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COMMUNITY NOTICES 04 Royal Easter Show Stanwell Tops sculptor wins prize NEWS 06 Run for life Two mothers share causes close to their hearts 10 Cool season style 5 top trends 12 Gardens Be weed wise – how to get rid of Easter cassia 12 Lunch at Govinda Australian Heritage Festival event 14 Cover feature Sea Eels are back in their home pool!

18 Weekend break Camping at Wingello State Forest 19 Cider spider A winner at Glenbernie Orchard!

20 The Lost Girls Robotics stars take on the world 22 Love and Other Frustrations SPAT’s new show 24 Out & About Comic Gong

25 Wings Over Illawarra Don’t miss the aerobatics 26 Where Song Began Concert inspired by a book 28 Beetling About The Lillypilly beetle – a local pest?

30 Clubs VIEW, Guides, Cubs, Toastmasters and the Men’s Shed 32 Chef ’s recipe Slow-cooked lamb shoulder courtesy of the Palms Cafe BUSINESS 33 Business directory Your ultimate local guide SPORT 43 Surfrider Gromfest a success 44 Thistles New facility named for John ‘Jockey’ Charman 45 BMX On the Euro circuit 46 Tides 47 Golf Green is good

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MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS DR CHRIS REID

lives in Helensburgh and works in the Australian Museum in Sydney as a research scientist specialising in beetles. His job is a combination of research, teaching or supervising students, and dealing with public enquiries. A NSW government beetle expert, Chris describes his identifying beetles as “a bit like detective work”.

“Working on insects means I get to indulge in two favourite pastimes: travel and bushwalking.” Read his column on page 28.

is a bush regenerator and horticulturist, and she is passionate about enjoying and protecting of our local bushland.

She moved to Helensburgh in 1973. In 1993, Merilyn, along with her husband Allan, started the Helensburgh & District Landcare Group, as they were concerned with the increasing presence of environmental weeds in our neighbouring bushland. Merilyn believes everyone has a responsibility to become aware of exactly what they have growing in their gardens, and to remove any problem plants. See p12.

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Harry and Mirjana Koernicke, whose sculpture (inset) won a prize at the Easter Show. Photo: Unicorn Studios

EASTER SHOW HONOURS FOR TOPS COUPLE Congratulations to Stanwell Tops sculptor Mirjana Koernicke, 75, who won second prize in the abstract category at the 2018 Royal Easter Show.

Her sculpture – called Movement generates Fasson and made of porcelaineous paper clay and fired – was snapped up for $800 in a “fast sale” soon after receiving a red rosette at the show.

Mirjana will spend the proceeds on new materials.

Judges also recognised the work of her husband, Harry, 80. “It must be the air at Stanwell Tops,” Mirjana said, laughing.

“I received a ‘highly commended’ for my entry of a crochet butterfly collar,” Harry told 2508.

SPUD NEEDS A HOME!

This handsome boy has been in care for some time now. He is one of the most laid-back, chilled-out boys – in fact, he is one cool cat! Spud is a no-nonsense fellow who loves his pats but doesn’t demand them.

Sitting and watching is his favourite pastime. He is an inside-only cat who enjoys his time looking out the window, especially if he has company to enjoy the view. Want to adopt or foster? Email Julie-ann on ccarpetrehoming@tpg.com.au or Helensburgh’s Country Companion Animal Rescue. 2508 Write to 2508! Send your letters to PO Box 248, Helensburgh, 2508, or email editor@2508mag.com.au

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Mirjana and Harry are members of the local Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid (NINA) craft group, which meets every Wednesday at Helensburgh Community Hall.

Harry said it is “a lovely creative group of retired members getting involved in craft and socialising”.

“I am involved in crochet and knitting.

“Mirjana does still sculpturing as a hobby mainly in a variety of different clay materials. She loves creating items for ornamental and functional purpose. She also is involved in fibre art – eg, experimenting painting with wool.” 2508

COMMUNITY NOTICES DZOPALIC, ZIVOTA (DICK): Passed away on 22 April 1988.

In loving memory of our father and grandfather.

Forever in our thoughts and hearts. Sadly missed always. Maria, Rick and family.

DZOPALIC, ZORKA: Passed away on 14 May 2015.

Forever in our hearts and thoughts and sadly missed everyday by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Together again with her loving husband. Maria, Rick and family.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DENNIS EVERINGHAM 2015 Every day in some small way We miss you more than words can say.

In our hearts you will always stay Loved and remembered in every way.

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Two local mums will be running for causes close to their hearts this May. THE RUN: MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC, WOLLONGONG THE CHARITY: NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION A mum of two young boys, Donna McManus walked her first Mother’s Day Classic in 2015 while she was still undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. She’ll be doing her third fundraising walk this Sunday, May 13 in Wollongong with a group of local mums and children.

The Mother’s Day Classic is a nationwide run/ walk that raises money for breast cancer research.

It’s about families coming together to support, honour and remember women who’ve suffered.

Donna was just 40 when she found a lump “the size of a grain of rice” in her breast. Initially, doctors thought it was a blocked milk duct but then – just a week after her second son was born – she received devastating news.

“My doctor phoned me up and told me I had breast cancer. It was as if time stopped and I just stared into space and eventually I muttered, ‘no’.

That was in October 2014. I was only 40 so it was a shock, I was not expecting that,” Donna said.

Two lumpectomies and a mastectomy followed.

Donna had six months of chemotherapy, then six weeks of radiation daily.

“It was a tough year,” she said.

“My sister-in-law, Kirrilee, said to me, ‘Why don’t we do this fun run, I think it would be really good for you, and we can do it as a family.’

“And my whole family came in – all the husbands, all the kids, my Mum and Ewan’s parents in their 70s, and we did our first breast cancer walk for the Mother’s Day Classic up in Bowral in 2015.

“I was still doing chemo when I did it. I was concerned I might not be able to get around the lap, because I was quite weak by then. But I did it, and it was such an uplifting experience.

“I felt so loved and supported by my family and it felt like we were making a difference, with all the sponsorship going into breast cancer research.”

“There’s research to suggest if you do exercise through treatment and afterwards, it actually helps, not just with your mental health but to actually help the treatment circulate around your body.”

One of Donna’s gym partners was another local mum with breast cancer, Mandi Holman, an inspirational Helensburgh resident who did much to raise awareness of breast cancer in the media and the community, and tragically passed away in 2016 at age 44.

“We met at the gym and we ended up using the same trainer. We kind of egged each other on,”

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Adults from left to right: Sarah Marriott, Jean McCarthy, Donna McManus. Kids from left to right: Emilie, Molly, Aria, Charlie and York.

Donna said. “Mandi was amazing – she’d be pedalling, saying, ‘Come on, Donna!’, going a million miles an hour.”

Donna will do the 2018 Mother’s Day Classic with group of friends who supported her through the tough times. The team are running under the name of “Coal Coast for the diagnosed” and their goal is to raise $2000.

“It gets a bit embarrassing asking for money,” Donna said, “but I still feel strongly it’s important.

At the moment there’s no cure once breast cancer spreads to any organ other than the breast.

“One in eight women will get breast cancer, so even if it’s not you, it’s probably someone you know – your mum, your wife, your gran, your sisters, friends. It’s likely to affect all of us at some point.”

A mum of two boys, a project manager at ANZ and an Otford resident for the past seven years, Donna will always live with the risk that the cancer will return. “Don’t let any doctor tell you you’re too young [to get breast cancer],” she said.

“There’s quite a high statistic of young mums who get it. Be extra vigilant when you’re pregnant.

Check at least once a month, in the shower standing up and lie down too. It’s not always a round ball, it can be tiny as a grain of rice.”

