Welcome Note 10 Contents

Words James Hutton @thebeastmag

Welcome to the October 2022 edition of The Beast, the monthly magazine for Sydney’s beaches of the east. As I’m sure most of you will be aware, the Bondi Pavilion is back - revamped, revitalised and refreshed!

The Pav has always been a comunity centre, and it is reopening in that same inclusive spirit. Community groups are already booking in their events, the pottery classes are kicking off, community radio is back in there... this invaluable community asset is there for everyone to enjoy.

A grand reopening will be held on September 22 (while the last few thousand copies of this edition are being delivered), with more than 20 local musicians performing on the night and plenty of other activities. A three-week program of free events will follow. For more information, please visit bondipavilion.com.au.

North Bondi’s Michael Pitt is the local artist behind this month’s cover, a timely painting of the renovated Pavilion. Michael still considers himself an amateur artist but I reckon this is one of the best covers we’ve ever had.

The Wonderland Art Festival, featuring seascapes and other unique works, will be held from Wednesday, October 12 to Friday, October 14 at Bronte Surf Club from 7am-9pm. They will be giving away a $1,000 artwork as a lucky door prize. Please visit wonderlandartfestival. square.site.

On a final note, R.I.P. Waverley Lifeguard Terry McDermott, a lovely bloke who always had time for Dan and I and taught us so much about the ocean. He dedicated his life to keeping people safe on our beaches and will be deeply missed by many.

Cheers, James

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