2508 NOVEMBER 2017

2

FREE

NOVEMBER 2017

www.2508mag.com.au

08

DISTRICT NEWS

LEO

STEVENS

MEET THE PRESIDENT OF COALCLIFF SLSC

Helensburgh | Otford | Darkes Forest | Stanwell Tops | Stanwell Park | Coalcliff

COMMUNITY NOTICES 04 Stop! Obey the road signs NEWS 06 Party Guide Special Feature How to have the ultimate party: where to go and what to do 10 Party Guide Special Feature From singer to celebrant 12 Party Guide Special Feature Fantastic recipes by Fig & Lime 14 Cover feature Meet Coalcliff SLSC’s president, Leo Stevens 16 Giggle Booth for sale Local family plan to sell business 18 Prime real estate Articles Fine Art Gallery on the market 20 Glenbernie wins! More awards for Darkes Forest family 20 Symbio wins! Roaring success for Helensburgh zoo 22 What’s on Festival of Flight, library fun and club meetings

26 Still Life with Panther At Clifton School of Arts 28 Dr Rip Sand dunes 30 Physio Pre-hab and rehab – how to treat an ACL injury 31 Chamber chatter Meet NICC deputy president, Tanya Parry 32 Club news Stanwell Park Tennis, Probus and View BUSINESS 33 Business directory Your ultimate local guide SPORT 43 Surf club Stanwell Park 43 Rugby league Junior Tigers 44 BMX Kai on his 2018 goals 45 Surf club Coalcliff 46 Tides 47 Golf Green is good 48 MX Stanwell Tops mates do well at national junior titles

Cover image by Anthony Warry Photography

MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS 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 previously worked as the Editor’s Assistant at Good Weekend magazine and The Bulletin. For our Party Guide special feature this month, Cath reports on places to go, things to do and cakes to buy.

See page 6.

is a Life Member of the Helensburgh Stanwell Park SLSC and has been active in the surf club for 40 years. Firstly as a parent helping out the Nippers, then as a carnival official at Branch and State and Junior President. Latter years as senior club Secretary and now Trainer/Assessor for the Bronze Medallion and Surf Rescue Certificate for the past 28 years. Peter is still enjoying his time in the club with all age groups. Read his surf club report on page 43.

BOOK AN AD IN YOUR LOCAL MAG

south 2 coaste r FR

SPRING 2017

EE

FREE

2017 NOVEMBER .com.au www.2515mag

1 52 COAST NEWS

KIRRILIRY

Sharing local knowledge

SINCLA

FOUNDER FORAGERSFILM NIGHTS LAUNCHES

Farm fresh

thesouthcoaster.com.au

Your paddock to plate guide

08

FREE

NOVEMBER 2017

www.2508mag.com.a

u

DISTRICT NEWS

Discounts r ads in LEO fo STEVENS all 3 mags

MEET THE PRESIDEN T OF COALCLIFF SLSC

Explore Glenbernie Orchard

Home of awardwinning apple cider

a | Coledale | ugh | Wombarr Clifton | Scarboro

Helensburgh | Otford | Darkes Forest | Stanwell Austinmer | Thirroul

Tops | Stanwell Park

| Coalcliff

Walkers deliver 2508 to homes & businesses during the first week of each month

2

2508 NOVEMBER

PETER McDONALD

Hand delivered to local mailboxes Reach more than 20,000 residents & visitors Low cost, high impact Book by 17 Nov 2017 editor@2508mag.com.au

0432 612 168

www.2508mag.com.au

DISTRICT NEWS EDITORS Genevieve Swart, Marcus Craft ART DIRECTOR youngwise design REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS Rob Brander, Anthony Warry, Cath Hill CONTACT PO Box 248, Helensburgh, 2508 editor@2508mag.com.au www.2508mag.com.au www.facebook.com/2508mag There is a contributor’s drop box at Helensburgh Newsagency on Parkes Street.

ADVERTISING Karen McDougall, 0403 789 617.

See www.2508mag.com.au Terms and conditions apply.

EDITORIAL Community participation is encouraged. Please contact editor@2508mag.com.au with story ideas. Letters should be a maximum of 200 words. The editors reserve the right to edit submissions. Contributors should include contact details.

DEADLINE 15th of the month prior to publication 2508 is published by The Word Bureau Pty Ltd. ABN 31 692 723 477 Disclaimer: All content and images remain the property of 2508: District News unless otherwise supplied. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher.

The views expressed do not reflect those of the editors. Articles of a general nature only; seek specific advice on an individual basis.

DISTRIBUTION Magazines are delivered to homes and businesses in the 2508 postcode during the first week of every month.

PRINTED by Spotpress, on FSC-certified paper sourced from sustainable forests.

me dica

helensburgh family practice

l practice.

hfp d

se We ba y are a t i commun

R Important Reminder

ANNUAL CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY 2017 Saturday 18th November 12:00 – 3:00pm

at Stanwell Park Reserve Playground – Station St Stanwell Park

Helensburgh Family Practice are delighted to announce our new

WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC STARTING MONDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 2PM TO 5PM – BY APPOINTMENT PHONE 4294 1955 Services that will be available are: • pap smear (HPV DNA testing beginning in Dec) • continence advice • breast health • sexual health • menopause • contraception The Women’s health clinic will be run by our trained and qualified female registered nurse, Kelly Carlisle in consultation with Dr Beaufils and Dr Kemper.

Jackie Allbon, registered midwife continues the ANTENATAL SHARED CARE CLINIC on Wednesday AM and Thursday PM under GP supervision.

IS NOW OFFERING ...

Keep your scripts Keep on your filescripts on file

s Keep your script Keep your on file

scripts Keep on your filescripts on file Receive a

ve a Recei Receive a message ge when when messa s arewhen message script your your scripts are due

your scripts due are Receive due a Receivewhen a message message when your scripts are Reply ‘yes’ to s filled are your scripts due have script due Reply ‘yes’ to Reply ‘yes’filled to have scripts ve a haveRecei scripts filled ge when messa your scripts are

for to ready‘yes’ Reply collection Reply ‘yes’filled to have scripts have scripts filled 2772 urgh NSW (02) 4294 Parkes Street, Helensb Receive a FREE service – 121 Receive a message when message when your scripts are your scripts ready forare Receive ready fora collection Receivewhen a message collection message when your scripts are FREE service – 121 Parkes Street, Helensburgh NSW (02) 4294 2772 your scripts ready forare FREE service – 121 Parkes Street, Helensburgh NSW (02) 4294 2772 ready for collection collection

Keep your scripts on file

Leave Certificate Available here

Ask your Pharmacist

Receive a message when your scripts are due Simply reply ‘yes’ to have scripts filled

DO YOU NEED AN ‘ABSENT FROM WORK CERTIFICATE’?

Ask our pharmacist how we can assist CONDITIONS APPLY

Receive a message when your scripts are ready for collection

OPEN 7 DAYS • Your First Choice Local Community Pharmacy 121 Parkes Street Helensburgh Ph: 4294 2772

FREE service – 121 Parkes Street, Helensburgh NSW (02) 4294 2772 FREE service – 121 Parkes Street, Helensburgh NSW (02) 4294 2772

NOVEMBER 2508 3

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

RE: STOP SIGNS NEAR BALD HILL The Police have just advised me that, given the large number of accidents at this intersection, Highway Patrol vehicles will be increasing their presence. Several good hidden-from-view spots near that junction. Don’t waste Christmas spending money on traffic fines, obey the Stop signs.

– Reg Lobb, Stanwell Park ORIGINS OF THE NAME, ‘INTERBANE’ I really enjoyed Heather Smith’s article in last month’s 2508 on ‘Interbane’.

I have written quite a lot about Stanwell Park, doing a deal of research along the way.

So I share with you the offering below: “A fine holiday home built on Bald Hill was what is now known as ‘Interbane’. The original name was ‘Intabane’, a Zulu word meaning ‘Top of the Hill’. It was built in 1917 by Walter Goodman, a veteran of the Boer War, for 3000 pounds. Goodman ran a business in shoes and leather goods. It was known locally as the ‘Witch’s Hat’ because of its large conical tower. When it was destroyed by lightning, the present tower, a smaller version of the original, was built.

– Michael Adams, author of Little Bulli, a book about the pioneering days in Stanwell Park.

SHARON NEEDS A HOME!

This is Sharon, the most affectionate, smoochy cat we have ever had!

She loves being with you, following you around and supervising everything you do.

She is an inside-only cat who is great company for anyone.

We also have lots of kittens in care, but Sharon is the best cat to come into our care. She is special!

Want to adopt or foster? Email Julieann on ccarpetrehoming@tpg.com.au or Helensburgh’s Country Companion Animal Rescue. 2508

4

2508 NOVEMBER

RESIDENTS ‘DISTRESSED’ OVER DUCKS, 2508 reports.

Despite an influx of Sydneysiders transforming Helensburgh from a mining to commuter town, the Burgh remains, at heart, a place where people stop to allow ducks to cross the road.

So it was no surprise that news of a Council permit from National Parks to remove up to 20 native wood ducks from the pool area should spark community outrage. Residents vented on social media, reporting children had been “distressed” by signs that culling would take place.

“Due to public health concerns, Wollongong City Council has been working over a number of years to manage an issue with ducks at Helensburgh and Corrimal Pools,” a spokesperson said. “The public health concerns relate to flocks of ducks defecating in the water and pool surrounds.

“Council pool staff have implemented strategies (including visual deterrents, plantings, and sonar) to reduce the presence of ducks … without success.

Unfortunately, the ducks are territorial and if relocated likely to return to the pool surrounds.

Council has engaged a licenced contractor to trap, remove and “humanely euthanise” the ducks.

In an unrelated incident on October 17, several ducklings entered Helensburgh Pool overnight.

Staff found dead ducklings the next morning. n Helensburgh Pool will be closed for urgent repairs for about two weeks from 29 October.

Works at Coalcliff Pool are complete. 2508

COMMUNITY NOTICES STEPHEN HOLMES: 8.7.1966 - 24.11.2007 10 years ago you left us, no chance to say goodbye.

Our hearts have still not mended and late at night we cry.

We miss you and will love you always Steve – Mum, Lindy, Pen, Dave, your beautiful girls and all your loving family DON HOLMES: 26.2.1937 – 29.11.2008 Softly the leaves of memory fall and we gather and treasure them all. Unseen, unheard you are always near, so loved and so very dear.

Wishing you were here with us Don – Yvonne, Melinda, Penni, Dave, all of Poppy’s grandchildren and all your loving family. 2508

DRIVE INTo

SUMMER up to

$100 GIFTCARD*

WHEN YOU PURCHASE 4 OR MORE MICHELIN TYRES

HELENSBURGH TYRES 177 OLD PRINCES HIGHWAY HELENSBURGH Valid from 1 November – 31 December. *Terms and Conditions apply. Promotional period 1 November 2017 - 31 December 2017.

Offer available on MICHELIN passenger car, recreational and light truck tyres. Eligible customers who purchase a set of four MICHELIN passenger car tyres sizes 16 inch and below or a set of four MICHELIN light truck tyres in one transaction will receive $50 Gift Card.

Eligible customers who purchase a set of four MICHELIN passenger car tyres sizes 17 inch and above or a set of four MICHELIN recreational tyres will receive a $100 Gift Card.

To redeem Gift Card, visit www.promo.michelin.com.au and follow the prompts.

For full terms and conditions, please visit www.promo.michelin.com.au.

The Party Guide

There are many local businesses on hand to help parents with children’s parties and companies with their Christmas parties.

Outsourcing the organisation of it all increases your chances of actually enjoying the occasion yourself!

FUN FOR KIDS Sweetpea Teepee parties www.sweetpeateepee.com.au One of the biggest party trends is the teepee party!

Sonara Dalmer of Sweetpea Teepees sets up a series of cute indoor tents for a fun party experience.

Choose from a variety of themes including unicorns, mermaids, woodlands and Star Wars.

You can also hire a styled bell tent for backyard slumber parties or even an outdoor cinema set-up for a memorable event! Sweetpea Teepee currently services between Engadine and Shellharbour.

Symbio Wildlife Park 7-11 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Helensburgh Symbio is not only a great day out but the popular wildlife park also hosts kids’ birthday parties and corporate events with a difference. Get close to the animals with a keeper visit in a private party area.

Symbio parties are fully catered too!

Charlie J Circus – circus shows and workshops Illawarra and Sydney Circus performer CharlieTruscott brings fun and her infectious energy wherever she goes! Charlie’s combined circus show and workshops are always a hit with kids. The performance and workshop are suitable for halls, parks, backyards or even lounge rooms and can be tailored for ages 3-18 years.

Burgh Healthy Hub 338 Cemetery Rd, Helensburgh On the back of the massive success of the Burgh Healthy Hub’s Open Parkour Comp, parkour parties are proving popular. Circus, Parkour and Active Kids parties are available for up to 30 kids

6

2508 NOVEMBER

and all that sugar will be burnt off through jumping around under expert tuition.

Coal Coast Emporium 9a Walker Street, Helensburgh A local bookshop is a rare and wonderful thing for a community and even better when it doubles as a party room! Coal Coast Emporium provides a games attendant with great themes to suit all – disco, Harry Potter, Pokémon and fairies, to name just a few.

Illawarra Surf Academy Thirroul, East Corrimal or Warilla beaches A surfing party is perfect for beach-loving boys and girls. Kids can have a 1.5 hour surf lesson, with all equipment, ball games, party food and drinks and an ice-cream cake included.

All experience levels are catered for and adults can also organise their own surfing parties too!

Tradies Helensburgh 30 Boomerang St, Helensburgh Kids and parents alike will enjoy a party at Tradies.

It’s a great venue – parents can relax on the verandah while supervising their offspring playing in the gated playground. Feed the masses with family-friendly options from the Flame Tree Grill.

Scarborough Wombarra Bowlo 578 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Wombarra For unbeatable views and multi-generational appeal, the Scarborough Wombarra Bowlo can’t be beat. There’s even room to erect a jumping castle for those with energy to burn. Platters of canapés Continued on page 8

PA RT Y G U ID E SP E C IA L F E AT U R E

TH FOREMES B AN OYS GIRLD S

that come to

you!

SWEETPEA TEEPEE

ILLAWARRA’S ULTIMATE SLUMBER PARTY SPECIALISTS

0404 573 932 www.sweetpeateepee.com.au hello@ sweetpeateepee.com.au

FIND US ON

PARTY G UIDE S PE CIAL FEAT URE

NOVEMBER 2508 7

Continued from page 6 can be organised through the club for effortless entertaining.

Sutherland Leisure Centre pool party 1 Rawson Ave Sutherland (Sept to May only, ages 6 & above) Let the kids run and splash themselves silly on the Giant Water Inflatable Course at this indoor pool.

Sutherland Leisure Centre offers party packages with individual meals, a party host and the use of a party room.

Raeleen’s Fancy Faces Face painting by a local mum, who also does glitter tattoos, henna designs and balloon twisting. Call 0413 291 843 or find Raeleen’s page on Facebook.

Pony parties Check out the options available at Darkes Forest Riding Ranch (www.horseridingnsw.net.au) or via Mel O’Dwyer’s Little Wrangler Pony Parties (0438 927 668). 2508

Soccerjoeys www.soccajoeys.com.au The Soccerjoeys team do soccer parties too! You’ll have two accredited Soccerjoeys coaches on hand with a special birthday pack for the birthday boy or girl and medals for all participants. Any exercise at children’s parties is always a good thing!

Helensburgh Hotel 112 Parkes St, Helensburgh With a new gated playground opening this month, the hotel formerly known as the Centennial is now an option for kids’ parties. And the adults often feel like a drink at these events so it’s great to have a bar handy. Something for everyone!

