October and November Beachside Bugle 2013

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littleblowholecafe@gmail.com www.littleblowholecafe.com October/November 2013

Beachside Bugle Brought to you monthly by Cathy and her team at your local cafe

Join in the Saddleback Smash: Australia's Toughest Fun Run It's on again - your chance to tackle Saddleback. The aim is to put Kiama on the map for a fitness event, to challenge participants physically and mentally, and to help raise much needed funds for Kiama Rotary Club.

The race record was set in 2011 by David Mainwaring who ran the 6km uphill course in 27 minutes and 4 seconds, and the profile of the event in the wider running community is increasing each year.

The 600 metre uphill climb starts at Kiama High School before continuing the rest of the way to the summit (and we all know the steepest bit is right at the end!). Participants range from elite runners to joggers and walkers. Anyone who makes it up there deserves congratulations in my book!

Dave from Oxygen Fitness has been running free training sessions for people taking advantage of the early bird registration discount, so

some people are taking getting a personal best very seriously. Definitely more character building than Sydney’s Heartbreak Hill...

Details: Sun 13th Oct, 8am start from Kiama High School, Saddleback Mountain Rd. Free Shuttle buses back down.

Rego fee: Adults - $50, Kids Under 16 - $30 For more details or to register online go to www.saddlebacksmash.com.au Free coffee with meal if you come in with your vest!

If you’ve been meaning to come to dinner this year, you have two last chances.

Last dinners of the year for your diary

25 October – South African I’ve been assured by our many South African customers there is some amazing fusion food to showcase, and been promised some great recipes. Should be a great, if noisy, night.

22 November – Fifty Mile Dinner Our yearly homage to the wonderful produce of our region. Who needs 100 miles? $45 for three courses and coffee. Bookings essential.

Out & about Open gardens in Robertson Forgot to order the bacon from the butcher at Burrawang the other week, so had the excuse to enjoy an early morning trip up there. Such a beautiful drive in Spring.

I noticed signs for an Open Garden weekend on 12 and 13 October that I thought could be of interest. Eight beautiful gardens, ranging from smaller town gardens to larger country gardens, will be open from 9.30 to 4.30.

Details: t 4885 1368 yarrawa@westnet.com.au or www.robertsonopengardens.weebly.com

Help shape the future To assist in its formulation of the Illawarra Regional Growth Plan, the state government is holding one of its community feedback events in Kiama. It is an opportunity for you to give your opinion on how the Illawarra should change for the better over the next 20 years.

Details: Weds 16 Oct, 6.30 - 8.30pm, Kiama Leagues Club. p 9228 6254 or register online at planning.nsw.gov.au/illawarra

Blues Bash at the Kiama Bowlo Help the Kiama Jazz Club raise some money for next year's Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival while having a great night out. Enjoy the music of Dr Goodvibe, The Jacky Howellers and Hog Squeal for the cost of a gold coin (if you can resist the other fund raising activities).

I'm advised they would like you to come and shake your tail feather!

Details: Sat Oct 26, from 7.30pm Kiama Bowling Club

Library website upgrade Check out Kiama Library's new website www.library.kiama.nsw.gov.au Spend a bit of time there as there’s lots to see and link to.

It is a great community resource you can enjoy at home.

Preserving our heritage It past me by when it happened, but one of our Boys' Club (and member of the Kiama Historical Society) alerted me to the news an area of Pheasant Point has received National Trust listing.

According to the Trust, the Pheasant Point Heritage Precinct at Minnamurra, Devonshire and Fitzroy streets has historic significance as its houses and their streetscapes provide important physical evidence of Kiama’s 19th century history, particularly the Basalt Boom. They are the only complete collection of quarry workers' houses where there has been no demolition or unsympathetic infill.

The precinct is part of the original lease of farming land to William Gard, and its subdivision in the 1870s. The picture above shows 12 Fitzroy St, which differs from the timber workers' cottages as it is an amalgam of the original Gard buildings (including the remains of the Figtree Inn in its grounds).

The Kiama Historical Society is based at the Pilot's Cottage at Blowhole Point, and is keen to welcome new members.

