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With over 70 per cent of the first votes counted, seven positions on the new Council have been filled, with preferences to decide the other two. The Kiama LGA is determined using a proportional representation voting system, where a candidate is elected if they reach a quota of votes. Any surplus of over the quota then gets transferred to the next preferred continuing candidates. The preferences are scheduled to be distributed on Monday 20 December, after the final date for postal votes to be returned, 17 December. The election of the final two councillors will not be known until then. The elected councillors at the time of writing are: • Kathy Rice, The Greens • Jodie Keast, The Greens • Karen Renkema-Lang,

SAFE Kiama • Imogen Draisma, Labor • Neil Reilly, Team Reilly • Matt Brown, We Love Kiama Gerringong Jamberoo • Mark Croxford, Your Community Candidates. Three candidates are in contention for the final two spots on the Council: • Warren Steel, No Political Parties • Stuart Larkins, Labor • Tania George, The Greens. Opinions vary on which of these will miss out, but it could end up a close race. Given the above, at the very least there will be four women on the new Council, up from the one female councillor serving the community over the last nine years (Kathy Rice). The Mayor will be voted in at the first meeting of the Winning candidates: Neil Reilly, Kathy Rice, Karen Renkema-Lang, Mark Croxford, Imogen Draisma new Council, on 11 January. and Jodie Keast. (Absent: Matt Brown)

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2022 has been another roller coaster year, and through it all we are proud to have delivered reliable local news to our community. Local news is important, as it is about things that matter to us all in our everyday lives. It helps build community by giving shared knowledge and experience. The launch of The Bugle App has given us a new way to deliver news as it happens, and we are now attracting over 10,000 readers a month through this channel. We look forward to reporting on all that happens in 2022, starting in early January. Happy New Year!

Brewery and distillery coming to the Valley By the summer of 2022, Jade Papesch and her husband Lyntton Tonta hope to be welcoming people to their Windmill Farm distillery and brewery ‘paddock to bottle’ venture they are opening with friends Dave Chapman and Karen Keaveny on Swamp Road, Jamberoo. “We looked everywhere, including Tasmania and Queensland, and it is fantastic that we have ended up in the Jamberoo Valley,” says Jade, who is known to many as a presenter on WaveFM. until our DA was approved, “It took 837 days from our but we are finally there.” first meeting with Council The DA combined sub-

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ing the housing entitlement, and gaining approval for a brewery, distillery and café/ restaurant on site. Courses will also be run there. “Because it involved subdividing agricultural land, we had to prove that you are using the land for agriculture so it was the advice of Council to do it all at once,” says Jade. “We want to show people how if you can get a small piece of agriculture land, and if you are clever and can diversify, you can make an income from it. “The problem we have in

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white spirits, chickens, cattle, honey and a market garden. There is talk of an apple orchard to make cider. The project combines the Jade and Lyntton’s long held desire to expose their four children to farm life with his passion for distilling, particularly whisky. After having to give up his life as a pilot for medical reasons three and a half years ago, he has focused on developing his knowledge and skills in the craft. His background, growing up on a cereal and dairy continued on p4

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Jamberoo Village Markets is having its annual Twilight Market, without carols this year but with everything else. “It has been a bumpy year so we are looking forward to an awesome celebration with everyone in the community,” says Vivienne Marris, Market Organiser. Stalls will be selling food, clothing, and arts and crafts for last minute Christmas shopping. “There will be a plant stall, fresh cherries, and organic produce,” says Vivienne. “Jamberoo RFS will be hosting a BBQ, there will be a stall from the CWA Jamberoo ladies and the Red Cross will also have a stall with sauces, jams, cakes, crochet products and more.” Jamberoo shops will be staying open until 7pm. “People will be able to check out the shops and finish the night at the markets with dinner in town,” says Vivienne. “It will be a really fun night to finish the year on a really positive note.” Friday 17 December, Reid Park, Jamberoo, 3-7pm

Gerringong does Christmas Saturday 18 December is lining up as a full day of Christmas celebrations in Gerringong. The much loved Christmas Parade is back, followed by the Markets and Carols on the Green. It will be the second year the Parade will be organised by the new committee that took over from the Rotary Club. “The Gerringong Christmas Parade is a huge community event” says Emily Vaughan, one of the organisers. “We get participants and involvement from sporting groups to Mayflower residents and local businesses, so it’s really an all-encompassing event for our community. “I think everyone is even more excited this year, after having been in lockdown. The community is really embracing things getting back to normal and celebrating together.” After the Parade, the festive feel will continue with the Rotary Christmas Markets in the park. “At the end of the day there will also be the Gerringong Bowling Club’s Christmas Carols so it’s going to be a big day for Gerringong,” says Emily. There will be a lineup of singers at the Bowling Club’s

Christmas Carols including The Brazen Lyres and Sing Australia Kiama Choir along with an outdoor bar, food stalls and a visit from Santa. The Committee is still looking for local organisations or businesses to register their christmas floats (free entry), with around 40 expected. “The Hill is sponsoring and judging the Best Float Award so they will be giving out a donation to the winner,” says Emily. “There is also the kids on bikes section, with little prizes from Italian Bambinos, for kids who want to get involved in the parade by decorating their bikes.”

