your payment process, delivery, cancellations and returns. a confidentiality agreement.

If you have someone help you with the business Your business structure will dictate what – either an employee or a contractor, you will need documents you need. Depending on the type of business, you may wish to start a company, or trust, agreements to cover you. An employment or contractor contract is valuable for setting out the enter into a partnership or work as a sole trader. rights, obligations and terms of employment.

Each has its own benefits. If you are going into business with someone else, it is highly advisable to n If you would like assistance with your business set down the agreement in writing. The agreement documents, please contact Babister Legal on will cover such matters as the initial input to the 0418 604 098 or 4294 9980 or email lynda@ business, what tasks each person will have in babisterlegal.com.au 2515 running the business and what will happen if one of

We are pleased to announce that 2508 contributor and marketing professional Heather Smith has joined Raine & Horne Helensburgh as our Marketing Administrator.

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SURFRIDER REPORT

Susie Crick, chair of Surfrider Foundation Australia, has exciting news about a world-first washing machine filter to capture harmful microfibres. Plus, a beach day at North Wollongong!

There’s only one month to go before we host the 3rd Annual Surfrider Illawarra Clean Beach Festival (#icbfest) at North Wollongong Beach on September 15th. We hope that you’ll join us for this fun event to clean up North ‘Gong beach. Lots of local community groups will be present and we’ll also be holding the Finals of the Surfrider GromFest. There are big prizes up for grabs for the winning Boardrider club. This year, our #icbfest coincides with World Cleanup Day, and we are set to be a part of the world’s largest civic peaceful act – a beach clean.

The Surfrider Foundation has been organising and conducting beach cleans all over the world on a regular basis for almost 30 years. Aside from cleaning our marine playground, our main goal is to change human behaviour and create a clean beach ethic so that clean-ups eventually become unnecessary. The main items that we find at clean-ups are a disturbing number of cigarette butts, small pieces of plastic, plastic bottles and lids, earbud sticks, straws and bags. We separate the recyclables and dispose of them correctly and encourage participants to bring their own reusable gloves to make the events as ‘green’ as possible.

We forward the data of what we collect to the Australian Marine Data Initiative (Tangaroa Blue) and also to the CSIRO. Beach cleanups don’t have to be on the beach. Street clean-ups creating ‘green streets’ are another way to keep the rubbish from flowing into the drains to our beaches and waterways. We all live downstream.

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even have to be a Surfrider member to participate, although we would love you to become a member.

Find us at surfrider.org.au to get involved!

We are lucky in 2515 because so many local residents clean our beaches on a regular basis.

Other than on public holidays and a few weeks over summer, we don’t really see too much litter in our streets or on our beaches. But what about the stuff that the naked eye cannot see?

Now that you are on your journey of caring for the Planet, you simply can’t ignore this next fact.

In every single laundry wash that we do, an average of 6 to 9 million tiny plastic microfibres escape down the drain! The greater the number of synthetics and fleeces that we wash, the greater the number of microfibres that are being released.

Variables such as water temperature and whether you use powders or liquid detergents can also make a difference, (obviously cold water is definitely better for the environment). It may sound cliché, but adding half a cup of baking soda to your wash will give you “whiter whites” and brighter colours.

The baking soda also softens the water, so you need less detergent.

Just because you can’t see the millions of microfibres, you probably think that no harm is being done, but think again. These millions of microfibres wash out to sea and are being ingested by fish, prawns, oysters, mussels and marine phytoplankton. This finding really bothered me so I did two things. Firstly I stopped buying clothes made out of synthetics and switched to natural fibres; and secondly, I wrote to a company called

PlanetCare in Slovenia that has been researching washing machine filters for the past eight years.

I figured that after eight years they must have stumbled upon findings that would help us to stop inadvertently polluting our marine ecosystems.

After emails back and forth like an Olympic Ping Pong match, we decided to meet up, and I am proud to say that Surfrider is in negotiation with the manufacturer to roll out washing machine filters in Australia. It won’t be too long and you’ll be able to buy a filter that you can attach to your machine. By liaising with a powerful network of international organisations, we feel confident that we can make a difference to the grey water that makes its way into our oceans. Speaking of grey water, I believe that we can make better use of that commodity too! The next program to be rolled out in Australia is Surfrider Ocean Friendly Gardens; but there is a catch….we need someone to steer that ship. Anyone willing to volunteer? Email me at southcoastnsw@surfrider.org.au if you are interested in gardens and plumbing. All you need is the passion to make a difference and magic happens!

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BE WEED WISE With horticulturalist Merilyn House.

WEED IT OUT: Cape ivy (Delairea odorata) Cape ivy, a native of southern Africa, was once widely grown as a garden ornamental. However, it is now recognised as an environmental weed, especially along the east coast of Australia. It is also a problem in NZ, Hawaii and the USA. Cape ivy is a climbing vine or creeping ground-cover with slightly fleshy stems and leaves.

The leaves are bright green, somewhat fleshy, and lobed so that they resemble ivy leaves. The stems are often purplish when young, and rather weak, eventually become woody when mature. The small yellow flower-heads are borne in dense clusters in the leaf forks or at the tips of the branches.

Flowering occurs mainly during winter and spring.

Cape ivy can be highly invasive and suppresses native vegetation by carpeting the ground and climbing into the canopy. It prevents the growth and regeneration of native species.

Cape ivy is spread by seed and vegetatively. Seed is dispersed by wind and water, and the stems can root at the nodes when in contact with soil,

LIFEOLOGY With Terri Ayliffe.

Wrinkles are a thing of beauty.

As a young woman I wanted my youth to last forever, after all getting old seemed so awful.

My elders had wrinkles on their faces, they were slow moving and forgetful, being middle-aged seemed like punishment.