FOOD & FUN Feed the crowds easily with help from these local businesses: Crust Pizza, Thirroul 6/271-273 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Thirroul Grab a one-metre pizza from Crust! Choose from Meat Deluxe, Habanero and Mango Chutney Chicken or Mexican or traditional pizzas are on offer too. Become a “VIPP” (Very Important Pizza Person) online for complimentary delivery (delivery is usually $4).

Fig & Lime Catering Mobile catering arm of Helensburgh’s Raya Thai Mum and daughter team, chef Irwan and director Chelsea Ho, take pride in delivering Asian fusion with the freshest ingredients. Canapés include satay skewers, dim sum, fish cakes and there are lovely sweets too: pannacotta, cheesecakes and sticky black rice pudding. figandlimecatering.com.

Cakes Grapple with the Australian Women’s Weekly Children’s Birthday Cake Book or use a local professional cake saviour. Helensburgh’s Renee Duffy of Naycloud Creations creates beautiful, creative cakes for any occasion. Other local options include: Slice of Smiles, Kacey’s Cake House, Cake Ninja, Shell’s Cakes and My Little Sweetland.

8

2508 NOVEMBER

DJ’s favourite party starters John Roche, aka the Spin Doctor, shares his top 5 tracks.

1. I Gotta Feelin’ – The Black Eyed Peas.

A great sing-a-long, energy-infused, pumping, jumping party jam.

2. Love Shack – The B52’s. “Tin roof – rusted!”

A tried-and-trusted floor-filler.

3. September – Earth, Wind & Fire. A fun funky throwback hit that never ceases to please.

4. Run to Paradise – The Choirboys. A true Aussie party anthem. Everyone loves singing along to this classic from 1988!

5. Just Can’t Get Enough – Depeche Mode.

A smash hit. The first two bars are a proven dance floor hook! n To book the Spin Doctor’s Professional Mobile DJ Services, call 0416 288 945 or email spindoctor@tpg.com.au. 2508

PA RT Y G U ID E SP E C IA L F E AT U R E

2508

2508_Spring_Trading_Hours.indd 2

26/10/2017 11:10 AM

Songwriter to celebrant A local musician has reinvented herself, but says that it’s still the words that count,

deeply intuitive sense of knowing what a couple are really asking for and how to respond effectively and sensitively. I see couples of all ages and I have a great respect for the strength that two people can create together in a committed relationship.

My earlier working life was in the travel and events industry, where attention to detail was paramount. Performing music in front of live audiences for several decades now has grown to become my comfort zone; no doubt, this is also helpful. So now, when I think about those comments from friends, I agree: celebrancy really is a perfect fit for me.

My husband Mark and I were married in ’94 and weddings at that time tended to be a bit copybook; we sought the services of a celebrant and were married in Camellia Gardens, Caringbah.

Twenty-three years on (and not without our share HOW I BECAME A CELEBRANT of hurdles), I feel truly blessed to have an enduring When I first started telling my family and friends marriage and two beautiful adult children that I was thinking of becoming a civil celebrant, to treasure. the responses were statements like, ‘Oh, you’d be Now more than ever it seems couples are perfect for that’ and ‘I can totally see you doing that choosing to organise a wedding day that reflects type of work’. who they are. This really excites me as a celebrant I thought for the most part that people were because I am definitely someone who believes in being polite and thoughtful. However, since being who you are and expressing your completing my training and certification, and individuality. launching my new business, Jacqueline Dee I’m simply thrilled to be able to offer my Celebrant, in June this year, I’ve come to realise I celebrant services to the community and look do have a unique skill-set to bring to this role. forward to helping you plan your own unique Most people know me for my songwriting wedding ceremony, naming day, re-affirmation abilities, and writing is without doubt a huge ceremony, commitment ceremony or pet funeral. component of designing a ceremony. The words – whether for a song or a ceremony – really need to n Jacqueline Dee is a full member of the Australian be carefully chosen and thoughtfully delivered.

Federation of Civil Celebrants (AFCC). Contact: In my role as a family and relationship counsellor for the past 13 years, I have developed a 0415517012, www.jacquelinedeecelebrant.com 2508 Jackie Dee is well known as a singer-songwriter in country music circles.

In January, she and her Fearless Heart Band launched a new single, Contemplating Life, at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. In February, she released an album that was partly crowdfunded and featured Helensburgh streets in its video clips. At the time, Jackie said:“Six String Heart is an alt.country album that proves that if you are passionate enough about achieving your goals, and willing to work hard enough, anything can happen.”

It sure has.

A few months later Jackie contacted 2508 to tell us she’d launched a new business: Jacqueline Dee Celebrant. This is her story.

10 2508 NOVEMBER

PA RT Y G U ID E SP E C IA L F E AT U R E

HELENSBURGH

HOTEL

Children’s pla y area pic. is for

illustration pur

poses only

“NOW OPEN” Outdoor Beer Garden Children’s Play Area $10 Lunch Bistro Specials Functions & Events Live Entertainment 112 PARKES STREET, HELENSBURGH Like us on Facebook

(02) 4294 1005

Party treats

Director of Fig & Lime Catering, Chelsea Ho, shares two recipes for delicious snacks.

CRISPY MARSHMALLOW BITES This snack is perfect for the little ones.

It’s fun, tasty and a sweet addition to any kids’ party. The best thing about these is they can be cut into different shapes and sizes. I like these in bite-sized squares with a drizzle of chocolate and a dusting of coconut.

INGREDIENTS: • 2 cups pink and white marshmallows • 80g unsalted butter • 1 cup roughly chopped marshmallows • 6 cups rice puffs • ½ cup craisins • ½ cup flaked almonds • ½ cup dark chocolate • 32g unsalted butter • 4Og desiccated coconut METHOD:

1. Melt 2 cups of marshmallows and 80g butter in a saucepan.

2. Stir in melted marshmallow mixture, rice puffs, craisins and flaked almonds and chopped marshmallows.

3. Press mixture into a lined square cake tin and refrigerate for 3 hours.

4. Remove the bar from cake tin and cut into bite-sized squares.

5. Melt dark chocolate and 20g butter in a bain-marie, then place in a piping bag.

6. Drizzle melted chocolate over cut bars and dust with desiccated coconut.

12 2508 NOVEMBER

PRAWN AND AVOCADO WONTON BITES A light and summery canapé the grown-ups will be sure to enjoy! With fresh ingredients and combining tangy, sweet and creamy keynote flavours, this is the perfect bite to serve to get the party of the season started.

INGREDIENTS: • 10 wonton pastry squares • 2 cups canola oil • 10 fresh peeled prawns • 2 avocadoes • 6 tbsp sour cream • 1 tbsp lime juice • ½ cup whole egg mayonnaise • 6 tbsp sweet chilli • Coriander sprigs for garnish METHOD:

1. Heat the canola oil in a deep-dish pan.

2. Fry wonton pastry squares until golden brown.

3. Meanwhile, crush avocado until just mashed, lightly fold in sour cream, add lime juice and season.

4. Combine mayonnaise and sweet chilli.

5. To assemble, arrange fried wonton squares, add a dollop of the avocado mixture, prawn, drizzle dressing and garnish with coriander sprigs n Chelsea is the director of family-run Fig & Lime Catering, the catering arm of Raya Thai restaurant.

Call 0433 248 393 or visit the website at figandlimecatering.com 2508

PA RT Y G U ID E SP E C IA L F E AT U R E

Pro

See CW inform

Memory o e fA h vi a

tin

g

t

Lawrence Hargrave

ti on

Cele

bra

Pi

on

eer

Sunday 12 November 10 - 4pm STANWELL PARK RESERVE

Fly over by historic planes!

Rides, markets, fab food, live music and much more!

Proudly supported by

See CWA Stanwell Park Facebook Page for further information and stall holder application forms

COVER E R FEATU

LEO STEVENS

Coalcliff SLSC’s youngest ever president on having fun as a nipper, learning management skills and the club’s plans for the future. 2508 reports.

When 2508 meets Leo Stevens, president of Coalcliff SLSC, for our cover feature photo-shoot, it’s easy to see why this bloke garners respect from the surf life saving community. He’s a soft-spoken, intelligent guy with a quick wit and sharp insight.

He’s also busy. At the time of writing, he was working on a number of jobs and projects, including material science research, lecturing at the University of Wollongong and serving on a start-up company’s advisory board.

14 2508 NOVEMBER

Elected to the president’s role in the lead-up to the 2016/17 season, Leo has been with Coalcliff SLSC since starting as a nipper in 1994/95 and his family have strong links with the club. He joined with his older sister, Toni, and his parents, Rod Stevens and Rosemary Thompson.

Leo, Coalcliff ’s youngest president, and the first to have risen through the ranks from nippers to the top job, kindly took the time to answer 2508’s questions.

You’re the youngest president of Coalcliff SLSC. How did you feel when you were elected?

I was 27 when I was elected, and it was certainly an honour to be entrusted with the stewardship of a club. Coalcliff SLSC, like most surf clubs, is always on the look-out for more volunteers to help keep our show on the road, and the committee generally finds room (and titles) for anyone who is keen to help out with the running of the club. In my case I was very aware of all of the good times and great support the club had given myself and my family over the years, and accepting the role of president seemed like a nice way to pay it forward to the next generation of families.

As for the ‘youngest president’ title, I daresay it might be more of a reflection on the surf club’s typical demographics than it is on my own youth.

everyone seems happy to take my numerous mistakes in their stride.

I am certainly coming to appreciate that the best job I can do as president is having everything running smoothly, and most people barely noticing that I am here at all.

As long as the club’s goals are clear, and the right people are given all of the resources they need, I can just step back and trust the team.

Explain the appeal of being a surf club member.

Why should people join Coalcliff?

Coalcliff is a small club at the centre of a tight-knit community. That small-town feeling has certainly permeated the DNA of the club, and being a member here is much more about being welcomed into a family than it is about the hard edge of competition and being pushed to your limit.

I think for many incoming nipper parents, including my own 20 or so years ago, there is a great attraction in the safety and security that such a friendly and laid-back atmosphere provides.

I can also strongly recommend the club for its lifesaving training programs, led by one of the Illawarra’s most experienced trainers, David Winner, who has put countless Surf Lifesaving members through their Bronze medallions, CPR training, first aid certificates and many other awards.

I don’t think anyone could ask for a better place to learn the important skills of water safety than they would get at Coalcliff SLSC.

What are Coalcliff SLSC’s plans for summer 2017/18?

And further down the track?

What’s the most rewarding aspect of your role as Coalcliff beach is a hive of activity at the moment president? What’s most challenging? as it is undergoing a major revitalisation, including I’m naturally quite an inquisitive person, and for works being conducted for beach stabilisation, the me the opportunity to sink my teeth into some new addition of new amenities for the public pool, a and interesting challenges with a wide array planned clubhouse extension and the construction passionate people is great. But seeing the nippers of the great Illawarra walk [the Grand Pacific running around, the patrols run smoothly, Walk], which will finally connect Coalcliff to our members training their skills and our team neighbours in Stanwell Park and beyond. winning accolades for their efforts are all great.

As these projects move to completion, we are The most challenging aspect would definitely be looking forward to seeing the beach of Coalcliff in the people-management. Often you are working a whole new light. not only with your committee, but also liaising with other clubs, local Council, the Illawarra How can people join Coalcliff surf club?

Branch, SLSNSW, SLS Australia and even the The easiest way is to head to our website at occasional member of parliament. Keeping all of CoalcliffSLSC.com.au and follow the membership these people on the same page and working links. However, we always welcome new faces at towards the same goals can be a challenge. the beach as well, so feel free to drop down and But I am very fortunate to have an introduce yourself in person. You’ll find us there understanding committee, and I have been every Sunday and public holiday this summer. learning invaluable management skills and n For more information about Coalcliff SLSC, building great networks in an environment where visit www.coalcliffslsc.com.au. 2508

NOVEMBER 2508 15

Photos: Anthony Warry Photography

How did you get involved in surf life-saving?

I joined Coalcliff SLSC as a nipper. Being less than 10 years old at the time, it is probably fair to say that the decision to join was made for me, rather than by me.

No doubt my sister and I were both loaded up with beach gear and shipped out of the house every second Sunday with little chance for protest or negotiation. But both of us invariably had a ball once we arrived, made friends in the community and, unbeknownst to us, learned some important water skills while we were at it.

Now I am nearing 30 and I suppose I can’t blame my parents for the fact that I still turn up here on Sundays. But I have grown to love the club, and now it just feels like a second home.

Grateful Guides Heather McNaughton reports.

Giggle Booth for sale

The owners of Helensburgh’s party photo booth are looking for someone to carry on the fun. Kim Lee reports.

Helensburgh Girl Guides would like to thank the local community for their support and generous donations during our recent collections for ‘Shoes for the Planet’, and for local animal shelters and groups. Close to 50 pairs of gym shoes were collected for ‘Shoes for the Planet’, as well as eight boxes of old towels, newspapers and blankets for the local vets, RSPCA and WIRES. Congratulations to Bryn, Chantelle and Maeve from the Guide Unit who organised these collections and have truly learnt what it means to serve your community. Many thanks also to Donna Prentice who helped the girls with their collections.

The girls are currently looking forward to the Boree Regatta Camp where they will get the opportunity to test their skills against Guides and Scouts from across the Southern Sydney region.

Christmas is coming! Save the date to buy a quality real Christmas tree from the Guide Hall in Chippendale Place from 2pm on Friday, December 8, continuing on the morning of Saturday, December 9. Trees will cost from $60.

Junior Guides (age 7-10) meet every Friday afternoon during school term from 4.30 to 6pm, with Guides (age 10-15) meeting from 6.30pm to 8.30 pm every Friday night.

If you would like any further information, please contact Malynda Flarey (Brolga) for details on: malynda@exemail.com.au 2508

We get asked quite a lot: “Why The Giggle Booth?”

Kelvin and I had our wedding in Rarotonga, it was a very laid-back event. Two days before, we booked a photo booth. It was so much fun, our guests had an amazing time and, of course, we now have wonderful, fun memories to look back on.

This gave us the idea of starting up our business.

We have not looked back since. Four years on and we are still loving our work and enjoy attending all the wonderful events.

We pride ourselves on good, old-fashioned customer service and quality prints. We also have a booth that captures video messaging, which is a lovely memory for clients to look back on after their event. Let’s say they can get quite interesting towards the end of the night! As do the photos!

After one year of being in business we needed to buy a second booth – an inflatable cube. This booth has been a huge hit – it really is a talking point.

Both can be converted into an open-air booth.

We are now coming into our busy season with Christmas parties, school formals, balls etc and have a lot of repeat clients. We also get lots of great feedback on the quality of props. With more than 450 props, I have now been banned from prop shopping! Although I do sneak a few in!

Next year we are fortunate enough to be able to pack up and travel Australia in our caravan. So the business is up for sale. We are hoping that whoever buys it will have the same vision as we do. We would love to see the business stay local.

Thinking about purchasing the Giggle Booth?

Fantastic idea, with $10,000 worth of bookings that are guaranteed, this is a great business to run and Helensburgh Guides collected almost 50 pairs of gym shoes manage. Call 0421 952 100 or 0405 950 464 or for Shoes for the Planet, a Sydney-based charity that provides email info@gigglebooth.com.au. 2508 recycled running shoes to those in need around the world.

16 2508 NOVEMBER

It’s not about selling more properties, it’s about selling your home for MORE Julie York 0405 128 070 (Director/Licensee)

HEATHCOTE RY DENTAL SURGE

ENTAL COSTS? D T U O B A D IE ARE YOU WORR Y NOTHING If you belong to k For Same Day Chec

U PA a health fund YO al) x-rays, scale remov amination,

Up & Clean (inc ex

No health fund?