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Action Plan for Killalea saved Harbour finalised The NSW Government has released the final Kiama Harbour Revitalisation Action Plan to outline its vision for improvement. None of the projects are funded, but their presence in the plan will support grant funding and other investment. Following strong opposition from the community, the original Strategic Framework (which sought to identify potential short, medium and longer term opportunities for revitalisation of the harbour precinct) was recast in August as an Action Plan focusing on short term activation opportunities. Importantly for many, the Action Plan kept the boat ramp in its current position and retained the public car park by the Rock Pool. Consequently the round of feedback on the Action Plan was largely positive.

In a victory for people power, Killalea State Park is to become part of the “We’ve listened to the com- Action Plan recommendaNSW National Parks munity and the plan has been tions include repairing the estate as a Regional updated to take into account rock wall on the way to the feedback and suggestions,” rockpool, upgrading the jetty Park. Responsibility for says Andrew Mogg, NSW and reinstating the pontoon, its management will Maritime Director Maritime upgrading the slipway, and move to the National Infrastructure Delivery. the temporary activation of Parks and Wildlife “Of the 35 submissions the waterfront space at the received the majority were harbour entrance, to test the Service (NPWS), favourable of the plan and community response to tem- taking away the many expressed gratitude porary food stalls and closing development threat proposed by the that previous concerns raised traffic for events. current manager, by the community had been Longer term projects that Reflections Holiday addressed. will be further investigated Parks, and ensur“The action plan includes in the short term include a a review in five years’ time to new large multi-use building ing that its unique environmental and revisit work already delivered on the site of the Scout Hall cultural values are and allow for additional com- (which would provide a new munity feedback on longer home for the Scouts, the fish recognised. “The announceterm goals.” market and other operators), ment of the transfer One of the first steps of the a new storage and services of Killalea from Crown Action Plan will be the esbuilding located on the tablishment of a governance current fish market site, and Lands to the NPWS as a Regional Park is great news,” group, with Kiama Council a new multi-use community says Peter Moran, Convenor and other harbour stakehold- facility on School Flat to Save Killalea Alliance. ers, which will be chaired by activate an events area. “This significant step is NSW Maritime. “I’m really pleased with the continued p8 all down to the thousands of In the short term, the community members who have attended rallies, signed petitions, put up signs in their yards, bought t-shirts and generally made their voices heard.” While this is good news for the Park, the Alliance feels there are still some issues to be faced with the changeover. “The Save Killalea Alliance Committee, although very pleased with the announcement, are not taking our eyes off the ball,” says Mr Moran. “We will seek formal notification of the change in status from the relevant Ministers and we will continue to advocate for a management structure which involves commuenquiry because of this, includes a full chef’s kitchen, nity members in writing a which just about outweighed pool and entertaining areas. new Plan of Management for the out of town enquiry.” “The added bonus was the Park. He says the extraordinary a great six car garage at “We will fight to have the house, built ten years ago, the back that most people Park run by a communityhas the best quality fixtures wouldn’t know was there,” based committee in the and finishes throughout, and says Greg. future and we will push for

Record Kiama price Another real estate record has been set, this time for a residential home in Kiama, with a luxury house at the eastern end of Farmer Street being sold by Stone Real Estate to a local family for $6.325 million. While the property isn’t waterfront, agent Greg Crumpton says it was a combination of the quality of home and the position that attracted buyers. “It is an amazing 530sqm house on a level quarter acre block in the centre of Kiama. “It is arguably one of the best blocks of land in Kiama and arguably one of the best homes. “We had very strong local

Reflections to appropriately maintain the Park until July when their tenure ends.” In making the announcement, Environment Minister Matt Kean said the transfer, from NSW Crown Lands, was a major win for the community who have campaigned for greater protections for some time. “Killalea is an area of incredible ecological and cultural importance and a space that is much loved by locals attracting about 30,000 visitors a month. “As a Regional Park, Killalea will continue to be treasured, while at the same time its plants, animals, birds and threatened species will be protected for future generations.” Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the 260-hectare park will be protected by national parks legislation. “Dedication of Killalea Regional Park will ensure this spectacular coastal location remains a pristine spot for camping, world class surfing, bushwalking, fishing and

picnics.” The Park is home to nine endangered ecological communities and provides habitat for many bird species. NPWS will develop a new Plan of Management for Killalea Regional Park when the transfer takes place, working with local residents, Aboriginal groups, Council, the surfing community and environmental groups. “Killalea has been in the sights of developers for decades and this is just another attempt at development that has been fought off by the community,” says Mr Moran. “The Save Killalea Alliance is not going away and we will be prepared to spring back into action at a moment’s notice if we are needed to defend our Park again. “The environmental, indigenous heritage, cultural and social values of this special place are too important to leave it at the mercy of the rent seekers who look at this publicly owned treasure and only see dollar signs.” with Jack Wallner