Freddie takes a bow It is over 60 years since the iconic Fred Addison opened his garage, but he has only recently hung up his overalls and retired. His move to the country marks the end of an era for generations of Kiama drivers.

If you’ve ever wondered what was in his shed have a look at this lovely video: http://vimeo.com/14635724

Space is big, really big If you haven't taken the opportunity to visit Bundanon, Arthur Boyd's extraordinary gift to the nation on the banks of the Shoalhaven, then the yearly SITEWORKS open day is a marvellously inspiring way to do so.

Now in its fifth year, SITEWORKS brings together interdisciplinary artists, scholars, activists, scientists and environmental specialists to focus on a theme (in a similar way to TEDex). Last year the focus was on the future of food, this year it's the big one - space.

Think astronomy, star gazing, campfires, moon cycles, nocturnal animals, Indigenous cosmology and UFOs. There will be talks and presentations about stars and emerging galaxies by leading Australian astronomers, art performances, and the spectacular Celestial Radio, a yacht covered with 60,000 mirrored tiles. It will sparkle on the river while broadcasting a soundscape created especially for the event, with a special performance by Jeff Duff. And it is all for free.

This is the first year camping has been allowed, to make the most of the night theme. Look out for our daughter Margot if you manage to get one of the last camp spots.

Details: 4pm to midnight, with astronomy talks starting at 7pm.

Camping spots $25/tent (must be booked ahead of time) Follow the signs to Bundanon from the traffic lights just north of the Nowra Bridge.

Find out more about living sustainably Last year's Future Fest Illawarra & Sustainable Living Expo event was attended by around 3,000 people keen to find out more about sustainable living practices and green business products.

This year’s speakers will include the ABC's John Gabriele talking about growing backyard vegetables, local biodiversity expert Michael Fox speaking on the importance of frogs in the urban environment, and Tass Schmidt from Jamberoo Valley Farm talking about producing and accessing local, sustainably grown produce. Masterchef's Dalvinder Dhami will also run a cooking demonstration using home grown produce.

There will be free plants for Kiama Council ratepayers, information stalls on waste, energy and biodiversity, children's activities, lucky door prizes and free show bags.

The only way I seem to get to go to these things is by working there, so we are again operating the canteen (featuring local produce, of course). See you there!

Details: Sunday 20 Oct, 10 – 3, Kiama Pavilion.

Entry by gold coin donation, with all proceeds to Lions.

Choirs rule, OK

As part of its centenary program, the Sydney Male Choir returns to Kiama in October, this time with acclaimed Wollongong singer, Rohan Herring as special guest. Rohan reached the semifinal of the World Championships of the Performing Arts in America in 2012 and recently performed on X-Factor.

In November, the Wollongong Gospel Choir, featuring Kiama's own intermezzo Angela Quinn, will launch the new performance space at Christ Church Point Ministry Centre.

Details: Male Choir - Sun 13 Oct, 2.30pm, The Pavilion Gospel Choir - Sat 16 Nov, 2.30pm Tickets for either: $28 or $25 concession, available from the Visitors Centre 4232 3322 or at the door.

Monochromania Cafe regular (and cover girl of our flyer), Paula Schiller Gowans, has an exhibition of her work in an art bar in Wollongong throughout October. The fascinating monochrome works are inspired by old photos.

Christmas on the horizon We've already taken bookings for Christmas events, so if you or your group require catering or a venue for your festive gettogether give us a call soon to avoid disappointment. As is our tradition, we will be making puddings and cakes again this year, as well as taking orders for hams from Maugers Meats at Burrawang. Get planning!

Noticeboard Check out the Salon on facebook Roz at the Salon on Tingira has got with the program and set up a facebook page to share her ideas and success stories with you.

Just search for The Salon on Tingira and like the page to keep in touch. You might even feature as a model when you get a new do.

The Salon is open Monday to Friday, and on Saturday morning. If it appears closed, check the door for a note, as she might have just popped up to see us. To make a booking, call 4232 3918

Details: Alibi, 76 Crown St, Wollongong.

Tues to Sat 4pm til midnight.

Please note: While we try to get everything right, we are only human and cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.