FLAT RATE $150

e removal)

ination, x-rays, scal

exam k Up & Clean (inc For Same Day Chec

t Dr Robert Target te NSW 2233 ces Hwy, Heathco in Pr 39 13 2, op Sh

42

Ph: (02) 9520 27

m.au

dentalsurgery.co

www.heathcote

NOVEMBER 2508 17

Art of the deal

An opportunity awaits for a ‘buyer with vision’ in Stanwell Park. 2508 reports.

Painter John Vander and his wife, Frances, are Stanwell Park stalwarts. They’ve run Articles Fine Art Gallery since March 1980, when the now towering palms out front were only about a metre tall. In 1984, they opened Stanwell Park’s first tearooms, serving scones, Twinings tea (Frances is English) and Rombouts Belgian coffee (John was born in Charleroi, Belgium). They are founding members of the Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce and Destination Wollongong.

Now the couple are looking to slow down, sell the gallery and move to Cronulla to be closer to their family, including daughter Katrine Rinaldi, who runs the Precious Fusion Contemporary Jewellery & Metalwork Gallery.

The Articles site has a long history – prior to an art gallery, it was a supermarket and bottleshop.

Further back in time, the original building, circa 1908, was a guesthouse run by the Hopkins family.

In the 1930s, a fire burnt it down; the man who

rebuilt in the ‘50s was an army officer who built the first motel in Australia, John said. Today it’s also home to the Palms Cafe, Coal Coast Organics, Boho Chic Boutique and Emporium.

The Vanders, who have listed with Belle’s Wendy Lepre, are looking for “expressions of interest” in the property, which covers four blocks, 111-117 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, total land size 2025m².

Frances said they’d like a “buyer with vision”. “It’s the potential we’re selling,” she said. “We wouldn’t care if someone knocked it all down and rebuilt as long as it served the community, building shops that people need – like a cafe by day or restaurant by night. They could also put flats on top.”

But the Vanders are in no rush. Right now, they’re looking forward to a busy Christmas and, Council improvements next year, including a paved path out front and more parking spaces. And if they do sell, John won’t stop painting; “He’ll never retire,” Frances said. “He’ll paint Cronulla.” 2508

Small school, big ideas Otford Public School teacher Pat Lantry tells how students joined the nationwide Garage Sale Trail in October.

It should never be said that small schools think small. Otford Public School has gained a reputation as a forward-thinking school and its staff are leaders in STEAM teaching. (STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths.)

Otford’s teachers are now STEAM mentors, providing and demonstrating examples of effective STEAM teaching to 15 other schools in NSW. On October 21, the year 2/3 class hosted a garage sale as part of sustainability studies. They have been learning hands-on about growing food, recycling paper and developing uses for recyclable plastics and discarded fabrics. This led to the students supporting the Garage Sale Trail, an initiative to ensure unwanted items such as furniture, toys, books and clothes avoid landfill.

18 2508 NOVEMBER

The focus was based on finding items a home, not a hole. Our garage sale was not designed as a fundraising exercise, but a promotion of good community ideals. It was a great success. The kids managed to sell their unwanted toys and books, sometimes to each other, and the community came together in what resulted in a fantastic social day and a win for sustainability. 2508

THE HOME FRONT HOW TO MAXIMISE YOUR SALE PRICE One question sellers inevitably ask me is: “What can I do to my home to ensure that I get the best price?”

This is a good question and one I’m glad you asked…

There are some very cost-effective methods of ensuring that your home is presented in its best light and will assist in appealing to buyers’ emotions.

Step 1 The most important step is to fix anything that is damaged or defective. This may be something as small as a broken tap. However, when the buyer sees small problems, they begin to question the upkeep of the home and wonder what other issues they may be missing.

Step 2 The emotional response a buyer has to a property is largely based on visual appeal. Below are some relatively low-cost improvements that can greatly increase the aesthetic appeal of a home.

• Paint internal and external walls, gutters and fence.

• If carpet is worn, faded or stained, consider replacing it (especially in living areas).

• • • •

Polish floorboards if required.

Stain timber decking.

Clean any light coloured grout around internal tiles.

Remove mouldy silicone around sinks and bathtubs, then re-silicone those areas.

• Clean external pavers, paths and driveway.

• Ensure lawn is kept neat and tidy.

• Trim existing foliage, add more plants to garden beds where necessary and add fresh mulch.

Step 3 Consider updating or renovating some areas, spending money where it will be most appreciated. According to buyer surveys, the room expected to give the best return on your investment is the kitchen, followed by the bathroom. A quick update that does not require moving pipes – e.g. new tiles, benchtops, handles and taps – can provide a fresh look at an affordable price.

If you would like to chat with your local real estate expert about how to achieve the best price for your property, call Mattias on 0466 627 226.

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

0466 627 226 mattias.samuelsson@raywhite.com

NEED MORE SPACE? WE’VE GOT THE SOLUTION! Great Location, Easy Access, Short & Long Term Rental Available

20’ Containers 40’ Containers Lock Up Units Hardstand Storage

Book early for Christmas

Best Thai/Oz on the South Coast Kids playground Barefoot bowls

new Thai street food

BISTRO OPEN Wednesday dinner Thursday to Sunday 12 noon till late

(02) 4267 2139

Call us Today: 0414 649 134 or 4294 8035

Scarborough-Wombarra Bowling Club, 578 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Wombarra

NOVEMBER 2508 19

Award for Darkes vinegar!

alcohol to acetic acid. (In French, the word ‘vinegar’ actually means ‘sour wine’.)

Our apple cider vinegar is unfiltered and unpasteurised so it still contains the ‘mother’, which is strands of proteins, enzymes, cellulose and friendly bacteria that give the product a murky, cobweb-like appearance. Some people believe that Glenbernie Orchard adds another trophy to the the ‘mother’ is responsible for most of the health awards cabinet. Jo Fahey reports. benefits, although there are currently no studies to support this. Apple cider vinegar only contains Everyone at Darkes Glenbernie Orchard is on a high after winning about three calories per tablespoon. There are not many vitamins or minerals in it, but it does contain Gold at the World Cider Awards for Howler apple cider. Now that’s a tiny amount of potassium. Quality apple cider vinegar also contains some amino acids and been backed up by the Champion antioxidants. There are many claims about the Vinegar at the Royal Hobart Fine health benefits of apple cider vinegar but we always Food Awards! Tripling the excitement is that our suggest consulting your doctor, or health Darkes Brewing Apple Cider Vinegar also won professional, before using for that purpose.

Champion Savoury Preserve, beating 95 other One interesting use for apple cider vinegar is to medal winners. A unique handmade trophy, boil better eggs. Adding vinegar to the water you designed and crafted by one of Tasmania’s best use to boil or poach can help you produce artisan glass-makers, was presented to Darkes at consistently good eggs. This is because the protein the awards evening in Hobart. in egg whites firm up more quickly when exposed Since winning the award, we have had to a more acidic liquid. You want the egg whites to approaches from companies wishing to use the apple cider vinegar in their recipes as an ingredient firm up as quickly as possible so that the eggs keep their shape. Using vinegar when boiling eggs whole for a variety of food products. in their shell can also speed up the coagulation, or We make it using traditional techniques. We clotting, of the egg whites. This can be useful if the crush apples cold and extract the juice. Yeast is added to the juice to firstly ferment into a dry cider. shell cracks while the egg is being boiled.

More next month. 2508 In a second fermentation, bacteria convert the Photos: NSW Business Chamber

ROARING SUCCESS!

Well done to Helensburgh’s Symbio Wildlife Park!

Our local zoo won an amazing five awards at the 2017 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards gala presentation night, held at WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong on Friday, October 20.

As well as Business of the Year, Symbio also won awards for Excellence in Innovation, Excellence in Tourism and Excellence in Business. The Young Business Executive prize went to Kevin Fallon, the social media visionary behind the viral videos and photos that have thrust the Radnidge familyowned zoo into the international spotlight.

When Symbio opened its fantastic Farmyard this year, general manager Matt Radnidge told 2508 what sets the zoo apart is its interactive, immersive and “really close-up” animal encounters. 2508

20 2508 NOVEMBER

OPERATOR, TRUCK, PLANT & EQUIPMENT HIRE For Hire  Mini Excavator  Small Tipper (Car Licence)

 Stump Grinder  Generator  High Water Pressure Cleaner

 Trailers

- Caged Box (Various Sizes) - Car Trailer - Plant Trailer

 Earth Moving Contractor  Lots of other Equipment

Call us today 0418 680 255

Helensburgh 2508, chasenhire@outlook.com.au

NOVEMBER 2508 21

What’s On

Send your listings to editor@2508mag.com.au.

Sign up for weekly events updates at 2508mag.com.au HELENSBURGH LIBRARY, 57 Walker Street, 4294 2185 Tue 07 Kids Connect, 3.30pm. Free craft and fun.

Wed 08 10.30am Preschool story-time Sun 12 Stall at Festival of Flight. Pick a free book.

Fri 17 11am-1pm Knitting morning, drop in any time. All welcome.

Wed 22 10.30am Preschool story-time, free.

Books for all Visit Helensburgh Library’s stall at the Festival of Flight on November 12! We are celebrating the launch of the “Libraries Everywhere – Stanwell Park Book Box” with giveaways for all. Libraries Everywhere is based on the global trend for people to share their love of reading by leaving a book in a public place to be picked up and read by others. There will be information from our lovely staff about library activities and facilities including the new Book Box at Stanwell Park Preschool. Not a member? Join the library at the festival.

CHURCHES • Bushland Chapel (Uniting Church) 94 Parkes St Helensburgh. Faith, community. Fourth 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, 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, Stanwell Park. Call 4294 3153.

Flarey (Brolga), malynda@exemail.com.au Helensburgh Men’s Shed Meets every Monday and Tuesday between 9am-3pm at the Stanwell Park Anglican Church Hall. New Members and visitors are very welcome. Contact: Mike Croft 0413401522 or Ron Balderston 0410564752; info. helensburghmensshed@gmail.com Visit www.helensburghmensshed.org.au Helensburgh Historical Society Meets third Thursday of the month; 4pm, at Old Mine Surgery, 78 Parkes Street, Helensburgh. Phone Jan 0418 681 384.

Helensburgh Scout Group Always open to new members. Meets during school term: Joeys (ages 6-8) on Tues 4.30-6pm; Cubs (ages 8-11) on Fri 6.30-8pm; Scouts (ages 11-15), Tues 7-8.45pm.

Contact groupleader@helensburghscouts.org.au Neighbourhood Forum 1 7pm, second Wednesday of the month, Helensburgh Community Centre.

Northern Illawarra U3A Stanwell Park Mondays (during school terms) 9.30am-noon at Hillcrest House, Stanwell Park. Contact: Jenny Lee-Robins on 0406 350 025/4294 3475.

Toastmasters meets at Tradies Helensburgh every 2nd and 4th Monday, at 7pm. 0408 961 392.

View Club Nov 21, VIEW Christmas lunch meeting at Tradies Helensburgh 11am for 11.15 start. Bring Secret Santa gift, phone Fran for new bookings or cancellations by 13 Nov on 4294 1885. See page 32.

HEALTH Thu Nov 9 & Dec 14 Women’s health nurse Annette Heather holds a monthly Free Women’s Clinic at Helensburgh’s Community Health Centre on Walker Street. Drop in or email annette.heather@ health.nsw.gov or call 0477 723 421.

PLAYGROUPS • Mondays 10am12.30pm, Stanwell Park Children’s Centre. Call Penelope, 0431 593 118.

Stanwell Park Playtime in the Park (pictured) is for children aged 0-6 and their carers. It is an informal place where families can build friendships and support networks, whilst enjoying a cuppa. We follow a gentle rhythm of free play, morning tea, a CLUBS & MEETINGS craft activity and reading books or singing to close.

Helensburgh & District Probus Club meets every second New members warmly welcomed.

Thursday of the month at Tradies Helensburgh.

• Tuesdays 10am-noon, Helensburgh Visitors welcome, please first contact Jenny Mason Community Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, on 4294 2032 for further information.”

4294 1290.

Helensburgh Girl Guides Meet at the Guide Hall, • Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am, Helensburgh Anglican Chippendale Place every Friday during school Church, 75 Parkes St. Call 4294 1024. term. Junior Guides (age 7-10) 4.30-6pm and • Thursdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community Guides (age 10-15) 6.30-8.30pm. Contact: Malynda Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290. 2508

22 2508 NOVEMBER

We are looking forward to fine skies, light winds and plenty of local support for the Festival of Flight on Sunday, November 12, writes CWA president Carol Pugh.

The Festival of Flight celebrates and acknowledges the historical significance of Stanwell Park as the Australian “Birthplace of Flight”, where aviation pioneer Lawrence Hargrave became the first man in Australia to fly a miraculous “16 feet” using his specially designed box kites on 12 November 1894. The festival marks this date with historical displays and flight-related activities. There will also be fantastic stalls, food and interesting goods for sale, as well as live music and rides for children.

The event will raise funds for the upgrade of the CWA Hall in Stanwell Park. Our hall is used by many local groups and individuals and we want to make it as pleasant as we can for your continued use. 2508

JOIN THE THEATRE

By Cameron Campbell, communications officer at Stanwell Park Arts Theatre (SPAT).

FEEL RIGHT AT HOME WITH WENDY If you are looking for a positive selling or buying experience, contact Wendy today.

WENDY LEPRE 0431 322 192

music. So dust off that old tuba or flute and come have a play! Performance and rehearsal venue will be the CWA Hall and grounds Stanwell Park. Contact our Music Director Alison Garvie: agarvie@aapt.net.au or 0408 089 262.

SPAT COMMITTEE RE-ELECTED The election of the SPAT Committee for 2017/2018 signals the start of a new SPAT Year and new opportunities to join us.

In October your SPAT committee was re-elected at our AGM. The key plan for SPAT is to continue to offer a wide range of arts performances for the benefit of our community but also to do something new! We would love to reach out with opportunities for the community to join us with their ‘on-stage’ performing skills and talents. Or perhaps your SPATULAR CHILDREN’S DRAMA WORKSHOP talents and interests lie in the area of stage craft. Perhaps Spatular will be back again in January 2018. Spatular is a drama workshop for children aged 7 to 13 years. Places will you are attracted by the idea of producing or directing a show? Maybe getting involved in the technical light and be limited so keep an eye out on the SPAT website. sound world appeals? How we market SPAT is critical –maybe you could share your website and marketing skills YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN THE ORCHESTRA! The Northern Illawarra needs a community orchestra, so SPAT with us. SPAT is for all of us, so please get involved!

Calling all youth experts! We would love to broaden our is forming one! We are now looking for wind, percussion and appeal to the younger residents of our community and are string musicians to help us create one. The aim is to get together for a few rehearsals then perform at a semi annual reaching out for someone who may have experience in this outdoor evening of music, a family event where the audience area to help develop an attractive youth arts program.

Please go to our website www.spat.org and contact us. can sit on picnic blankets, eat and enjoy lovely instrumental We would love to see you! 2508 PANTOMIME UPDATE! This year’s panto has been cast and we are ready to roll!

SPAT’s 43rd annual Christmas Pantomime, Miss Lily’s Holiday Home and the Stealing of Christmas, has been written by Stanwell Park’s very own Sage McAteer. The performances will be on 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 December. Please check out the website to book your tickets soon. www.spat.org.au

NOVEMBER 2508 23

Hawksbill hatchling and (inset) Matt Smith in a selfie with an octopus that latched onto his lens when diving at The Monument site at Kurnell. Prints available at www.mattysmithphoto.com

Perfectly hatched

Stanwell Park photographer Matt Smith had just five minutes to capture the moment a flood of baby turtles swam out to sea, and the result was “photographic gold”. His stunning over/under image is now on show at the Australian Museum, as part of the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2017 exhibition.