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irrigator’s farm near Denilliquin, means he also has a love for, and understanding of, farming. “He really wanted to give a regenerative farm lifestyle and knowledge to our children,” says Jade. The old dairy will be the whisky room of the distillery/ brewery conversion, with Dave running the brewery side of things. He’s been a serious home brewer for years, even growing his own hops at Jamberoo, and it has long been a dream to expand into commercial production. The beer will be the first alcohol to be produced, along with ‘expressions of white spirits’ – gin or vodka to the layman. Before that, there will be eggs, honey and produce from the garden. Given the time it takes to mature, the whisky will come later. Lyntton is keen to work with other distillers and brew-

real destination. “No region does it really well in NSW as yet, compared to Tasmania and South Australia,” he says. While their farm will offer a ‘paddock to the bottle’ experience, they are keen to stress the venture isn’t all about alcohol. “We have been to a lot of distilleries and breweries that are just about the alcohol, but for us it is a small part of it. We are about being part of a collective of artisan producers and being part of the community,” says Jade. “Hopefully we are creating a platform for others to use to develop their businesses. “A big component of what we will do is education, everything from regenerative agriculture to artisans teaching their craft.” Brimming with ideas, she talks of having a shop for local artisans to showcase their products, being a family

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friendly destination with a nature playground and animals to pet, and finding other ways to interact with the community. “Windmill Farm will be based on the three pillars of sustainability – the environment, the economy and community,” says Jade. “Our biggest thing is community.” While some councillors have expressed surprise that they didn’t know about the DA until it was approved, the Director Environmental Services Jessica Rippon says all due procedure was followed. “The Mayor very specifically excluded himself from the process, and staff assessed it under delegation as a standard DA. There was no reason to bring it before Council as it was within staff delegations.”

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Have your say on tree policy

Council has put its draft Tree Management Policy on exhibition so that it can be presented to Council for ratification early in the new year. The Draft Tree Management Policy pulls together key elements of two previous policies that dealt with different aspects of Council’s management of public trees – the Tree Planting Policy and the Tree & Vegetation Vandalism Policy – to provide greater clarity. “Prior to putting the revised policy on exhibition, we conducted an in-depth workshop with a number of key community stakeholders to make sure we gathered information on the important elements,” says Mike Dowd, Director Engineering & Works. “Now the policy is on public exhibition until the end of January and we encourage members of the Kiama community to read and provide feedback on the revised draft. “While Council understands that tree management is always going to be a somewhat contentious issue, we hope we’re getting close to a fair and sensible policy that incorporates the wishes of the community, balanced against environmental consideration and the practicalities of managing our LGA’s precious flora.”

Council rejects clubhouse ultimatum

Kiama Council will not be giving John Trevenar the answer he wants, in the time frame he stipulated in our article Clubhouse ultimatum, with regard to the upgrading of the facilities at Gerry Emery Reserve. In a statement to The Bugle, Kiama Council CEO Jane Stroud has thanked him for his hard work and concept design, while saying he has had multiple opportunities to have his idea and concept plans listened to and considered by Council staff. Our story said Mr Trevenar had not received a response despite emailing Council months ago. “John has met with me over the last month, and I am impressed with his initiative, passion and commitment to local sports,” said Ms Stroud. “I am also aware our Director Engineering & Works and Manager Design & Development have likewise met with Mr Trevenar to discuss the concept in recent weeks. “I understand John’s desire to improve the amenities at Gerry Emery Reserve, particularly female change rooms. It’s an excellent idea, and one worth pursuing. “All good ideas need proper planning, considering a significant number of factors, Available under the Your Say not just the cost of contab of www.kiama.nsw.gov.au struction. These include the

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ongoing cost of maintenance and depreciation of assets, as well as meeting accessible design standards and environmental regulations. “We welcome sports grants and funding, but just want to take the time to do the appropriate planning steps and decision making steps, before public funds are committed to large projects. “Any major changes to Council facilities such as those proposed for Gerry Emery need the decisions of councillors and considered reports of the whole of asset costs, land tenure arrangements, maintenance and depreciation.” The coming year will see the preparation of Council’s first Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan, which will provide sporting clubs an opportunity to contribute their views, discuss operational needs and demands, and identify priority projects. A proposal for a temporary staff member dedicated as a Sports Development Officer has been prepared and is moving through the required union and staff consultation processes. A disappointed John Trevenar has told The Bugle that he has torn up the plans he had prepared for the project, still not understanding the delay.

