The Bugle
August 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
Local awarded New Colombo Plan scholarship University of Wollongong civil engineering student, Tom Wilkinson, has been selected as one of the first beneficiaries of Australia’s New Colombo Plan. Tom will be heading to Singapore in January to study at Nanyang Technological University for one semester, followed by an industry placement there. The $65,000 scholarship is part of the Government’s plan to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to study and go on regional internships.
“I’m very excited to be chosen as an ambassador for Australia and look forward to making the most of this incredible opportunity,” says Tom, who did his HSC at Kiama High in 2011. He is one of 40 young people from around the country who will be off to study in Singapore, Japan, Indonesia and Hong Kong. The New Colombo Plan aims to deepen Australia’s relationships with the region, both at the individual level and through expanding links between universities and businesses.
New look Bugle: Tell us what you think Welcome to the new look Bugle! This edition is a bit of a trial, to see what your reaction is to the idea of a bigger and better fortnightly round-up of what’s happening in our region. Over the last five years, the Beachside Bugle has built a loyal following because of its engaging style, reliability as an information source, local focus and entertaining content. But increasingly there is just so much going on it is hard to cull events down to suit our monthly schedule and space constraints. Our new format will allow us to include more features designed to help strengthen our community and encourage you to get out and get involved. Of course in order to continue this free service, we’ll have to attract advertisers wanting to promote themselves to our community. These will typically be local businesses looking to bring themselves to your attention in a way that provides you with something interesting to read! Your feedback will be greatly appreciated. Either pop in to the Little Blowhole Cafe and talk to us, call on 4232 4990 or emailthebugle@gmail.com
Inside this issue Acknowledging another way to healing p3
Lantern festival at Kiama Farmers’ Market p4
Tom receives his scholarship from Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Gov.-General Peter Cosgrove
Red Cross kicks up its heels Back in August 1914, nine days after the outbreak of World War I, the Australian Red Cross was established (initially as the Australian Branch of the British Red Cross Society). Hundreds of thousands of volunteers signed up during WWI, and the ladies of Kiama, Gerringong and other South Coast towns were amongst the first to enlist and to do their bit to comfort the wounded. Since then, as part of the world's largest humanitarian movement, they have played their part as the Red Cross has been woven into the fabric of Australian life - whether it's immediate response to natural disasters, the vital blood service, or their everyday work to help vulnerable people.
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Red Cross Day at the Kiama Showground during WWI (Source: Australian War Memorial)
As part of the official Centenary celebrations, the Kiama branch is looking to celebrate all those years of hard work and achievements with a gala dinner dance. Dubbed the ‘Dance of the Century’, the night will feature music from The Dan Usher Band, and catering by the Little Blowhole Café.
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It is an opportunity for you to show your appreciation for their good work, while having a great time, showing off your dancing skills. Details: Sat 16 August, 7pm, The Kiama Pavilion. Three course dinner, live music and dancing $50 BYO To book, call Fran Stubbs on 4233 2765
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What’s on? Every Wednesday
Fri 22 August
Kiama Farmers’ Market Black Beach 2-5pm
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, $35 7pm t 1300 788 503
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
Thurs 7 August Wrap with Love Knit-In Kiama Library - see p5
Sun 10 August Ride for Mental Illness Awareness - see p5
Sat 16 August Gerringong Markets Gerringong Town Hall, 8-1pm 4234 2564 Red Cross Dance of the Century - see p1 Trivia Night The Regal Regiment Fundraiser for Adam Regal & family. $20pp, tables of 10. Kiama Bowling Club, 6.30 for 7pm start. To book, call Amy 0497 074 471
Sun 17 August Kiama Seaside Market Black Beach, Kiama 8-1pm
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Put Folk by the Sea in your diary
With The Mikado (29/8 to 13/9), It Runs in the Family (3 to 18/10) and Annie (7 to 22/11) still to come this year, the energetic Roo Theatre in Shellharbour has announced its program for next year.