The Mother’s Day Classic will start and finish in Stuart Park, Wollongong on Sunday, May 13.

It’s $30/$20 to enter on the day, registrations open 7am and there will be a sausage sizzle, facepainting, jumping castle plus craft and gift stalls.

Donna encourages people to go along and join in the run/walk – all funds raised go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, a not-forprofit organisation that supports research into the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. n Two local businesses – Burgh Healthy Hub and Switched On Mechanical – are sponsoring Donna. Want to help? Go to www.everydayhero. com/au and search for “Donna McManus”.

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THE RUN: SYDNEY MORNING HERALD HALF MARATHON THE CHARITY: PREMATURE BABIES FOUNDATION Gratitude is a powerful motivator. So much so it will have two local parents up and running 21.1km on Sunday, May 20 – just six months after the birth of their son.

New parents Amber McGraw and Stuart McWilliam are planning to run the SMH Half Marathon on May 20 in aid of the Premature Babies Foundation, the charity that helped their baby boy survive.

Nix Brad McWilliam was born nine weeks early last year on November 17 – coincidentally, annual World Prematurity Day. “My little cousin was born the same day and I was like, ‘That’s such a cool date”.

Be careful what you wish for,” Amber said.

Amber was 31 weeks pregnant when she gave birth at the Royal Hospital for Women in Randwick. “Nix was 1.5kg and he dropped to 1.3kg. He was really little. I was looking at videos last night and I was like, he’s such an incredible little human, it’s crazy. I just remember holding him, it was so awkward because he was that tiny – what do I support?”

Nix spent his first days in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Royal Hospital. He slept in a humicrib and breathed with the aid of a ventilator – both life-saving pieces of equipment donated by the Premature Babies Foundation.

“Miracles really do happen in those wards,” Amber said.

“Nix has been back since. He’s had bronchitis, barking cough, struggling to breathe. I was just sitting in the back of the ambulance, going ‘Don’t you do this to me, not now.’

“It wasn’t until I spoke to Sophie [Smith], the founder, a couple of weeks ago about registration for the run, that I found out the machines that he was on when he was first born, and then when he went back into intensive care later on, they were all funded by the charity, Running for Premature Babies.

“Without that, he might not have been here.”

Nix spent the first 45 days of his life in hospital during which time the Helensburgh couple – who run local business Sydney & Southern Tree Services – went into “survival mode”. Both of their families were a great help as the pair juggled hospital visits and caring for their eldest boy, Hendrix, just 17 months old at the time.

“Honestly, I don’t know how we did it – the whole thing is just a blur,” Amber said. “Everyone rallied, it was incredible.”

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Parents Amber McGraw and Stuart McWilliam with baby Nix.

something back. As part of a Facebook group of mums of babies born in 2017 at the Royal, Amber knows not every premmie baby story has a happy ending. “Some have bigger issues. It’s very sad.

“Nix was tiny but no other complications. We are very lucky.

“He’s just a bit more susceptible. It doesn’t help having an older sibling who comes home with things, wants to put his fingers in his mouth!”

Both families are again getting involved, by donating and taking part in the half marathon, held each year in the Sydney CBD since 1992.

“My sister’s going to do it, I have roped my uncle into doing it, their daughter was born on the 17th as well, so they are the same age,” Amber said.

“None of us are runners – Stuart will do it out of sheer stubbornness, the rest of us will be lucky to just finish. I’ve started doing a little bit of running – we did 2km in 20 minutes the other day, running with the pram, but you can’t run with your kids in the actual marathon.

“Apparently people are really competitive, I’ll just wear my game face.” n Running for Premature Babies Foundation was founded by grieving parents Sophie and Ash Smith in memory of their prematurely born baby triplets Henry, Jasper and Evan in 2006. The charity raises funds for life-saving hospital equipment and research to advance the care of premature babies.

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2. FLOWERS ARE SMALL Florals are shrinking – look for prints of small clusters of flowers, some so tiny they form an abstract pattern.

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Wendy Roche (pictured with Boho dog Chico) shares seasonal styles.

Boho Chic Boutique is the place to shop for good quality clothing – think stunning Italian linen, soft viscose pyjamas, woollen hats or Fair Trade gifts.

“I don’t tend to follow the mainstream trends, because people like to come here and get something different that they’re not seeing everywhere else,” store owner Wendy Roche says.

“That’s why I’m bringing in a range from Italy.

I’m getting in some floral linens – linen is going to be huge in spring/summer.”

In the meantime, Wendy kindly took time to share a few trends for autumn and winter 2018.

1. COLOURS ARE HOT Look out for mustard, khaki and a lot of maroons, burgundies and bright reds.

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3. SLEEVES ARE RUFFLED The romantic ruffle sleeve, which starts out close-fitting then flares like a bell, is big, bold and beautiful.

Every kind of top – from tees to knitwear – is getting the boho ruffled sleeve treatment.

4. FIBRES ARE NATURAL Look out for linens, soft bamboo basics, stretchy viscose and hemp cardigans. “Hemp knits are coming in, they last forever!” Wendy says.

5. ACCESSORIES ARE UPCYCLED As the world’s war on waste continues, fashion that is earth friendly is increasingly in demand. Look for the Mona B range at Boho Chic – including bags cunningly crafted from old Scout tents, army tarps and recycled leather. n Find Boho Chic Boutique at 1/111 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park and keep an eye on the store’s Facebook page for new arrivals. 2508

Beauty Massage (257a Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul, 4268 1928) have Mother’s Day specials in person or online, www.harmonynaturopathics.

You cannot go wrong with a massage or beauty voucher com. Choose a Facial Deluxe or the Harmony Package, with a foot soak, exfoliation, Swedish as a Mother’s Day gift, writes Cath Hill. massage, face pamper and scalp massage.

Or indulge in retail therapy at unique boutiques Spoil your mum with a Thai massage using catering to our coastal lifestyle – think clothing in aromatherapy or hot stones at popular Helensburgh Massage Therapy (recently moved to natural fabrics, from bamboo basics to silk kaftans.

Check out the super-soft viscose sleepwear sets at 9c Walker Street, Helensburgh, 0455 415 775).

Boho Chic Boutique (1/111 Lawrence Hargrave Receive 10% off vouchers for Mother’s Day here.

Drive, Stanwell Park). At the lovely Trinity Row Open daily, 9am to 7pm. Or try Helensburgh’s Nurture Reflexology (0405 810 168). Clare Bowley boutique, Marcelle offers personal styling by appointment (18 Trinity Row, Bulli, 0427 287 398). has created a relaxing space for her excellent Sporty mums (or mums with very good reflexology treatments to balance mind, body and intentions to get sporty), look no further than spirit. Splash out with a voucher for The Salon by Bec Lissa (755 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale, Essential Surf and Skate (20 Walker Street, Helensburgh, 4294 2778) for everything from 0400 282 320). This glamorous, pastel parlour is dedicated to beauty, brows and bronzing. Live Life bikinis to wetsuits and winter gear. After receiving your stylish ocean-going outfit for Mother’s Day, Health Co (2/91 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, book a surf class with Essential’s Fiona Hunt.

Stanwell Park, 4294 2217) has a Mother’s Day An option for mums who like to run is to sign special too – a 1.5-hour pampering massage for $100. Kerrie gives intensive remedial massages too. up for the Carr Brothers Motorcycles Bulli Burn Or give your mum the works at Thirroul’s Ibah Day fun run on Sunday, May 27. Choose from the 2km, Spa (2c McCauley Street, 4267 4224). Desserts are 5km or 10km course. Register via www.bulliburn. com and support mental health charity beyondblue included for a totally indulgent experience. The in the process. 2508 great team at Harmony Naturopathics - Health

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An invasive weed from South America, Easter cassia has bright yellow flowers with five large petals.