Matt told 2508 how he came to capture this pic.

“It’s a shot of a hawksbill turtle hatchling that I took last Christmas in Papua New Guinea. I was there specifically to photograph these hatchlings as they took their first strokes in the wide ocean; the one in the photograph was only 3cm long and literally about three minutes old!

“It was a hectic shoot but one that will live with me forever. A few days previous to the hatch I had received a phone call from the dive resort at Lissenung Island telling me they had four nests due for hatching in a four-day window over Christmas and could I come to photograph the event. Of course I agreed and got myself on the next available flight. Upon arrival to the small island the waiting began, sitting and waiting for tiny turtles to appear out of the sand!

“Their timing was epic! The hatch began just at sunset and the light was to die for, first a trickle, then a flood of a hundred baby turtles across the sand to where I was waiting in the ocean. I snapped away as they passed me and headed off into the darkness. The whole thing was over in about five minutes but was photographic gold, a rare event when it all just drops into place perfectly.

“High fives and beers all round shortly after.”

24 2508 NOVEMBER

Matt – a contract engineer by profession and originally from the UK – launched a second career as a ocean wildlife photographer after winning accolades in several 2014 competitions, including the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He won the overall prize at Australian Geographic’s 2014 Nature Photographer of the Year competition with an over/under shot of a bluebottle, Physalia physalis, that was taken at Shellharbour’s Bushrangers Bay. In the past three years, he has travelled widely, photographing marine life from Papua New Guinea to Cuba. Matt will lead his first photography tutorial expedition to the Solomon Islands in July next year.

Matt started taking over/under photos using water housing he designed himself. He now uses Nikon cameras and Aquatica Digital, but still brings out his own water housing for some shoots.

“The next time my home-made gear will get an outing is mid November when I go to Port Lincoln, South Australia to shoot Great White sharks. I’m hoping to get a half over/half underwater picture of one of the sharks at the surface. It will be difficult as I’ll have to work from the boat or in a cage, which makes framing the shot that bit more tricky.”

Matt has promised 2508 to share these images – look out for another feature in January 2018. n The Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition is at the Australian Museum in Sydney until December 10. Want to buy Matt’s work? Go to www.mattysmithphoto.com or follow his adventures on Instagram @mattysmithphoto 2508

SAVE CASH, SHOP LOCAL!

GO LOCA 2

L

08

DISTRICT NE

WS

Great deals for readers

EXP 31/11/17

STS? ABOUT DENTAL CO ING TH ARE YOU WORRIED

PAY NO health fund YOU oval) If you belongcktoUpa & Clean (inc examination, x-rays, scale rem For Same Day Che 0 FLAT RATE $15atio e removal) No health fund? examin n, x-rays, scal Up & Clean (inc For Same Day Check

ERY E DENTAL SURG HEATHCOTTa Dr Robert rgett 42 Ph: (02) 9520 27 lsurgery.com.au nta www.heathcotede

‘Yoga with a View’

EXP 31/12/17

EXP 31/11/17

Hargrave Café 2/109 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Stanwell Park

BUY ANY SIZE COFFEE & GET THE SAME SIZE FREE AVAILABLE MON - FRI TILL 31ST NOV 2017

@HARGRAVECAFE EXP 31/11/17

20% OFF ALL SERVICES

@ Stanwell Park Surf Club

BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE

Contact Karen 0403 789 617 www.facebook.com/ yogastanwellpark

NOVEMBER 2508 25

Still Life with Panther

Meet Christine Sykes and John Svoronos, the couple holding an exhibition at Clifton School of Arts.

Christine Sykes and John Svoronos met in a Liverpool cafe, back in Christine’s uni days. She dreamt of being an artist “but my study and career took over”.

Fast-forward about 50 years to their retirement in Stanwell Park, to when Christine finally takes art classes, with painter Louise Ryder.

“I was amazed to find that I could paint. Friends kept saying, ‘You should have an exhibition’, so I suggested to John that we have a joint one.”

The couple told 2508 more: What do you admire about each other’s work?

Christine: John’s work is large, expressive and always a surprise. Its vibrancy, use of colour and shade, and its monumentality astound me. John has always explored his vision with honesty and passion. His exhibitions at the Casula Powerhouse, in Canberra and Beijing blew me away with their intensity, their diversity and yet their consistency.

John: Christine has an instinct for naturalistic painting, especially for colour, tone and composition.

What’s in flower 1

3

2

4

What’s in the name, Still Life with Panther?

Christine: “Still Life” refers to the genre of my painting, but even in stillness there is often movement. “The Panther” is an escarpment myth which is in our minds. It may be a delusion, but it has the power of suggestion. As such it is John’s motive for painting this series.

What can we expect to see at this show?

Christine: The show will highlight the differences in our work. My paintings are small, naturalistic and detailed. They consist mainly of still life paintings. There is an abundance of flowers, fruit and seashells intermingled with Chinese pottery.

John: Impressions of the escarpment and scenes around Stanwell Park. My work incorporates images, words (poetry) and myths. I want to share want I have done in the wonderful space provided. n Still Life with Panther will be at Clifton School of Arts, from November 24-26. There’s a preview at 5pm on the Friday and an opening celebration at 3pm on the Saturday, call 0403 388 292. 2508

All these plants are blooming beautiful in November, writes Narelle Happ, owner of local business A Garden for Life.

1 Actinotus helianthi – Flannel Flower Popular with painters, this creamcoloured flower is prolific in the bush, growing in large drifts under trees. It enjoys a dappled light position with very good drainage.

2 Ricinocarpus pinifolius – Wedding Bush This shrub, with its true white flowers, is best pruned back after flowering to maintain a bushy habit in the home garden as this encourages many more flowers.

26 2508 NOVEMBER

3 Petrophile species – Conesticks Conesticks like a well-drained position in a sunny spot, but will also grow in a dappled position if well-drained enough.

4 Correa alba – White Correa The grey foliage has a furry texture that helps it withstand frontline coastal conditions.

It’s a small shrub and can grow in full sun or part shade. Prune twice a year to maintain a bushy habit. 2508

Sydney’s largest range of Australian native plants 9 Veno Street, Heathcote 2233 PHONE (02) 9548 2818 OPEN 7 DAYS 9am to 5pm www.sydneywildflowernursery.com.au

Landscaping work Site clearing & Driveways

TRACTOR HIRE

Slashing & clearing Large area mowing

Cheap rates for local work!

Ph 0429 043 295 NOVEMBER 2508 27

Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf

coastal environment and ecosystem they represent, while some appreciate the protection they provide to the surf club from the massive coastal storm waves we’ll eventually get.

It’s interesting to compare “then and now” pictures of the beach and dune system shown here (thanks to Jim Powell of Helensburgh’s Historical Society for supplying the photo, circa 1920, on the opposite page). Even then land clearing had already taken place, so it’s hard to know what the dunes looked like before people started messing with them. What you can see is a wide, sandy beach with what seems to be a large ‘blowout’ dune migrating inland next to the southern lagoon. At Dr Rob Brander looks at Stanwell Park’s dunes – circa 1920 and today. least the sand would clearly blow inland as there’s virtually no dune vegetation to stop it. These types Last month I said I’d talk about of dunes are most common on high energy beaches the Stanwell Park dunes, asking (like Stanwell Park) and the wind-blown sand likely whether we “needed them”. Like would have been a nuisance so that sand removal all the other sand dunes in the was probably encouraged.

Illawarra, they are not a natural system. They’ve Now compare this to the more recent photo been heavily modified over time, first by land above, where the dunes are heavily vegetated, clearing, then by sand removal and more recently creating a large and stable foredune system. There’s by revegetation and stabilisation practices by the less sand blowing around and the beach appears to Council and dune care groups. be narrower, which it is, but some of my students However, what we now have is a big and did a study that showed the historical shoreline beautiful dune system but, boy, does it seem to position is pretty much the same as it’s always been. polarise public opinion!

Regardless of whether you like the dunes or not, Many people believe that the sand wrapped up it’s important to remember that anything we do to in the dunes has reduced the sand available to the alter natural systems has feedback effects, some beach and sand banks, thereby altering the shape of good, some bad, and there is often no perfect the beach and affecting the quality of the surf. solution that will make everyone happy. But really, Getting rid of the dune, or some of the dune, by I think we should all be grateful for the beautiful removing the vegetation would presumably fix this, coastline we have. Have a twilight picnic on the as it would allow for some of the sand to be dunes someday – it’s pretty special! returned to the surf zone by the combined action of Have a question for Dr Rip about the Science of the Surf? waves and offshore winds.

Others love the dunes simply for the beautiful Email rbrander@unsw.edu.au. 2508

28 2508 NOVEMBER

PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT REGISTERED TAX AGENT REGISTERED ASIC AGENT ATMA MEMBER

REGISTERED SMSF AUDITOR

NOW AT 9 Walker St Helensburgh (at Walker St roundabout)

1st Consultation Free !

Thinking of Buying, Selling or Renting?

Choose an... Award Winning Sales Team

Simon Beaufils - 0417 001 140

Simon Beaufils - 0417 001 140 RonKissell Kissell -- 0410 0410 148 Ron 148 397 397 Mattias Mattias Samuelsson Samuelsson-- 0466 0466 627 627 226 Christine 0448 141 141 649 649 Christine Kissell Kissell -- 0448 Erin Proctor - 0407 997 437 Melinda Dolling 0422 982 783 Harrison Weir - 0466 166 385 Emilia A’Bell Janeen Davies- 0412 - 0459493 123041 030 Ben Gibson - 0459 123 030

raywhitehelensburgh.com.au 4294 7000

NOVEMBER 2508 29

Treat this knee injury in two stages ACL injuries should be tackled before and after surgery, writes Aaron Babb of Helensburgh Physiotherapy.

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the important ligaments that stabilise your knee joint. It plays a huge role in many dynamic movements during sport and exercise. If you have torn (ruptured) this ligament, the knee can collapse or ‘give way’ when making twisting or turning movements.

An ACL rupture happens as a result of a twisting injury to the knee, it is most common with soccer players between ages 18-25, however, other common causes are football and skiing injuries.

You can injure other parts of your knee at the same time, e.g. tear cartilage or damage the joint surface.

ACL reconstruction is normally performed under general anaesthetic. The operation usually takes between an hour and an hour and a half. The surgeon will make one or more cuts on the front and sides of your knee. Some surgeons may perform the operation by arthroscopy (‘keyhole’ surgery), using a camera to see inside the knee.

The surgeon will replace the ACL with a piece of suitable tissue (a graft) from elsewhere in the body

6 went to war, 3 came home The Helensburgh & District Historical Society is collating a book on 2508 servicemen who fought in World War One. This month the society’s Mary Steenson and Jenny Donohoe present a story of the Helensburgh Hunts.

John Thomas Hunt farewelled six grandsons off to World War I and sadly only three came home. The six boys, all residents of Helensburgh, were:

30 2508 NOVEMBER

– usually your hamstring tendon. The top and bottom ends of the replacement ligament are fixed with special screws or anchors into ‘tunnels’ drilled in the bone.

There are two very important stages in the recovery from an ACL injury where your physiotherapist will come into play.

The first is pre-habilitation. This is a relatively new term and is the care and preparation of the knee before surgery. The aims of this stage are to achieve as much range of motion and quadriceps muscle strength leading into surgery to augment recovery post-operatively.

Secondly, rehabilitation, which has many different stages during the recovery process.

Initially, our aims are to get your swelling down as soon as possible; this will reduce pain and increase function rapidly. As the swelling improves, our aims are then to restore you back to full function and that will vary from a desk worker to a triathlete and also from individual to individual.

We have seen many ACL repairs over the years and within our facilities we have state-of-the-art equipment. So find your level of fitness, give yourself time to recover and stay injury-free while you get fitter! 2508

William Henry (Bill) Hunt, Thomas James (Tom) Hunt, Francis Joseph (Frank) Hunt – three sons of George and Ellen Hunt. William Herbert (Bert) Hunt, Prescott Henry (Percy) Hunt – two sons of Negus and Rose Hunt. Charles Henry Hunt, son of William James and Ruth Hunt. The three boys who died of their wounds were: William Herbert Hunt (in 1915); and Francis Joseph Hunt and Prescott Henry Hunt, both in 1918. These three Helensburgh families paid the ultimate sacrifice of loved ones in the Great War. Their grandfather, John Thomas Hunt, was born in 1839 in Cape Town, South Africa, the son of Thomas Hunt and Ann Sutton. John Thomas migrated to Australia and married Mary Ann Brown in 1860 in Surry

Meet the Chamber’s exec

Each month, 2508 introduces a volunteer serving on Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce’s executive committee. This month, meet deputy president, Tanya Parry.

Please introduce yourself.

I am the co-founder, co-owner and business manager of two local businesses, Switched On Mechanical and Switched On Tyres. Initially a University of Sydney trained lawyer, my role at Switched On Mechanical and Switched On Tyres focuses on all areas of business management and development. I am also a mother of two young children and, with my husband (local mechanic, Brook), work to ensure that Switched On Mechanical and Switched On Tyres each remains an industry leader in automotive services.

What do you personally enjoy about being part of NICC? By living and working in Helensburgh, we are already a part of this wonderful community, but being an active member of the NICC has allowed us to be more visible in the community and actively participate more for the benefit of the local area.

For example, in the chamber’s various projects, with my personal favourite being the NICC initiative to install two potentially lifesaving Hills, settling in the Illawarra town of Sherbrooke in the 1870s. They were a coalmining family and lost two of their sons – Negus Edward and Frederick – to mining accidents. John Thomas died in 1926 after the Francis Great War and his wife, Mary Ann, died in 1909, unaware of the Joseph Hunt war and tragedy to come.

The Helensburgh & District Historical Society has many stories like the Hunts that are being preserved in a new publication by the society. If you would like your 2508 WWI family added to our collection, please email info@historichelens burgh.org.au or call Jenny on 4294 2877. 2508

automated defibrillators at Thirroul and Helensburgh library. This project not only benefits the local community, it could also help visitors or tourists in the area.

Additionally, being an active member of the NICC has resulted in valuable business connections, formed as a result of attending the monthly networking meetings or business events.

How has your business benefited from being part of NICC? Both businesses continue to benefit from the valuable exposure the NICC provides.

Being a member also provides an opportunity to enter the annual Illawarra Business Awards, which celebrate and recognise business excellence.

Our workshop was a finalist for Excellence in Sustainability in the 2017 awards, with respect to our best environmental management practices. n NICC next meets on Tuesday, November 7 at Thirroul Community Centre. $15, with Crust catering. nicc.net.au. 2508

NEIL LYON Solicitor • Conveyancing • Wills • Administration of Deceased Estates • Challenging and Defending Wills • Power of Attorney • Enduring Guardianship • Family Law • Litigation

5 Walker Street, Helensburgh PO Box 99 Helensburgh Upstairs above the liquor shop Tel (02) 4294 2076 Fax (02) 4294 2238 Email: nlyonhelensburgh@bigpond.com

NOVEMBER 2508 31

Club reports STANWELL PARK TENNIS Julie Adams reports.

Stanwell Park is a great environment for tennis.

The courts have been resurfaced in recent years, and there is some play equipment for children within the clubhouse enclosure. Coach Gavin Hartley is available for adults and children.

But to remain viable, the club needs more support! Membership forms are available at The Stanny, who very kindly volunteer to keep keys for court hire and members. Annual fees are $60 adult, $20 junior, $100 family. Casual court hire $10 per hour.

