The Bugle 21 October 2017
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Councillors recommit to urban boundaries At their October meeting, Kiama’s councillors have unanimously shown their commitment to keeping the area’s urban expansion within the limits of the Kiama Urban Strategy (KUS). “We are continually getting approaches from people wanting to do additional subdivisions outside that town boundary,” says Mayor Mark Honey. “This puts a stamp on the KUS to stop that happening.” As an example, both proposals to provide a second entrance to Cedar Grove II involve the developer having land outside the western boundary zoned residential. “This motion shows that is something we are not prepared to do.” Mayor Honey’s motion also strongly urges the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, to do all he can to ensure that the NSW Government does not support any planning proposals outside the identified town boundaries. It also calls on Mr Ward to help with progressing the rehabilitation and development of the Bombo quarry area, given its potential to meet future housing needs. “It is not moving as quickly as we would like,” says the Mayor. Infilling the site alone is expected to take 2-3 years.
Inside this issue Ali wins Coolangatta Gold again p3
Bigger and better New Year’s Eve celebrations p3
Kiama Electorate honours its achievers Members of the Kiama LGA have featured prominently in this year's Kiama Electorate Community Recognition Awards. In a change of format, all this year’s nominees were recognised with an Award rather than being judged by a panel. Belinda Brooks of Kiama and Janet Poppett of Gerringong were recognised as Outstanding Citizens. Both are involved in a number of community activities. Most particularly Belinda for her advocacy of women with disabilities being recognised for their courage and achievements
and Janet for her commitment to community fitness. In the Outstanding Local Volunteer category, awards were presented to Jackie Hall (Jamberoo Public School), Tricia Ashelford (Kiama Farmers’ Market), Geoff Shoard (Minnamurra Lions) and Christine Langford (Australian Centre for Leadership for Women). In the Junior Sports categories, Kiama’s Jackson Tikkeros and Kieran Woolley of Minnamurra were presented with the two awards of the day. Jackson is outstanding at a number of sports, including being
Discover the North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre p4
Janet Poppett and Belinda Brooks with Mayor Mark Honey
selected for the Adam Goodes talented AFL program for the past two years Thirteen year old skateboarder Kieran recently won the Australian
Under 16 Bowlriding title, and has been selected to join the skateboard training team for the 2020 Olympics. Continued on page 9
Queen’s Baton bearers announced p3
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What’s on? Every Wednesday Kiama Farmers’ Market Surf Beach 3-6pm
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues
20-24 Oct Lost and Found Treasures of Kiama Old Fire Station Kiama
Fri 20 Oct Bible Society Coffee Morning Gerringong Catholic Church, 10am Kiama Welcomes Refugees film night: Hope Road Gerringong Town Hall, 7.30pm, $10 inc supper
Sat 21 Oct Gerringong Village Market In and around
Gerringong Town Hall, 9-2pm Kiama & District Historial Society Talk on Joseph Pike See right
Sat 28 Oct
Sun 22 Oct
Tues 31 Oct
Steel City Strings The Pavilion Kiama, 2pm Nick Parnell concert Music Shoalhaven hosts one of the world’s leading vibraphone players. Nowra School of Arts, 2pm, $35/25
Beersheba Service See page 8
26 Oct-1 Nov Shellharbour Woodcarvers Exhibition The Old Fire Station
28-29 Oct Various events at Jamberoo See page 5
Kiama Makers & Growers Market Black Beach, 9-2pm Surfing the Blues See below
International Gaming Day gathering
Sat 4 Nov Opera in the Valley Tickets on sale at Elders Relay for Life Black Beach. Register at www.relayforlife.org.au/ kiama International Gaming Day See right
10-12 Nov CMRI Quilt Show More next issue
River Festival The Shoalhaven River Festival continues to grow, offering a variety of activities and events on and off the water. Amongst other things, this year’s event includes a free concert headlined by the Eurogliders. Details: 28-29 October
Great night of Surf’n the Blues Kiama Jazz & Blues Club is holding another one of its popular Surf’n the Blues nights to help raise funds for the 2018 Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival. Bands performing are young up and coming local band Pacific Avenue and Tomcat Playground. The latter brings together some of the East Coast’s finest blues musicians (including two locals), with their debut CD in July this year, Shufflin for a Quid, hitting the No 2 position on the Australian blues and roots airways charts. Details: Saturday 28 Oct, Kiama Downs Surf Club. Tickets $20 each include either drink vouchers or cheese plate (TBA). Buy tickets from sullo_2@yahoo.com or at trybooking.com
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It’s on again! Kiama Library is once more joining over a thousand libraries across the world to celebrate International Gaming Day. To mark the occasion Kiama Library is hosting a free event for 8-18 year olds (and their parents) which celebrates all kinds of games: jump on a computer and play browser games, bring in your iPad and host a
Minecraft server, create a LEGO masterpiece, race your friends or play LEGO Batman on PS 3, or relax with their board games (or bring yours along). Free drinks and snacks provided but spaces are limited, so book now. Details: Sat 4 November, 2.30-4.30pm. Book online at www.trybooking.com/321966 or drop into the Library.