The arrogance of my youth missed so much and given no one spoke about the upside of ageing I figured it was all bad news. I was wrong, it is all good news. New lines appear on my face as my mind grows stronger and more comfortable with whom I am. I am not troubled by insecurities or self-doubt. I have fought my battles and I understand my capabilities. I know what I will and won’t tolerate and I am no longer willing to

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creating another plant. Also, Cape ivy is often spread by the dumping of garden waste on bush land edges.

Hand weeding is the preferred method of removing Cape ivy. As it roots at the nodes, all material should be put in your red bin. Control should be undertaken before seeds have matured.

Vines in trees can be cut and left to die.

GROW ME INSTEAD: Snake vine (Hibbertia scandens) This local vine has bright green leaves with large yellow flowers. This is a vigorous climber or scrambler which grows to 2m to 5m wide or high.

Wonga wonga vine (Pandorana pandorea) A vigorous Australian native twining plant.

A number of selected colour forms of this species have been brought into cultivation, the most common are ‘Snowbells’ with pure white flowers and ‘Golden Showers’ with yellow-bronze flowers.

Banksia rose (Rosa banksiae ‘Lutea’) This climbing rose produces long slender twining canes with masses of tiny, double, yellow flowers in spring. n More info at www.helensburghlandcare.org.au, or call Merilyn on 0414 819 742. 2515 compromise. I have a direct path now to everything I want. My youthful mind was full of questions, my older mind accepts I know less than I once believed and I am not restricted by the need to know. I have the innocence of youth again, a mind full of wonder and enquiry. I am, at times, forgetful but not because my mind is losing track; it is full of memories, experience, knowledge and wisdom.

The information I need is somewhere in the soup of life, it just takes a little longer to float to the top.

I may be slowing but it is more to do with choice than physical limitations. I have been running for a long time and now I have the freedom to stop.

Ageing is nothing to fear, it is a reward, a gift, a time when we get to choose. This is the best age I have ever been and I would not trade my 55 years to be 20 again. I have grown into myself and my wrinkles are a thing of beauty. n Read more of Terri’s work at https://lifeology.blog 2515

ASK BOHMER

When you apply to Council to remove a tree, they ask you to plant five more (as a replacement).

I removed a large Eucalyptus recently because it was dead, but it was also great for shade – what can I plant more of that will do the same? great benefit is that the tree won’t cause any allergies or respiratory issues as some other species do. n Get in touch with Bohmer’s Tree Care via email (info@bohmerstreecare.com.au) or give Bohmer a call for a friendly (no obligation) chat about any concerns or queries: 0432 789 530. 2515

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It is really good that you are following Council’s recommendation to plant more trees.

When you remove a tree in one area it may not be best to replant in the same area for some time.

If you have ground out the stump where your tree was, allow some time for the grindings to turn to soil and become level with your lawn.

I would also suggest picking another spot to plant your tree.

Also remember that some trees do grow up to 30m, so think carefully where you are going to plant it, as it may not be you who has to deal with it in the future!

Consider service wires underneath, where the canopy of the tree may extend to – eg will it hit your own or your neighbour’s roof or damage a vehicle if near a driveway?

A good tree to plant for shade is a cheese tree (Glochidion ferdinandi). They grow from 10m to 30m and are fast growing, require low maintenance and are not prone to pests or diseases. Another

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COVER FEATURE

Looking for fun, friendship and a bit of healthy competition?

Thirroul Women’s Bowling Club invites players of all ages to join their cheerful crew. Linda O’Neill answered 2515’s Q&A.

In a time when cost cutting has forced the closure of many bowling greens around Australia, the 2515 area is lucky to have two lawn bowls venues – in Thirroul and Wombarra.

Thirroul Women’s Bowling Club takes pride in competition and camaraderie – these are two constants in the six decades since the club was founded in 1956. What has changed, though, are uniforms, club rules and attitudes towards sportswomen, something the ladies have recorded with good humour in a book, Thirroul Women’s Bowling Club: Celebrating 60 years of competition and friendship, published in 2016 to mark the club’s 60th anniversary.

The book tells how, in June 1933, a woman’s place at Thirroul’s Bowling Club was in the kitchen making scones for the men’s afternoon tea. In the ’50s, players wore white dresses, “not more than 14 inches from the ground”, white stockings, shoes and hats. A measure was kept handy to check dresses were the “appropriate” length. Back in the day, women were not allowed near the bar, although a 50th anniversary note in 2006 reported “over the years these ideas changed and that you can find them (women) buying drinks from the bar and even playing the poker machines and Keno”.

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that too. At our cover shoots, it’s usually our photographer’s job to kid around and make his subjects smile. The Thirroul bowling club ladies, however, beat our photographer Anthony at his own game, cranking out the jokes while gathering for the group photo. No need to say “smile”!

Later, the club’s Linda O’Neill kindly took time to answer 2515’s questions.

When was the club founded, and who by?

The Thirroul Men’s Bowling Club was founded in 1933. At that time, women helped out by making scones for the men’s afternoon tea and occasionally providing dinner for the men.

Most men said that a bowling club was no place for a woman.

In November 1955 a very progressive woman, Mrs Cath Conway, thought she would change all that. A public meeting was called. At this meeting the then president of the Thirroul Bowling Club, Mr Ross, addressed the ladies present and outlined the conditions preliminary to the forming of a Women’s Bowling Club. They were: • The club be limited to 50 members • That the ladies form themselves into an auxiliary to assist the club generally in providing luncheons, afternoon teas etc

• That Thursday of each week be allotted for play • No ladies allowed on Club premises during weekends except members of the auxiliary • No children allowed within the Club building • The ladies obtain refreshments in the Clubroom after the game.