WEED WISE With horticulturalist Merilyn House.

WEED IT OUT: Easter cassia (Senna pendula var. glabrata) Easter cassia is native to tropical South America and was widely cultivated as a garden ornamental.

Unfortunately, it has become invasive in eastern parts of Australia especially along the coast.

It is a weed of waterways, gardens, disturbed sites, waste areas, roadsides, closed forests, forest margins and urban bushland. It is a fast-growing plant that can suppress the growth of native species and displace them. It produces large amounts of long-lived seeds.

Easter cassia is an upright, spreading or sprawling shrub usually growing 2-4 m tall, but occasionally reaching up to 5m in height.

The compound leaves are arranged alternately along the stem, each leaf is composed of three to six pairs of dark green leaflets with rounded tips.

The flowers are bright yellow (about 30mm across) with five large petals (20-25mm long) that are clustered at the end of the stems. Flowering occurs throughout the year, but is most prevalent during autumn (i.e. at Easter time).

Flowers are followed by cylindrical pods (10-20cm long and 6-12mm wide) that hang, and contain the brown/black seeds. Pods turn from

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green to pale brown in colour as they mature.

Dispersal: Easter cassia is spread by seed, in garden waste, and sometimes by suckers.

Removal: Hand-pull small individual plants, particularly in moist soil. Remove roots and consider applying mulch to discourage regrowth.

Dig out larger plants with mattock or similar garden tool. Seeds and seed pods should be placed in your red bin, other parts are safe to place in your green bin.

GROW ME INSTEAD Golden honey myrtle, Melaleuca bracteata ‘Revolution Gold’ This beautiful golden-foliaged Australian native plant grows to 3m brings colour all year round.

Requires free-draining soil and a sunny position but will accept light shaded areas.

Heath banksia, Banksia ericifolia Large orange flower heads , needle-like foliage and a dense growth habit make this a very useful banksia for the garden. It attracts birds and flowers in autumn/winter.

Pincushion bush, Leucospermum species Several species and hybrids of these dramatic shrubs from southern Africa are available. n More info at www.helensburghlandcare.org.au, or ring Merilyn on 0414 819 742. 2508

James’s 1900 Store, Saw Mills,” Wendy said.

“Kerrie Anne Christian will give a Powerpoint presentation on Otford and the Top End in World War 2, a Tale of the Croker Island Stolen AUSTRALIAN Generation. Jim Powell’s presentation of Historic HERITAGE FESTIVAL Otford will include photos of his mother Rona, who taught the Aboriginal children from Croker Otford’s Govinda Valley Retreat will hold its Island who resided at the Methodist Mission and annual Open Day Luncheon on Tuesday, May 15 attended the Otford Primary School. as part of the National Trust Heritage Festival.

“Ruth and Clem Rook will be sharing the The theme this year, “My Culture, My Story”, history of Otford Fire Station and Otford Primary celebrates the diversity of cultures that have shaped our shared heritage, Govinda’s project and School history.”

Govinda’s special luncheon program of talks events co-ordinator Wendy Saunders said. will run from 11am-2pm on Tuesday, May 15 at “Sarah James from Northern Illawarra Govinda Valley, 51 Carrington Road, Otford.

Neighbour Aid (NINA) will be sharing the story of the James family, early pioneers of Otford in the RSVP to Wendy@govindavalley.com.au or 0412 614 684. 2508 1880s, with photos and stories, including of the Take time to stop and listen to Otford’s historical stories at Govinda Valley’s “My people My Story” exhibition.

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Based at Coalcliff rock pool, the Stanwell Park Sea Eels winter swimming club has a reputation for happy camaraderie, fun shenanigans and charity work. 2508 reports.

The Stanwell Park Sea Eels are thrilled to be back in their home pool.

Last year the winter swimming club had a disrupted season due to Wollongong City Council’s work to improve the pool and its amenities over winter. Club members had to train and compete elsewhere, but now the Sea Eels – who have a proud, 30-year tradition of having a laugh and raising money for worthy causes – have returned to their beloved, freshly renovated Coalcliff rock pool.

The club’s publicity officer, Karl Weber, kindly took time to tell us more.

So, only super-athletic swimmers can join the Sea Eels?

Bloody oath! No, seriously, far from it. The races are handicapped and times are based on your own swimming ability. The heats are split and you have to have a delicate balance of swimming within two seconds of your time as well as picking up a place in order to get through to the final. Some of our swimmers also compete in the Endurance Cup, which is a 100m swim. Not always the easiest swim in the middle of winter, thus the name.

Tell us about the club’s training and competition schedule.

Training requires year-round prep – mainly mental. Jumping in on Sunday is about it for most Give our readers a brief history of the Sea Eels. of us. In 1992, we started a good relationship with The Stanwell Park Sea Eels began in 1988 and we the Bulli Sea Lions, as they, like us, had female club have been members of the South Coast Winter members who loved the cold water. This annual Swimming Association since 1989. event has continued until now and ends with the We are a family-oriented club made up of male, hotly contested Jimmy Johns trophy swim. This female and youth competitors and our home pool trophy is extremely hard to win as a touring team, is located at Coalcliff. Last year we travelled south to Wombarra Pool, as the Council were involved in but that is part of its value. In 2017 we celebrated our 25th year of this competition, and an upgrade of the Coalcliff pool site. We are unfortunately Bulli found a way to beat us again. looking forward to getting back to our home pool Maybe we will have more luck next year? this season.

The idea of inter-club swims has been extended We are strongly connected to Helensburgh with other swimming clubs, and we also enjoy a Stanwell Park Surf Club (HSPSLSC) and Coalcliff healthy relationship with both the Cronulla Polar Surf Club, though our members come from all Bears and the Cronulla RSL Winter Swimmers. parts of the north.

Since 2014, we have competed in the Southern In 2013 we celebrated our Silver Anniversary Metropolitan Winter Swimming Championships – 25 years – and we are still going strong as a where both our male and female members are able mixed club. to participate in individual and mixed relay teams.

These inter-club visits are a highlight each year as What’s the appeal of swimming with your club? are events like the ‘John “Stacky” Stacpoole’ The Sunday swim is as much about jumping into the refreshing cold water as it is about having a few memorial swim and the South Coast Winter Swimming Championships. We are hoping that we laughs and good company. will win the vote at the South Coast AGM and they We enjoy soup, having a stir with our notorious will allow women to compete. Our major end of Fine Masters, swim a few laps and finish with a year event is the Australian Titles, and we have cold drink. developed a bit of a tradition and reputation of Most Sundays by the pool are beautiful and winning Gold in the 10-person relay (nominated sunny, the water temperature just adds to the day.

The Winter Swimming community is a national time). We also have a reputation of making sure movement – this year we might even be connecting that all other clubs exit the presentation venues safely, and switch off the lights on the way out. at an international level.

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Tell us about the club’s charity work.

The Cram Foundation is our major charity and we regularly donate substantial sums of money that we raise through the season. Cram House is a Wollongong-based organisation that supports people with disabilities. We also run a Cram House visit each year that is supported by the Tradies club.

This is a day of fun, dancing, food and silly shirts.

The Cram House connection with our club is over 20 years old, and a special part of our club’s ethos.

the waves are up. The home pool of our good mates, the Bulli Sea Lions, and a fantastic spot to stretch out for a few laps. Couple of great cafes nearby for a post-swim snack. A range of ocean pools nearby if you explore.

Bellambi Pool: Always going to be a fan because I spent a lot of time here when I was growing up.