From convict to mayor Early readers of The Bugle might like to get along to the latest in the series of pioneering family stories, told by descendants, organised by the Kiama & District Historical Society. This time, cousins Geoff and Graham Pike will be talking about their eminent ancestor Joseph Pike. Sentenced to hang at just 20 for non-violent housebreaking, Joseph Pike later became Kiama’s only convict Mayor (six terms), first storekeeper, postmaster, spirit merchant, farmer, quarry owner, entrepreneur and as a civic benefactor and pioneering community leader left a heritage which contributed strongly to the foundations of Kiama as we know it and see it today. Details: Saturday 21 October, Family History Centre (under the Library), 2.30pm
Laser shows at the Harbour this NYE Kiama’s New Year’s Eve celebrations are being ratcheted up this year, with three laser shows to be projected over the Harbour following the 9pm fireworks. The fireworks display itself will also be ‘bigger and better’, making it the biggest fireworks display on the East Coast (barring Sydney). In addition to the Sky Show, Destination Kiama is teaming up with the Kiama and District Business Chamber, which will be providing live music and an Eat Street precinct in Hindmash Park as part of the festivities. Chair of Destination Kiama, Councillor Matt Brown said the changes followed feedback from previous years. “People enjoy coming to Kiama for the fireworks, but we were hearing that they are looking for even more to do throughout the evening,” he says. “It is fantastic to be able to work closely with the Business Chamber to respond to this demand and give people a reason to stay longer. “Now we are providing a wider range of entertainment, spread across a number of sites, both before and after the main fireworks. “The best thing is we are working with local businesses to put together the program.” The entertainment will begin in the Eat Street precinct at 5pm, with live music from 7pm. There will also be food stalls and entertainment along the Harbour. As is tradition, the New Year’s Eve fireworks will begin at 9pm, and be followed laser light shows at 9.25pm, 9.45pm and 10.15pm. It is hoped the staggering of the entertainment will help ease the traffic congestion of previous years, when everyone left at once.
Queen’s Baton bearers announced With the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast fast approaching, and the Queen’s Baton already on its way, the people who are to carry the message on its Kiama leg have been announced. Of the 14 who have been chosen, six live in the Kiama LGA: Lloyd Ferguson of Gerringong, Sally Fitzgibbons of Gerroa, Heather McAlpine of Minnamurra and David Leigh, Colin Rathbone and Kath Tanner of Kiama The Baton is currently in Malaysia and will arrive in Australia on Christmas Eve. It will pass through Kiama on Monday 5 February.
Our Ali does it again
Rescission motions fail An attempt by Councillor Neil Reilly to rescind Council’s decision to continue with the changes necessary to prepare part of Iluka Reserve for sell-off (as reported in the last edition of The Bugle) failed at the October Council Meeting. He appealed to councillors to consider the precedent they were setting by selling off part of a public reserve. With councillors Warren Steel and Kathy Rice away, the vote was four to three, after Mayor Mark Honey cast his deciding vote. Later in the meeting, Councillor Matt Brown’s rescission motion to reverse
the decision to change the Local Environment Plan to increase the size of blocks in Greenfield sites to qualify them for dual occupancy suffered the same fate. The increase in the required size of the blocks is regarded as a necessary element to implement some aspects of the draft Jamberoo DCP, as it will decrease the number of residences that could ultimately be built on the Golden Valley Rd site. Councillor Brown’s motion was tabled after discussions with the Jamberoo Valley Residents & Ratepayers Association (JVRRA) and also relates to his concerns about
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housing affordability. The JVRRA has released the results of its survey that show overwhelming opposition (93%) to the type of development exemplified by Chapel Hill and the over 55’s development in Wyalla Road, an a strong desire to keep the village atmosphere and rural aspect. With the public exhibition period of the draft Jamberoo DCP now closed, consideration is being given to the submissions received from 163 individuals and groups. Mayor Mark Honey remains confident the Jamberoo DCP will be ready for the December Council Meeting.