Final bow for Croft St lights Over the last two months, Alice and Greg Ball have been busy setting up a huge display of Christmas lights and decorations in and around their Gerringong house for the last time. What started with a few Christmas lights about 21 years ago has evolved into a huge effort, with a full window display featuring dancing Santas, Vintage Telco Elves, a Polar Express train set and lots more. Alice works on the window display while Greg puts up the decorations outside, including a snow machine which is used on nights with no rain or wind. “There’s many houses with lights but we are different, as we have our window display as well as the lights to go with it,” says Greg. This will be the last year that Alice and Greg will be doing the full size scale of decorations, but they will still continue to put up some lights and smaller pieces in the garden for years to come. “It is very sad to be our last year,” says Greg. “We won’t go cold turkey but unfortunately the window, Santa’s workshop, will

be closed next year,” says Greg. “It’s a very tough decision, but we’ve had to balance out life which has changed, especially in the last couple of years,” says Alice. “We will try and organise something else to make Christmas special for everyone.” While they have done it for the love of Christmas and their community, they have also raised money for the Children’s Medical Research Institute’s Gerringong branch. “We raise an average of about $1,000 a year for the Institute,” says Greg. “It’s been a tough couple of years and the charities don’t stop, so if people can find

that little something to give, it will help them out.” Alice and Greg encourage all of the community to check out their display and to not be afraid to get up close to the window. “We want people to get close and squish their faces against the windows because it’s a sign of a good night when there’s fingerprints the next day,” says Alice. “We’ve enjoyed doing it just as much as everyone who has come to look at them,” says Greg.

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Uniting Church throws open its new doors Open 7 days Lunch 11.30am Dinner 5.30pm

Voters were the first to utilise Kiama Uniting Church’s new extension, when the church was used as a polling booth on 4 December. The official opening was the next day. “It is quite appropriate as the basis of it is that we wanted facilities so that we could offer hospitality to everyone,” says the Rev Kath Merrifield. “It’s been in planning for a long time to replace tired and outdated facilities that were not accessible to everyone.” The new building, which links the recently restored lecture hall with the church building where services are held, consists of a foyer, a semi-commercial kitchen and accessible toilets. As part of the works, funded by the congregation, the carpark and surrounds have also been upgraded. “Already people are using the foyer as a smaller meeting space, and moving the old kitchen has enabled me to relocate my office to the centre of what is happening,” says Rev Merrifield. All of the buildings are now accessible from the carpark. “It is not just for the use of the congregation, but has always been about us being able to offer hospitality to the whole of the community and we want to develop it as a safe space for all people,” says Rev Merrifield. “I’m aware there are a number of community services available in Kiama, but there are also gaps, and we are very open to suggestions about what might be helpful

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for people.” As yet no decision has been made on what to do with the adjacent old manse once the Kiama Men’s Shed moves out next year. Out at Jamberoo, the

Community Christmas Lunch Locals who may be on their own during Christmas Day and are wanting to share a meal with others are welcome to a free Kiama Community Christmas Day Lunch happening at Kiama Uniting Church. “An overwhelming percentage of the community will be spending that day with their extended family and over consuming,” says Ralph Szulerowski, Organiser. “If on the other hand, you find yourself socially isolated and/or literally alone this Christmas then this is just for you. “Christmas is the perfect day to take the time to share and appreciate what you have in life and with others

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final result,” says the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward. “It is an afirmation of the fact that the harbour already does the things that people want it to do. The only thing that people have raised with me is the need for basic amenity upgrades and that is what is contained in this plan.” Councillor Mark Way, who will be putting up his hand to join the governance group, is still over the moon that the boat ramp and the car parking by the rock pool are staying where they are. He is disappointed that the

Uniting Church has recently been successful in getting State funding of $32,000 for a disabled unisex toilet, which much looked forward to internal access rather than the current out buildings.

in the Plan. “It is vital for boating. “It would save millions of dollars in damage caused by huge north-east swells. “Anyhow, it is all a bit pie in the sky with no money associated with any of the projects.” A review will be conducted at the five year point, to determine the approach to the medium and long term strategies.

in our community, together we can enjoy the day with a simple meal and genuine fellowship sharing our stories with one another.” This will be their first Community Christmas lunch and Ralph hopes it will not be the last. “We invite you to join us for a simple and delicious meal and a chin-wag. “This Christmas Day and every Christmas Day going forward I hope we can make a tradition of ‘A Community Christmas’ lunch.”

Sat 25 December, Kiama Uniting Church, 12pm-2.30pm. To RSVP or for more info, email:kiamaunitingchurch@ outlook.com or leave a message at 4232 1677

Donate to the XMas Tree

Gareth Ward MP is again collecting gifts for children through his annual Christmas Tree Drive. New and unwrapped toys can be dropped off to his Kiama electorate office at 102 Terralong Street, Kiama up until 5.30pm on Friday 17 December. All gifts donated will be provided to the Albion Park Youth and Community Care Full details at: https://bit.ly/ Inc. prior to Christmas Day. kiamarevitalisation “Let’s all come together to help spread some festive joy to those who need it most this Christmas,” says Mr Ward.

