The Bugle 6 Sept 2014

The Bugle 6 September 2014

A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW

Serving the communities of Kiama, Gerringong, Jamberoo, Kiama Downs, Gainsborough and Gerroa

Inside this issue

Watch this space: Kabari raises the bar

Countdown to Folk by the Sea p4

The revitalising of Kiama’s iconic venues continues, this time right on the beach Local pro-surfer Dean Bowen is behind the revamp of the old Stella’s site on Surf Beach into Kabari Bar. In partnership with his surfing buddy John West, who has twenty years’ experience in hospitality, both in Sydney and the Illawarra, Bowen is enthusiastically working to give the prime Surf Beach venue a new lease of life.

Having grown up in Gerroa (next door to Sally Fitzgibbon), gone to school in Kiama and travelled the world on the prosurfing tour, Bowen has a clear idea of the kind of place they are aiming to create. Add into the mix West’s experience and Bowen’s popularity on social media and The coffee is being sourced from the you can see they will shake things up. award winning The Grounds of Alexandria Rather than be defined as just one thing, and the gelato from The Pines Kiama. the venture will offer a range of eating and “We are really keen to support local food drinking styles, including a cocktail bar, producers,” says John. “People visiting kiosk, restaurant and cafe. If things keep our area and locals alike want to be able running to plan, the Kabari Bar will have its to enjoy the best our area has to offer.” soft opening in mid-Sept.

They have recruited a team In case you’re “We’ve got a great spot of kitchen and floor staff and wondering, the name are busy working on creating here, on Kiama’s only Kabari pays homage a strong service mentality. fully patrolled beach,” to Dean and John’s says Dean.

Kabari is the latest in a series “We want it to regain of new or revamped eateries favourite surfing its iconic status as a great break in Indonesia in Kiama, including Cargos place to come and relax becoming Hunky Dorys, the and translates to Harbourside Brighton becomwith friends.” the Wedge.

Kabari will fill a gap by ing El Corazon and Beach & being a place that embodBush Gallery becoming Milk ies the South Coast’s great surfing culture & Honey, as well as newcomers Licked and relaxed lifestyle. and The Brooding Italian.

The outside of the building reflect that, In addition, the Kiama Golf Club is with a new look courtesy of an artists’ undertaking major renovations and the collective called the LA Division, started function room upstairs in the Jones’ Beach

by Kiama local Luke Wynn, now an artist group of shops is under renovation to at Mambo. become a bar & grill.

Dean Bowen is turning the Stella’s site at his old surf patrol beach into a South Coast ‘must do’

Community behind Gerringong Live initiative p3

STOP PRESS: Kabari’s Kiosk will open Fri 5 Sept

Welcome to The Bugle!

We’re excited to introduce you to The Bugle, a fortnightly round-up of what’s happening in our region. Put simply, The Bugle is a celebration of the people and places of the upper South Coast.

It has its genesis in the Beachside Bugle, published monthly by the Little Blowhole Café for the last five years. During this time The Bugle built a loyal following due to its engaging style, reliability as an information source, local focus and entertaining content. But with so much going on, we’ve decided to go fortnightly and increase our distribution to cover the whole Kiama Municipality.

We want to help strengthen our community and encourage you to get out and get involved.

This is your paper and we encourage your contributions, whether they be news ideas, photos, club news, postcards home, wedding photos and event notifications. By making The Bugle a ‘must read’, it will be a great place to advertise your local business. Contact us via emailthebugle@gmail.com or phone Cathy on 0412 415 101.

Join in the Lego Night p5

3rd time lucky for Lantern Festival p3

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What’s on?

Every Wednesday Kiama Farmers’ Market Black Beach 2-5pm

On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.

Until 7 Sept Kiama Art Society’s 36th Annual Exhibition Kiama Leagues Club, 10-6pm - $2

Until 13 Sept The Mikado Roo Theatre, Shellharbour Village To book: visit website or t 4297 2891

Fri 5 Sept Catch the much praised Nebraska at Pics and Flicks, at the newly renovated Gerringong Town Hall. $10 inc supper afterwards.

7.30 for 8pm start.

Sat 6 Sept My Publishing Journey This Friends of Kiama Library event brings together three new

local authors - Clayton Comber, Catherine McKinnon and Christine Paice - to discuss the opportunities and problems faced by authors. 2.30pm

Thurs 11 Sept Teen Movie Night The Breakfast Club (M) For those 15 to 18 only.