Come and have a hit with friends, or join now and save our club! Annual memberships paid from November will be valid until the end of 2018.

Please feel free to contact us with any enquiries! The Committee Stanwell Park Tennis Club are: President Glenda Taylor (4294 2426); Treasurer Lyn Fetherston (4294 1245); Secretary Julie Adams (42942895); and Coach Gavin Hartley (0488 261 601). 2508

VIEW CLUB

HELENSBURGH PROBUS

Publicity officer Jean Doherty reports.

Our monthly general meeting is the backbone of the club. Members are expected to attend as many meetings as possible (not less than 50 percent a year, unless there are exceptional circumstances).

The committee is fortunate to have a member who organises guest speakers. Over the years we have had the most interesting and inspirational speakers, covering diverse topics, from “Women at sea in the days of sail” to “Llama farming in the Southern Highlands”.

A number of speakers have visited us twice; one was Faye Yarroll from Cochlear Implants. Her visits were beneficial to some members who decided to have cochlear implants to manage hearing problems. We also learned from physiotherapists about the “Stepping On” courses run by Community Health. These courses teach how to improve balance and prevent falls (not all of us were ballerinas when young).

We also encourage members to speak about their interests, their hobbies and their lives. Many have taken this opportunity and how entertaining, surprising and interesting their talks have been.

The Probus Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Tradies Helensburgh. Visitors are welcome, but please first contact Jenny Mason on 4294 2032. 2508

by 9 January 2018.

Early bookings are available for The Book of Mormon on Saturday, 4 August 2018 for 2pm Publicity Officer Virginia Dowson reports. matinee at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, to be paid for by 19 June 2018. The bus will be at the bus stop at Helensburgh VIEW Club members thoroughly enjoyed their excursion to Mt. Kembla in September. the swimming pool at 11.30am. Lunch may be They made a stop at the Southern Gateway at Bulli eaten on the bus, but only water to drink. Please phone Chris on 4294 1103 or mobile 0419 282 264 Tops, also known as Altitude 1148, for coffee and for all details. cakes, where they were able to enjoy the beautiful The VIEW Christmas lunch meeting will be held views of the Illawarra coast. They travelled on then to Mt. Kembla and had a good lunch at the Hotel in at Tradies Helensburgh on 21 November at 11am for 11.15 start. Please phone Fran by Monday, a warm and friendly atmosphere.

At the October meeting we welcomed Jude, our 13 November on 4294 1885 for new bookings or cancellations. Many thanks for receipt of the President’s sister-in-law from New Zealand. There non-perishable goods for the Christmas raffles and was a wonderful display of leather handbags, purses, wallets and jewellery put on by the ladies of lucky door prizes. Also, please bring a gift for the Bagz ‘n’ Bitz, all for sale. The VIEW Trading Table Secret Santa worth approximately $10 to $15. Patty and her rhymes and quizzes will again be a was again loaded with books, plants, cakes, slices Christmas feature. and crafts. Thanks everyone.

After that meeting, there will be no more VIEW Bookings are available for The Wizard of Oz 2pm matinee, 27 January 2018, at the Capitol, to be meetings until 20 February 2018.

Helensburgh VIEW Club wishes you all a very paid for by Friday, 24 November 2017, and Merry Christmas and a Safe, Healthy and Happy Mamma Mia! The Musical on Saturday, 17 March, New Year, and thank you for your support. 2508 2pm matinee, also at the Capitol, to be paid for

32 2508 NOVEMBER

GO LO

BUSINESS DIRECTORY 2

FREE

NOVEMBER 2017

www.2508mag.com.au

08

DISTRICT NEWS

LEO

STEVENS

MEET THE PRESIDENT OF COALCLIFF SLSC

Helensburgh | Otford | Darkes Forest | Stanwell Tops | Stanwell Park | Coalcliff

GO LOCAL! ADS FROM $43!

2

FREE

NOVEMBER 2017

www.2515mag.com.au

15

COAST NEWS

KIRRILY SINCLAIR

CAL

DISTR

ICT NE

TJS Bookkeeping Services Janet Tobin 0432 506 423 Bookkeeping & Business Services

FORAGERS FOUNDER LAUNCHES FILM NIGHTS

Book online at 2508mag.com.au Clifton | Scarborough | Wombarra | Coledale | Austinmer | Thirroul

www.TJSBookKeepingServices.com.au janet@tjsbookkeepingservices.com.au | ABN. 30 620 423 742

ADSL & TELEPHONE

Tax Returns • • • • •

Matthew Faulkner CPA JP Registered Tax Agent 0

ADVENTURE

Personal Company Partnerships SMSF Trusts

BAS Strata Auditing

matt@mattfaulkner.accountants 19 Lower Coast Road Stanwell Park m 0438 116 374 ph 4294 2296

AIR CONDITIONING 2508

100% LOC AL

Call STEVE on

0418wilcockairelectric@bigpond.com 660 835

Harry Wilcock Air Conditioning & Electrical New Systems Supplied • All Brands Installed

SPLIT SYSTEM SPECIALIST | LIC#210923C | L006256 | AU03162

ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING

AIR CONDITIONING

Lic #227582c

Licenced installer for all brands of ducted and wall split systems for the home and office

Darren Rolfe. 0418 989 611 Phone. 4626 3834 Fax. 4631 1816 www.havenair.com.au info@havenair.com.au

Calling up? Say you saw it in DISTRICT NEWS

NOVEMBER 2508 33

WS

AUTOMOTIVE

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION

Helensburgh Car Services

Pickering Constructions P/L

4294 2930 Tune & Service • E Safety Checks • All Makes & Models LPG Rego Checks • Blue Slips (LN. MVRL 17877)

John Hine (Proprietor) // 187 Parkes St Helensburgh 2508

RG Automotive Technology For all Mechanical Repairs OPEN: MON TO FRI 8-5.30 // SAT 8-12.00 Engine Diagnostics • Electronic Tuning • EFI Service Brake & Clutch Repairs • Steering & Suspension SPECIALISING IN FRONT-WHEEL-DRIVES AND 4WDS

Rego (& LPG) Inspections: 4294 3885

Rear of 195 Parkes Street, Helensburgh, 2508 // lic no 39427

Calling up? Tell them you saw it in DISTRICT NEWS

34 2508 NOVEMBER

New homes, renovations, decks and pergolas

‘Committed to providing quality building and carpentry services’

Call Gavin 0407 105 969 Lic# 228720C

PRESTIGE WARDROBES ALL WORK GUARANTEED.

Timber Doors Polyurethane Painted Doors Mirrored Doors Laundry Closets Drawers Internals

CALL PAUL: 4227 9911

DIRECTORY ADS ARE JUST $129 PER QUARTER BOOK NOW AT 2508MAG.COM.AU

HELENSBURGH GARAGE DOORS For all your garage door needs!

Domestic and commercial garage doors, motors, installation and fabrication of automatic gates, louvers, privacy screens.

Phone Rod: 0417 042 883

Wilson’s Concreting & Resurfacing Lic No: 221563C

All general concreting Stamp – Stencil – Pebble – Excavation Council approved

Shane Wilson 0416 162 401

CARPENTER

CATERING

Specialising in Decks, Pergolas, Renovations, Gyprock & Plastering, Maintenance, Ins. Work.

J & D CARPENTRY John McKinlay Lic No: 46961c

Ph: 0419 970 902

BRAD MCNALLY

Carpenter/Joiner • Reconstruction • Decks • Renovations • Alterations

0418 430 901

L/N: 870C

Email: bmcnallycarpentry@bigpond.com

PLANNING AND DRAFTING

David Whitfield Kate Wall 0407 695 054 0407 413 139 Development application, planning, building surveying help and advice

Design, drafting and rendering plans excelsabuild.com.au

excelsabuild@bigpond.com

COMPLETE HOME MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATIONS

0418 428 329

All house repairs, decks, pergolas, carpentry, landscaping, retaining walls ABN 54363733435

CELEBRANT WEDDINGS, NAMING DAYS, RENEWAL OF VOWS, COMMITMENT CEREMONIES M: 0415517012 e: jacquelinedeecelebrant@gmail.com www.jacquelinedeecelebrant.com

CHILDREN

FUN 4 U

K- Year 6 On site at HPS!

HELENSBURGH PTY LTD Before & After School Care 7 - 9am & 2:30 - 6:30pm Vacation Care 7.30am - 6pm

Part of the CCM System!

annette.potter@bigpond.com

0431 099 608 | 0431 199 150

NOVEMBER 2508 35

CHILDREN Star Kids Tuition Centre After school tuition for primary & high school Students in Helensburgh, Thirroul and Figtree

Reading Support School Readiness Essay Writing Mathematics HSC Selective School Prep 4268 0020 www.starkidstutoring.com

Specialists in all aspects of

PEST MANAGEMENT 28 YEARS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

COMPUTING & DATA SERVICES Lic No. 15-003682-004

STANWELL TOPS TECHNICAL SERVICES

Home and Small Business Systems Local Support

0419 413 935 Microsoft Small Business Specialist Microsoft Certified & Microsoft Partner

Wayne Teal 0408 776 099

Specialist in the management and control of Pests, Termites and Bird Management Solutions

PH: 4294 4777 E: alloverpest@bigpond.com

CHRIS TRIGG 0417 024 870

Specialising in fridge and stove repairs

DOMESTIC SERVICES Kristy Klean Pty Ltd All commercial and domestic cleaning

0402 962 222 TERMITES PEST MANAGEMENT Lic# 7001 TERMITE & PEST SPECIALIST

Termite Treatments & Inspections General Pest Treatments • Cockroaches • Spiders Ants • All Pests • Fully Licenced and Insured

Call: 0420 480 036 pestfix.com.au 36 2508 NOVEMBER

General Pest & Rodent Treatments

9576 6088 www.impactpestcontrol.com.au impactpc@optusnet.com.au

DRIVING INSTRUCTION AROUND TOWN DRIVING SCHOOL 0404 361 744

Stephen Potter

spotter73@bigpond.com

Driving Instructor

ELECTRICAL SERVICES ELECTRICAL & SOLAR Phone Dan Belter: 0407 767 654 Lic No 264525C

Your Local Solar Electrician. Design & Install Solar for Homes, Cars, Boats, Campers & Remote Properties.

ENGINEERING

B.S.S. ENGINEERING 0418 406 279

No Job Welding & Machining General Machinery Repairs Too Small

Unit 14/17 Cemetery Road Helensburgh Business Park 2508 OPEN 7 DAYS

ENTERTAINMENT

The Spin Doctor Professional Mobile DJ Services

JOHN ROCHE 0416 288 945 spindoctor@tpg.com.au spindoctormobiledj

EXCAVATION 1.5T MINI EXCAVATOR HIRE Limited access specialist (900mm wide) 4 buckets, hammer, auger Loads of other extras

David Wagstaff

0417677345

FIREWOOD

FIRE WOOD

MIXED HARDWOOD FREE local delivery - 7 days Bill & Stuart McWilliam 0429 942 864 4294 2864

FUNERAL SERVICES Kristine Traviss JP

Funeral Director - Local to you

DIRECTORY ADS ARE JUST $129 PER QUARTER BOOK NOW AT 2508MAG.COM.AU

T 02 9567 6066 E ktraviss@guardianfunerals.com.au HOME ARRANGEMENTS | PREPAID FUNERALS guardianfunerals.com.au

NOVEMBER 2508 37

GARDENING & PROPERTY

R.P.M

r y a n ' s p ro p e r t y m a i n t e n a n c e •Lawn Mowing•Gardens•Rubbish Removal•

“For a Professional Cut”

0421 730 271 w w w. r y a n s p m . c o m

Design • Build • Maintain Fully licensed & insured Lic# 225791c paving • retaining walls • stonework, decks • turfing • outdoor showers, fire pits • plant supply

www.horizonlandscapes.com.au

0404 276 333

JONAT’S GARDEN TRANSFORMERS Cheap paths for a better garden • Fully insured Domestic and commercial • Free quotes

• Turf Laying • Pest and Diseases Control • Tree Removal

• Lawn Mowing • Gutter Cleaning • Rubbish Removal

Qualified Horticulturist (Dip of Horticulture) P: Jonathan 0423 457 629 ABN: 57245334210 E: jonatsgardentransformers@hotmail.com

Property Solutions

Bushfire Sprinklers Gutter Cleaning Call today and take the first step towards preparing your home!

Retaining Walls • Pergolas • Decking Paving • Landscaping Lic: 151773C Complete Makeovers Call Daniel: 0422 503 193

Contact Evolved Bushfire Protection on

0403 851 399

188 Parkes St, Helensburgh

Tradespeople required to hold a licence to practise must include this on all advertising. See fairtrading.nsw.gov.au

38 2508 NOVEMBER

TREES

Pruning . Removal . Advice Planting . Fully insured

0497 787 437

GARDENING & PROPERTY

PODIATRIST Yvonne Sworzynski Podiatry @ Bangor (02) 8544 0329 HOME VISITS ON WEDNESDAY TO HELENSBURGH, STANWELL PARK AND TOPS

yvonnespod@hotmail.com

0408 677 916

N URTURE R EFLEXOLOGY CLARE BOWLEY

GAS SUPPLIES

WITH

FOR ALL YOUR LP GAS NEEDS, TRUST A LOCAL!

Call: 0405 810 168

HELENSBURGH HARDWARE Ask about our $80 Welcome Package!

Balance your mind, body and spirit.

Copyright © Elgas Ltd

DELIVERY AGENT:

Reflexology Treatments & Ear Candling

www.facebook.com/NurtureReflexology

JEWELLERY

131 161

HAIRDRESSING We guarantee 100% all our services or your money back.

Ruth Walker

P.O. BOX 343 HELENSBURGH 2508

50 DIFFERENT SPECIALS WEEKLY QUALITY ONLINE BEAD SUPPLIER

ruth@beademporium.net.au| www.beademporium.net.au

PH: (02) 4294 3333 DISCOUNTS & WHOLESALE PRICES

heyHAIR beautiful SALON ph 4294 1985 14a Walker St Helensburgh

Appointments now available in local studio Quality Handmade Jewellery, Repairs or Sydney & Restorations Ph: 02 4294 9242 CBD Suite Alt Ph/Fax 02 9233 6847

PO Box 57 Helensburgh

www.jpowelljewellery.com.au

LEGAL SERVICES Lic 1061701

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Thats Reflexology!