Picturesque views of the northern suburbs coastal plain and the range of pine-crested headlands that jut out into the sea. Nice and mellow surf spot off the back of the pool if you are a long-boarder. Love How can people get involved with the Sea Eels? this pool for its relaxed nature and quiet vibe.

If this sounds like a community group that you Located next to the bike track so you can call in might want to be a part of, come down to Coalcliff for a swim on the way to and from Wollongong. pool on a Sunday morning. We start at 9am and are The home of the mighty Bellambi Blue Bottles usually in the water by 9.30am. Our first swim is winter swimming club. Pop down to the cafe at the first Sunday after ANZAC day and the season Bellambi Surf Club for a coffee and snack – you lasts until September. You can keep up to date with won’t be disappointed. our news and contact us through the HSPSLSC Wollongong Continental Pool: A great complex website and in our 2508 District News updates. that offers excellent views of our northern escarpment and our iconic harbour and Name your favourite ocean pools and tell us why. lighthouses to the south. Wollongong is the only Coalcliff: But I reckon McDonald’s and Midnight location on Australia’s east coast that has two Oil have done more than enough advertising for lighthouses in such close proximity and they are in our local spot. full view at the Continental. Swimming at this pool Bulli Pool: A classic 50m stretch of pool space is a wonderful experience and is extremely well that is located near beautiful beaches and awesome maintained in terms of change rooms, showers and surf spots. Well loved and maintained with the odd pool quality – must be close to the Council sea slug and moss for a bit of furry fun on those Chambers! The home of the Wollongong Whales, tumble turns. Exposed to southerly swell so it gets the Illawarra’s oldest winter swimming club. Huge bumpy when the swell is up. Grown men have been range of eateries nearby. A range of rough and seen getting washed off the edge of the pool when refined ocean pools nearby – just go exploring. 2508

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THE HOME FRONT THINKING ABOUT BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME? If so, it is probably helpful to know how the State Government is willing to help you achieve your dream of home ownership. The level of assistance that they are willing to provide is continually evolving and does vary from state to state.

From 1 July 2017, the NSW Government announced several reforms to improve affordability for first home buyers. Chief among these are: • A $10,000 First Home Owner Grant for builders of new homes up to $750,000, and for purchases of new homes up to $600,000 • No stamp duty for all homes up to $650,000 • Stamp duty reductions on homes up to $800,000 • No insurance duty on lender’s mortgage insurance

Note: You must live in the home you buy for at least 6 months in the first year of owning the property in order to receive the grant (unless you work in the Australian Defence Force).

You may also be eligible for an exemption from transfer duty if you buy a new home valued up to $550,000, or vacant land up to $350,000.

You can get a concession on the transfer duty for new homes valued between $550,000 and $650,000, or vacant land valued between $350,000 and $450,000 (ref: www.canstar.com.au).

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Photos: Lauren Martin

WEEKEND BREAK Lauren Martin recommends Wingello State Forest family fun less than two hours away!

When I heard about a campsite in a state forest of the Southern Highlands with no water and only one pit-toilet, I have to say, I wasn’t entirely enthused! However, since first camping at Wingello State Forest three years ago I have been back many times and love recommending it to friends.

Wingello State Forest is just outside of Wingello township, off the Hume Highway, about 140km from Helensburgh. It’s a free campsite situated in a pine forest with plenty of dirt for the kids to play in, trees to climb and ample areas for cubby houses to be built and forest to be explored. If you’re a mountain-bike rider, the place is a mecca of cross-country trails for all skill levels, from fire-trails to more than 20km of single track to explore. All the trails are signposted and marked on a map at the campsite. People with horses can also ride a number of marked trails in the state forest. There is also rock-climbing close by.

We love bike riding as a family through a number of the single-track trails, then cooling off at nearby Paddy’s River, a beautiful deep waterhole featuring a rope swing and rocks jumps. At night, the kids play spotlight and toast marshmallows around the fire. Camping at its best!

WHAT TO DO: Mountain bike riding, bushwalking, horse riding and swimming.

WHAT TO PACK: Bikes, swimmers, lots of changes of clothes for kids who like getting dirty! Toilet paper (the pit toilet is very well looked after, but sometimes runs out of paper). Water (there is no drinkable water available at Wingello State Forest campsite).

CONTACT: 1300 655 687, www.forestrycorporation. com.au n Do you have a top tip for a weekend break?

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CELEBRATE WITH DARKES CIDER Darkes Cider is inviting readers to send in tips, stories and recipes based around any of their ciders. Glenbernie Orchard’s Jo Fahey reports on the competition’s first winner.

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This is so quick, easy and thoroughly entertaining for all ages and is a true family activity from start to finish!

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Last month to celebrate the release of our new cider, perry and sparkling mead we ran a competition asking readers to send in tips, stories and recipes based around any of our ciders. The five judged as best are to receive a case of cider.

This month we are sharing the first 2508/2015 reader’s recipe.

We’d like to congratulate Tamara for her ever so simple recipe that has given us a real thrill and a bunch of laughs while judging this competition.

We tried creating this amazingly simple recipe and had such fun throwing it together! We learnt that you need to make sure you put your cider in the glass first and don’t overfill your glass.

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Left: Tess Ryan and Nicola Pang.

Above: The all-girls robotics team at St Mary Star of the Sea College.

LOST GIRLS TAKE ON WORLD Two local teenagers are part of an all-girls robotics team taking their robot to Hungary to represent Australia in an international competition. Lilli Pang reports.

Komplete Kaos Inc (KKInc) has been running weekly robotics activities in Helensburgh since 2012. Through the years, numerous local kids have had a go at designing, building and programming robots. They make sumo bots, play cat and mouse, create catapults to knock down walls, and sometimes they create robots that compete on the national and international field.

As they grow up and go on to high school, some of them work hard to keep the robotics passion alive. Two such locals are Nicola Pang, 15, and Tess Ryan, 14. Both girls are former members of Komplete Kaos Inc hobby club and competition teams and now current members of The Lost Girls.

Nicola first tasted what her dedication to robotics could achieve in 2014 when she travelled with KKinc FLL team to Pamplona, Spain and won the innovation award. In 2015 she went to the World Festival in St Louis, US for the largestknown robotics competition for primary-school children. In 2016 she formed an all-girls robotics team at her high school, St Mary’s Star of the Sea. Tess enjoyed designing and building robots with KKInc hobby club and in 2016 travelled to the Philippines to represent Australia at the FIRST Lego League (FLL). She is also a member of The Lost Girls. Together, the two girls take charge of the team’s robot-building and -coding tasks.

In 2017 they joined and created the St Marys team to work with seven other girls in their lunch times and over weekends to design, build and

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program a winning robot and undertake all the research and community work that real-life problem-solving involves. The 2017 theme is HydroDynamics and the girls have competed at the regionals in November 2017 and won the overall Championship award. They went on to compete at the national event in December 2017, earning a place to represent Australia at the Central European Championship in Hungary in May 2018.

The teams’ ‘real-world solutions’ project has focused on the issue of wet wipes blocking drains.

Did you know wet wipes are advertised as flushable – but go down the toilet bowl to block pipes. Each year in Australia more than $1.5 million is spent on responding to sewer breaks and blockages.

On May 16, the girls will represent Australia, testing their robot and skills against more than 40 teams from around the globe. The girls have been working hard and are looking forward to making friends and competing!