Following the public meeting, the Thirroul Women’s Auxiliary Bowling Club began in January 1956.

always an exciting time when we pit our skills against other teams in the district.

In the ’70s the women were advised to “compete in any championships going because your game will improve when playing against better players”.

This advice still stands today.

What does a typical meeting involve?

Most Thursdays start at about 8.30am, firstly registering with our selectors, so that they can place us in our team for the day’s game.

Tell us about your membership today.

Our ladies are welcomed by our president, We have 64 financial members. Their ages range from 50 to 90 plus. Most of our members live in the Mrs Claudette Herbert, and are invited to partake in morning tea. immediate area.

The teams are announced, along with the rink they are to play on. Then the ladies head out to the What’s the appeal of the sport? green to play, usually 21 end game.

Companionship, respect, skill, physical exercise, After the game, the ladies enjoy refreshments a true sense of belonging, making a worthwhile and lunch together, then the results of the games contribution to the community, supporting many are announced. local charities and generally having fun.

Bowls is a low-stress sport that allows all ages to Name some of today’s players who have made an participate and be successful. outstanding contribution to the club?

It accommodates the competitive sports person and the social player. Enjoying the game is essential I find it hard to single out individual players and members. However, we are very proud of our club to success. We at TWBC enjoy the social aspect of # 3 Pennants team, who won their section and bowls as well as the competition. Pennants is played in the district finals on 19th April.

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Many charity days have been held by our club over the past 60 years plus. Our ladies have knitted, crocheted, sewn and cooked, donated goods for raffles and provided home cooking for the many charity day lunches held. We always look forward to other clubs in our area joining us on these days.

All our members make a great contribution to bowls and running of the club. We have some ladies who love to cook and provide us with fabulous morning teas. We have ladies who give their time in an administrative role and others that just spread good humour and fun.

Also our Patron and Life Member Lorraine Cooper, along with our other Life Members Fay Harrington, Pat Findlay, Jill Pincham, Marj Mann and Sylvia Burrows. Although they may not always play each week, particularly in the summer months, they are always there to cheer us on from the balcony of the club and participate on special days and celebrations.

What are some of the major events each year?

We have certain celebrations days which include our Birthday, Gala Day, Charity Day and Patron and Life Member’s Day. Fun Days such as Pink on the Rink, Biggest Morning Tea and Under 5 years Playing Day, all of

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the above occasions are an opportunity to raise funds to support breast cancer research and provide equipment to help cancer sufferers.

Many charity days have been held by our club over the past 60 years plus. Our ladies have knitted, crocheted, sewn and cooked, donated goods for raffles and provided home cooking for the many charity day lunches held. We always look forward to other clubs in our area joining us on these days.

How can readers join the club?

If there are any ladies out there that would like to be part of our club, please don’t hesitate to join us on Thursdays, to meet the ladies and play a game with us – I guarantee you will love it. n For more details on Thirroul Women’s Bowling Club, email the club’s president Claudette Herbert on herbo_cl@bigpond.com, or call Thirroul Bowling Leagues and Recreation Club on 4267 1148, or call Linda O’Neill on 0425 317 911. 2515

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Our daughter, Casey, a fourth-generation ‘Darkes Forest farm girl’, wanted to marry her beau, Callum, on the family farm. Many visitors know Casey from being involved in one of her on-farm experience tours at the orchard. She loves working in every aspect of the farm. Callum, equally excited by farm life, wanted to ensure her big day was woven into the fabric of Darkes’ future story.

So Casey drove herself to the wedding, on her grandfather’s fully restored Grey Fergie tractor!

Her dad, Glenn, proudly followed her driving the bridesmaids and flowergirls with another of the orchard’s fleet of Ferguson tractors. The day was freezing but the warmth we all felt from Casey’s infectious smile was palpable.

The reception that followed was in the orchard packing shed, which had been decked out specially for barn dancing. We had a ‘hoot’. We thought we’d share a few pics from the day. It shows some of the many faces an orchard brings on a winter’s day, and is an insight into the beauty we often take for granted in our own backyard! 2515

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Artspace co-ordinator Nina Young. Photo supplied

TRASH & TREASURE COMMUNITY MARKET

yummy freshly baked food to be eaten, locally produced crafts, quality artisan goods, camping Help our Scouts get to the Jamboree, Imogen Ross writes. and sporting equipment, plus much more.

Grab all of your friends and come on down to 1st Austinmer Scouts are heading to Adelaide in January 2019 for the Australian Scouting Jamboree! Austinmer for a fun day of bargain hunting!

Contact Angelique on 0411 233 112 if you wish To raise funds to get themselves there, our local Scout families are hosting a mega fun market day at to donate quality used goods to boost our fundraising efforts. Donations gratefully received. the Austinmer Scout Hall in Moore St. See you on Sunday, August 19, 10am-4pm. 2515 There will be bargains and treasures to be found,

CLIFTON OPEN HISTORY DAY

Clifton School of Arts Inc members are having an Open History Day on Sunday, 12 August, 10am to 4pm.

Dawn Crowther writes.

We have collected more family stories since last year and are looking for more this year to add to our records. We know a few retired miners from Coalcliff Colliery will be attending and we invite more, so there should be some great stories there.

The exhibits are now spread out over the whole ground floor of the CSA so they are now very wheelchair friendly. Such open days have proven to be mini reunions of past residents and it’s a delight to see the contacts made.

We invite people to write down their stories about their contact with the CSA and bring them along on the day.

Many of your readers would not be aware of just how important Clifton was in the late 1800s and early 1900s so we invite them to visit and learn the history of this now small community and the importance of our loved local historical icon, the

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Pictured are the old mining cottages in Clifton’s School Parade (once Church Street) in the 1950s.

Clifton School of Arts.