Email. benson@bensonsconvey.com.au

Works on your whole body to Relax muscles Balance Hormones

Ring Val Wallington

0418 603 009

Tradespeople required to hold a licence to practise must include this on all advertising. See fairtrading.nsw.gov.au

NOVEMBER 2508 39

Painter

LOCKSMITHS

Licenced

Tom Lynch 0406 807 856

LOCAL TRADESMAN FREE QUOTES

L/N 285478C CMYK: 54 0 100 0

Above All Locksmiths

0402 277 928

Above All Locksmiths

Email: info@abovealllocksmiths.com.au

Pantone 802 C Website: www.abovealllocksmiths.com.au PO Box 969, SUTHERLAND Mention this ad to receiveNSW 10%2232 off

Master Licence Number: 000102854 | ABN: 44690806859

Above All Locksmiths MEDIA

PET CARE Above All Locksmiths

DIGITAL

COL HARRIS • 0418 262 925 Home Theatre / Smart TV / Data / Audio & Video Systems

Barkin Beauty Canine Clippery STANWELL PARK

PAINTING

Call Debbie

Accredited Grooming Specialist

0421 321 508 Lic# 267636C

AD SPACE AVAILABLE $129 per quarter, book now at www.2508mag.com.au

40 2508 NOVEMBER

Heated Hydrobath Dog Washing, Grooming & Clipping

DOG RABBIT HORSE CHOOK GUINEA CAT BIRD Food

&

Care

HELENSBURGH

Pet Food & Produce REAR OF SUNRISE NURSERY TEL 4294 1477

MON-FRI 8:30AM-5PM & SAT 9AM-3PM

Feeding, Walking & Other Services Available

Call Karen 0419 432 482

PLUMBING & GASFITTING

kpetcare@tpg.com.au

PLUMBING & ROOF PLUMBING P L U M B I N G

PLUMBER, DRAINER, GAS FITTER Daniel 0424 799 369 FREE QUOTES LICENCE 270988c

www.waterboysplumbing.com.au

LEAKING TAPS, BLOCKED DRAINS, HOTWATER, CCTV LOCATING

GUTTERING

Ian’s Total Guttering Pty Ltd Hot water systems Drainage Gas Roof & Gutters Blocked pipes Maintenance Lic No: 226808c

www.cattleyplumbing.com

EMERGENCY REPAIRS

0409 875 391

Calling up? Tell them you saw it in DISTRICT NEWS

Quality Roof Gutters Supplied and Fitted

0418 291 297

(Formally Ian’s Roof Plumbing Service) // Lic: 274060C

ADVERTISE HERE Only $43 per month! Book online at www.2508mag.com.au

NOVEMBER 2508 41

POOL SERVICES Your Swimming Pool Specialist Book your FREE Home Pool Cleaner Demo Today!

STORAGE mention this ad for

10% OFF

your cleaner purchase

Call: 0478 577 115

 | stuart@craneaquatics.com.au

SECURE STORAGE

for caravans, RVs, boats & trailers in Helensburgh

Security fencing * keypad entry 24-hour onsite security large parking areas * friendly staff

CALL ADAM 0418 499 477

SECURITY INSTALLATION

SPORT SUREFIRE BOARDS Surefireboards.com 0490 182 707 Custom Surfboards Stand Up Paddle Boards Repairs - PU - Epoxy - SUP 4/21 Cemetery Rd, Helensburgh

AGISTMENT | HORSE RIDING | SADDLERY www.HorseRidingNSW.net.au

Agistment • Lessons Parties • Day Camps Trail Rides • Saddle Club Pony Rides plus Kiosk 448 Darkes Forest Road DARKES FOREST NSW 2508

4294 3441

42 2508 NOVEMBER

CLASSIFIEDS BAZZA’S HANDYMAN SERVICES: All handyman repairs. Decks, pergolas, tiling, fencing, plastering and all other timber work. Local, reliable, quick and fully insured. Free quotes. Ph. Barry [Bazz] 0414 492 509 or 4294 8164.

CLOTHING ALTERATIONS: Zippers replaced, hems taken up, minor repairs fixed. Reasonable rates. Ph Melinda 0419 977 658 or 4294 1619.

FIREWOOD: Do you have logs that you would like turned into useful firewood but don’t want split it by hand? Call Home Log-Splitting Service on 0429 009 400 or see log-splitting.com.

GARDEN SERVICE: Rejuvenate your garden: pruning, weeding, hedging, clean ups, rubbish removal. Regular mowing, edge trimming and gardening service also available. Call Stewart 4294 9726 or 0429 035 192.

YOGA - PILATES - STRETCH CLASS: * increase flexibility, balance & general wellbeing * strengthen & tone the whole body *calms the mind, improves memory & concentration * Suitable for all levels of fitness & flexibility @ Stanwell Park Surf Club. All classes 1 hour: Sat 8am / Sun 4.30pm / Tues 9am & 7pm / Thurs 7pm. Contact Karen 0403 789 yogastanwellpark 2508 617.‘Yoga with a view’.

ADVERTISE HERE Only $43 per month! Book online at www.2508mag.com.au

Surf club report Patrols, important dates and fundraising – Helensburgh-Stanwell Park SLSC is busy, reports club publicity officer Peter McDonald.

The club will have seven rostered patrols on Stanwell Park beach on Sundays and public holidays and on Saturdays during peak periods, December to January, assisting council lifeguards.

To past members who have had to discontinue patrols, you will be most welcomed back.

n There will be a fundraiser Trivia Night on Dec 8. n Nippers will be presented with their new Tradies-sponsored uniforms on December 15.

Check our website for more, and the surf club sign at the Bald Hill intersection.

NIPPERS The Junior section has surged to 160 members, primarily due to our focus on surf education over the past two years. We accept members of five years FAREWELL TO TWO PROMINENT MEMBERS of age and up to 13.

Peter Turner has moved to Queensland to be with Register at www.stanwellparksurfclub.com. his family. Pete was a Trainer/Assessor and significant in pursuing sponsorship for the club.

MEMBERSHIP AND TRAINING Klaus Liss has temporarily moved to a university Bronze Medallion and Surf Rescue training is well in China, Klaus was a Trainer, Patrol Captain and under way with 18 members improving their surf always on hand to assist with water safety for the skills. The surf club is always looking for new Nippers. We wish them both success in the future. members, so if you have ever considered joining the Helensburgh-Stanwell Park surf club, either as COLLECTION DAY a Nipper or a patrolling member, we can Dates and locations of our donation points are: accommodate you. All details are on the l Nov 11, from 9am to 11am, outside Coles surf club website.

Helensburgh and Helensburgh NewsXpress. l Nov 11, outside the Stanny Food & Coffee Co. IMPORTANT DATES l Nov 12, Stanwell Park picnic area. n The club’s very popular Friday Night drinks and You can also donate via www.stanwellparksurfclub. food have started; the next one is on November 10. com/web/donate. 2508

Junior Tigers President of Helensburgh Tigers JRLFC, Greg Gaffney, reports on the club’s presentation event.

The 2017 Junior Rugby League Presentation was held at Tradies Helensburgh from 2pm on October 8. As always, there was a huge turn-out.

Some life members and sponsors were on hand to enjoy the day with us. This year our hardworking committee and our sponsors provided all players with a huge haul – new training gear, a shirt and shorts plus a club spray jacket – to take home.

It'll be great to see all the Burgh Junior Tigers getting around town.

Again, with the u6 to u9 being non competitive, each player received a trophy for the 2017 season and to all our minis, can't wait for next year.

As the teams get into competitive ages we hand

out Best & Fairest (BF), Best Back (BB), Best Forward (BF), Most Improved (MI), and Coaches Award (CA).

Our u10s who went up to the A grade comp acquitted themselves well, and they will be much better off for this year. BF: Daniel Wainwright & Jacob Taylor. BB: Ethan O'Neill. BF: Ryder Newton.

MI: Charlie Tanner. CA: Kody Hammonds.

Well done boys.

Our 11-2s were semi finalists and did a great job as a North Burgh side. BF: Tye Bursill. BB: Bailey Greig. BF: Billy Bragg. CA: Leilani Havea.

MI: Braeden Currey. Great stuff.

The 13s had a tough year, but what stood out at the preso was that all the boys hung tough with a good number sticking together from start to finish.

BF: Joshua Farrow. BB: Ryan Andrews. BF: Kayne Booker. MI: Colin El Ayoubi. CA: Raife Bursill.

A top effort in a tough year. n Part 2 will be in the December 2017 issue. 2508

NOVEMBER 2508 43

Kai poised at the start gate.

Photo: Leanna Curtis

Prep ramps up for 2018 BMX star Kai Sakakibara details his approach to goal setting for his 2018 comp schedule.

It’s been a quiet few weeks since the completion of the NSW State Titles at the start of October. 2017 was great, but I want 2018 to be better. After a little time off, I’ve been back into training working on the little things that I haven’t had the chance to work on during the season, including making set-up adjustments to my bike, technical skills, Kai with his Elite BMX and base strength Australian Champion trophy. training.

Photo: Saya Sakakibara Aside from training, a big part of my time has been spent planning my movements for the 2018 season. The BMX season runs all year long – you could race from January through to December if you wanted – so it’s important that we think ahead and plan out our critical races, our training blocks, and equally important, our time off to ensure that we do not

44 2508 NOVEMBER

become burnt-out from training and racing.

As any athlete knows, it is impossible to be in your best shape for 12 months of the year. It is critical to be selective in the events that we want to perform well in; not just race every event possible and hope for a good result here and there. Planning is important and has to be done long before the season begins.

It can actually be really overwhelming making these decisions, but a method that my coaches and parents have encouraged me to pursue is to always be goal oriented. Asking a simple question of myself – “Will doing this training / racing / event help me achieve my medium-term and long-term goals?” – makes the decision-making process a whole lot easier. If the answer is “Yes”, then it’s a no-brainer. If the answer’s “No”, I should move on or make it line up with my goals.

I’m still learning how to make these tough decisions faster and more efficiently – I’m the worst at decision making! – but it’s always an interesting learning curve, making plans months in advance.

You can only make the best decision based on the information you have at the time.

Next year is shaping up to be exciting!

Keep up to date with Saya and Kai: “Saya Sakakibara” and “Kai Sakakibara”. 2508

Coalcliff SLSC open day Coalcliff SLSC hosted an open day on October 15.

The club’s publicity officer Jenelle McWilliam reports.

The state-wide SLSNSW Surf Club Open Day involved SLSNSW clubs hosting a range of activities, including lifesaving demonstrations, clubhouse tours, barbecues and displays.

Glenbernie Orchard, of Darkes Forest, donated apples to the club which were included in Coalcliff SLSC’s giveaway bags on the day.

Surf Life Saving Appeals Week will be held from November 4 to 11. 2508

Coalcliff nippers munched on apples donated by Glenbernie Orchard.

NOVEMBER 2508 45

1233 1.52 0.32 0.32 0.23 1703 0.43 0.32 0.23 0.11 1823 0.42 0.34 1.72 0.07 30 FRDECEMBER SA 1614 SU OCTOBER MO 1800 TUNOVEMBER TH 1301 SA 1343 TU 1718 TH 1736 FR 1527 SA 1619 MO 1658 WE 1745 1.57 1.63 1.30 1.38 0.43 1.21 0.24 1.34 61 Time 2038 m Time 1959 m 2349 me 2224 m 2136 Time m 2301 1.43 Time m 2316 1.22 Time 1929 m 2334 Time 2303 m 2219

0120 0.44 0120 0.35 59 1.23 0030 0.28 0031 0136 0.30 0459 0601 0458 1.160411 0035 0022 0.330443 1.13 0.55 0441 0348 0.27 0.19 0.48 0.40 0005 0448 1.39 0.33 1.18 0.54 0209 0524 1.23 0.41 0255 26 16 1.63 16 1.62 1 1.66 16 1.60 1 1.85 1 1.89 25 0655 10 25 1123 10 1.35 25 0552 10 1.55 10 1.61 22 22 7 1001 22 7 1113 7 1150 0756 0744 38 0.48 0642 0657 1.60 1128 1137 0.611032 0650 1.401114 0.68 1056 1.55 1.46 0559 0.38 0.58 0740 0.57 0830 52

1430 1402 06 1232 1316 0.37 1801 1.44 1248 0.471759 1.45 1706 0.35 0.49 1223 1.68 1.50 1404 1.63 1445 33 SA 0.35 TH 0.37 SU 0.20 MO 0.34 WE 0.14 FR 0.12 SA 1319 SU 1.65 MO 1750 TU 0.45 WE 1223 FR 0.40 SU 0.40 WE FR 1815 SA 1614 SU 1659 TU 1754 TH 1842 1957 1.38 52 0.26 1845 1.58 1.44 0.46 2017 1.24 1.502359 1900 0.28 1854 1911 0.47 1.18 2105 0.29 1913 2021 2134 2314 2222 1.47 1.58 2347 2259 1.21 1.31 51

2017Chart Port Kembla Tidal

0157 0.45 0156 0.36 56 1.30 0116 0233 0.27 0016 0043 0534 0.400442 0.270521 1.13 1.19 0524 0429 0.34 0.23 0.55 0.46 0105 0000 1.29 1.35 0111 1.13 0.59 0358 0320 0049 1.22 1.30 33 17 0.59 17 1.57 17 0115 2 0.48 2 1.70 2 0115 26 0753 11 26 1205 11 0.26 26 11 1.61 11 1.65 23 23 8 1045 23 8 –0539 8 0622 0831 0821 38 0.41 0727 1.44 0742 1.73 0541 0647 1.241107 0730 1.521151 0943 0852 0.61 0.71 1145 1.55 1.42 0651 0.47 0636 0.64 51 PORT1.58 KEMBLA NEW0.41 SOUTH WALES

NEW SOUTH WALES

2017

1510 1445 02 1325 0.38 1409 0.25 1229 0.541740 1336 0.36 1548 1513 1.55 1.40 1804 0.39 0.54 1319 1.63 1308 1.44 38 1205 1.80 SU 1.58 FR 0.40 TU 0.38 SA 1.78 MO 0.20 TH SU 1414 MO 1.71 TU 1844 WE MO 0.36 SA 0.36 TH 1842 SA 1206 SU 1705 MO WE FR 1245 LAT 34° 29ʼ LONGTH 150° 55ʼ 2058 1.24 1934and1.58 2006 1.45 1856 1848 1.512339 Times 1941 1.54 0.50 2038 1.35 2228 2209 1940 0.32 Local 2116 0.46 0.37 2008 0.33 2005 1854 0.19 41 2312 1.50 1.24 Heights of High0.18 and Low Waters Time

LONG 150° 55ʼ NOVEMBER DECEMBER SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 0156 Time 0.25 0201Time 0.25 42 0.20 0122 0.330515 0153 0208 0.23 0230 0.39 0231 0.47 0008 and 1.35Low 0037 1.13 0.52 1.09 1.15 0456 0213 1.20 0429 0151 1.26 0335 1.17 1.19 0045 0102 0101 1.27 1.28 40 0512 0.29 of High m Time m Time Time m Time m Time m Local Time m Time Waters m m NOVEMBER 2017 0808 1.51 08290120 1.84 45 1.38 0727 1.33 0811 1.64 0856 1.64 0906 1.68 0612 0.41 0617 0.61 0730 0.69 1055 0753 0.54 1007 0.61 0902 0.72 0.62 0.50 0724 0.55 0604 0.64 0627 49 1132 1.70 1144 1.55 0601 1.16 0636 0.44 0030 0.28 0120 0.35 0459 1.23 0031 0.30 0436 1.10 0035 0.33 161.52 16 0756 10.23 16NOVEMBER 1 1137 16 10.26 11343 0744 1.55 0657 1.601.65 1.611247 0642 1.72 1.35 1038 0.480.42 1011 0.62 0.61 1301 0650 1.40 BER DECEMBER 1413 0.34 1502 0.14 32 1314 0.45 1424 1525 0.33 1546 0.33 1240 1.53 1255 1.38 1401 1.39 1653 1423 1.58 1622 1.49 1515 1.37 1233 1.52 43 1823 WE SU TUFR FR SA MO TU 0.35 WE FR TU TH SU MO FR SU TH SA MO 1800 TU 1651 1.45 SA 1706 1.65 WE 1248 0.47 TH 1402 0.40 FR 1316 0.37 SA 1430 0.40 SU 1801 1.44 MO 1232 0.45 1.55 21002017 1.45 53 Time 1.74 1.57 2352 2028 1.55 2118 1.32 2137 1.24 1912 0.43 1945 0.57 0.52 2317 2121 1959 0.35 2307 0.33 2210 0.43 30 1957 1.38 1913 1.241939 1.58 2107 2340 0.49 18541929 1.50 Time m 1.440.27 m1845 0.24 m 1930 Time m m 0.43 TIME M0.262019 Time TIME M Time TIME M 2038 TIME M 0.39

