SPRING 2017
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We love spring on the Gold Coast There’s something magical about this time of year, with the warmer weather and the glorious longer days and when you live in such a beautiful place that has so much to be enjoyed outside, what’s not to love? In this newsletter we feature our talented resident photographer Akheel Mavjee, who captures the true essence of Gold Coast living and the stunning sights we are lucky enough to see on a daily basis. There is also yoga and meditation advice from our Live Life Get Active yoga instructor Robyn Raneng, as well as some fun local events you can attend with friends or family. If your garden has been a little neglected due to the colder weather, we have featured some handy tips to prepare your garden this spring. If you’re new to gardening, our hints and tricks are not only quick and easy, but will rejuvenate your outdoor spaces so you can bask in them even more.
Sian Buchanan Community Development Manager
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Get your garden blossoming! If you have been neglecting your garden or lawn in the cooler months, now is the perfect time to start preparing your outdoor spaces so you can enjoy a beautiful garden this spring. 1. Clean up and shape up! Exposure to the elements such as rain and the cold over the cooler months may have left your garden with lots of branches and plant debris. Now is the ideal time to get your tools ready to start the clean-up, especially if you have deciduous trees which shed their leaves annually. To clean your tools easily use soapy water or soak in a mild vinegar and water solution if there’s any rust on them.
LOOKING TO START A VEGGIE PATCH? WHY NOT PLANT PEAS, MINT, CARROTS AND OREGANO!
2. Feed and nourish your soil To ensure your soil wakes up from the dormant cold, it may be a good idea to replenish its nutrients with compost or manure. Start by turning over your soil and raking it out to clear any weeds. The next step is to add compost and mix it in well keeping in mind you want to let the compost soak in for a couple of weeks to avoid burning the roots of any new plants. 3. Plan ahead and seek planting recommendations If you are new to being a green thumb, your local nursery will be a wealth of knowledge when it comes to seasonal planting. You may want to alternate your garden bed with different flowering plants or veggies, your garden possibilities are endless. 4. The finishing touches Once you have replanted, don’t forget to add mulch to your garden. It does wonderful things to your garden beds such as conserve water, cools the plant roots and feeds the soil which will really help as the sun gets hotter.
Save the date - Cova Christmas party & lights competition! When: Thursday, 14th December 6pm - 8pm Where: Cova Recreational Club, Cova Boulevard, Hope Island We’re excited to get the community together again for our annual Cova Christmas party. After last year’s success, our ‘Christmas Lights’ competition will be happening again so be sure to make your home as festive as possible to be in the running to win a $1,000 Visa Gift Card. To enter, simply email a photo of your decorated home to: communityqld@frasersproperty.com.au by Sunday, 3rd December. This photo will be uploaded onto the Cova Facebook page where the community will choose this year’s winner!
Meet your neighbour: Akheel Mavjee We are excited to feature a very talented photographer at Cova! At only 15 years of age, Akheel is a budding superstar, who has been capturing stunning landscape, night and surf photos for the last three years. Akheel has gained an amazing online fan-base with over 24,000 followers on Instagram, and has recently been the recipient of three amateur photography sponsorships. His accolades continue with some of his stunning work appearing in publications by Tourism Australia.
“I have started my own business selling photos at the Broadbeach markets and take a lot of photos of Cova... mostly around sunset after I get back from school.” – Akheel
You may have seen Akheel around Cova with his camera pressed to his face, capturing scenic landscape and cloudscapes; and when he’s not photographing in his spare time, he has his very own market stall selling his photos as prints or in frames. We couldn’t be prouder of his achievements so far and look forward to seeing how his career grows! If you’re interested in viewing more of his photographs you can visit him at the Broadbeach Art and Craft markets which is held every first and third Sunday of each month all year round! Website: www.akheelmavjee.com Instagram: @akheelmavjee To feature in our next Neighbourhood News email communityqld@frasersproperty.com.au
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Cova unveils $1 million recreation club
COVA BOATHOUSE WILL BE THE SECOND RECREATION CENTRE AT COVA.