Our CSA Inc AGM will be held on Saturday, 11 August from 10am and we always welcome visitors. 2515

DRAWN T0 CREATIVE WORK Local artist Dale Newman is Big Fat Smile’s new Fun Club Illustrator Guru, Eliza Burrell reports.

Big Fat Smile is a local, not-for-profit, communityowned, industry-leading provider of early childhood education, care, recreation, cultural and inclusion services. The latest development at Big Fat Smile is the introduction of Activity Gurus to bring even broader play-based learning programs across Fun Clubs – Big Fat Smile’s Out of School Hours care.

During school term three, Fun Clubs at Austinmer, Thirroul, and Bulli primary schools will be the first to experience afternoon activity programs with Dale Newman, a local artist and newly appointed Big Fat Smile Fun Club Illustrator Guru.

Dale’s work includes her illustrations in Julie Hunt’s award-winning novel KidGlovz, which is a story about a piano prodigy held prisoner by his uncle. Dale is currently working on the companion novel called Shoestring – The Boy Who Walks on

Air. Dale told us that “my dream job is drawing imaginary worlds and characters and I am so excited to share my enthusiasm for illustration with the children in Big Fat Smile Fun Clubs”.

As part of the application process to recruit the new Big Fat Smile Activity Gurus, primary school children attending Fun Club services were able to trial and vote on each of the activities on offer.

Three stand-out candidates were chosen to be the new Fun Club Activity Gurus, specialising in illustrating, drama, and cooking.

Children who attend Fun Club enjoy a safe learning environment with a large variety of sport and healthy menus co-designed through Big Fat Smile’s research partnership with the University of Wollongong to promote healthy eating habits.

Stay tuned as additional Gurus are set to be recruited across science-based curriculums! Visit bigfatsmile.com.au/funclub. 2515

BEFORE SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL AND SCHOOL HOLIDAY CARE

3 local Fun Clubs @ Austinmer, Thirroul and Bulli

Visit bigfatsmile.com.au/funclub to enquire

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STRUM Janice Creenaune meets Marcia, 74, and Bill Cheyne, 79.

Before retiring Marcia taught in local primary schools and Bill was an accountant. Now the couple haven taken up the ukulele.

Bill Cheyne bought Marcia her first ukulele when Marcia was teaching at Austinmer Public School.

Marcia taught herself to play at the time but, 30 years later, in retirement, she was determined to take command of her ukulele. Five years ago she joined the Swingaleles – and Bill joined soon after.

“Marcia has a natural ability and strong rhythm, so it is more natural for her, but I really have to work on it,” Bill said.

“We just pick up one of our ukuleles and play at home when we feel like it. I lose myself in my music quite easily and it does help when issues arise. It has an immensely calming effect.”

Ukuleles are a member of the lute family and originated in Portugal from the machete, a small guitar-like instrument. From there it immigrated to Hawaii and elsewhere in the US and morphed into the many varieties available today.

“There are indeed many different sizes and types of ukulele,” Marcia said. “Soprano, Concert (Alto), Tenor, and Baritone are all found in the Swingaleles and even Banjoleles. Most have four strings, (metal or nylon) but some have five, six and one of mine even has eight. Picks of plastic and leather can also be used. They vary in style and timbre enormously.

“Bill and I continue for a number of reasons.

It is indeed something we can share together, and though it remains a challenge with new music, it continues to keep our minds ticking over, thinking and keeping our brains alive. And it is also quite physical – it keeps our hands and arms going even when sitting and we can come from a practice session quite exhausted. We just all really enjoy it and turn up each week.”

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about 50 turn up from beginners to quite exceptional musicians”, Bill said.

Marcia added: “Organisers, director and leader Pat and Mick Berghuis, keep the group wellbalanced and the newer members are tutored in smaller groups to assist in learning. Uncle Cyril, too, aids in the organisation.

“We often perform at places for older people and reactions are immediate. You can see it in the people’s faces and their tapping toes, even those severely disabled and with dementia. Music is universal but we get pleasure from their pleasure.”

Occasionally, the Swingaleles perform at Festivals, including the prestigious Carrington Hotel in the Blue Mountains. “With about a thousand players a real impact and camaraderie is developed. Like-minded people together, all playing. It is a great feel as well as a great sound,” Bill said. “The Huskie Muster and another at Shoalhaven Heads are equally enjoyable.

“The Swingaleles also hold a yearly concert, with folk music, country, individual and group performances and culminates in a huge finale.

“The group cares about each other, and there is a great willingness to show each other techniques with enormous patience for each other’s ability.

“It is a very supportive environment and just enormous fun to participate and continue learning,” Marcia said.

And Marcia and Bill Cheyne continue to inspire many of us in the community. n Writer Janice Creenaune is a voluntary ‘local hero’ for the PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) Foundation. For more details, contact Janice on janicecreenaune@gmail.com or ph 4267 4880. 2515

Tupac had an oxtail bone stuck in his chest.

VET AT WORK With Dr Matt O’Donnell. This month: Tupac bites off more than he can chew!

The very lovable Tupac was brought to see us by his owner. He was weak, listless, not eating and had been drooling excessively for the past two days.

He had been in the bush down the coast so his owner thought he was suffering from a tick. Unlike a tick poisoning, Tupac was in a world of pain, and was not suffering any form of paralysis.

Tupac is a big, fast-growing, young adolescent dog and, like most teenagers, devours his food with enormous enthusiasm. The owners mentioned that his last decent meal was finishing off the leftover oxtail soup a couple of days ago.

Well, this was a red flag to us as cooked bones and especially sharp-pronged bones, such as vertebrae, have a reputation for getting stuck.