Kiama Library, 6-7.45pm Free movie, popcorn & drinks. Bookings are essential. p 4233 1133

Sun 14 Sept Roman’s Hot Rod Run Black Beach, see right.

Sat 13 Sept Trivia Night to raise funds for housebuilding in Cambodia, 6 for 6.30pm, Kiama Anglican Church Hall $15 single or $120 table of 10. For tickets call 4234 1069.

Sat 20 Sept The Forgotten Flotilla A talk by archaeologist Dr Michael Bendon on a long forgotten fleet (see p 3).

Fun way to prepare for the fire season

The Gerringong and Foxground branches of the NSW Rural Fire Service are participating in the state-wide Open Days taking place in September.

Join in the fun, learn some valuable skills on how to protect you and your family, meet your local volunteers and thank them for the invaluable work they do for the community.

Both will offer static displays, kids’ activities, sausage sizzle/BBQ, fire truck demonstration and impressive fire hose demonstrations. You can also book to review your Bush Fire Survival Plan or for a property risk inspection.

Details: Gerringong Saturday 13 Sept 10-2pm Gerringong Station, Blackwood St Foxground Saturday 27 Sept 10-2pm Foxground Station, 205 Foxground Rd

If you would like to list an event in What’s On, send the details to emailthebugle@gmail or phone 0412 415 101

Sat 20 Sept

Great Southern Blues Festival

Beats n Eats Gerringong Live presents Benjalu and the Penny Hartgerink Trio.

SOLD OUT (see p3) Gerringong Village Markets Gerringong Town Hall and Park, 8-1.30pm

Narooma is the place to be on the Labour Day long weekend 3-5 Oct, with US and Aussie Blues artists including old favourites Russell Morris, The Black Sorrows, Borrich, Eastick & Manning, and Ash Grunwald. www.bluesfestival.tv

Sun 21 Sept Kiama Seaside Markets Black Beach, 9-3pm The Vuillaume Trio An afternoon of Saint Saens, Beethoven, Sculthorpe and Schubert. $15, 1.30 for 2pm, Gerringong Town Hall.

Romans Hot Rod Run returns to Kiama

Sat 27 - Sun 28 Sept Siteworks at Bundanon Bundanon’s annual spring event brings scientists, artists and community voices together to share knowledge and ideas.

This year’s focus is around biodiversity, with a particular focus on the concept of earth law. www.bundanon.com.au Shoalhaven Rr, west of bridge.

Romans Hot Rod Association, which has been around since 1960, is staging its second Kiama Run culminating with a Show & Shine on Black Beach Reserve.

Last year’s event attracted 200 car entries, including hot rods, customs and classics.

There will be trade stands, judgings, raffles, giveaways and our Lions Club will be providing food and drinks. There will also be a rock & roll dancing show later in the morning. The local Aerial Patrol will be collecting entry donations and selling raffle tickets to help raise much needed funds.

Free workshops for tourism operators

Details: Sunday 14 September, Black Beach, 8.30-2pm. To enter your car for $10 go to www.romanshotrods.com

Watch democracy in action submissions to Council, on 16 September at 5pm, with the Ordinary Council Meeting happening at the same time the next day.

Static cameras show all of the councillors, the Mayor and senior Council managers throughout the proceedings. The quality of the sound varies from speaker to speaker, depending on the position of the microInterested in a matter being discussed at phone, which can be a bit distracting.

Council but can’t attend the meeting?

Your viewing guide for the meeting is Are you aware you can watch the meetings the Ordinary Council Business Paper which is the detailed agenda, released on the on-line, either live or after the event?

Given there isn’t much on TV any more, website before the meeting (Meetings & Committees> Business Papers). If you monthly Council meetings might just become regular viewing in your household. miss the live broadcast of the meeting, The August meeting discussed matters a recorded version is available online as diverse as the establishment of Kiama within two days. By cross referencing to as a refugee welcome zone, discussion of the Business Papers, you can easily find the Centenary of ANZAC commemoration, the section that interests you. sunshades in Coronation Park and new It is also now possible to organise to engage in the public access process online. plans of management, as well as the usual development approvals.

Details: www.kiama.nsw.gov.au The next meeting is a Public Access link to broadcasts from home page Meeting, where citizens are able to make

A series of free workshops are being held in Kiama to support the development of the our local tourism industry.

Local tourism businesses and marketers from across the Illawarra and South Coast are invited to participate in this Destination NSW initiative as a chance to develop their knowledge of the industry and to hear from experts on growing and nurturing their businesses.