A new luxurious recreation club, Cova Boathouse, will complement the existing lifestyle facilities at Cova by offering residents a private dining room, a multi-purpose room equipped with theatre equipment, work pod, relaxation pool, lounge deck and a barbecue area with outdoor seating. The private dining room has been designed to host catered events and has the capacity to deliver freshly prepared meals from a fully appointed, modern residential-style kitchen. The multi-purpose room, which includes sound-proofing, a large screen television and Wi-Fi connectivity, is ideal for movie nights or watching sporting events. This latest addition to the waterfront community, which will be the second recreation centre at Cova, is projected to open to residents early 2019. “Cova Boathouse will become a focal point for residents and their visitors, and a waterfront hub of activity,” said Cameron Leggatt, Frasers Property Australia General Manager Residential Queensland. “The luxury recreation club will offer resort style facilities that will enhance the quality of lifestyle offered at Cova with a full suite of amenities.” “Combined with the convenience of nearby shopping, dining, medical, childcare and golfing amenity, Cova presents a complete waterfront community with everything you need at your doorstop.” Cova Boathouse will begin construction alongside Cova’s next release, Promenade, which will comprise of 15 luxury waterfront villas and 24 terrace homes. See the back of this newsletter for more details on this exciting release.
Get to know your yoga instructor: Robyn Raneng Tell us a bit about yourself - why you love teaching yoga therapy and how has it influenced your life? I love watching people come alive with the joy and satisfaction of achieving where there was doubt of ever moving towards positive change with their health and wellness goals. This is why I love what I do! My life’s journey began in Nursing and Midwifery and through that time I observed many issues that could have been prevented through a healthy lifestyle. My desire has always been to help lead people to a life free of disease and illness. Expanding on my love for yoga and yoga teaching training, I completed a three year Diploma in Yoga Therapy. The classes at Cova are a general yoga class, not yoga therapy, although some of the knowledge is infused through the lesson where possible, increasing the overall benefit to those attending. Have you seen yoga transform people’s lives? If so, how? Yes, definitely from a holistic viewpoint in many different aspects: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Physically from a relief from sore muscles, emotionally feeling more relaxed with mental clarity and focus needed for the day and from a preventative viewpoint, yoga has brought more awareness to particular needs of the state of the mind and body. What’s the most rewarding part of being our resident Live Life Get Active yoga teacher? The natural environment is very therapeutic! The students are friendly and committed to their health and wellbeing and to watch them leave in a state of calm connected energy brings me great satisfaction.
Mindfulness tips to help with busy lives 1. Gratitude: Feel the feeling of gratitude for being able to live in such beautiful surroundings. You can do this as you wake up or during your yoga practice. 2. Conscious breathing: Take a moment out of your busy day and simply connect to the natural flow of your breath. Take note of how your body and mind are feeling and connect as you breathe in and out slowly. 3. Dealing with self doubt or negative thoughts: Is your self chatter getting in the way of moving forward or getting work done? Pause; notice the conversation you are having with yourself - is it positive or negative? Let go of thoughts that are not helpful and move forward with the ones that are.
“The opportunity to teach yoga at Cova, which has this fantastic environment with its beautiful surroundings, ends the week in a relaxed state of being for all!” - Robyn
REGISTER FOR FRIDAY’S 6:00AM FREE YOGA CLASS AT: WWW.LIVELIFEGET ACTIVE.COM.AU
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Discover more of the Gold Coast NightQuarter - Night Markets When: Every Friday and Saturday 4pm-10pm Where: 1 Town Centre Drive, Helensvale Cost: $3. Kids 12 and under are free More info: Food festival with a large range of food stalls opposite the Helensvale train station. For more details, visit nightquarter.com.au Helensvale Farmers’ Market
Story time @ Helensvale Branch Library
When: Every Saturday 6am-11:30am Where: Helensvale State High School, Helensvale Road, Helensvale Cost: Free entry More info: Interact and purchase from local growers and producers straight from their farm. For more details, visit yourlocalmarkets.com.au
When: Every Wednesday 9:30am-10am Where: Lindfield Road and Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale Cost: Free entry More info: For parents and children aged 3-5 years. No bookings required. High Coffee at InterContinental
Have an event to share?
When: Every Saturday and Sunday from 12 midday Where: InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort Cost: $35 More info: Discover Single Origin blends with petit fours. For more details visit intercontinentalsanctuarycove.com
Why not post it on our Cova Community Noticeboard! It’s located in the Cova Recreational Club near the sink and BBQ area. You can also share your story with us to include in our next newsletter by emailing us: communityqld@frasersproperty.com.au
Cova Promenade Waterfront Villas have been released Designed by leading architecture firm Rothelowman, each double-storey three-bedroom residence, exudes Cova’s contemporary coastal aesthetic. With refined interiors wrapped in glass to offer seamless indoor to outdoor living areas and breathtaking views of the private freehold marina precinct and beyond to the magnificent Hope Island Canal. With only 5 homes in the first release, each residence has a multi-purpose room, 2.5 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen with Miele appliances, soft-close cabinetry, reconstituted stone bench tops, a two-car garage and are priced from $740,000. For more information, please visit the sales office on Cova Boulevard or call 13 38 38.
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