Our hearts sank when we saw the X-ray, outlining a large, pronged bone stuck in his chest. (Can you see the bone in the X-ray above?) We feared that having been stuck there for two days, it might have penetrated through the food tube, the oesophagus, causing serious damage and inevitably a severe chest infection. Without treatment, Tupac would die a horrible, painful death over several days.

His owner did not hesitate to have us do whatever we could do to save him. This involved a risky operation with potential complications during the extraction. One bit of luck, however, was the fact that the bone got stuck nearly all the way to the stomach. There was a chance we could reach it through the stomach. Under general anaesthesia, we opened up Tupac’s stomach and carefully prised out the bone, but not without some difficulty. Tupac is a tough young dog and fortunately there was no permanent damage to his oesophagus and he has made a full recovery.

Should we feed our dogs bones? Bones can be a great way to keep your dog entertained, can help keep their teeth clean, are loved by many dogs and can contribute to a healthy diet.

It is never a good idea to feed cooked bones.

They become hard and brittle, they don’t break down in the stomach, will break into sharp pieces that can perforate the gut or create a blockage and ultimately death.

Raw bones will break down in the stomach but may still get stuck on the way down, causing your dog to choke or end up like Tupac. Too much bone in the diet will cause constipation or weight gain due to the fat content. Raw bones can cause stomach upsets, such as food poisoning, especially raw chicken bones. In rare cases, raw chicken can carry bacteria with a neurotoxin that can cause paralysis. Some dogs break their teeth on especially large bones.

So take care – feeding raw bones to our dogs is popular and bones are much loved by our dogs.

Yet it may be worth considering safer alternative chews. n Northern Illawarra Veterinary Hospital is at 332 Princes Highway, Bulli. Phone 4238 8575 or visit nivh.com.au. 2515

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SHAKESPEARE FOR KIDS Stanwell Park Arts Theatre (SPAT) has a special show on for a young audience, reports communications officer Beth Farmer.

Things are progressing at SPAT HQ for the upcoming presentation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with rehearsals, sets and costumes starting to take shape. I sat down with director Tom Peach (pictured right) and some of the cast to talk about a special performance they will be putting on.

Tell me about ‘A Kidsummer Night’s Dream’.

We’ll be putting on an hour-long, workshop-style performance for children, based on the themes and storylines of the play. It’s going to be set outdoors, whatever the weather, in the magical woodland grounds of the CWA Hall in Stanwell Park.

How do you make Shakespeare accessible to kids?

The language has been modernised and I simplified the themes. This play has a lot of plot and characters so I have narrowed it down to the ones that kids will relate to, like fairies, love, friendship, and of course there is plenty of comedy and disguise.

What will kids love about this play?

It’s funny! There is magic, my favourite character is

a mischievous elf called Puck who uses his supernatural powers to play tricks on the mortals, adding to the confusion and fun! And taking it outside into nature will really bring the whole thing to life.

How did you get involved with SPAT? It was my kids’ fault! They came to audition for the Christmas Panto and I found myself with a part!

The Panto is a great introduction to the theatre and lots of our younger cast members started out that way, and now here they are as young adults performing Shakespeare. n A Kidsummer Night’s Dream will take place on Sunday, 26 August at 2.30pm at the CWA Hall, $10 per adult and kids are free. Tickets for all performances are available at www.spat.org.au. 2515

Thirroul’s Stephanie Meades, of the Life Wellness Co., has a super-simple recipe for home-made crackers.

INGREDIENTS: • Makes about 24 bite-sized crackers 1 cup almond meal ¼ cup sunflower meal (or quinoa flakes) 3 tbsp chia seeds (white or black) 2 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 1 tbsp dried green herbs (oregano, thyme, parsley – whatever floats your boat) ¼ cup olive oil 2 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp tamari (wheat free soy sauce) 1-2 tsp Himalayan salt

These crackers are super protein-rich – unlike traditional crackers, which hold next to no nutritional value. These crackers are chock-full of healthy nuts and seeds that will leave you feeling energised and satisfied. Dunk them in your homemade dips or top them with some smashed avo and fresh tomato – or even use them to add a bit of crunch to your next nourishing bowl of soup or as an alternative to corn chips for nachos. You can play around with different herbs to make different flavour bombs each time so you never tire of this recipe. Enjoy!

METHOD: Preheat oven to 175°C and prepare a baking tray.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl with 1/3 cup filtered water, season with Himalayan salt. Mix well then roll into a ball. Let it sit for 10 minutes (to allow seeds to absorb moisture) before placing between two pieces of baking paper to roll out. Using a rolling pin, roll until it’s a thin rectangle, less than 1/2cm thick. Using the tip of a knife, score mix into bite-size squares to make it easier to break up once cooked. Bake for 10 min. Rotate tray, cook for another 10-15 mins, until brown. Turn oven off, let crackers to cool in oven. Break up and enjoy! 2515

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Cath Hill tracks down the new action at local eateries.

Thirroul finally has an Indian restaurant in the mix!

Owned by Inderjeet singh and Gurwinder Singh, Shahi Aroma Indian Cuisine (382 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul) is in the old Samuel’s spot and serves traditional Indian fare including the ever-popular butter chicken. The takeaway special includes two curries, two rice, plain naan for $35.90. Free delivery is available to Thirroul and surrounding suburbs (minimum order $50).

We were saddened to learn Thirroul’s The Postmans restaurant closed last month. It was a great fine-dining venue and we hope something similar and exciting emerges in the future.

To Helensburgh and local favourite Red Nectar (Level 1, 121 Parkes Street, Helensburgh) are holding a special French degustation dinner on Friday, 17 August served with French wine. The restaurant also has a special release of wine available now with their own Red Nectar label.

Tradies (30 Boomerang Street, Helensburgh) are

getting ready for the warmer months with a new shade cloth to cover the outdoor playground. It’s expected to be completed by mid to late August.