The first workshop, on Monday 8 September at the Sebel Harbourside Kiama, will concentrate on the ins and outs of the Regional Visitor Economy Funding program, the second will help businesses understand what types of research are available and the final date will be a Regional Conferencing Business Workshop to help understand different conference market sectors.

The Bugle Editorial: Cathy Law t 0412 415 101 Sales: Steve Law t 0428 662 499

Details: For more info including dates, locations and to register online, please visit at: www.destinationnsw. com.au/workshops

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Busy time on Blowhole Point The first steps in the long awaited redevelopment of the Kiama Harbour and Blowhole Point precinct are being rolled out over the off-season.

Last year Kiama Council received a $400,000 grant from the Federal Government’s Regional Development Australia Fund to assist with its $3.4 million masterplan for the area. The masterplan includes new roads and car parks, a 350 metre harbourside walk, a viewing platform and playground.

New toilets have already been constructed near the Scout Hall and the amenities building at the Rock Pool is closed until November for renovation.

Also being constructed during the colder months is a change to the traffic flow system around the edge of the Harbour. The road out to the Rock Pool and Fish Market is being made one way, with returning traffic being drawn up to join the road coming back from Blowhole Point.

The changes will make the road out to the Pool much safer, given its narrowness and the number of pedestrians using it. The new road will be open before summer.

The new one way ramp leading up to Blowhole Point Rd.

Livening up Gerringong Not too long ago, five women (and one easy going husband) from Gerringong decided to do something to encourage more live music in our area. Their solution was to band together to form Gerringong Live Inc, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to providing more opportunities for live music events by visiting and local artists.

“We are all passionate about live music, good food and good wine, and agreed Gerringong was missing opportunities to hold live music events as artists touring the east coast continually bypass our town,” explains Rachel Jackson.

She cites the example of towns like Milton being able to attract big name artists, often doing side shows following festival appearances.

“It shouldn’t mean that we don’t have access to events like these just because our communities are too small to make it feasible as a money making venture.”

With backgrounds in hospitality, events management, project management, styling, music and marketing, the members of Gerringong

The people behind Gerringong Live: Jeana O’Toole, Melissa Andrews, Rachel Jackson and Andrew Jackson. Other members are Melissa Bailey and Clare Brooks.

Live are each able to bring their own skills to the effort.

The group sees the development of the live music scene in Gerringong as a great way to bring the community together by encouraging shared experiences.

“We also want to make sure local artists, established and up and coming, are encouraged,” says Rachel.

The early sell-out of their first event, Beats n Eats, shows they have struck a chord with the local community. To be held on 20 Sept-

ember at the newly renovated Gerringong Town Hall, the event will feature festival favourite Newcastle band Benjalu, with its blended folk, roots and reggae style, and the harmonies of the newly formed Penny Hartgerink Trio. The night will feature a shared table dinner, followed by dancing.

Community support for the initiative has been strong, with real estate agents, butchers, local builders, solicitors, florists and even a local timber retailer

helping out to make their first night something Gerringong won’t forget.

“Everybody seems to recognise what a great opportunity a night like this is to connect with the local community, so its no surprise that when we asked for support they were keen to help out,” says Rachel.

“We love that it is bringing the community together.

The committee plans to regroup after this first event to consider future music and food possibilities.

Join in Kiama’s first Lantern Festival Kiama’s sister city status with Vietnam’s ancient city of Hoi An will be celebrated at a special Kiama Farmers’ Market at the end of September.

Hoi An, a UNESCO World Hertiage cultural site, is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Asian trading port. Its lifestyle, religion, customs and cooking have been preserved and many festivals take place.

Amongst other things, Hoi An is famous for its lantern festivals. While it won’t be a full moon down for this first festival, there will be lots of lanterns, donated to Kiama by Hoi An, and fun activities.

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Details: Weds 24 Sept, 2-6pm, Kiama Farmers’ Market, Black Beach

Discovering WWII’s Forgotten Flotilla Military history buffs will be interested in a free talk

by Dr Michael Bendon, an Australian maritime archaeologist, discussing how a little flotilla of 20 tank landing craft made a crucial contribution to the 1941 Allied Mediterranean campaigns.

Dr Bendon will discuss his

research on two British WWII wrecks located off the shore from Phalasarna, a large maritime city in Western Crete. The excavation and survey of these craft has revealed the critical part this particular vessel type played in the saving of many thousands of

Commonwealth troops from capture or death.