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Be beach safe this summer in Kiama In what’s shaping up to be a wet and mild summer, our lifeguard patrols have begun. Whatever the weather, we’re expecting locals and visitors to hit our beautiful beaches in droves, and we will be ready to ensure a safe season. Kiama Council employs around 30 lifeguards from December to January to patrol our seven main beaches: Jones, North Bombo, Kendalls, Easts, Werri, Seven Mile and Surf Beach. At our recent lifeguard training day, we caught up with Morgan Clarke, who is returning for her third season as a Kiama lifeguard. Morgan says she keeps coming back because she loves the beach (Easts is her favourite), loves the people and loves the challenge.

It’s not all fun and games though, Morgan says she’s also faced some challenges: “when there’s an incident, particularly if it involves a serious injury or several people.” Her advice to beach-users is: “Follow any directions the lifeguards give you. They’re not trying to be rude, your safety is our priority, and we need you to cooperate so we can keep everyone safe.” Kiama Council’s head lifeguard Craig Bowley adds: “Look for the flags and swim between them.”

Leisure Centre’s new online portal Kiama Leisure Centre has launched a new online portal. The portal allows members, pass-holders and those enrolled in swim, squads and gymnastics (or their parents) to access a range of services and information via a use-friendly web interface. Members and pass-holders can use the system to book in to group fitness classes, including aqua aerobics, up to 25 hours prior to the class start time. Those enrolled in swim school, squads and gym courses can view their progress (or that of their child) and also have the option to change the day or time of the class, subject to availability. There’s also a function to show any outstanding payments, as well as the ability to buy new memberships and passes, or top up existing ones. For more information visit: https://kiamaleisurecentre.kiama.nsw.gov.au/

Craig says his team are seeing a lot more people using Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs), which is great. “However, I would urge people to tell someone when and where they’re going out for a paddle. Even experienced SUP users, if you are doing longer paddles – eg: from Gerroa to Shoalhaven Heads or Kiama Harbour to Shell Cove – tell family, friends or inform the lifeguard.” He says this means the lifeguards on patrol will be better able to judge if you’re in distress (or not) and, if something does happen, it makes it easier to know where to search for you.

Kiama lifeguard, Morgan Clarke.

“Every day is different. I enjoy the team culture and it’s a fun job.” Morgan says she particularly enjoys working Christmas Day because, “Everyone’s got their new gear and they’re excited and happy. Plus we get a lot of thank-yous for working that day!”

Craig also reminds jet ski and other water craft users to follow the rules: keep more than 60m from swimmers, surfers and designated swim areas, and at low speed within 200m of the beach. Finally, all beachgoers should remember that our beaches are a shared space for all to enjoy. Please learn the rules, be respectful and mindful of swimmers, little kids and other beach users.

Council opening hours over Christmas Kiama Municipal Council would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. In what has been a challenging year for many, we hope you all get a well-deserved break. Our waste services, cleaning and other essential maintenance will continue with some additional services. For waste services over Christmas visit: https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/christmas-waste-service Christmas closures:

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Christmas Eve Carols With no Carols in Hindmarsh Park this year, the Kiama Anglican Church is hosting an evening of carol singing in their grounds on Christmas Eve. “There is no better way to begin the heart of Christmas than to sing and be reminded about the real reason for our celebrations,” says Roe Kitchin. There will be a sausage sizzle, fairy floss, snow cones and hot chocolate and coffee, with BYO picnics and non-alcoholic beverages welcome. Wet weather option in the hall.

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With no fireworks this year, a special Kiama Seaside Market is being organised for New Year’s Eve, 12-8pm, to bring people down to the Harbour to celebrate. While details are still to be finalised, there will be over 100 stalls, kids’ activities, foodtrucks and live music. With restrictions to lift fully by then, Market Manager Yasmin Tatrai is planning to accommodate a large crowd of locals and visitors. “We are expecting a big turnout for this market as

there will be a lot of people in town for the school holidays and New Year’s Eve,” she says. “I won’t sleep until I see people coming through and the smiles on everyone’s faces, which is what makes me happy.” There will also be a Christmas Market on Sunday 19 December from 9-3pm, with a visit from Santa.