And if you’re up for a fun night out for a good cause, Strategic Community Assistance to Refugee Families (SCARF) are holding a Champions of Welcome trivia night fundraiser on Thursday 23rd August (5.30pm for 6pm start) at UOW Innovation Campus. Tickets are $50 via trybooking.com.

Or check out a night of Chicago, psychedelic and country blues at the Bombie’s next gig. The Pinks are playing at the CWA Hall (15 The Drive, Stanwell Park) on Friday, 10 August, featuring Reg Mombassa and Peter O’Doherty in the line-up!

Indian food for sale on the night and BYO. Tickets $20 via www.southcoasttickets.com.au or $25 at the door, subject to availability. Door sales go to the bands, donation to Coalcliff SLSC appreciated. 2515

THE HOME FRONT FAQS WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME For many people, the process of selling your home can be a daunting one! As your local real estate professional, I aim to answer all of your questions before we start the selling process – for your peace of mind.

Here are the TOP 3 Frequently Asked Questions that I receive from people looking to sell their home: 1. What is my house worth?

Real estate agents consider many factors when suggesting the value of a home. These include location, condition of the property, recent sales in the area, as well as our perception of the current marketplace. If you would like an accurate estimate, I’m happy to offer an obligation-free market appraisal. Call me anytime to book this complimentary service.

statistics indicate that local property prices remain steady throughout the year and there is not necessarily a ‘best time to sell’. The best time to sell is whenever you are ready!

3. What improvements should I make to my home before putting it on the market?

This will differ on a case by case basis, but my general advice is to freshen up your house to show it at its best!

A coat of paint and new floor coverings can be a comparatively inexpensive way of giving your home a fresh new look without breaking the bank. For newer homes, often all you’ll have to do is clear out the clutter and present a neat and tidy property!

2. When is the best time to sell?

For those of you who missed my previous article, sales

If you have questions about the selling process or require any additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to call Mattias on 0466 627 226.

MATTIAS SAMUELSSON B.Bus, J.P. Director, Ray White Helensburgh

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FRANKS WILD YEARS EXPLAINED Is it a record store, a bar, or a performance venue? Lara McCabe meets Imogen Ramsay, owner of a unique small business in Thirroul.

Please introduce yourself and your business I am the owner of Franks Wild Years in Thirroul.

I opened Franks about two and a half years ago, initially as a record store up until about six months ago when I opened a small bar and restaurant within the space. I often host in-stores for local and touring musicians and community events such as life drawing.

ones north of Thirroul! Small venues give musicians an introductory platform for playing live shows with larger venues providing opportunities to support more established bands.

Who are little-known gems that you’d recommend readers have a listen to?

New Age Nudes have played at Franks a couple of times – he’s great and has some music up on Bandcamp. Other favs that have played at the store have been Solid Effort, Tropical Strength and No.4 Band (which you’ll often see playing at Coledale Markets).

What has been your inspiration for your business?

My grandma and my dad have both been small business owners so maybe it’s in my blood? I had never considered starting my own business until I acquired my dad’s vinyl collection and then had the thought of opening a little record store of my own. What’s your ultimate vision for your business and local Since 2015, Franks has taken on a life of its own. music appreciation?

I think my vision is playing out at the moment – How did you chose your shop name?

I have an intimate space where people can relax Franks Wild Years is a Tom Waits album. There and have a glass of wine, a snack and enjoy good were a few contenders (including other Tom Waits music – live or on vinyl. My regular clientele are albums) but Franks Wild Years just has a perfect locals from all over the Illawarra with the odd ring to it.

Sydney weekender. New people discover Franks everyday via word of mouth or by stumbling down Is the local music culture thriving? What are the Raymond Road. opportunities to support musicians in our region?

There are many venues in the Illawarra that host Where can people find out more about your events? live music – from larger venues like Anita’s Theatre, I have a website www.frankswildyears.com and pubs and clubs, to smaller venues like Urge follow Franks Wild Years on Facebook and Records, upstairs at Finbox, Jose Jones, CWA halls, Instagram to keep up to date! 2515 as well as Franks Wild Years. And they are only the

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On July 11, Woonona writer Steve Green launched his new book, The Coherent Past, at Thirroul library. This is an abridged account of the talk Steve gave.

Born in London and growing up in South Wales, I went to University in Edinburgh then travelled overland to Australia in 1975-76 by Kombi. I had a variety of jobs before landing a history teaching position. Thirty years later I retired from teaching and began a new career writing.

So I’m not quite a native of Wollongong, but I have lived here since 1984 which turned out not to be quite so catastrophic as George Orwell had us fear. And talking of George Orwell, this quote from him is a good way to introduce the book: “I know it is the fashion to say that most of recorded history is lies anyway. I am willing to believe that history is for the most part inaccurate and biased, but what is peculiar to our own age is the abandonment of the idea that history could be truthfully written …

“This kind of thing is frightening to me, because it often gives me the feeling that the very concept of objective truth is fading out of the world.”

I came to write The Coherent Past as a response to some of my experiences as a teacher. I noticed that some of my students in senior classes were becoming confused about what grounds we actually have for deciding that anything is true given that bias and propaganda of one sort or another have become so prevalent, even affecting historians and people we are supposed to trust.

I also noticed that there is a big difference between learning the facts and figures about historical events on the one hand and having a really deep appreciation or empathy with the past and with past individuals on the other. I recognised this distinction when I took groups of students to the Sydney Jewish Museum where they could meet and listen to Holocaust survivors in person. Once I had made up my mind to write a book and address these issues I then decided that there were some important questions which I needed to ask myself.

What are the sorts of troubles with truth that we find in our contemporary environment which

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some people are now calling a “post-truth world” and how can we demonstrate that finding the best way to make sense of history also equips us with the analytical tools which we need in order to give us the best chance of coping in this environment?