His book, The Forgotten Flotilla, will be available for purchase.

10 Tingira Cres, Kiama

Details: 2.30pm Sat 20 Sept Kiama Library Auditorium (near the Family History Centre) RSVP 4233 1133

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Folk by the Sea: music for all Following its successful launch last year, Kiama’s Folk by the Sea Festival is back bigger and better this year.

With 180 artists performing in 70 concerts over three days, at a variety of ticketed and free events, there’s every reason to get involved.

American Beth Patterson and Damien Leith are headline acts at this year’s Festival.

Choose from traditional folk, world, roots, Celtic, bluegrass and gypsy music, with two nights of bush dancing to get you on your feet. Headline acts include Damien Leith, Mick Conway and Beth Patterson from the US. The Festival is in the experienced hands of the Illawarra Folk Club, which has organised the Illawarra Folk Festival at Bulli for thirty years in 2015.

They are very pleased with the initial response to this new event, which builds upon the Folk in the Foothills held at Jamberoo Lodge for a number of years.

The Festival kicks off on Friday evening, with a bush dance, concerts and an open session. Saturday is a full day ticketed event at the Showground Festival Precinct, with concerts, spoken word events, workshops, dances and sessions in six venues. The exception is a free morning concert at

the Little Blowhole Café.

On the Sunday there are free concerts in Hindmarsh Park and later at the Kiama Leagues Club. As befits a ‘real’ festival, there is camping at the Showgrounds.

Details: 26-28 Sept at venues based around the Kiama Pavilion, inc the Rugby Club & the Uniting Church Hall.

Book in to get rid of your bulky waste for free Kiama Council is trialling a free drop-off of bulky waste not accepted at the usual kerbside pick-up, such as mattresses, wardrobes, computers and whitegoods.

The event runs for two weeks and drop-off times are available between 8am and 4pm until 14 September.

To participate, you will need to book a day and a time either online at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au or by calling 4232 0444. There is a quantity limit equivalent to a standard box trailer or standard utility (maximum 2m3), with only one booking per household. Proof of residence will be required on drop-off at Minnamurra Recycling Facilty.

The following items will not be accepted: ♦ building and demolition wastes inc asbestos ♦ clean up wastes from commercial premises (shops or offices) ♦ household waste or food scraps ♦ garden waste (unless fees are paid) ♦ pane/sheet glass or mirrors ♦ toxic chemicals and hazardous waste ♦ containers of liquid paints.

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Encouraging research points to lower underage drinking The Kiama Stop Underage Drinking Project welcomes new findings from the 2013 National Drug Strategy Household Survey which demonstrate less young people are drinking alcohol.

The age at which Australians are drinking their first alcohol drink is being delayed – from 14.4 years to 15.7 years over the last ten years. Furthermore, the proportion of 12-17 year olds choosing not to drink has increased from 64% to 72% since the last survey three years ago.

Another Day in the limelight

Calling all Lego lovers

Second year drama student Charlotte Day is still on a high after having taken up the opportunity to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August.

Each year Edinburgh hosts the largest performing arts festival in the world, and this year’s had the extra boost of coming right after the Commonwealth Games in nearby Glasgow. With 370 acts to choose from, competition for audiences is very tough and performers becoming walking billboards during the day to attract a crowd.

With nine fellow students from the Sydney Theatre School, Charlotte performed in Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure for a week.

Organising the theatre space was made possible by the crowd sourcing website Pozzible, where people pledge small amounts to make big things possible.

“It was amazing to go to Edinburgh at this early stage in my career,” she says.

“We got to see so much theatre in such a short time – it was very inspiring.”

Charlotte, who’s mother is a cousin of Australian

Kiama Library is inviting you to come and play with its massive Lego collection at a free open building night. For some it will be like going down memory lane — for others a chance to show off their recently honed skills.

As long as you’re older than six, you are invited to come along and share nicely. A great chance to use your imagination and go mad trying to find that one extra piece you need.

Build solo or have your family or group combine their efforts. Spaces are limited so bookings are essential. Call Kiama Library to reserve your spot.

Details: 6–7.30pm Tues 30 September, Kiama Library.

Children need to be six or over, with those under 10 needing parental supervision. t 4233 1133 to book.

theatre doyen Nancye Hayes (so the theatre is clearly in her blood), can’t wait to go back.

“Being surrounded by so many people who were just as enthusiastic about theatre as I am was amazing. We just got each other.”