Sat 23 August Kiama Produce Markets Black Beach, Kiama 8-12
Sun 24 August Jamberoo Markets Reid Park, 9-2pm
Sat 30 August Jazz & Blues Night Ray Beadle & the Silver Bullet Band, The Jacky Howellers and The Stingers, Kiama Bowling Club 7pm $5
Fri 28 August Kiama Art Society’s 36th Annual Exhibition Runs til 7 Sept. Kiama Leagues Club, opening night 6pm - $10 other days 10-6pm - $2 The Mikado Roo Theatre, Shellharbour Village, til 13 Sept. To book: visit website or t 4297 2891
26-28 September
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Following the success of last year’s inaugural Folk by the Sea, Kiama is again set to hear the sounds of folk, world, roots, Celtic, bluegrass and gypsy music. Thirty five artist from Australia and overseas will be playing at Kiama Showground and there will be a free concert in Hindmarsh Park and at the Leagues Club. www. folkbythesea.com.au
This month’s good news story is that the much loved Pics & Flicks is up and running again, thanks to the new digital projection equipment Kiama Council and the dedicated committee have worked together to provide. The inaugural August showing worked brilliantly, with the audience of The Great Beauty also enjoying the newly renovated surrounds of Gerringong Hall with its fresh paint, newly polished floor and extra insulation. Pics & Flicks has been providing a monthly opportunity to enjoy world films for many years, but its film projection equipment had become obsolete. The new digital equipment gives access to a greater range of movies and provides superb quality. Details: $10 a ticket or a yearly subscription – 11 for $60! Just go along to the Hall on the night. The next film is Nebraska on Fri 5 Sept.
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Whale of a tale or tail of a whale?
Acknowledging another way to healing
Peter Izzard of PIP Photography captured this great photo of a whale migrating north when he went out on the new whale watching boat recently. Peter did the trip with Kiama Whale Watching Tours which goes out from and comes back to Kiama Harbour, but they have another one that tracks the coast down to Jervis Bay with the return trip via minibus. He enjoyed seeing the landscape he loves from another perspective, such as the entrance to the Blowhole and Cathedral Rocks. We’ll look out for other great pictures from him in a book he is producing, with Phil Winterton, Home, a passion project featuring stunning imagery of the Kiama region. It is due for release in October, and will be an ideal gift for anyone who loves where we live. If you’ve a picture of our region you’d like to share with Bugle readers, drop us a line, initially with a low res image, to emailthebugle@gmail.com
BURNETTS ON BARNEY
If any of you were in any doubt that the Little Blowhole Physio is a special place, then the events there on first of July prove it conclusively. Greg and Cherie, and Jamie and Lisa, have long promoted an extra dimension to their healing work – promoting the flow of energy through the body and breathing are constant themes. But at a special event there on a Tuesday evening they showed how much their work and philosophy is influenced by Aboriginal spirituality. Greg has had the honour of being initiated into the cultural lore of the Yuin nation, such is the mutual respect. A group of thirty or so people associated with the practice and the Little Blowhole were invited to the unveiling of a painting by an Kimberley artist and lawman Rusty Peters depicting ceremony for country. As Greg sees it, “The painting
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The smoking ceremony was followed by an unveiling.
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is a visual opening of the eyes to more fully appreciate the needs we have for proper connection to country in respect to our own well-being and that of all other created beings.” A traditional smoking ceremony was performed, followed by dances. Then the circle of people shared stories about what it means to them to be aboriginal, how it feels to be reconnected to your culture, how traditional healing has helped overcome physical and emotional issues, and
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their trips to Gulaga the mother mountain which holds the creation stories. Chatting around a campfire afterwards, while sampling bush tucker, there was a feeling something extraordinary had just happened. The team at our local Physio have a deep appreciation and respect for the knowledge and experiences shared by their Aboriginal friends, and recommend others wishing to find out more contact them through
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Lanterns mark the end of winter Kiama’s sister city relationship with Vietnam’s ancient city of Hoi An will be celebrated at a special Kiama Farmers’ Market at the end of August. Hoi An, a UNESCO World Hertiage cultural site, is an exceptionally wellpreserved example of a traditional Asian trading port. Its lifestyle, religion, customs and cooking have been preserved and many festivals take place.