How and why has truth become so problematic?

Can we construct a rationale in the form of a set of guidelines for making judgements about history which is theoretically sound and works best in practice? … The book must not be seen as being a sort of dilettante work lacking in rigour, like a self-help manual from the 1980s and 90s.

Absolute truths are often unobtainable – where does this leave us? Must we, as some sceptics hold, consider all truths to be equal as in a world of “alternative facts”? How can we use the suggested framework to come to terms with forms of scepticism? Can we keep healthy scepticism while rejecting an “anything goes” position?

Can we accept and encourage multiple different perspectives without having to say that they are all equal, leaving us with no grounds for making judgements at all? Can we avoid dogmatism and fundamentalism and also rationalise a position which holds that truth is more than just what certain people with vested interests want it to be?

Can we see the value of and justify historical works which attempt to exercise a sort of cognitive muscle and change the scale of our perspectives in terms of time and space from the cosmic to the micro? To quote William Blake: “To see a world in a grain of sand, heaven in a wildflower To hold infinity in the palm of your hand, Eternity in an hour.”

Can we also acknowledge the usefulness and value of some popular history, historical fiction and historical films and see them as, potentially at least, complementing more formal academic work?

Can we acknowledge the widespread influence of politics on history and propose the best general

principles for making judgements in our politicised environment? We should remember George Orwell’s assessment of politics in 1946: “A mass of lies, folly, evasions, hatred and schizophrenia.”

Can we rationalise considering empathy to be a very important element in our understanding of the world and its people? With the help of social psychology as well as history can we identify and to an extent counter the phenomenon which I call the “empathy bypass” concerning the way people throughout history, including the present day, have treated certain other people?

I answer each of these questions in the affirmative and those answers form the basis for the main chapters in the book. There is a thread which ties these main ideas together and it is based on the framework identified for making the best available judgements at any particular time. This framework is based on a philosophical (or strictly speaking, epistemological) position, which combines coherence and comprehensiveness, acting as co-ordinates, linked to a reflective approach and cooperation with other people. n The Coherent Past: A guide to truth in a post-truth world, by Stephen Green, is published

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SHELLPOD AT SHARKEYS

Sculptor Gaby Porter (2515 cover star, March 2015) has sold her Wombarra Sculpture Garden and relocated, but COAST NEWS she’s left us a beautiful reminder of her work.

In late June, Wollongong City Council installed the sculpture, Shellpod, at Sharkeys Beach, Coledale. Gaby worked with several local artists including Annette Wellings, Lois Hill, John Haymes and Alan Wetten to create Shellpod.

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WHAT’S ON AT THIRROUL LIBRARY MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY: • Sat, 4 August, 11am-noon.Featuring musicians from the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music.

COLOUR, COFFEE, CALMER • Wed 1st & 15th August 9.30-12 noon.

No Bookings Required.

KIDS CONNECT – THIRROUL • Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August from 3.30pm – 4.30pm. Drop in and create, play games, meet new friends. For 5 -12 years.

STORYTIME & CRAFT – ‘A YARN AND A TALE’ FEATURING LOCAL GUEST AUTHORS • Friday, 3 August, 10.30am Guest author Dianne Ellis reading her new book, Mr Crocodile’s Cooking Class.

• Friday, 10 August 10.30am – Guest Author Pat Simmons reading her new book Ziggy’s Zoo. • Friday, 17 August 10.30am – Guest Author Helen McCosker reading her book The Nightfish • Friday, 24 August, 10.30am – Book Week Celebrations. Drop in for stories and craft.

No bookings required.

DRAG STORYTIME SUCCESS On July 21, in support of the Wollongong Queer Arts Festival, Wollongong Central Library hosted Drag Storytime. About 300 people joined in for readings of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer and We are Family by Patricia Hegarty.

“There has been an overwhelmingly positive response from our community for this inclusive event and thank you to everyone who joined in the fun today,” said Wollongong City Council’s Acting Community Services Director Jenny Thompson.

The event was part of regional efforts to promote our libraries as a safe and inclusive space for everyone. 2515

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PELOTON AGAINST PLASTIC

Jamie Lepre, founder of the Mane Collective and team rider in Peloton Against Plastic, reports.

It’s 42°C, 99 percent humidity and I’m only 30km in on a 1000km + journey, but I’m at the end of my physical tether. My mind keeps reminding me that it is possible to overheat and die.

At the next break, I put a huge ice block on my head and I continue to pour water over myself every few kilometres until the afternoon rains come and wash any negative thoughts away. With these heavy rains, the street-trash is also swept away and into the many rivers that feed the countryside and its people. I’m reminded – this is why we are here.

It’s day 1 of our ‘Peloton Against Plastic’, a 27-day bicycle ride from Hanoi to Bangkok, aiming to generate conversation about plastic pollution solutions. Founder of Fair Food Forager, Paul Hellier, and I are keen environmentalists but we’re by no means perfect, and we own that. We

understand that to empower people, it’s about celebrating the wins, not berating the losses. This was our mantra as we weaved our way through the lush countryside of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Meeting locals and expats who have responded positively and pro-actively to the plastic pollution problem. They’ve created new products, new industries, new relationships and connected communities through the common goal of ‘doing good’, all the while having fun.

Our Peloton, which consisted of about 15 people (including local frothers Jaime Askew and Mitch Loveday), also wanted to challenge ourselves behaviourally and set a new precedence for the avid traveller.

Tourist industries around the world tax local environments beyond belief, so we put our tote bags, bottles, re-useable straws and terrible language skills to use to avoid single-use plastic …

With a small bag of plastic by the end of the trip, we’re chuffed to know it’s possible (to at least minimise drastically). If we could do so well in a foreign country, what’s stopping us at home?