For a small place, we certainly punch above our weight on the sporting front. Kiama’s proud sporting tradition is reaching new heights with locals Sally Fitzgibbon and Tyler Wright being the top two in the Womens’ World Surfing Championship ladder, and Kiama’s Ali Day winning his fifth Coolangatta Gold ironman competition to equal Caine Eckstein's record. His parents, Kim and Ross Day, tell us Ali is now preparing to represent Australia in New Zealand in November.
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New lease of life for Neighbourhood Centre Ven Andrews and Sharon Parker can’t wait for people to come down and discover the revamped North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre. With 25 years’ experience in community development behind her, and the support of Sharon (the Centre’s long term manager), Ven has creatively used Federal funding to assist the unemployed in her charge to revitalise the community hub. With the two and a half year project ending in April, all of the work at the Centre has been finished, and Ven and Sharon are ready to show it off. While people are welcome to visit any time, the duo are planning an Open Day to encourage as many as possible to come along and see what a great community asset it is. “The Centre was doing great work but looking a bit ordinary when we started,” says Ven. “It is now bright and painted, and everything
Sharon and Ven (with the Centre’s mascot, Franklin) by the new outdoor chess board
outside has been rebuilt.” The lighthouse themed bollards at its entrance give a hint of the element of fun Ven’s team of unemployed volunteers (she hates the term Work for the Dole) has built into every corner of the Centre. There’s a playgroup area, with murals by local artist Mark Svensson; a pretend kitchen and veggie patch for the children to tend; an outdoor chess set; a sculpture garden featuring local native plants; and raised garden beds just waiting for the community to come and help tend them. “All of this is a bonus,” says Ven. “It has been so rewarding to see so many people move forward. “These programs sometimes have a stigma about them, but this project shows that it doesn’t have to be like that,” says Ven. “Our unemployed volunteers have thrived on having a real project to do, and can be proud about the legacy they have created that can be enjoyed by the whole community. “I’ve met some fantastic unemployed people some with brilliant skills learnt over a lifetime of work, and it has been great to see them mentoring the young ones. “As well as giving them skills like carpentry, landscaping, creative arts and painting, we’ve helped to give them a sense of purpose by supporting them in a time of need. “The program has been really successful in terms of people getting jobs or start-
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ing their own small businesses when they have left.” For the next six months of the project, Ven and crew will turn their focus to refreshing the nearby skateboard park and the baseball nets. The North Kiama Neighhood Centre Inc was founded in 1982 and has been based in Council-owned premises on Meehan Drive since 1996.
It provides a home for activities as diverse as U3A, Probus, yoga, gardening clubs, commercial cooking, craft groups and more. Details: The Centre is open 8.30-4pm Mon to Thurs. The Open Day will be held 27 November, 10-2pm. Location: 28A Meehan Drive
The Community Garden is now a focal point of the Centre
Jamberoo’s big weekend Whatever your interests, there will be at least one reason for you to visit Jamberoo on the last weekend in October. No-one is quite sure how it happened, but various community organisations are holding events that weekend, making Jamberoo the place to be. It probably started with the Illawarra Rose Society’s Spring Rose Festival, which has been held at Jamberoo for many years, with thousands of blooms on display. Now the weekend also
offers a car show to raise money for the Jamberoo Red Cross and RFS, a school fete (held every four years so it is going to be a big one), a gigantic secondhand book sale and an art show.