Discover your inner singer If you’d like to join a community choir, why not try Sing Australia? Everyone is welcome – no terrifying audition to pass. Details: Every Wednesday, 7.30-9.30pm Community Centre, Hindmarsh Park for more info contact Warren 0427 043 621
Get to know Minnamurra Rainforest Friends of Minnamurra Rainforest are looking to do their bit to help protect this rainforest remnant from weed invasion. Meet monthly for a few hours of weeding. Weeding tasks to suit a range of physical ability. Learn about plant identification and bush regeneration. Great opportunity to meet like minded people. Details: 4236 0469
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One of the most spectacular is the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Tet Trung Thu) on the full moon in August. The streets of Hoi An are transformed into a fairyland of lanterns, accompanied by traditional food, song and dance. While it won’t be a full moon down at the Harbour at this first festival, there will be lots of lanterns, donated to Kiama by Hoi An, and activities to cele-
brate the end of winter. Given the richness of Hoi An’s farmers’ market cultture, it will be a fitting tribute to our relationship with this ancient city. Come along, do your weekly shopping then stay to enjoy the activities and food stalls as twilight makes the lanterns light up the air. Details: Weds 27 August special time of 2-6pm Black Beach
Business as usual… or a new way? Ever wonder about the future of the world economy? Not just how it affects your personal finances, but in a broader sense how the pressures of wealth inequality and the pursuit of growth at any cost may not be the best way. Transition Shoalhaven, one of a network of a grassroot organisations seeking to build resilience in response to peak oil, climate destruction, and economic instability, is presenting the acclaimed film The Economics of Happiness. It will be followed by a live panel discussion hosted by Richard Morecroft, with panel guests including Giles Parkinson, founding editor of RenewEconomy, and Ian Chambers, author of Plan for the Planet – A Business Plan for a Sustainable World. The Economics of Happiness describes a world moving simultaneously in two opposing directions. On the one hand, government and big business continue to promote globalization and the consolidation of corporate power. At the same time, people around the world are resisting those policies – and, far from the old institutions of power, they’re starting to forge a very different future. Communities are coming together to re-build more human scale, with these ecological economies based on a new paradigm – an economics of localization.
Help wrap people with love In 1992, Wrap with Love began with the idea of Australian knitters helping as many people as possible to cope with the cold by providing warm wraps to ward off hypothermia. The personal touch of volunteers putting the effort in to make the wraps is a sign of how much they want those less fortunate to feel that someone in the world cared enough to do it. Since then, almost 350,000 wraps have gone to people in over 75 countries, including Australia, all made possible by hardworking volunteers. Collectively, 28 assembled squares create one whole warm and sheltering wrap. Some people knit them all year round, while others enjoy the camaraderie of a yearly Knit-In. We’ve included the pattern here, in case you want to get cracking. Kiama Library has been hosting a Knit-In, in partnership with the Knitters Guild NSW Inc, Kiama Group, for a number of years, and they warn that once you get the bug you’ll be back. It is that much fun.
Regardless of your knitting skill, you are invited to come along and support this grassroots charity event. There is a great feeling of friendship, more than a few cups of tea and you’ll go home with a warm glow. Squares and donations of yarn can also be dropped off at the Library anytime. Details: from 10.30-noon on Thursday 7 August. BYO needles and 8 ply wool or acrylic yarn, or use materials supplied by the Knitters Guild.
GET KNITTING THOSE SQUARES Squares for wraps are to measure 10 x 10 inches (25 x 25 cm). For each square: Using 8 (4mm) needles, 8 ply yarn, cast on 50-55 stitches, and knit each row plain (ie garter stitch). Do not knit one row plain, one row purl (ie stocking stitch) as your square will curl up. (Note: test your tension to make sure the final squares measure 10 inches.) When joining yarn: Start each ball of yarn at the beginning of a row and sew in ends. Do not cut ends off short as your square will unravel. When starting or finishing a square, sew in all ends.