We met some amazing organisations and individuals that inspired us big time. But none more than Rehash Trash, who employ local women and turn plastic bags and other wasted plastic into some amazing products like women’s handbags.

Through the Intrepid Foundation we’ve raised over $4000 for them so far!

We also documented the entire journey and are now editing it together into a feature-length documentary (visit our gofundme page). We’re releasing smaller videos every week – please follow our journey and stay in touch so you can be a part of the movement and our next Peloton.

People power! n Visit www.pelotonagainstplastic.com 2515

LOCAL ESTATE AND SUCCESSION SOLICITORS SOLD Well-known local solicitor Neil Lyon has sold his law practice to McAneny Lawyers. 2515 reports

Mr Lyon (pictured at left) has more than 40 years of practical law experience and has conducted business as Estate and Succession Solicitors out of his Helensburgh, Thirroul and Sutherland offices during that time.

The sale of the business to Mr Steven McAneny of McAneny Lawyers was expected to be completed towards the end of June.

More details about the sale, including Mr Lyon’s plans for the future and whether the sale included office premises and staff, were not available at time of publication. 2515

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0.39 0.41 .41 0.47 15 0030 0.36 0202 0.09 0218 0031 0021 0.45 1.44 0459 0545 1.18 0.18 0508 0542 1.250136 17 17 1156 2 11141.42 26 11 23 23 8 0642 0.41 1155 1.32 .25Meteorology 00 1.27 0621 1.36 1.22 0801 1.41 26 0814 of 0622 1.17 1043 0.55 1053 0.440723 29 1737 1252 14 0.53 1306 29 1.44 291352 0.60 .65 0.53 1738 0.49 36 1206 0.39 1342 14 0.29 0107 0705 MO 1309 1932

0.43 1.53 0.36 1.77

0213 0803 TU 1345 2016

0.42 1.36 0.51 1.76

0230 0829 TH 1409 2040

0.21 1.44 0.40 2.01

0312 0904 FR 1428 2102

0.38 1.27 0.58 1.75

0311 0911 SA 1447 2116

FR 0.55 TU 1.57 TH 1.74 WE WE 1730 TH SA TH 1152 MO 1727 1.47 1.69 .64 1.72 2354 1.74 15 1842 1.88 2346 1930 2010 2.00 1827 1921 1.58 0.55

0.37 1.25 0.52 1.71

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0.33 1.28 0.51 1.71

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2052 1.77

2130 2.02

2138 1.73

2208 1.99

0.27 WE 0.55 FR 0.39 SA 0.51 TH FR SU FR 1235 TU 1129 TH 1150 0.40 31 0333 0928 1.302005 1.71 .57 1.74 52 2100 1.98 1906 2031 1.62 0.60 1811 1.61 1933 1.98 1825 1.86 1454 0.59 TH

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2127 1.75

1.30 SU 1352 0.44 2017 1.67

27 0250 0847

0.29 1.33 MO 1430 0.42 2052 1.66

TIMES AND 0.28 28 0322 0923 OF 1.36 HEIGHTS HIGH TU 1508 0.42 2127 1.63 AND LOW WATERS 0.11 0354 00.29 34 1.38 29’ 1.48 29LAT 0959 0.33 WE 1548 0.43 0 1501.57 55’ 1.78 LONG 2203

0.05 1.47 MO 1530 0.28 2151 1.91

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0.31 1.30 0427 14 1032 0.44 SU 2017 1.67TU 1624 2241

0.09 1.42 0.36 2.04

0.05 1.45 0.27 1.98

26 0814

2151 1.67

0.42 MO 1430 0430 0.34 312052 1031 1.29 1.66 TU 1606 0.54 2228 1.62

0.19 1.47 0.40 2330 1.61

30 0428 1037

0.32 1.40 TH 1631 0.45 2242 1.50

31 0502 1118

0.36 1.42 FR 1719 0.48 2325 1.40

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1.38 0.35 0340 0.05 0322 0.28 0.40 0218 0.14 0145 0218 0.34 1.16 0057 0048 0.47 1.57 0111 0034 0.170247 0705 0.45 0818 0.57 0943 1.47 0923 1.36 1.27 0815 1.41 1.26 Copyright Commonwealth of Australia Bureau of Meteorology 07392016, 1.26 0641 0727 1.20 0.36 0708 1.360840 of Predictions is Lowest Astronomical Tide 1.42 1.37 1530 0.28 TU 1508 0.42 0.56 1353 0.36 1409 0.51 1315 0.47 1212 0.55 1246 0.33 TH 1348 SA 1333 SU 1500 MO 1.42 FRDatum SA SA FR are in local standard time (UTC +10:00) or daylight +11:00) when 0.61 1935 0.64 2145 0.60 2151savings 1.91time (UTC2127 1.63in effect 1.75 2025 2.04 1.72 1943 1.65 1852 1946 1.66 Times 1918 1.952041

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0.44 0.48 1.28 1032 1.48 0959 1.38 1.27 0911 1.42 0723 0816 1.22 quality 0801 0756 1.410916 0814 0914 1.30 0.60 The Bureau’s liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense resulting from use of, or reliance on, the information is entirely excluded.

1.43 1624 0.33 WE 1548 0.43 0.58 1447 1252 0.53 1342 0.29 1352 0.44 MO 1600 FR 1446 SU 1430 TU 1.44 SA 1.44 SU 1446 SA 0.36 SU 0.51 0.61 1.71 2241 1.78 2203 1.57 1.75 2116 2.04 1930 2059 1.69 0.64 2010 2049 2.002115 2017 2253 1.67 0.57

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0.32 1.40 TH 1631 0.45 2242 1.50

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