Details: SPRING ROSE FESTIVAL Sat 28 Oct, noon-5pm Sun 29 Oct, 9-3pm Jamberoo School of Arts JAMBEROO PS FETE Sat 28 Oct, 10-2pm Churchill St JAMBEROO CAR SHOW & FAMILY DAY Sun 29 Oct 10-3pm Kevin Walsh Oval JAMBEROO ART SHOW 28 and 29 Oct, 10-4pm Club Jamberoo, free entry SECONDHAND BOOKSALE 28 and 29 Oct, 10-4pm St Matthew’s Catholic Church, Chapel Lane
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To the Editor I refer to the Letter to the Editor in last weeks Bugle by an un-named writer, which claimed that my father Neville & I “hijacked” the DCP consultation meeting we attended at Jamberoo recently. The comments in the letter about us on the day are pure fabrication. No doubt, some of the views that Neville and I expressed were contrary to the thoughts of other attendees, however we did so in a respectful way and I’m sure any fair minded & balanced person present that day would agree. The tone of the letter implies that all developers and development is bad and that Jamberoo should stay the same forever. The reality is that Jamberoo has been changing for decades. Through to the middle of last century, Jamberoo shrunk significantly in both population and services. Neville and I grew up in Jamberoo and are keen to see the village retain its character. However the character of a place is not just its buildings, it is also its people and local businesses. To maintain its character and vibrancy, Jamberoo
needs a wider range of housing, in particular, housing that is suitable for seniors and the young. It is obvious the building and development industry will be involved in any future housing development in Jamberoo whether it be new developments or knockdown and rebuilds. So it makes a lot of sense to include the industry in consultation as new policy is established. Council need to hear the full spectrum of opinions and issues if they are to settle on the best medium and long term policies for Jamberoo's future. I will certainly continue to voice my opinion at public forums where I feel I can make a positive contribution to the discussion. Lawson Fredericks Kiama Downs In reply to the unsigned letter (7/10/17) in regards to the Wyalla (spelt correctly) Road, Brookwood Estate. We are now proud owners of one of the over 55’s houses in Sproule Crescent, Jamberoo. They have been designed for normal size three bedroom houses on
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smaller blocks for older people wishing to downsize. Of the six houses now occupied, four of them are owned by previous Jamberoo residents, three of whom have lived in this wonderful valley for thirty-five plus years. It is a shame that the unsigned writer did not request a visit to our new home before writing “the appalling offering for over 55’s”. The houses are solidly built, well designed with excellent insulation for a private, quiet standard of living. The quality of the fittings and appliances are first class. The houses might be close together but are very spacious inside. There are three different designs of houses to choose from, so it is not two rows of identical housing. By the end of all building there will be twenty-nine
well designed Torrens Title homes and a community centre. Each home will be well landscaped, with easy maintenance for older people. We too want to keep Jamberoo beautiful and we are confident that Brookwood Estate will add to the ambiance of a rural village that is designed to keep our few shops, school and other facilities going for many more years. So please stop complaining and try to embrace any newcomers and keep Jamberoo a friendly community. It has been divided for too long. Phil & Hazel Lewis, Jamberoo. We welcome letters. Longer ones may be edited. Writer’s names and addresses must be provided. Mailing details on page 2. Letters are published at the Editor’s discretion.
How well do you know your friends? Former Kiama resident Campbell McConachie is returning to locally launch his first book at a Friends of Kiama Library event. The Fatalist is an extraordinary account of his journey into the life and mind of a multiple murderer. In his late teens, Campbell started drinking at a Sydney’s Burwood Hotel. Among the regulars was a man named Lindsey Rose. Rose was known as a brothel owner, but no one at the Burwood knew Rose had also been an ambulance officer, a private investigator, and a serial murderer. By the time Campbell met him in 1988, Lindsey Rose had already murdered three people. He was finally
of Arts (Creative Writing) at Western Sydney University while working in the finance industry, became obsessed with how Lindsey Rose’s family and friends, including Campbell himself, could have spent so much time with him and not realised the truth. His account is informed by the science of criminal psychology, court documents and transcripts, and many interviews with Rose in Goulburn prison. Campbell McConachie
convicted of five murders, and is now serving five life sentences in Goulburn's Supermax prison. Campbell, who completed a Master
Details: Saturday 4 November, 2pm, Family History Centre (under Library). $5 members/$8 visitors, including afternoon tea.
Success of OK Organics Kiama recognised
Time to give yourself a pat on the back. Since the OK Organics Kiama initiative was introduced, there has been a 40 per cent decrease in the LGA’s waste going to landfill. “I’m proud to say our residents have strongly embraced OK Organics Kiama and we are now recycling or composting more than 75 per cent of household waste,” says Waste Management Officer, Josephine St John (pictured). The service has been recognised by recently winning the 2017 Local Government NSW Community Waste Services Award (for populations up to 30,000 people). “We’re really proud of the OK Organics Kiama service and are thrilled with how the community has taken it up,” Ms St John says. “This award shows how innovative smaller councils, like Kiama, can be.” She says OK Organics Kiama resulted from Kiama losing its last landfill site in 2006. “For many years we had the significant expense of paying other councils to use their landfill sites, which forced us to look at ways to reduce our waste.” She credits the success of the new service was largely due to a strong emphasis on community engagement. Mayor Mark Honey has congratulated the waste management team on their award. “The success of OK Organics Kiama is due to the excellent planning and implementation by our waste management staff, as well as their tireless efforts every day to make it a success.”