Good luck to the team! Results next month. n The Lost Girls have been supported by The Centre for Medical Radiation Physics, UOW, St Mary’s parents and families, St Mary Star of the Sea College, Australia Post and Danick Pty Ltd. They have an Instagram page and are running a “guerrilla poster” campaign. If you see the not-so-flushable wet wipes in public bathrooms #them and they’ll get a poster out there ASAP. #thelostgirlsfll #wetwipes #useyourbraindontputitdownthedrain 2508

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MAGIC OF THE MUSIC HALL

Cameron Campbell reports on Love and Other Frustrations at Stanwell Park Arts Theatre (SPAT).

This year, SPAT Singers presents Love and Other Frustrations – book your tickets now! The SPAT Singers group has been meeting for many years, enjoying singing together at the end of the week (Friday nights) in Stanwell Park’s CWA Hall.

We learn some new and challenging songs, revise some old favourites and generally enjoy each other’s company for a few hours. Everybody is welcome to join, young and old, professional singers and tone-deaf beginners. All that is needed is enjoyment of making music together.

And then, there usually emerges, from the songs SPAT Presents Oscar Wild’s SPAT Singers Presents The Importance of being Earnest Love and Other Frustrations

A music-hall all singing Dinner Show

Friday and Saturday 25th & 26th May Friday and Saturday 1st & 2nd June Doors open at 7.00pm

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we have chosen, a program for our annual show, which is likely to include Victorian ballads, light opera, modern classics and raucous choruses.

Past shows have had various themes such as Beasts and Bedlam (including a mad scene), Sins and Sensibility and last year’s offering, Geri and the Pacemakers. This year’s show is called Love and Other Frustrations which is probably self-explanatory. (But we are not singing I can’t get no satisfaction – Mick Jagger can have that for himself).

Ken and Cathy Edwards will yet again be in charge of catering the three-course meal and guests will enjoy a glass of wine to lubricate their tonsils (and may also BYO to keep them lubricated). Lisa Baraldi will again be mistress of the keyboard. The dinner show will cost $35 and the performance dates are Friday 25th and Saturday 26th May and Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd of June at the CWA Hall (with new padded seats). Pre-dinner drinks will be served at 6.30pm.

Book early at www.spat.org.au as last year we were sold out!

IN OTHER NEWS The next SPAT Music show will be on Saturday, September 22, an outdoor event like February’s Broadway to the Beach. The theme is the music of the Beatles. Fortnightly rehearsals will start in the last week of May (we are looking at Monday or Wednesday evening, no rehearsals in July). Musicians interested in getting involved should email Alison Garvie, agarvie@aapt.net.au.

SPAT’s production of Are You Being Served? is in full swing. The last two shows on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th May at the CWA Hall in Stanwell Park. Book at www.spat.org.au We are also looking for a new Communications Officer. Could this be you? Email spartstheatre@ gmail.com. 2508

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Sign up for weekly events updates at 2508mag.com.au HELENSBURGH LIBRARY, 57 Walker Street, 4294 2185 Tue 8 Steam Punks, 3.30pm, free, ages 5+. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math fun.

Wed 9 10.30am. Preschool Storytime. Free.

Fri 18 11am-1pm Knitting morning. All welcome.

Wed 23 10.30am. Preschool Storytime. Free.

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.

CLUBS & MEETINGS Helensburgh & District Probus Club meets every second Thursday of the month at Tradies Helensburgh.

Visitors welcome, please first contact Jenny Mason on 4294 2032 for further information.

Helensburgh Girl Guides Meet at the Guide Hall, Chippendale Place every Friday during school term. Junior Guides (age 7-10) 4.30-6pm and Guides (age 10-15) 6.30-8.30pm. Contact: Malynda Flarey (Brolga), malynda@exemail.com.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 Lions Club Meets 7.30pm every second Monday at the Helensburgh Youth Centre Helensburgh Men’s Shed Meets Mondays and Tuesdays 9am-3pm at the Stanwell Park Anglican Church Hall. New members welcome. Contact: Mike Croft 0413 401 522 or Ron Balderston 0410 564 752; visit www.helensburghmensshed.org.au 26 Walker St. www.helensburghlions.org.au Helensburgh Scout Group Open to new members.

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COMIC GONG 2018: SAT, MAY 19, 10AM-4PM

The force of storytelling is strong in Wollongong.

Each year, thousands of fans descend upon the Comic Gong pop culture festival. They come as superheroes, cartoon characters and film stars (in 2017 one cosplayer turned up as Princess Leia and her dog as an Ewok). Even Wollongong City Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery (a Batman fan) gets in on the fun, dressing up for the launch. Last year more than 10,000 people flocked to Wollongong Town Hall to celebrate their love of comics, graphic novels, gaming and cosplay. A far cry from the festival’s origins in Corrimal Library in May 2012. It truly is a super success story for the organisers, Wollongong City Libraries. Visit the artist alley to catch Austinmer comics creator Louie Joyce (pictured), plus other local artists such as Marcelo Baez. More information on Comic Gong’s Facebook page.

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

Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce NICC’s next networking meeting will be on Tuesday, 8 May, 6.30pm for a 7.15pm meeting start, Headland’s Hotel, Austinmer. $25 plus booking fee. nicc.net.au 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 15 May. VIEW Club 27th Birthday lunch meeting at Tradies Helensburgh, 11am for 11:15 start, featuring Ralph Scrivens, bush poet. See p30.

PLAYGROUPS • Mondays 9.30am-noon, Stanwell Park Children’s Centre. Call Eleanor: 04 3443 4481.

Stanwell Park Playtime in the Park is for children aged 0-6 and their carers.

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

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

• Thursdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290. 2508

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Anthony Albrecht and Simone Slattery, creators of Where Song Began, the musical tribute to the book. Photos: supplied

WHERE SONG BEGAN Inspired by ornithologist Tim Low’s award-winning book, musicians Anthony Albrecht and Simone Slattery have created a unique show exploring the origins of songbirds. It’s coming to Clifton School of Arts on May 6. Anthony told 2508 more.

Please tell us a bit about yourself.

I’m a cellist from Newcastle and have been very fortunate to enjoy a life of music. Recent highlights include studies at Juilliard in New York City and, as some of your readers will recall, my Bach to the Bush tour in 2017 when I first performed in Clifton at the School of Arts.

Simone Slattery is an extraordinary violinist from Adelaide with a PhD in performance studies.

We often play together in Sydney-based groups such as the Australian Haydn Ensemble and Pinchgut Opera. We share a love of nature and a desire to tell stories with our music, connecting with and inspiring audiences in new and exciting ways.

How did Where Song Began, the musical, come about?

All credit to Simone, who originally came up with the idea. I was lucky to get involved when she realised I was good at organising tours and dealing with technology, as well as making didgeridoo sounds on my cello! I’ll leave the rest to her…

Simone: “The moment I finished reading Tim Low’s incredible book, Where Song Began, I knew I had to put the story of Australian songbirds into a performance piece. Like many Australians, I have long admired our native avian friends, and it is their sounds that I miss most when I’m travelling and working overseas. I knew I would be far from the first person to ever program a performance around bird song, but I hoped to create a performance that especially highlighted the extraordinary history of songbirds in Australia, using music, visuals and text to tell the story and take people on a journey. I was fortunate to be the

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recipient of the Kevin Taylor Legacy Fund in 2017 in support of the project, and in November last year the premiere performance took place in Melbourne. Since then, we have continued to expand and develop the piece into an evocative musical celebration.”

What does author Tim Low think about the show?

Tim has been very enthusiastic from the outset. He is quite an extraordinary man – scientist, ornithologist, author, bird watcher, among many other things. He loved the idea of putting his book into sounds and images, and plans are afoot to include him as guest speaker at future performances of the work.

What are some of your favourite birds featured?