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The Pipes are back Kiama Pipe Band are back practicing at one of the best locations in Kiama after a COVID-induced break. Every Monday morning they can be found halfway up Blowhole Point, playing up a storm and attracting onlookers. “It’s a good opportunity for us to get some practice in without disturbing the neighbours,” says John Kenney, Kiama Pipe Band Secretary. “People hear us from all over town and come over to watch us.” When they are playing, the Band wears a tartan with local history. “We wear the Red Ulster Tartan because it’s connected with the area through the people who came from Northern Ireland,” says John. “We play at a few different events and ANZAC marches and we’ve been supported a

lot by the Rotary and Lions Clubs so we tend to support their events as well.” The Band’s drummer, Deb Riley, is excited to be out and practicing again after lockdown. “It was so joyous to come back,” she says. “I’d forgotten how much I loved doing it and it’s just great when you can get together with people who have the same interests. “We get along like a house on fire and it is a social band

Locals with mobility issues will now be able to get down onto Jones Beach on a new beach wheelchair, thanks to Kiama Downs Surf Life Saving Club and Kiama Downs Medical Practice. “We have done a lot of upgrades to the club for mobility impaired people, including the lifts inside, but we really wanted to do something more,” says Brett Schweitzer, KDSLSC President. “It’s a dream that we’ve had and it’s good to get likeminded people together to make it happen.” Dr Tom Hilliar of Kiama Downs Medical Practice jumped at the opportunity to help out with getting the beach wheelchair for the Surf Club. “Lots of people have issues with mobility, whether that

is young people with significant health problems or older people who just can’t get to the beach anymore,” he says. “So the idea that we can get someone down to the beach who hasn’t been for maybe weeks, months or years is so special.” It can be booked in advance through the Club’s website. “It’s available when our patrols are operating, so there are some people here to assist, but we do encourage coming with a support person just in case,” says Brett. “Everyone is welcome to use it.”

so we look after each other here and have fun together.” The Band is currently looking for more drummers and pipers and are encouraging locals, young and old, to join up. There are free lessons by the band members for those who are interested.

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Winning gardeners The Kiama Garden Club has gathered to celebrate the winners of this year’s Spring Garden Competition. The Club’s Vivienne Marris says that the 52 garden entrants this year was an excellent response, considering the COVID-19 hurdles. Judges for the Senior Living Complex Category, Jon Gabriel and Kiama Garden Club Treasurer Carol-Ann Trist, said their job was not easy. “All the gardens in this category were great,” says Jon. “But every garden offers something different. “As we age, we need to rethink our gardens. “We need to think about access, do we need more raised beds, can we reduce our lawn area – I’m not a fan of lawns and believe that it’s a very brave leaf that falls on some of the lawns looked after by our members!” First place in this category went to the Blue Haven Residents Garden. “Every area in this garden was used well,” says Jon. “I was impressed by the microclimates that had been created and the plants used in these areas. “The complex is so lucky to have such avid gardeners and the garden exudes a wonderful energy.

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On accepting the award, Blue Haven resident Ted McCabe said, “When I first went there, the gardens weren’t much good. “But we had a cyclone come through and it cleaned out all the rubbish. “Then we got to work. “I do the rough stuff, Maureen (Martin) does the pretty stuff and Barry (Stephens) does the veggie garden. “Between the three of us, we have turned Blue Haven into a very lovely place.” Jon says every entrant was a winner and called on garden lovers to take the challenge and enter next year.

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Masons have celebrated 150 years of Freemasonry in Kiama, unveiling a plaque on their Lodge in Collins Street. This was followed by a banquet to install the appointment of their new Worshipful Master, Bill Gillies. COVID played havoc with official celebrations planned for July, so the Lodge was pleased to at last have the Most Worshipful Grand Master of NSW and ACT, MW Bro Derek Robson, AM, officiate at their ceremony. Mason and Kiama Men’s Shed member Ralph Steel designed the commemorative plaque which was 3D printed at Kiama Library and mounted in a wooden setting crafted by Men’s Shed members. A copy of the plaque was presented to Kiama Library for display by Rusty Shore, Secretary of the Kiama Masonic Lodge. The first meeting of Lodge Kiama (known then as Lodge Samaritan) was held in the Kiama Court House on July 1871 and was led by MW Bro Doctor Harman Tarrant, a much-respected local surgeon. Dr Tarrant laid the foundation stone for Kiama’s first hospital which was located in Barney Street. Lodge Samaritan amalgamated with Lodge Minnamurra in 1889 to create Lodge Kiama No 35. The Kiama Masonic Lodge

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Once again residents of the Kiama LGA have been well represented in the Kiama Electorate Community Recognition Awards, to honour outstanding local volunteers and small businesses. “It is an opportunity to stop and pause and say thank you to everyone who makes this a wonderful place to live,” said the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, before the presentations. Five of the six Outstanding Local Citizens came from our area: Belinda Brooks, Kelvin Milne, Aunty Trish Levett, Kelly Lambert and Mark Burns. Three of the four Outstanding Emergency Services Volunteers came from our LGA: Tim Anderson and Aapo Skorulis from the SES and Hanna McInerney from

the Jamberoo RFS. Outstanding Local Volunteer awards went to Bruce Ray and the CWA Kiama Evening Branch. The Conservation Champion Award went to Paul Berry for his longstanding tree planting efforts at Kiama High; surfer Sally Fitzgibbons was presented with the Outstanding Local Sports Award; and Ross Douglas was named as an Outstanding Sports Administrator for his work at Jamberoo Tennis Club. All of the Outstanding Local Small Businesses came from our area: The Hill Bar & Kitchen, Stacks Burger House, Diggies Cafe, Burnetts On Barney, Heart & Sol Organics, Bluestone Building Group and Avcon Projects.