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Proposed Road Closure Noorinan Street Road Closure Council is proposing the closure of a section of road which will be referred to the Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services to consider. The road being considered is unformed Council public road known as Noorinan Street, Kiama. Upon closure of the road, Council intends to transfer the land to the adjoining landowner. Council is required to advertise proposal under Section 35 of the Roads Act 1993. Any submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, Kiama Municipal Council by 4:30pm on Monday 20 November 2017. Council will refer all submissions to the Minister for a decision on the proposed road closure. For more information contact Council’s Property Officer on 4232 0444.
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Jargon, acronyms and a complicated system of planning documents makes it difficult to understand how important strategic planning is to the potential growth and development in our Local Government Area. With that in mind, I hope the following comment provides some understanding into the workings of planning and how it affects the Municipality. There are a number of documents that help guide Councillors’ decisions on development and planning matters. The Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, and Regulation, provide the overarching structure for planning and the State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) and Kiama’s Local Environmental Plan (LEP) support that structure. Through our LEP and Development Control Plans (DCP) we can administer more specific rules about land use although the rules and guidelines for land use
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are mostly dictated by the State Environmental Planning Policies. We have also developed a number of strategic documents to provide direction for future development. The Gerringong and Kiama Town Centre Charrettes are important documents that were formed following collaboration with the community, landowners, Council and other stakeholders. The Charrettes outline our long term growth strategy, strengthen the character of the towns and define boundaries. The Kiama Urban Strategy (KUS) adopted in 2011 is a robust document that provides the strategic planning direction for both residential and future employment development in the Municipality for the next ten to fifteen years. A community engagement process, specialist consultant studies and a detailed population and housing study formed the outcomes of the strategy. I believe the KUS is a very important document as it aims to ensure we maintain the separation and distinct nature of our towns and villages. Our Community Strategic Plan also supports this vision. To do this. the KUS is based on increasing residential density in the urban area and developing remaining vacant lots rather than developing rural land. Increasing residential density is an important part of the strategy. The Illawarra – Shoalhaven Regional Plan states the projected housing need for the Kiama LGA is 2,850 over the next 20 years. Low rise medium density housing such as townhouses, terraces and dual occupancies allow for people to live closer to the town centre, can be more affordable as they require less land, and can be more sustainable as they share common walls which provide better noise and energy insulation. Having infill development means existing
infrastructure is upgraded and improved as funds are not diverted to create infrastructure to support a new ‘Greenfield’ development e.g. public transport, roads. By defining our urban boundaries, and protecting rural land we retain the agricultural value while maintaining amenity for residents and visitors. Much of our tourism economy relies on the provision of recreational space and the village character of our towns. The recommendations made in the KUS should be adhered to. As I feel strongly about this I have recommended to Council that any new planning proposals involving new residential land lying outside the town boundaries identified, in the KUS, not be supported. And I will be asking the Member for Kiama to assist in ensuring the State government does not support these proposals either. It may sound complicated, but Council works within the parameters of the documents I have spoken about to provide the community with the best possible results for now and into the future.
Jamberoo Pool renos underway Work has begun on $500,000 worth of improvements to Jamberoo Pool, including new toilets and change rooms, a concrete pool deck, outdoor showers and shade shelter. The existing fencing will also be replaced, along with the old picnic tables. Importantly, the pool precinct will be much more assessable for people with disabilities, with ramps and a mobility assist pool entry chair Council’s Director of Engineering & Works, Gino Belsito says an important part of the upgrades was providing access to the toilets and change rooms from Kevin Walsh. “Council is very conscious of the poor state of the facilities at Kevin Walsh Oval. The new facilities at the nearby Pool will provide an alternative until we can replace the building at the Oval.” It is hoped that the contractors will be finished their work in time for the worst of summer.