This is a very hard question to answer! We would like to say that we love all the birds equally, but the truth is that some do hold extra significance. The Superb Lyrebird, for example, considered by some to be “a Shakespeare among birds”, will never cease to amaze with its impressive repertoire. And, of course, who can look past the gentle warbling of a magpie? Surely this is one of the sweetest sounds Australia has to offer. One of our favourite moments in Where Song Began however is what we call the “chaos of cockatoos”.

Any challenges in celebrating birds with human instruments?

Definitely. But good challenges! In Where Song Began we have combined a selection of music both old and new, pairing some of the many birdinspired works from the baroque, classical and romantic periods with newer works and our own improvisation. We utilise extended instrumental techniques to emulate the sounds of gulls, the piercing call of a grey strike thrush, and a new work commissioned especially for this project emulates the rhythmic song of the Red Wattle Bird. n At Clifton School of Arts, 11am, Sunday, May 6. $30/$10/under-10s free, wheresongbegan.com 2508

WAR STORY Part two of Donald Harper’s story, abridged from an account by Susan M. Bradshaw, of the Helensburgh & District Historical Society. 2508 will be publishing a series of World War I stories ahead of the centenary of the Armistice in November 2018.

DONALD MCKAY HARPER: Service No. 2251 – AIF, son of Charles Harper, Metropolitan Mine Manager.

Arriving at Egypt, the 6th Reinforcements remained there for 12 days before sailing to the Gallipoli Peninsular landing on Anzac Beach at 3am on 2 August 1915.

Then they were ordered to make a night advance upon the slopes and ridges above Suvla Bay on the night of 6 August 1915. The march was to be in darkness over about five miles along North Beach.

Orders were that no bullets were to be issued and men were to use fixed bayonets only. This, against a heavily armed enemy well entrenched on the heights. It must have been a fearful night’s march.

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There was no light, no knowledge of the terrain, and sniping from the ridges above them was continuous. Each time there was a halt they would drop to the ground for a few minutes sleep.

Donald wrote a letter from the hospital on Lemnos Island to his brother John Harper in Helensburgh that was reprinted in the South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus on 5 November 1915.

Here is an extract: “It was not much of a joke struggling up that ridge in the dark, with our loads on our backs, bayonets fixed, but magazines empty.

Eventually, we got to a trench and rushed it, to find it empty. There were about a hundred or so Turks hidden in the bushes about twenty or so yards on the other side of it, and their rifles were going for all they were worth. I was extremely lucky, till at last I got actually close enough to a man to see he was not one of ours. While thinking the matter over, he lunged at me and caught me in the left arm with his bayonet. I gave him one in the shoulder with mine and he disappeared in the darkness.

Another then rushed me, but he had no bayonet on and I got him first. He fell back, pulling the rifle out of my hands – I was so exhausted. A third Turk fired straight into my face but missed me. I can feel the heat of it yet.” 2508

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BEETLING ABOUT

Helensburgh entomologist Chris Reid is an Australian Museum research scientist and our new columnist.

In this article, Chris looks at the Lillypilly beetle – a local pest?

Your lillypilly hedge may have become a bit sickly looking in the last few years, with all the new leaves chewed down to the base as if a shredder has been through them. The culprit is a pale green beetle, almost a centimetre long, and its similarly coloured larvae, which look like bald shiny caterpillars. This is the lillypilly beetle, more correctly called Paropsides calypso.

Pictured below are the adult and larva. Note how the larva lacks any false legs under the hind body – that distinguishes it from a moth or butterfly caterpillar.

It belongs to a group of beetles I work on, the leaf beetles. Why call it by the mouthful Paropsides calypso? There are more than 3000 species of leaf beetle in Australia. Imagine naming each one in English. Then think about the other 40,000 species outside Australia. Then try naming them in each of the world languages. The only way of communicating ‘lillypilly beetle’ to everyone in the world is to use a universal system.

So for unique worldwide name tags we use scientific names, which for historical reasons are based on Latin. The first name, in this case Paropsides, is a name for a group of species which are thought to be related to each other. Paropsides means ‘son of a dessert dish’, which sounds odd until you realise that Paropsis is another name for a group of beetles which look like upside down dessert dishes (with a bit of imagination). So Paropsides is more like ‘baby Paropsis’ because it’s smaller. With the name Paropsides comes a whole suite of information, such as appearance, basic life history, host plants, distribution.

But there are more than 20 different kinds (species) of Paropsides in Australia. So our Lillypilly beetle needs a unique name. The name was given in 1898 by an elderly cleric in the Anglican Church whose hobby was studying beetles. He named it after the nymph Calypso, who seduced Odysseus in the story of the Odyssey.

Why the Reverend Thomas Blackburn named an obscure Australian beetle after a legendary Greek beauty is outside my area of expertise, as they say.

Perhaps he was daydreaming.

For whatever reason, we have a beetle called Paropsides calypso. And it was genuinely obscure.

This was a rarely collected species until 10 years ago, and only known from a handful of specimens all collected in the rainforests of north-east New South Wales.

So what’s happened? My guess is that while the beetle was quietly munching away in some distant rainforest, humans discovered that lillypillys could be trained and clipped into hedges. And one day only about 10 years ago somebody planted a hedge or put a nursery too close to the rainforest. The beetle jumped the gap (well, it flew actually) and end of story. Except that’s really where the story begins because this little rainforest beetle has spread south down the whole east coast of Australia and into Melbourne and Adelaide.

It’s a native success story.

PS: I was asked why bees are often found crawling on the ground. It’s because they are old. n Have a question? Email editor@2508mag. com.au, subject line “Ask Chris”. 2508

Lillypilly beetle: Adult and larva. Photos by Max Beatson, Australian Museum

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Minister for Volunteering Ray Williams and Heathcote MP Lee Evans presented Northern Illawarra Neighbourhood Aid with a Premier’s Award.

THANKS TO NINA’S VOLUNTEERS

The Minister for Volunteering, Ray Williams, visited Northern Illawarra Neighbourhood Aid (NINA) to praise the group’s contribution to the community. Sarah James, manager at Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid, reports.

Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid (NINA) will celebrate National Volunteer’s Week (May 21-27) to acknowledge the generous contribution of our volunteers. This year’s theme – “Give a little.

Change a lot.” – represents the millions of volunteers who make a profound impact in their communities and on society.

We are extremely fortunate to have wonderful, kind and generous volunteers here in Helensburgh, without whom, NINA would not exist.

On Tuesday, April 17, the Minister Ray Williams (Minister for Disabilities and Volunteering) and our local member, Lee Evans, put on an appreciation ceremony and morning tea to acknowledge the volunteers. Minister Ray Williams presented NINA with the Premier’s Award, which we were excited to receive as these aren’t given out lightly.

NINA will be taking the volunteers to lunch at Windjammers this year in recognition of all their hard work. n If you would like to give a little of your time and become a volunteer with NINA just come into the Helensburgh office (18 Walker Street) or call 4294 1900 so one of the staff can explain the different roles currently available. 2508

NORTHERN ILLAWARRA NEIGHBOUR AID IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS AND BUS DRIVERS. We are looking for people who have: • a friendly caring personality with the ability to relate well to others • good communication skills • patience and an understanding of vulnerable people due to their age or disability • the ability to follow a map or use a GPS You will need to have a criminal record check (paid By NINA) and be prepared to undergo a simple medical clearance through your GP.

Please call into 18 Walker Street (opposite Coles) and speak to Sarah or Kim or call on 42941900.

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CLUB REPORTS HELENSBURGH GIRL GUIDES Publicity Officer Heather McNaughton reports.

The prolonged warmer weather has allowed the Girl Guides to enjoy some outdoor activities over the past month, with the Junior Guides (Brownies) continuing to work towards their Animal Tracks badge.