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The Show is back in 2022 After two years without our longest running and most loved institution, the Kiama Show Society is encouraging the community to get behind the Kiama Show next year, when it is held on 21-22 January. Show Secretary Jen Hampshire reports.

Add your story to the COVID quilt Kiama Show Society is creating a community COVID Quilt, as a reminder in years to come of a craft people enjoyed during lockdown, or a depiction of an activity that sustained them. The idea was inspired by a similar exercise undertaken by the Landline show on ABC TV to commemorate 30 years of Landline. People who reside in the Municipality are invited to contribute a 15cm square piece of handiwork. This article needs to be bound or have a neat edge and can be knitted, crocheted, embroi-

dered, patchwork, felt work, tie dyed etc. painted fabric (no paper). Please add your name and story to your piece. Pieces will be accepted at the 2022 Show and initially pinned to fabric and the final quilt will be displayed at the 175th Kiama Show in 2023. This is not a competition and it does not have to be perfect! It is open to all ages. Contact Sue Cox (0416 255 854) if you’d like to be involved or if you have pieces to contribute .

Change of name for Kiama Showgirl The 2020 Kiama Showgirl, Mackenzie Warfield, will be the last to hold that title. After a long history as the Kiama Showgirl, the annual competition is having a name change. The 2022 winner will be named the Kiama Young Woman and will represent Kiama at the Zone Final. The name change is in line with the statewide changes to the competition The Show organisers are looking for young women, aged 18-25, who want to represent Kiama as an ambassador and leader, to showcase their knowledge of the region and all it has to offer. The 2022 Kiama Young Woman will have various

opportunities throughout the year to attend functions and events on behalf of Kiama Show as well as competing in the Zone Final with the chance to progress to the State Final at Sydney Royal.

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Pavillion categories for everyone There are always such an inspiring array of skills on show at the Pavillion, and often novice entrants are surprised with their results. Everyone can enter at least one category, from icing arrowroot biscuits with the kids, or a bunch of flowers from your garden, or maybe even a knitted scarf you’ve made during lockdown. Don’t be worried that you haven’t entered before, it’s easy to do and it is always fun walking through the Pavilion and seeing your own entry on display. Now that you’ve decided to enter something at the Show, you will need to work out which category. In addition to the many handcrafts such as quilting, sewing and embroidery, there’s needlecraft, woodcraft, flowers, vegetables and even homebrew. There are also some new

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categories including honey. For all those who have caught the beekeeping bug, this is your chance to shine and showoff the talents of your little buzzing bees. Show organisers are keen for all gardeners, both those who have very green thumbs and those new to the joys of soil and snails, to enter into the Pavilion sections. If succulents are your thing

then you might like the newest category of a Succulent log. This is a great activity to do with your kids over the holidays. Remember the log needs to be no bigger than 60cm long and can be filled with as many succulents as you like. And with the success of the rock painting that has filled social media pages, Pavilion Stewards have introduced

Due to the uncertainty of Covid restrictions, the decision was made not to do a large printrun of the Show Schedule this year. It is available online now at www.kiamashow.com. au and printed copies will be available later at select locations throughout the Kiama LGA. Pavilion entry forms will also be printed in the next edition of The Bugle. Painted Rock sections in the Junior categories. So why not try painting a small rock with your favourite animal or flower. Kiama Show organisers will be holding some rock painting and kewpie doll workshops for the kids during the school holidays. Keep an eye on Kiama Show’s Facebook and Instagram pages for more details on this.

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The Pines opens its Pantry in town After eight years of selling their dairy products direct to the public through markets, Mahlah and Kel Grey of The Pines Kiama have opened their own shop on Collins St. “We wanted a space for people to come and buy throughout the week, but still have the experience of talking to people who understand the product,” says Mahlah. “Ultimately we would really love to have something up at the farm, but that isn’t possible at the moment so this is the next best thing. “We saw this space in the Terrace Houses a year ago, and loved it so much we bought the shop so we would have a permanent home in town.” Apart from The Pines’ gelato, cheese, yoghurt and milk, The Pines Pantry will stock a wide range of complementary produce from other local and regenerative farmers. “We have good networks of producer friends,” says Mahlah. “We not only love their produce, but the things they are doing on their farm. “We want to be able to tell the story of every product on the shelves – understanding where food comes from, who produces it and why that should matter is at the heart of what we do.” Apart from sheeps cheese from Pecora Dairy and goats cheese and other products from Buena Vista Farm, there will be market garden produce from the new Jamberoo growers, jams and preserves from Berrima, lamb and pork from Milton, olive oil and figs from Canowindra, and more. The cheese cabinet will