Until now, it has been Charlotte’s brother Ali Day who has been in the spot-

Charlotte (left) and her fellow actors take to the streets in Edinburgh

light, with his achievements on the professional ironman circuit. Given the glint in his sister’s eye, it won’t be that long before people are referring to him as her brother rather than her as his sister.

Her next role will be in Brezhnev’s Children.

On your bike

Learn to play Bridge

The inaugural Kiama Classic Family Fun Bike Ride will be conducted later this month as part of NSW Bike Week.

The 5km return course skirts Kiama Harbour and multiple beaches, on family friendly road paths.

All proceeds go to the Heart Foundation.

If you’d like to learn to play Bridge, you might be interested in signing up for a six week course offered by Ann Blue of Kiama Bridge Club.

Start playing from your first lesson with the help of lesson notes and tuition, and the opportunity to continue learning in supervised games and improver lessons.

Details: Sat 20 Sept. Rego from 9am, with the Ride starting at 10.30am. $2 per person or $5 per family

Details: $60 for six lessons. Contact Ann to book in: 0413 731 146 or 4232 4852

Get aboard the bus: Free advice for small business Small businesses across the region are being urge to take advantage of the expert business advice on offer when the Small Biz Bus visits Gerringong in September.

The Small Biz Bus is a free mobile advisory and information service funded by the NSW Government and managed by its Office of the Small Business Commissioner.

“Having the Small Biz Bus here gives local business operators a great opportunity to get high quality advice and find out what services are available to assist them in the longer term,” says Gareth Ward, Member for Kiama.

“After an initial visit, small business owners can engage these expert advisers on an ongoing basis.

“Encouraging our small businesses to thrive is essential to keeping our local economy strong.”

Details: The Small Biz Bus will be in Fern St, Gerringong (next to the Town Hall) on Tues 16th Sept from 9am to 3pm.

To book an appointment call 1300 134 359 or visit www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/hop-on-the-small-biz-bus

Get noticed in

The Bugle From now on, The Bugle will be published fortnightly, and home delivered throughout the Kiama Municipality. It will also be available to be picked up by visitors wanting to know what’s on in our area.

Advertise in a paper people enjoy reading!

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Out & about At the Farmers’ Market Sally Fitzgibbons and boyfriend Trent Merrin, from the St George-Illawarra Dragons, dropped into the Kiama Farmers Market recently to do a spot of fresh produce shopping. Sally, currently sitting second in the women's world surfing championship race, picked up some sourdough bread and other goodies from Fiona & Adam of Buena Vista Farm.

All of Kiama is behind this Gerroa girl taking the world title this year!

Leading up to Fathers’ Day

Lilian celebrates her 100th Lilian Wood, born within the sound of Bow Bells, London, on August 10th 1914, emigrated to Australia in 1978 for her daughter’s wedding.

Retiring at the age of 80 from her office position at Centrepoint Tower in Sydney, she moved to Gerroa where she now lives with Cate, Geoff and her grandson, Drew.

Bret Tierney with son Heath and grand-daughter Imogen (3).

Celebrating the Red Cross Centenary

Six month old Ina with her Dad, Shay Goossen.

Above: Former Kiama Mayor Sandra McCarthy was the MC of the evening. She is pictured with Therese Gurnett, Michael Gurnett and Kerry Brennan Right: Kiama’s youngest Red Cross member, Chivonne Robb, with Janelle Davis, Megan and Graeme Smillie, and Brad Davis

If your group or family have an occasion worth sharing, contact us at emailthebugle@gmail.com Only hi res images are suitable.

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Postcard home

This being my first trip to New York, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the Empire State Building (ESB) seems to follow you around Manhattan. A glimpse of the famous building when I wasn’t expecting it always brightened my day.

I’d been given the latest trend in New York sightseeing advice — don’t do the ESB, go to Top of the Rock (30 Rockefeller Plaza) instead. However, my An Affair to Remember sentiments were instilled from an early age by my mother, who took the extra step of compelling my brother and me to learn and perform a song from the film — Tomorrow Land.

Had we known then that the song would haunt us well into adulthood, still demanded at many a family occasion, we might not have been so willing to learn all the words. Nevertheless, when my brother, Alex surprised me with a visit in New York — we ventured up the ESB together, and yes, there is Go Pro footage of us singing Tomorrow Land at the top.