An afternoon spent birdwatching at the Duckpond Park enabled the girls to spot and identify a wide variety of native birds. Their badgework continued on a weekend bushwalk along the Maddens Falls track, where the girls enjoyed discovering a variety of different bugs in the creek.

The term ended with an opportunity to cool down on a hot afternoon playing water games at the Guide hall.

Guides resumes in term 2, with Junior Guides (age 7-10) meeting every Friday afternoon from 4.30 to 6pm, and Guides (age 10-15) meeting from 6.30-8.30pm every Friday night. If you would like any further information, please contact Malynda Flarey (Brolga) on: mflarey@gmail.com 2508

TOASTMASTERS Vicki Christie reports.

At Toastmasters we write 5-7 minute speeches about a topic of interest. Then at our meetings twice a month we present the speech in front of our group to gain confidence in public speaking. It is an essential part of Toastmasters that we give and receive feedback and evaluation in order to improve.

We hold an annual club contest called the International speech, which is a motivational or inspirational-style speech. At this time we also have an Evaluation speech contest where all contestants listen to a guest speaker and then we take turns evaluating and giving feedback so the speaker can improve and we are judged on our evaluation.

In March Matthew Derbridge represented Helensburgh and District Toastmasters club at our Area level contest hosted by Engadine Toastmasters at Engadine Bowling Club. It was a great night and Matthew placed second in the International speech contest. His speech was about primary school teaching and was interesting and entertaining!

Helensburgh Toastmasters meets every 2nd and 4th Monday nights at Helensburgh Tradies Club 7pm. You’ll be most welcome! Call Vicki Christie on 0408 961 392. 2508

1st HELENSBURGH CUBS

The troop reports.

1st Helensburgh Cubs went to Mt Keira Scout Camp in March for a regional environment camp.

About 120 cubs from lots of neighbouring cub packs got together overnight for environmental activities. The cubs learnt about pollution in aquifers using cups filled with cookies, lemonade, gummy bears, ice-cream, sprinkles (to replicate aquifer stratigraphy), polluted by food colouring, and a straw to simulate a farmer’s well. But the pollution tasted good at the end!

Helensburgh cubs faced off in a good-natured war with Mt Keira cubs for control of a strategic boulder outcrop – no fatalities or injuries recorded.

Spotlighting at night found interesting creatures in the trees. Zoo keepers came with possums, crocs, frill neck lizards and a baby wombat.

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Thursday nights at the Scout Hall have included chocolate easter egg-making, a fitness challenge with spotlighting in the mud at Helensburgh Ovals and a pack council with campfire to end the term.

Cubs meets Thursday nights 6.30pm. Email cubs@helensburghscouts.org.au 2508

Helensburgh Shed’s focus is to improve men’s physical, mental Paul Blanksby introduces the Chairmen. and spiritual health.

One of our Shed’s most beautiful and useful Spanner in the Works, a creations is our Adirondack chair. Crafted from men’s health initiative recycled timber, three of these chairs have been supported by the made, with a fourth in production, and I had a chat Australian Government with the blokes who made them: The Chairmen.

Department of Health, Peter, Tony and Ron have been active will be held at the Helensburgh Men’s Shed members since its Tradies Club, Tuesday inception in September 2016. They come from a June 12. Speakers will range of backgrounds – compensation manager, include representatives lands title guru, and high school teacher – which from Hearing Australia, are a far cry from the skills and expertise you with a free hearing would expect when you first see the Chair. assessment; Beyond Blue; Diabetes NSW and ACT Peter says the Chair gave him new skills that he (a free assessment); Work Safe NSW; other Men’s never thought possible. Tony spoke of his Sheds; Total Tools; and Matt Leach, a builder’s satisfaction at seeing something come together personal story of a workplace accident. from what would have been thrown away. And Ron The Helensburgh Men’s Shed meets at 54 finds the Chair surprisingly comfortable.

Stanwell Avenue, Stanwell Park, in the old Anglican And what do they say the Shed means to them?

Church Hall, Mondays and Tuesdays 9-3, with free Words like camaraderie, companionship, happiness senior men’s exercise classes on Mondays, 3-4pm. and friendship are spoken. A great diversity of The Shedders enjoy talking as we create, repair men’s backgrounds, with collective wisdom, a great and restore objects and men’s lives. We stand, team. A second life after retirement. It’s so shoulder to shoulder, for each other. We’d love you encouraging to hear these men speak so positively. to join us. www.helensburghmensshed.org.au 2508

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HELENSBURGH VIEW CLUB Publicity Officer Virginia Dowson reports.

We will have health professionals present to provide free medical assessments as well as presentations and displays from: Hearing Australia, Beyond Blue, Diabetes NSW & ACT, Work Safe NSW, Men’s Sheds, Total Tools, Chevington Tools and Matt Leach (accidents happen, a builder’s personal story).

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Due to an early printing deadline this Report is being written prior to VIEW April 17 lunch meeting. A report of those proceedings will be written for the June issue along with May events.

In their magazine, VIEW Clubs of Australia reported that the four resolutions debated at the bi-annual Conference in Tamworth last September were all passed unanimously. They were as follows: 1. Medical use of marijuana; 2.

Safety first in family law; 3. Gambling advertising on TV; 4. Transitions to post school options for disabled students. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women and these principles were evident at this debate.

Tickets are available for The Book of Mormon at the Lyric, on 4 August, 2pm matinee, pay by 19 June. Phone Chris on 4294 1103 or 0419 282 264.

The next VIEW Club lunch meeting (our 27th Birthday Party) will be held at Tradies Helensburgh, on Tuesday, 15 May, at 11am for 11.15 start. Thanks for all the raffle donations. The guest entertainer will be Ralph Scrivens, bush poet and banjo player. New members and visitors welcome. Please phone Fran on 4294 1885 for new bookings or cancellations by 7 May. 2508

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Method: Mix oil and dry ingredients together, rub into lamb shoulder, put in a roasting pan, add wine, cover with foil and cook for 4 hours on 160°C, basting every 45 min while cooking. Leave to cool slightly, pull apart meat and discard fat. Pour stock from cooking over meat, cover until needed. Take out of stock when serving.

CHEF’S RECIPE

Ian Draper, of The Palms Cafe in Stanwell Park, shares his recipe for slow-cooked lamb shoulder, a firm favourite on the cafe’s main menu.

SLOW-COOKED LAMB SHOULDER WITH HUMMUS, PICKLED RADISH AND PEA SHOOT SALAD: SERVES 6 FOR THE LAMB: 2kg lamb shoulder 2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp sea salt flakes 2 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp ground smoked paprika 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic 2 tbsp dried oregano 2 tbsp finely chopped preserved lemon 50ml extra virgin olive oil 400ml white wine

FOR THE SALAD: 600g hummus 300g pea shoots 150g rocket leaves 150g baby spinach leaves 50g mint leaves 1x fennel bulb, finely shaved, keep tops 1x bunch radish, finely shave radish, wash leaves 1x pomegranate, seeds removed 1x cup good quality French dressing Good splash of red wine vinegar Method: Put shaved radish in red wine vinegar for approx 1 minute, then strain radish and discard vinegar. Toss all salad ingredients with salad dressing.

TO SERVE: Place hummus on base of six plates, top with the lamb, then the salad. n The Palms Cafe is open Wed-Sun, 111 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park, 4294 3371. 2508

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Amy Harrison, owner of the Local Posy, shares her story with writer Lara McCabe.

I run ‘The Local Posy’ a flower delivery business in the Illawarra. We offer a weekly arrangement of fresh and beautiful seasonal blooms from local growers and wholesale markets. Our ethos is to make beautiful seasonal flowers affordable and easy, we also provide florals for all types of events and weddings.