Kel and Mahlah Grey also include offerings from 26 Collins St, Kiama small scale farmhouse 10-5pm Mon to Thurs; cheesemakers further afield, 10-9pm Friday and Saturday; including Tasmania and 10-3pm Sundays South Australia. “They are producers we know personally – we’ve visited their farm or have an ongoing relationship with them,” says Mahlah. “You can’t generally get Copies of the popular free their products anywhere 2022 Legal Topics for out of Sydney or their local Older Persons Diary are network.” available now at Gareth The goods on sale won’t Ward’s Electorate office. be limited to food, with the “It is full of helpful tips Greys open to new ideas. and advice, including how “We already have some to access the Government’s beautiful pottery and soaps made with our milk and local cost saving initiatives and other useful information,” honey,” says Mahlah. says Mr Ward. “We want to encourage The Diary is designed to other embryo producers. help Seniors understand If it tells a story and fits in their legal rights and naviwith our philosophy we will gate the justice system, consider it.” and includes information Part of that philosophy is a commitment to sustainability, on investment scams, consumer rights, NSW which will see The Pantry Fair Trading, NSW Trustee running on energy produced up at their Saddleback Moun- and Guardian, NSW LawAccess, Strata Schemes, tain farm. dealing with neighbourAfter the summer rush, hood disputes, elder abuse there are plans to hold a and more. series of producer events, To get your free copy, visit where people who are interthe office in Terralong St or ested can do tastings and call 4232 1082 to have find out more about how the a copy mailed to you. products are produced.

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Marks St DA amended

An amended DA has been submitted for the use of an existing studio in Marks St for workshops, exhibitions and other art events. The land is zoned light industrial, but is in a residential neighbourhood. The DA, which is seeking temporary use approval for four years, now stipulates that there will be twelve larger events (up to 150 people) a year, along with six workshops (6-12 people) and six talks/art gatherings (2050 people). “We were asked to specify it with as much detail as we possibly could, so people could get a better understanding of what we are proposing,” says artist Cobi Cockburn, who lives and creates on the site with her husband Chick Butcher. “We wanted to reassure people that we don’t want to do more than twelve larger events a year, and none in December or January.” With parking being a big issue for neighbours, onsite and nearby parking has been identified. Rhonni Garven, who lives in a nearby street, is still concerned. “I don’t believe the amended application addresses the issues of the impact of noise, parking and traffic on the amentity of the residential neighbourhood.”

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Early in the morning I left Madrid by train for Bilbao, the Basque port city in Northern Spain. I had a heavy cold with a throbbing head and an aching throat. Why am I doing this? I asked myself. I should have stayed behind in Madrid. Five long hours later I arrived at Bilbao Abando station, walked across the bridge over the River Nervion to the Old Town, found my room, fell into bed, and slept. The next day, ready to again face being a tourist, I ventured back across the river and through the city. After a half hour walk, I could see, down a narrow street, the

gleaming curved shapes of an amazing building, and as I moved closer, an astonishing giant statue of a puppy, covered in live flowers. This is what I had come to see – the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum. The building itself is a spectacular piece of sculpture, which provides a breath-taking setting for memorable works of art both inside and out. The outer skin of the building is formed with tens of thousands of titanium plates, which refracts the light from the sky, so that the colour alters with the clouds and the weather. Inside one enters a soaring atrium, flooded with light,

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What do Gerringong Sunrise Rotary Club and Mary Poppins have in common? Both are keen to go fly a kite! Some club members and friends recently took to the headland near Gerringong cemetery to do something they hadn’t done for years and before long, there were 15 kites up in the air. The club was testing local conditions ahead of a proposed Kite Festival in November 2022. Sue McGilvray, who takes over as President in June 2022, came up with the idea and thinks a reclaimed land beside the kite festival is a natural fit for river. Gerringong. A design competition was “We were sitting around won by Canadian American architect Frank Gehry, whose and talking about Gerringong’s attributes – the stununique buildings always ning scenery and views, incorporate adventurous especially from the headland, shapes and materials. and the wind – and wonderThe Museum was comed how we could combine pleted in the 1990s and has these. A kite festival sprung since been feted as a driver to mind.” of economic and cultural “For some reason, the wind renewal for the city. always blows in Gerringong,” Not to be missed! Bobbie Miller, Kiama says current club President Robert Miller, tongue in cheek. If you’d like to share your “Hopefully we can it off the travel story, send your ground next year. This year’s postcard to: news@ very small event, which we thebuglenewspaper.com.au couldn’t advertise because of

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