As for my preference between the two vantage points, my advice is to do both. You get a spectacular view of the City either way but they differ enough that you won’t be disappointed. This shot is from the ESB. Tegan Mattila

If you’d like to send Bugle readers a Postcard home, please send a photo and a brief note to emailthebugle@gmail.com

The Bugle Crossword Across 3. Small drink (3) 5. Believer in an elected head of state (10) 8. Mythical Greek mountain (7) 11. Garden tool; immoral man (4) 12. Hot springs which jets out water (7) 15. Bell tower (8) 17. The Queen’s castle home (7) 19. A snapshot in time (6) 20. Hotel (3) 21. Racquet sport (6) 23. Rhythmic writer (4) 24. Dishonest (7) 26. Uncooked (3) 27. Short (5) 29. Naked (4) 32. Army rank below captain (10) 34. Spikey plant (6) 36. Raise or lift up (5) 37. Pay someone to work (6) 38. “____ the half a bee” (4) 39. Flower; coloured part of eye (4) Down 1. Imagine; hope or fancy (5) 2. Dance (4) 3. Break; bite (4)

Have you become a regular Wednesday shopper yet?

Cut out the middlemen and buy direct from farmers and producers 4. A stink (4) 6. Enclosed pastry dish (3) 7. Bread chef (5) 9. US State; River (11) 10. Impudence; cheek (4) 13. After dark (7) 14. Ornamental metallic fragments (7) 16. Suffered in great

pain (8) 17. Quiet voice (7) 18. Southern landmass (10) 22. Report of recent events (4) 24. Polite; related to citizens (5) 25. Resistance against authority (9)

28. Deviating from accepted course (6) 30. Measure (6) 31. Collected by philatelists (6) 33. Opposite to good (4) 35. To fasten clothing; ___ up (4) 36. Attractive; temperature (3)

Margot Law is our regular compiler. Let us know if you’d like the challenge of making a crossword for future editions!

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Adventures in technology As one of the few areas to be largely connected to the NBN by fibre optic, it’s time we made use of it in a productive way – not just regard it as a passive entertainment tool. Future editions of The Bugle will include things we’ve found interesting – be they websites, apps or trends.

Get ready to get addicted to Pinterest

Hands up who has a drawer full of pages torn from magazines, with recipes, decorating ideas, gardening tips and so on. Pretty sure we all do. But how do you find the one you are looking for?

Pinterest applies technology to this old habit to take it to another level. Likened to putting something you like on a pinboard, Pinterest is a way of ‘pinning’ articles from the internet by choosing an image from the page to jog your memory.

You can establish ‘boards’ that reflect your interests recipes, gardening, exercise, travel, history, craft, cars, technology, music or teaching resources – and when you come across a page that you want to keep you can pin that page to one of your boards for future reference.

When you want to go to that page again, you just click on the pin and it takes you there. It is really a way of

Inspired by stillness Photographer and blogger Kerrie Oliver finds the scenery around her home in Kiama Downs a constant creative inspiration. She took this picture of Rangoon Island at Minnamurra one morning when the stillness was tangible.

Through her lifestyle blog, Lloyd told George, she shares ideas on how to live creatively in everyday living, and features unique stories on people embracing the creative life. “I developed this space to recapture my own creativity and share my daily inspirational finds,” she explains. She says her two young boys, Lloyd and George, are constant reminders of the joy of creating with their limitless imaginations. Visit www.lloydtoldgeorge.com.au to discover more.

If you’ve a picture of our region you’d like to share, drop a line to emailthebugle@gmail.com

bookmarking, using images as visual reminders of why you clipped them.

But you aren’t on your own. Everything that everyone around the world pins automatically goes into the feed so that others can benefit from you finding something interesting.

You are encouraged to ‘follow’ the boards of others who share your interests, and people will follow you.

You can follow your favourite designers, musicians, businesses, museums or causes If you connect up with your real friends you can share your new finds with them, and see which ones they repin.

If you are trying to find something you pinned in a hurry, you can do a word search and find it in an instant. The search can be limited to your boards or widened to the whole of

Pinterest if you are looking for something new.

If you want to stop people having access to your pins on a certain subject (eg. wedding ideas, surprise party planning, new baby etc), then you can create a private board and limit who can see it.

Women are the greatest users of Pinterest, as they seem to instinctively understand the concept. If you take the time to choose a few boards to follow from the start, you’ll get a daily feed of things that interest you. It’s like getting a copy of a favourite magazine that understands your interests each day.

There are Pinterest apps for phones and tablets, and you are able to pin photos you take.

Warning, you can easily get addicted.

Details: www.pinterest.com

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