I am formally trained as a registered nurse and continue to work in nursing alongside running my business. The Local Posy begun after creating the floral arrangements for my own wedding and the enjoyment I got out of creating and playing with beautiful flowers and foliage.

The Local Posy is run differently to a traditional florist with a retail space. I run my business from a spare room in our home and deliver our flowers within the Illawarra to homes and business. I was

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I absolutely adore using Australian natives in my arrangements. At the moment my favourite flower has to be flannel flower, they are so delicate and textural. I grew up in country NSW and the beautiful green and silver foliage of eucalyptus reminds me of home.

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SURFRIDER REPORT

The year’s first Surfrider GromFest on the South Coast was a big success, with Southbridge Boardriders taking out first prize, Susie Crick writes.

The Surfrider South Coast branch rolled out their first Surfrider GromFest event for 2018 at the Farm, Killalea State Park in Shellharbour on Saturday, April 21.

Five Boardriders clubs from Scarborough to Jones Beach entered eight teams of 40 grommets competing in this U14’s event. Each team consisted of five surfers and included at least one surfer of the opposite sex.

There were heaps of activities including continuous beach cleans, wheelbarrow races, rolling ‘crumbed cutlets’ and handstand competitions, so that in between the heats the kids were kept busy. All of the children got prizes donated by surf companies.

Southbridge Boardriders took out the 1st prize with Sandon Point B team coming in 2nd place and Scarborough taking 3rd place. Sandon Point A team was the 4th place-getter in the Finals.

Our next event is coming up on Saturday, June 9 (World Ocean Day) and we plan to include U16’s so as to include more surfers. Sandon Point Boardriders will be hosting the next event.

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THISTLES OPEN NEW FACILITY The Helensburgh Thistles’ new canteen/storage facility has been named in honour of local soccer legend, John ‘Jockey’ Charman, a club official reports.

The Helensburgh Thistles Soccer Club has officially opened its new canteen/storage facility.

It has taken some time to get this long-awaited project off the ground following a successful grant from the NSW State government, but it has been completed thanks to the efforts of a range of club members under the leadership of local builder and Thistles Life Member Daniel Paine.

Thistles president, Bob Hennessy, said that he was grateful to everyone whose contributions brought this project to fruition, especially Daniel and his team of trusty tradies, David Van Zyl, Michael Lechowicz, Klete Loveday and Dave Everingham.

“I am sure the happiest person in the club at the moment is canteen manager, Belinda McMechan, who now has some space to work in rather than the cramped old canteen,” Bob said.

The new building has been named the “John ‘Jockey’ Charman Facility” in recognition of the man who was such a driving force behind Helensburgh soccer for his entire life.

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history. He had a special interest in junior development and was still attending games at age 97, two years ago just prior to his passing, to watch grandson Blake in action for the Thistles First Grade team.

“I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this recognition as he was unquestionably our most devoted and long-standing club member.”

Several members of the extended Charman family attended the opening ceremony.

On the field the Thistles have had mixed results with solid away wins against Thirroul and Shell Cove. Unfortunately, the wheels fell off at home with consecutive losses to Warilla and competition front-runners Bellambi Rosellas. The club’s stand-out team at time of writing was Youth Grade, under the guidance of coach Ray Kerridge. The boys were undefeated at the top of the table and playing an attractive attacking style of football.

Newcomer Luke Miller was leading the way on the goal-scoring front.

Upcoming home games are against Oak Flats Falcons on 5 May, Unanderra Hearts on 19 May and Coniston Lions on 2 June. 2508

LOCAL BMXERS IMPROVE ON EURO CIRCUIT BMX stars Kai and Saya Sakakibara’s campaign to perform well in European events for World qualification got off to a rocky start but it’s been a positive experience.

Saya reports.

Our Europe pursuit begun when we landed in Verona, Italy for the opening rounds of the UEC European Cup circuit. The cool change in weather was a little bit of a shock but slowly we were able to adapt during the week.

The weekend was tough on and off the track. The event attracted more than 90 Elite men and around 25 Elite Women, which made the racing tight amid a stacked field of competitors. Dealing with the cold-weather conditions was also a new challenge.

In Round 2 things started to get exciting for us, after Kai missed out on the final by one spot and I crashed out in the final in Round 1. Kai got himself a spot on the podium; finishing 2nd and I took out the win!

The following weekend was the opening rounds of the UCI World Cup circuit in Paris, France.

This particular weekend was the biggest World Cup event in history, with 227 Elite men and 56 Elite women entered, which was so exciting.

Kai unfortunately crashed out in the 1/8 finals, finishing 40th in Round 1, then in Round 2 he just missed out on a semi-final position by 0.006 seconds, ending his day in overall 17th. I was able to get myself on the podium both rounds: 3rd in Round 1 and a second place in Round 2, a highlight of my career so far.

The back-to-back weekend was a burner, but only two weeks later were the next rounds of the European cup, held in Zolder, Belgium.

This race was good preparation for us; the World Cup Rounds 5 and 6 are scheduled to be held there in May. Kai finished in 5th position and I got myself another podium finish in Round 1. We were looking to improve our results in Round 2 but Kai came down on the first jump in the semi-final, and I ended up in 4th place, after being boxed-in out of the start.

Wow, lots of racing in such a short space of time.

I think Kai and I are getting the most out of this experience and learning and developing as racers more, which is exactly what we came here to do.

Another four more rounds of the World Cup circuit left to do in May, then it is prep time for the World Championships in June!

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

MAY 2508 45

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Golf NEWS TRADIES SOCIAL GOLF

John Towns reports.

Our first away game for the year was at Picton’s Anthill Park Country Golf Course. Being a Sunday, tee-off was a leisurely 11am.

Travelling in groups gives our teams a chance to strategise: who should tee-off first, who is best at the short game, where to hide tape and sandpaper…

Brian and Jammu won the two-ball best ball with an excellent 47 Stableford points, followed by Paul and Keith, and Rod and Roger, third.

Club Captain Paul took out the Individual Stableford, displaying his skills with a magnificent Eagle on the par 5 for 41. Each player donated a dollar to charity for each 3 putt during that round; I’m trying to work out how I ended up paying $20!

The day concluded with refreshments at the clubhouse.

Special thanks to Club Captain Paul for a great day. Full results are available at Tradies Helensburgh Sports and Social Golf Club. 2508

HELENSBURGH SUNDAY SOCIAL GOLF CLUB

Robert ‘Indy’ Jones reports.

Our club is much saddened by the passing of Jan Howe; a minute’s silence was held on the first tee to remember a long-time member. Our sincere condolences to family and friends.

On a very windy Sunday we greeted two new players – Rob on his 2nd card – and issued handicaps to new members. We played the first round of the SGC Matchplay, as well as for the prestige of winning the “Burgh Bowl”, in addition to sponsored prizes in the Stableford event.

Peter Gardner set the standard with 39 points (Hcp 11) nudging Tim Lowe on 39 (Hcp 16), in a count-back. Tony G, on 37, was 3rd. The chips needed careful counting with several players on 26.

On Sunday, May 6, our next winner will see his name on the Joe Doherty Mug, with prizes from our sponsors – Christian’s Premium Meats, Helensburgh Hotel and Helensburgh Golf Driving Range – up for grabs. The second round of the SGC Matchplay continues for round 1 winners.

Call Tony (4294 2696) to join an expanding field of golfers out to enjoy a fun, friendly competition.

Golfer: “This is the worst golf course I’ve ever played!” Caddie: “This isn’t the golf course, we left that an hour ago.” 2508

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