12 9 3 27 24 18 12 9 3 27 24 18 12 9 3 27 24 18 12

26 0030 0.17 0112 48 30 0642 1.44 0709 46 22 0.30 1343 49 WE 1232 TU MO 39 1845 1.73 2028 21

0532 1.15

0556 1.30

0043 0.40

0115 0.26

0115 0.27

0156 0.36

0116 0.27

0157 0.45

SU 1153 0.52 1823 1.58

MO 1232 0.35 1853 1.74

TU 1314 0.45 1930 1.57

WE 1413 0.34 2019 1.55

FR 1424 0.26 2028 1.55

SA 1525 0.33 2118 1.32

SU 1502 0.14 2100 1.45

MO 1546 0.33 2137 1.24

0101 0658 MO 1236 1902

0.35 1.27 0.46 1.64

0126 0730 TU 1322 1939

0.17 1.44 0.30 1.73

0158 0803 WE 1358 2011

0.27 1.42 0.37 1.62

0233 0846 TH 1457 2100

0.27 1.56 0.31 1.51

0233 0852 SA 1514 2116

0.21 1.74 0.18 1.54

0301 0930 SU 1602 2157

0.42 1.66 0.32 1.29

0249 0917 MO 1556 2156

0.26 1.93 0.08 1.42

0306 0941 TU 1622 2215

0.48 1.70 0.31 1.23

5 0734

1.33

20 0812

1.49

5 0841

1.51

20 0923

1.59

5 0937

1.82

20 1003

1.67

5 1007

1.96

20 1015

1.69

171.13 17 0831 170022 17 2 0647 20.21 0233 0.27 0158 0.27 0233 0249 0.26 0301 0.42 0330 1.17 052820255 1.331.731.28 1.24 21.39 0138 1.08 1.09 0433 1.24 0727 1.23 1.44 0315 0821 1.61 0742 1106 0.57 1.24 0209 07300136 1.52 1.650152 1138 0.411.18 0005 0120 0.44 0120 0.35 0.28 0031 0.30 0035 0.33 1409 0.25 SU 1510 0.36 1740 1.51 SU 1802 1.71 MO 1229 0.54 TU 1325 0.38 TH 1336 0.36 FR 1445 0.36 0846 1.56 0930 1.66 0803 1.420552 0852 1.74 09172058 1.93 0905 0.59 1117SA0830 0.571.450.60 1014 0.68 0.49SA0.38 0715 0.67 0.72 0559 1.35 0756 1.61 0744 1.55 0650 1.40 0.58 0657 1.60 0.68 1934 0.57 1.58 0837 2038 1.35 2006 1848 1.51 0740 19410655 1.54 1.240719 1457 0.31 1602 0.32 1358 0.371223 1514 0.18 1556 0.08 1534 1.55 1726 1.46 1620 1.36 1.53 1354 1.35 1.36 1223 0.45 1430 0.40 1402 0.40 1248 0.47 1316 0.37 TH WE 1.68 SA SU 1.45 MO TU FR0122 MO TU0231 TH SA SA MO FR WE SU 1445 SA0.39 TH WE0.42 FR1505 0156 1.63 0.25 0201 0.251.52 0024 0042 0.201.50 0.33 1404 01531319 0.23 0230 0.471334 18 181911 3 0727 31.54 180.46 18 0906 0808 0.29 1.51 2209 0829 0645 1.380.47 0618 1.21 1.33 2105 08112021 1.64 0856 1.64 1.682027 2100 1.51 2157 1.29 2011 1.62 2116 2156 1.42 2233 0.34 235732134 0.331.840.33 2300 0.39 0.44 30.28 2055 0.57 0.50 1900 1.58 2017 1.24 1957 1.38 1854 1.50 1913 1.44

0306 0.48 0548 13 10 4 281 25 19 16 13 10 4 28 25 19 1.20 13 1.70 13 10 4 281 25 19 16 16 0941 1202 0.66 1622 0.31 1752 1.45 WE 2215 1.23 0.41

0233 0251 0.220111 0334 0157 0.46 0343 0.50 0315 0423 0.220233 0338 0525 0.29 0246 07 0115 0.18 0307 0156 0.30 0001 0228 0105 1.18 1.29 1.06 0446 0320 1.20 1.22 1.12 0618 0358 1.41 1.30 1.34 1.23 55 0.36 0.45 0.26 0116 0.27 1.13 0115 0.27 1.13 540.47 20 20 0.67 5 0.61 5 0.63 20 14 1.69 14 0831 14 2920824 14 2920951 29 26 11 0651 26 1140943 11 0852 26 190636 19 4 0821 190.71 19 1120 41.820753 17 17 17 0841 1.51 1003 1.67 1015 0937 1007 1.96 0821 12 0727 1.49 0923 1.59 0635 0817 0.53 0.69 1021 0.58 0.71 1220 0.51 0.60 42 1.44 0742 1.73 1.61 1.65 0730 1.52 0.64 1441 1501 0.291308 1641 0.32 1659 0.31 1604 1613 0.131414 1649 1722 0.05 1429 09 0.29 1539 0.31 1300 1452 1319 1.54 1.63 1.35 1.44 1646 1513 1.55 1.55 1.36 1.40 1822 1548 1.43 1.41 1.38 1.39 54

TH FR MO SU SU SU TU WE TU WE FR TH TH 1325 SA 1445 TU 1510 SU 0.25 WE 0.38 TH 0.36 MO 0.36 SA 0.36 FR TU SA 1409 TH 1336 2052 1.642005 2236 1.25 2228 2255 1.22 2208 1.49 22520343 1.39 23 1934 1.69 2141 0233 1.45 1846 2145 2008 0.40 0.33 2201 0.53 2336 0.31 0.46 2346 0.34 0.41 1.58 2006 1.45 0.46 2038 1.35 2058 1.240.290.38 1941 1.54 0137 0.29 0207 0.180.50 0.22 2209 0307 0.32 0.30 2305 03152116 0.22 0334 0.46 0338 0.502116

0420 0.52 0043 15 12 6 30 27 21 1.29 15 1.67 15 12 6 303 27 21 18 15 12 6 303 27 21 18 18 1051 0717 0.66 1736 0.32 1348 1.34

45 0156 0.21 0348 13 52 0808 1.52 0930 61 54 0.30 1602 38 FR 1413 TH WE 04 2019 1.61 2255 57

1317 0.40 WE 1409 0.29 0.29 FR 1539 0.31 1604 0.13 MO 1641 0.32 1649 0.05 WE 1659 0.31 TH 1441 SU 0407 0.50 0310 0.190208 0339 0.34 0400 0.26 04302255 0.34 0549 1.27 0042TU0456 0.341.391.36 0612 1.46 1.17TU1.20 0404 1.09 1.19 0213 0.25 0201 0.25 1.17 0153 0.23 0230 0.39 0231 0.47 1940 1.68 1.64 0429 22080335 1.49 2236 1.25 2252 1.220344 2023 1.691.09 2052 2141 1.26 1.45 0521 1038 1.65 0920 1.59 0959 1.60 1024 1.85 10580420 1.95 1131 0.52 0703 1.48 0.61 1220 0.49 0.53 0.54 0935 0.67 1059 0.66 0730 0.69 1007 0.61 1055 0931 0753 0902 0.72 1.51 0829 1.84 0811 1.64 0856 1.64 0906 1.68 0400 0.26 0407 0.50 0430 0.34 0.52 0212 0.24 0245 0.21 0310 0.19 0339 0.34 211401 6 0920 21 6MO 21 0811 0852 1.521.39 1.59 1622 0959 1.49 1.60 10241515 1.85 1038 1058 1.951.33 1.671532 1718 0.34 1527 0.23 1619 0.32 1658 0.11 1745 0.07 1750 1.56 1315 0.45 1818 1.41 1.59 1606 1.38 1.39 1423 0.34 1502 0.14 1424 0.26 1525 0.33 1546 0.33 TU211.37 TH FR61.58 SA MO WE SU WE1.65 TH1051 SA MO FR SU TU61653 WE SU1714 FR1.39 SA MO MO 1658 0.11 TU 1718 0.34 WE 1745 0.07 TH 1736 0.32 WE 1358 0.36 TH 1454 0.30 FR 1527 0.23 SA 1619 0.32 2316 1.22 2136 1.632107 2219 2136 1.38 2301 1.43 234923341.34 1912 2317 1.411.340.41 0.33 0.35 2257 0.47 0.39 2121 1.55 2100 1.45 0.43 2028 1.55 2118 1.32 2137 1.24 2018 1.70 2104 1.610.52 1.63 2307 2219 0.33 1.38 2353 23012210 1.43 2316 1.22 2349 1.212209 0246 0848 TH 1441 2058

0.21 1.45 0.32 1.69

0320 0930 FR 1537 2145

0.26 1.52 0.33 1.51

0348 1001 SA 1614 2222

0.19 1.66 0.20 1.58

0411 1032 SU 1659 2259

0.40 1.60 0.34 1.31

0448 0.33 1113 1.85 TU 1754 0.14

0443 1114 WE 1759 2359

0.54 1.62 0.37 1.18

0524 0.41 1150 1.89 TH 1842 0.12

FR 1245 1.78 1940 0.19

FR 2334 1.21 1933 0.40

0459 0.55 1128 1.63 FR 1815 0.35

220315 7 0301 22 70.330433 221.24 22 0.410440 1.38 0448 0609 0443 0306 0.54 70548 0524 0459 20 0233 0.26 0330 0348 0233 0.19 0411 0.40 0528 1.29 08 0.27 71.17 0.21 1.09 0.42 1.33 0249 0.26 0.48 1.42 22 22 0.60 22 3141157 13 1117 13 1202 13 0905 28 28 19 4 19 19 1113 1.851014 1114 1.62 1150 28 1.89 1045 1128 30 0846 1.52 1001 1.660837 1032 1.60 0.57 67 1.567 0.59 0852 1.74 0.72 0930 1.667 0.57 0917 1.93 0.68 0941 1.707 0.57 1754 1806 0.141620 1759 0.37 1752 1.28 1842 0.12 1641 1.31 1815 37 0.33 1534 1.55 1614 0.201505 1.36 1659 0.34 1726 1.46 1.44 1.36 35

1514 0.18 1602 0.08 1622 0.31 TU WE 0521 TH SA 0322 SU TU MO WE 0049 FR 0.31 SA 0353 TU 1.35 TH 1457 SA0.20 SU0429 MO 1556 TU0.59 0.33 0.23 0.32 0442 0.46 1.30 8 0000 230.39 232209 8 1045 23 0929 1.50 1008 1.510.50 1.70 2357 1107 0.33 1.58 1151 1.57 05392300 0.41 2359 1.18 8 0622 45 2100 1.51 2233 2222 1.58 2259 1.31 57 1.51 80.34 2116 1.54 2157 1.29 2156 1.42 2215 1.230.48 FR 1526 0.31 2140 1.65

SA 1620 0.38 2224 1.41

SU 1705 0.20 2312 1.50

MO 1740 0.38 2339 1.24

WE 1205 1.80 1854 0.18

TH 1842 0.40

0400 1011 SA 1614 2224

0425 1045 SU 1703 2303

0512 0.29 1132 1.70 MO 1800 0.23

0515 0.52 1144 1.55 TU 1823 0.42

0101 0636 TH 1301 1959

0045 0604 FR 1233 1929

TH

23 0016 0541

1.19 0.59 SA 1206 1.58 1856 0.37

FR 2301 0.37

0.55 1.63 0.35

0521 0343 0.59 0001 0016 53 0307 0.33 0446 0429 0315 0.230423 0442 0334 0.46 0618 0000 0338 1.350525 0049 1.30 0534 1.50 06 0.46 1.41 0.50 0.43 0.30 1.20 0.22 1.12 0.29 1.34 23 8 23 23 14 14 29 14 29 20 20 20 5 5  Copyright of9Australia 2015, Bureau of24 Meteorology 24 29 240951 24 90.411120 90635 08 1.51 1045 1.70 1107 1.58 0539 0622 0.48 1155 1151 1.57 0541 69 1021 0.58 1220 0.51 0.60 0.50 1003 1.67 1015 1.698 1.49 0923 1.5989Commonwealth 0937 1.82 0.71 1007 1.96 A NEW WALES 20 – 0.38 1705 0.201613 1740 0.38 1822 1.43 1205 1.801722 1.38 1245 1.78 1748 1.32 1842 0.40 1300 0.52 1206 35 1646 SOUTH 1.55 1.36

1.19 0.59 1.58 1641 1539 0.31 0.13 TH WE 1659 SA SU SU 1604 MO MOAstronomical WE Tide FR TH 0.31 SA of SUis Lowest TU 0.32 WE 0.05 FR FR TU 1649 Datum Predictions 24 2141 1.41 2336 2312 1.50 2339 0005 1.24 1854 2252 0.18 194001520.19 1856 0.37 53 0.46 2346 2354 0.35 2236 2255 1846 1.221.281.26 1.45 0.31 2208 1.49 1.39 0.34 0136 1.13 1.20 0441 0.27 0458 0.48 1.39 1.25 0022 1.18 0209 1.23 0255 29ʼ LONG 150° 55ʼ2305 0.22 1.53 0.32 1.57

0.40 1.49 0.43 1.30

1.27 0.50 1.72 0.24

2017 1.15 0.64 1.52 0.43

0151 0724 SA 1343 2038

1.28 0.55 1.65 0.27

0102 0627 SU 1247 1939

1.19 0.62 1.52 0.39

10daylight 10local 25 1123 1.46time 10 0559 Times are in standard (UTC +10:00) savings time when in effect 0.38 25 0552 0.58 or 0830(UTC 0.60 25+11:00) 0655 0.68 10 0719 0.66 1056 1.55 0740 0.57 25 1.68 0042 1.50 1445 1.520.44 1319 1.45 1.450627 1.64 1706 0.35 1750 0.491.19 14040612 1.63 SA MO 13341.28 MO0521 TU 1223 WE 1223 0.34 FR 0045 1.15SU 0102 1.19 0101 1.27 25 0.40 0512 0.29 0515 0.52 0043 0549 1.27 09 0400 0.26 0407 0430 0.34 1.46 0420 0.520.330151 0339 0.34 SUand ights ofPhase High Waters Time 1900 0.28 0.50 1911 0.47 2134 2021Local 0.46 2027 0.41Moon 2314 Low 1.47 2347 1.21 New 2105 0.29 Moon First Quarter Moon Symbols Full 0636 1058 0.50 072402460.55 45 0959 1.49 1131 1132 1.701059 1144 0105 1.55 0604 0.64 0717 0627 0.62 0703 1.48 1220 1259 0.37 67 1024 1.85 0.66 1038 1.65 1.95 0.49 1051 1.67 1.55 1.60 0.52 0524 0.34 0534 0.55 1.29 0111 1.13 0233 1.13 0358 1.30 0320 1.22 1.23 CTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 111.56 261714 11 26 111348 26 08211.65 1301 1.72 1343 03 0.43 1800 0.23 1823 0.42 1233 1.52 1247 1.52 1.41 38 1.39 1145 1205 1.42 0753 0.47 1315 0636 0.45 0.64 0943 0.630.46 08521818 0.61 0.671852 1658 0.11 1718 0.34 1745 0.07 1736 0.32 0.32 FR26 SU 1.34 TH SA MO TU FR SU 1750 WE TH SA MO MO1.55 TU0651 WE11 TH0.71 SA 1619