Details: Friday 15 August, Huskisson Picture Theatre. Food from 6pm, film starts at 7pm. Tickets: $25 (inc. food & refreshments) - Concessions available. Book your tickets now by contacting Peter Becke - Shoalhaven Transition 0438 410 076 Or Huskisson Pictures – Owen St, Huskisson 4441 5076 Transition Towns Kiama is organising carpooling from here, so please contact humphries.edwin@gmail.com to coordinate your travel.
Show your support for the mentally ill On average, one in eight men will have depression and one in five men will experience anxiety at some stage of their lives. As men are less likely to talk about their depression or anxiety, this increases the risk of their illness going unrecognised and untreated. The destigmatisation of mental illness is a big step forward for our society, as it allows people to seek help without feeling ostracised. Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention and Awareness Network (SSPAN) and Kiama Council are again behind a Ride for Mental Illness Awareness, with hundreds of motorcycle riders expected to ride from Albion Park Showground to Nowra and back to Jamberoo to raise money for the cause ($20/bike). There will be family activities at Jamberoo from 10.30, with the bikes due to arrive mid-afternoon. Details: Sunday 10 August. Registration and breakfast for riders from 8am, with the ride leaving Albion Park at 9.30am. More info - Don Dummett 0402 766 916
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Masked ball - a night of mystery
The Kiama Pavilion recently turned into Bourbon St, New Orleans, when the Kiama Jazz & Blues Club presented its Carnivale night to raise funds for the 2015 Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival. Over 180 people attended, wearing ornate masks and dressing up in the spirit of the New Orleans Mardi Gras. The evening commenced with young musicians from the Wollongong Conservatorium performing as a New Orleans marching band called Cats O’ Plenty. They welcomed the guests in true New Orleans’ style by weaving their way around the hall. Dr Don’s Double Dose, featuring Don Hopkins, then got the crowd up dancing from their first song. They shared the night with Psycho Zydeco, coming together for one rocking finale. The organisers thank the community for their support of the event as it raised much needed funds for next year’s Festival, which relies solely on sponsors, including Kiama Council’s generous support, and donations to keep it going. The next Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival will take place on 6-8 March. Photos: NEG photography Photobooth frame made by the Kiama Mens’ Shed
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from the Have your say on Kiama’s Recipe Little Blowhole Café future economic direction Sweet
Kiama Council’s draft Kiama Economic Development Strategy is now available for comment. The aim is to identify short to medium-term strategies to enhance existing economic sectors and to attract new business, particularly through emerging digital opportunities. The Draft has been developed by experts working with Kiama’s Economic Development Committee and key stakeholders, and now you have the opportunity to have your views heard. If you have an interest or expertise in the strategies that have been suggested for the digital economy, the residential sector, industrial and commercial land, aged care, home-based business,
attracting investment, agriculture, tourism, cultural development and the villages of Gerringong and Gerroa, then speak now or hold your piece. Council’s Economic Development Committee will consider any submissions received at its meeting on 26 August before sending the draft strategy to Council for final adoption. All submissions will be made publicly available.
Details: The document is available for viewing at the Council Office and at Kiama Library, or online at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au Submissions should be forwarded to the General Manager at PO Box 75, Kiama NSW 2533 by 4pm Weds 20 August
Check out Kiama’s newest gym There’s a big incentive to visit the enormous new gym just opened in the basement of The Sebel Harbourside. In August, they are offering free membership for the month (without having to commit to a paid membership). With 900 square metres of state of the art equipment, including a boxing ring, One Fitness 24/7, is coming out swinging in a town that already has its fair share of gyms. Details: Enter via The Sebel’s reception in Minnamurra St. t 4230 7500
Shortcrust Pastry ♦ 2¼ cups plain flour (or 2 ½ cups gluten free plain flour) ♦ ¼ cup icing sugar ♦ 125g unsalted butter, softened ♦ 2 eggs Combine flour and icing sugar in food processor. Add butter and process to fine crumbly texture. Add eggs and process until pastry comes together in a ball. (If you don’t have a food processor you can rub the butter into the flour by hand, then mix in the egg, but this is one recipe that works better with the right machine.) Knead on lightly floured surface until pastry is smooth. Pat the top to flatten, then wrap in baking paper and refrigerate 20 mins or until firm enough to roll out. Roll out between sheets of baking paper. It can be rolled quite thinly. Line a greased tart tin with the pastry, prick base all over with a fork, then refrigerate for 10 minutes. Resist the temptation to stretch the pastry into the tin, as it will shrink back to its original size. Bake blind at 160C fan forced for 15 minutes, then: ♦ without weights for another 10 minutes if you want to fill it with custard/cream; or ♦ fill and bake (usually at a lower temperature). This amount makes two large tarts or many tartlets. For the latter there is no need to use weights.