Remembering Beersheba The Kiama/Jamberoo RSL Sub Branch is holding a short service in Kiama to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the last ever cavalry charge executed by British Commonwealth troops, when elements of the Australian Light Horse captured the Turkish stronghold of Beersheba in the Middle East. Members of the public are cordially invited to participate. The uncle of Harold West, a member of the Sub-Branch, participated in the operation. Details: Tuesday 31 October, Memorial Arch Kiama, 4pm
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Recognition for achievers
Continued from page 1
Rugby league legend Mick Cronin, who received a Sports Administrator award for his work with the Gerringong Lions, will be following their careers closely. Both Outstanding Young Citizen awards were won by Kiama students Henry Streamer and Bryce Humphries. Bryce, the immediate past Kiama High Captain, took time off from HSC exam preparation to accept the award for his excellent leadership; while Henry, amongst other things, was the Youth Member for Kiama in the recent Youth Parliament. All of the nominees for Outstanding Small Business were Kiama businesses: Kiama Haircutting Company, Kiama Picture Company, Window Warrior, Endota Spa Kiama, Studio Fit 2533, Bean Roasted Kiama and My Room Kiama. The Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, said, “Our community is renowned for its natural beauty but what I love most about our region is its people. Today we recognised and celebrate the amazing work of people who place service about self. “Our region is truly blessed with talented and passionate local people. Today is our chance to pay tribute to so many deserving and dedicated people.”
Top: Gareth Ward MP with 13 year old skateboarder Kieran Woolley Above: Christine Langford, Jackie Hall and Tricia Ashelford Right: Henry Streamer and Bryce Humphries Left: Jackson Tikkeros with Mick Cronin
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Out & about
At the farewell to Gerringong Museum Farewell functions for the Gerringong Museum were very well attended, as people took an opportunity to view the entire collection before it goes into storage until its new home in the School of Arts is ready.
Left: Gareth Ward MP with Margaret Sharpe and Helen McDermott Jane Adams with Alice and Eamon Colley and Felix Rushby-Smith
At the Blue Haven Fete
Vonne Mathie and Chris Thompson
Valerie Sewell and Sandra McCarthy
Betty Muller and Suellen Philips from Kiama View Club helping out Ronnie and Col Rathbone
Marilyn Jarrett with Emma and Charlotte Harradine from Tasmania
Above: Elaine Stapleton of Castle Hill with daughter Jenni Right: Julia Sergi with Melanie and Olano Ramos of Kiama
Merran Ryder, Maryellen McLeay, Carol Condon and Jan Gluth
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Postcard home Of course, there are heaps of pleasures to be gained from visiting different parts of the world. And it’s not just the scenery and the spectacle, but how people choose to live and work. It turns out that the communities of Amsterdam actually like bike paths and that Italians don’t much appreciate fast food. Different jobs, too. I once met a chap in Berlin who was a carpenter and was actually paid to build the sets for the Berlin Opera. What a great job, I thought, and why didn’t my Careers Advisor mention that at the time. Another, albeit a younger lad, works in Software Defined Radio and is currently an Applications Specialist and SDR Evangelist. No one ever mentioned that either. His sister, a Buddhist nun in Kyoto, is tending a rock garden. Weeds? What weeds? A mate’s father got paid for sitting on a platform above the forests of NZ, fire spotting. In ten years he penned fifty bodice-rippers, all published. Nary a squeak about that opportunity.
It’s time to think about entering your garden in Kiama Garden Club’s Garden Competition for the Kiama Municipality. The categories are: Best Garden Over ½ acre Best Front Garden Best Back Garden Best Water-wise Garden Best Balcony Garden Best Primary School Vegetable Garden. Judging takes place in the second week of November 2017. Participants of winning entries will be notified and presentations made at the Kiama Garden Club meeting on November 24. The club would also love to hear from anyone wishing to sponsor one of the categories listed.
Wine taster, restaurant critic, travel writer; I quite like those activities. “Not for you lad. You’re an Adelaide boy. Stick to what you know about.” And it turns out that to be an artist you don’t require talent, just imagination. To be a musician - can’t read music, who cares, just get hold of a drum kit.
As it happens we didn’t have a Careers Advisor at my school, (we didn’t have an Art teacher or Music teacher either) so its probably more my fault for not being a bit more proactive. But if we had have had a C.A. I am pretty sure he would never have said, “Have you ever considered moving to Paris and starting
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up a removalist business in stuffed animals?” And now, someone else has thought of it first. Damn!! Stewart Johnstone, Kiama If you’d like to share your travel story, send your postcard home (even when you are back) to emailthebugle@gmail.com
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