21 15 9 6 30 24 21 15 9 6 30 24 21 15 9

30 24

1.44 1548 1.41 TU 1429 1.39 1513 1.55 SU 1414 1.40 TU 1844 0.54 WE 1319 1.63 TH 1308 1959 0.24 2038 0.43MO1933 2353 2301 1.43 0.39 2316 1.22 2349 1.34 1929 2334 1.210.381.24 Time m 21160.27 Time m Time m SA Time m 0.46 2116 2008 0.33 1912 2005 1.41 0.50 2228 2209 0.32 0.41

03 1.30 Time 47 1.38 MO 1804 m m 2219

0.39

0008 0612 TU 1240 1912

1.35 0.41 1.53 0.43

1939 0.39

0.44 0.28 0448 0.35 12 0.30 0459 .16 0411 0035 0.33 1.13 0152 58 0.48 0030 1.23 0031 1.39 0022 1.18 0120 270609 27 12 0443 270136 27 1.280045 0.32 0.33 1.29 0.54 0209 0524 0.41 0.55 0255 0.40120005 16120120 16 0744 16 0642 11157 1 25 25 10 25 10 10 22 22 22 0756 1.61 31 1.357 31 1.557 1150 0657 1.60 1128 .61 1032 0650 1.40 1114 0.68 0719 23 1.46 0740 0.57 0559 0.38 0552 0.58 0830 0.60 0718 1.77 1113 1.85 0.57 1.62 1.89 0655 1.63 1.60 0.40 1.52 1357 0.24 0.45 1.681806 0.40 1.63 1316 1319 0.37 1.45 1430 1445 .44 0.49 1232 1223 1248 1.44 0.47 1.50 1402 1404 1334 50 1223 0037 0617 WE 1255 1945

1.13 0.61 1.38 0.57

0213 0753 TH 1423 2121

1.20 0.54 1.58 0.35

0208 0730 FR 1401 2107

1.09 0.69 1.39 0.52

0429 1007 SU 1622 2307

1.26 0.61 1.49 0.33

0335 0902 MO 1515 2210

1.17 0.72 1.37 0.43

0456 1055 TU 1653 2317

1.36 0.61 1.33 0.41

0344 0931 WE 1532 2209

1.29 0.66 1.34 0.40

1.20 0.66 1.45 1754 0.14 1759 1815 0.35 SA 0548 TH 0.37 MO 0.34 WE0138 FR 0.12 SA 0433 MO FR TU 0112 WE SU TU TU1.24 TH 1842 FR1.24 SU 1659 0528 1.33 1.42 0440SU 1.38 1.08 WE0330 1.17 0315 1.09 AND 28 0715 13 0905 28 282021 13 2017 28TIMES 1.24 1.58 1.38 1913 1.440.68 1854 1.50 0.46 2027 0.41 47 2259 1.21 1845 0.29 0.28 0.47 0.59 1957 1117 0.57 1014 1202 0.572134 10450.33 0.601951 1.36 0709 0.49 0.671911 0837 2105 0.72 13 2359 1.18 1.31131900 WE 1343 1.53 2028 0.44

TH 1354 1.35 2055 0.57

FR 1534 1.55 2233 0.34

SA 1505 1.36 2209 0.50

MO 1726 1.46 2357 0.33

0.26 0000 0.36 0049 .40 0442 0.27 0521 34 0.55 0115 1.29 0115 1.13 0156 0320 1.22 0.59 1.35 0111 0.46 0105 0228 1.18 0251 1.06 0446 1.20 0423 1.12 0618 0727 1.44 1.61 .24 1107 0730 1.52 alth of Australia 2015, of 05 1.42 0.47 0.64 0.61 29Bureau 14Meteorology 29 1151 1.57 0539 0.41 0622 1.58140651 0817 0.53 0824 0.690636 1021 0.58 0821 0951 0852 0.71 14 1220 1452 1.54 1501 1.35 1646 1.55 1613 1.36 1822 TH1319 FR 1336 SA 1842 SU TU 1325 0.38 1445 0.36 .54 0.36 44 0.54 1.63 1308 1.44 1513 1.55 0.40 1205 1.80 1245 1740 0.38 TU FR SA TH WE TH SA TH2336 0.31 WE0.40 Tide FR MO 2145 2201 0.53 2305 0.46 owest Astronomical 1.58 2038 1.35 .51 2339 1934 1941 1.54 0.33 2005 0.50 2209 0.32 1854 0.18 1940 1.24 2008 0549 1.27 0042 0348 1.17 0404 1.09 0521 1.19

TU 1620 1.36 2300 0.39

WE 1752 1.28

TH 1641 1.31 HEIGHTS HIGH 2301 OF 0.37

0.45 1.30 0116 0.27 0016 1.13 0157 1.30 0233 1.19 0358 0001 0.43 AND LOW 1.41 0525 1.34 1.50 WATERS 1.65 0742 1.730.60 0.71 14 0831 29 0534 290753 0.48 0541 0.591.490943 0635 0.51 1120 11550.63 0.50 01.32 1300 0.52 1.43 1722 1.38 1748 34 29’ TU TH 1510 FRLAT 0.36 1409 0.25 1.40 1548 1.41 1.78 1206 1.58 SU SUWE1414 MO SA0.34 1846 1.26 2346 2354 0.35 0 1.24 2006 1.45 1856 0.46 2058 0.38 LONG 150 55’ 0.19 2116 0.37 2228 0.34 0612 1.46 0043 0.44 0627 1.64

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

rd time (UTC15+10:00) or0935 daylight savings (UTC +11:00) when 15effect 15 0703 0.52 30time 1.48 30 1220 0.49 in 0717 1.55 30 1259 0930 0.53 30 0.67 15 1131 1059 0.66

26 0246 0821

0.37

1.23 0.67 1429 1.39 2116 0.41

1.56 0230 1315 0.45 1818 1348 1.34 1602 1.59 1.380208 1.39 SU 1750 WE SA 18521.36 FR0213 SA 1606 MO 1714 0429 0.25 0201 0.251.41 .33 0515 0153 0.23 0.39 0.47 37 1.13 0156 1.09 1.26 1.20 1.17FR 0231 0045 1.15 0102 1.190.460456 0.52 0101 1.27 0151 1.28TH0335 1912 1.41 Moon 1933 1.24 2255 0.33 2257 0.47 First Quarter2353 0.39 New0808 Moon Quarter0344 1.51 0636 0829 1.84 0627 .33 1144 1.64 0604 1.64 0724 1.68Last 17 0.61 0.69 0856 1007 0.61Full 0.61 0931 0.54 0811 0.72 0906 0.64 0.62 1055 1.55 0753 0.50 0730 0.55 0902 0609 1.29 0045 0.32 0.34 0.14 .45 1823 0.26 0.33 0.33 55 1.38 1.39 1.49 1.58 1.37 31 07181.33 31 1.52 1247 1.52 0.42 1.72 1343 1.65 WE 1413 SU 1502 FR 1424 SA 1525 MO 1546 1157 1622 0.57 1.77 FR 1401 SU TU 1653 WE 1532 TH 1423 MO 1515 FR 1233 SU TU TH 1301 SA 1.44 0.24 TU 1806 2307 SU 13570.41 1.32 1.55 1959 1.45 1939 .57 0.57 2019 2121 1.55 1929 1.24 45 0.52 2118 0.33 2100 2209 0.35 2028 0.43 2137 0.43 0.39 2317 0.24 2107 2038 0.27 2210 1951 1.36

24 18 12 9 3 27 24 18 12 9 3 27 24 18 12

0.27 0209 .27 0022 0.21 0136 0.42 0255 0.26 0152 0.48 1.33 0249 38 1.08 0233 1.17 0233 1.09 0301 1.24 0306 1.13 0528 1.20 0548 1.18 0330 1.23 0315 1.28 0433 19 0846 4 28 19 0930 4 28 19 0941 13 13 13 25 25 25 10 10 1.56 .42 0552 0852 1.74 0655 1.66 0917 1.93 0719 1.70 1117 0.57 1202 15 0.67 0905 0.59 0.72 0.68 0.68 0.66 0.58 0740 0.57 0837 0830 0.60 1014 0.31 1.55 1514 1505 .37 1.35 1457 1534 0.18 1.36 1602 1726 0.32 1.46 1556 1620 0.08 1.36 1622 1752 0.31 54

27

TH WE 1223 .62 1911 55 0.57

1.42  Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2015, Bureau of Meteorology 0.57 Datum of Predictions is Lowest Astronomical Tide are 1404 in local +10:00) or daylight savings time1.52 (UTC when 1.28 1319 1.45 1.45 1.50 1.63 1445 SA standard SU MO TUin effect MO WE FRTimesFR SA time TU +11:00) SA(UTC MO 1334 SU Symbols New 2021 Moon First Quarter Full Moon 2100 1.51Phase 2116 1.54 1.29 1.42 1.23Quarter 0.33 2156 2233 0.34 0.50 2157 0.39 2215 0.46 2357 2027 0.41 Last 0.47 Moon 2105 0.29 2209 2134 0.33 2300

28 0440 1045

.22 0111 51 1.06 .51 0636 24 0.69 .29 1308 01 1.35 FR TH .64 2005 01 0.53

or reliability of the 0315 information or that the information will be fit for any particular purpose or will not infringe 0246 any third party Intellectual Property rights.

0334 0.46 0343 0.50 0.22 0338 0.29 0307 0.30 0001 0.43 0446 1.20 0618 1.41 0525 1.34 1.12 0233 1.13 1.13 quality 0358 1.30 0320 1.22 0423 1.23 Bureau’s liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense resulting from use of, or reliance on, the information is entirely excluded.

1.67 0943 1.69 1.49 1.82 0753 1.96 0821 0923 1.59 0.58 0937 0.51 1007 0.60 1015 0.71 1003 0.71 1220 0.64 The1021 0.63 1120 0852 0.61 0951 0.67 0635 0.32 0.31 0.52 0.13 0.05 1539 0.31 1.55 1.43 1.38 1.36 1.40 1.44 1.41 1.55 1.39 MO 1641 WE 1659 SU 1604 TU 1649 TH 1300 SA 1646 TU 1822 WE 1722 SU 1613 SU 1414 MO 1548 SA 1513 TU 1429 1.22 1.26 1.49 2116 1.39 2116 2141 1.45 2209 0.31 2208 0.34 2255 0.46 2236 0.46 1.25 2228 2252 0.50 2336 0.38 2346 0.32 2305 0.41 1846

29 0534 1155

1.38 0.60 TH 1641 1.31 2301 0.37

The Bureau of Meteorology gives no warranty of any kind whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise in respect to the availability, accuracy, currency, completeness,

26 20 14 11 5 29 26 20 14 11 5 29 26 20 14 46 2508 NOVEMBER

0.50 0456 0.52 0.34 0429 0.26 0335 0.34 0344 1.27 0400 0.34 0430 1.46 0420 1.19 0407 1.26 0521 1.36 0612 1.29 0043 1.17 0042 21 1038 21 1051 6 30 6 30 15 15 27 21 15 0549 12 27 12 27 1.65 1.67 1.60 1024 1.85 0902 1058 1.95 0931 0717 1131 0.52 0703 1.48 0.49 0.66 1007 0.61 1059 1055 0.61 1220 0.66 0.72 0.34 0.45 1745 1818 0.32 0.32 1.56 1658 1714 0.11 1.39 1718 1315 0.07 1.41 1736 1348 1750

.19 0208 04 1.09 .59 0730 35 0.67 .23 1401 06 1.38 SA FR .63 0.47 57

1.29 0.66 1.34 0.40

0339 1.09 0959 0.69 1619 1.39 SU 2219

0.44 1.55 0.46 TU 1.37 TH 1.34 MO 1.49 WE 1.33 FR WE TH WE 1532 MO MO 1515 SU 1622 TU 1653 1.22 1.41 2349 1.34 2334 1933 1.21 1.24 1.38 2301 2353 1.43 0.39 2316 1912

1.50 0.50 FR 1748 1.32 2354 0.35

30 0627 1259

1.64 0.37 SA 1852 1.34

Sunday social golf club Beware – the crows are out pinching balls or is that an excuse? Our game was on the long weekend and daylight saving and everyone had their footy head on, numbers were down, but it was a lovely day and the boys were in fine form.

Tony Prez, suffering jet lag and having lost an hour’s sleep, took out first place with 38 points. Mind you, he had two balls stolen. Mark Buckley had 37 and Johnny Brunton had 36. All won great prizes.

Apparently Marky O’Connor had a moment and forgot the utensils and the condiments so he copped a bit of flak for that.

We’re doing a few catch-up games due to bad weather, so the wives will be happy with that. Not! If you’re thinking about playing golf once a month, join us on the first Sunday in the month.

From The Confused Golfer: Nothing goes down slower then a golf handicap.

– Vicky ‘The Hair’ Little 2508

Tradies social golf

Maintenance on a golf course is essential. A good coating of fertiliser in the spring will keep the fairways lush and green. Lime and natural fertiliser from the chicken farm are considered the best. The only ingredient missing was a good shower of rain and, on cue, at 7.30am tee-off a gusty southerly and rain arrived – perfect conditions for golf.

Some golfers revel in adverse conditions: Ken Sandridge, with 43 Stableford points, Brian Taylor, with 41, and Paul Morahan, with 36, collected the Helensburgh Butchers and Gallardo’s Pizza sponsor prizes. The rest of us trudged around with the “natural fertiliser” building up on our buggy wheels and golf shoes.

The big news of the day was Ken taking out the Steve McRae golf prize.

The Helensburgh Driving Range prize went to Mick and he is hoping it will move him up into the winner’s circle.

We will stage two games in November – on the 4th and 25th – both at 7am tee-off. The first game is the final round of the championships, so bring your best game, and remember to arrive early to allow Mick time to prepare the various cards.

Tradies Helensburgh Sports and Social Golf Club for more details. – John Towns 2508

Helensburgh Car Services

4294 2930 Tune & Service • E Safety Checks All Makes & Models LPG Rego Checks • Blue Slips Licence no. MVRL 17877

Child Restraints Fitted John Hine (Proprietor) 187 Parkes St Helensburgh 2508

HELENSBURGH HARDWARE

Open 7 days

193 Parkes Street

Mon-Fri 7.30-5pm, Sat 8.30-2.30, Sun 9-1pm * Key Cutting * Trade Facilities * Timber Cut To Size * Personalised Service from Mike, Gail & Mick

Ph: 4294 1007 Fax: 4294 1488 Email: helensburghhardware@gmail.com

NOVEMBER 2508 47

NSW state reps: Stanwell Tops’ Toby Huston (middle) and (at right) Ryder Wilson, with their NSW team-mate (at left) Jacob Pollard.

Photo: Nicole Huston

Local boys impress at Aussie MX titles

Stanwell Tops mates Ryder Wilson and Toby Huston represented NSW at the 2017 Australian Junior Motocross Championship in Victoria, finishing second and ninth. Ryder’s proud mum, Megan Wilson, reports.

The two nine-year-old athletes were part of the NSW team at the national event, held in Horsham, Victoria, from September 30 to October 6.

The two boys had earned their places at the championships after Ryder finished first and Toby second in the 7-9yrs 65cc class at the NSW State Titles, held earlier in the year.

Almost 400 young MX riders took part in the 2017 Australian Junior Motocross Championship,

considered by many to be the nation’s top event for junior motocross racers.

After five days of racing, the results were outstanding: a second place for Ryder and a ninth for Toby. Their results made their team, sponsors and parents very proud!

To further add to the victory, the NSW rep team also took the win for most points achieved by a state at the event. 2508

engadineplumbingsupplies PROVIDING RENOVATION ITEMS TO THE SOUTH

FOR 30 YEARS

9520 8806

2 - 14 Station Street, Engadine. entry via Princes Hwy from south! www.engadineplumbingsupplies.com.au

48 2508 NOVEMBER