The Bugle Crossword Margot Law is the guest creator for the first Bugle Crossword. If you fancy the challenge of making a crossword for future editions, just let us know! You can feature your special areas of interest, like she did. Good luck!
Across 3 Nick Cave album; Dig ______ Dig (7) 6 Birth place of Australia's third PM (5) 7 Greek philosopher and mathematician (582-500 BCE) (10) 8 Dirt (4) 10 Warm blooded (9) 13 Single piece of stone (8) 16 Hello (2) 17 Cake named after a Governor of QLD (9) 19 Woman on the $50 note (5) 20 Ova (3) 23 Greater part (8) 27 Governor General who dismissed Whitlam (4) 28 Difference in opinion (12)
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Cut out the middlemen and buy direct from farmers and producers 31 NaCl (4) 32 Dislike (6) Down 1 Music (4) 2 Production of electric current from light (12) 4 Teenager (8) 5 Sixth planet from sun (6)
22 Tight with money (7) 24 Hindu or Buddhist discipline to transform body and mind (7) 25 Style or category (6) 26 To swallow up (6) 29 Sum up (3)
9 Way out (4) 11 Foolish action (5) 12 A crowd (6) 14 Fantasy of ill health (12) 15 Translation for "Where the sea makes the noise" (5) 18 Gastropod (5) 21 Mope; brood (4) 7
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Adventures in technology
Postcard home
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 an entertainment tool. Future editions of The Bugle will include things we’ve found interesting – be they websites, apps or trends.
The new philanthropy Heard of crowd funding? It is an alternative way of raising funding for projects that by-passes the banks and traditional grant programs to make all sorts of things possible. It is increasingly being used around the world as traditional lenders adopt a more cautious approach. It has been used for things as diverse as festivals, films, books, welfare programs and new businesses. Contributions are only With so many people in our region flitting off on trips, we will regularly feature snapshots of interesting places they have visited. If you’d like to send Bugle readers a Postcard home, please send a photo and a brief note to emailthebugle@gmail.com
A trip to the tip of Australia It had always been on our wish list to visit the tip of mainland Australia, but the distances, cost and time had seemed too great. We were excited to find a tour which flew to the area and back at a reasonable cost and without most of the extended rough road touring (through Taylormade Tours). During our six days away, we explored Horn and Thursday Islands, fulfilled our desire to go right to the northern tip of Australia (see pic), visited the surrounding small settlements, and were amazed to learn of the role the area played in defending Australia during World War II. We were surprised to find the remains of crashed aircraft, gun placements and trenches in this remote area. A great trip, thoroughly recommended. Jill and Phillip Lambert, Kiama
activated once the target amount has been reached in a specified period. Sometimes there is an incentive for signing up, such as copies of books or tickets to festivals. Other times it is just the warm feeling of helping someone get something done. Crowdfunding is typically done through specialist websites, with the most popular being Pozible, Rockethub and GoFundMe.
Enterprising locals are already using this new source of finance. When Kiama musician David Christopher decided he wanted to produce his second independent album, he utilised crowd-funding from his loyal fan base to make it possible. Using GoFundMe.com, he reached his target easily, has finished the recording and is currently having it produced in France. “The average contribution was $50, but others opted to donate larger amounts in exchange for private house concerts,” says David. “It was simple to organise and I’d recommend it to other creative types looking to make their dreams a reality.” Tender Funerals, a social enterprise initiative in Port Kembla with a vision to create a not-for-profit community based funeral service, has already raised over $40,000 through GiveNow. com.au to help it set up an affordable funeral service.
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