ADOPT A PLANT at the
MERRI MURNONG PATCH
Plant 1 or 2 rare wildflowers and nurture it/them until summer is over
Saturdays 4 Aug + 1 Sept from 1-3.
Meet at the bench opposite 103 Connolly Av.
Tuesday 31 July 2018
Recommendation Sought
Looking for a trades person to do some home maintenance on our place in Coburg. We've had some bad experiences in the past finding people out of the local paper (although I'm sure there's some great tradies in there too) so we're hoping those in the Newlands Community might have some trades people they could recommend.
Please contact 0438 820 567 .
Free
Free toothpaste.
Bubblegum flavour.
2 x unopened packs.
Hopefully someone else's kids like it...
0407 934 525
Needed
8 yr old seeking plumbing pipe for telescope project.
Looking for a small piece of plumbing pipe that is approx as big as a 1.25 or 2ltr lemonade for a project where my son is making a telescope (if longer I can cut it down to size). Currently it is made from a soda bottle but it is too heavy to stay gaffed in position on the music stand. A piece of pipe could be bolted into place for more accurate viewing.
Cheers,
Melisa 0407 934 525.
Merri Murnong Patch
Hello Wonderful Willing Weeders at Merri Murnong Patch!
First a lovely photo from our last activity Sunday 22nd - Wildflowers Walk and Weed, where for a while we tackled onion grass. I nearly had a hard time extracting people towards the next discovery! They really enjoyed the great satisfaction of loosening the ground and pulling oh so gently to get the whole tuber. I call it meditation in action.
With days getting longer and somewhat warmer in the afternoon, it is time to plan some semi regular weeding before the weeds get away! And yes, there is still some onion grass to seek and dig out.
So, with short notice sorry, I'll kick the ball rolling with this Wednesday 1:30 to 3pm for a Patch Weeding.
I know it won't fit everybody and it is short notice so please, if you would like to suggest future dates and times, I will compile suggestions.
For this Wednesday, I am thinking to target 3 different areas and 3 different weeds so that it is neither boring nor overwhelming.
There is also a parent group starting this Friday and some other Fridays in the future - they have a FB that we will have to post on our own FB. Their first get together may or may not involve weeding and dicondra planting near paths. The general idea is that, with increased confidence - just like any of you in the future I hope, they may tackle specific weeds in specific areas while a few parents play with kids.
2 other opportunities to come and have fun at the Merri Murnong Patch while developing your Caring for Country are on the next 2 first Saturdays on the Month: 4/8 and 1/9.
"Adopt a plant" focus on special wildflowers. To increase their chance of survival, people record on a map their planting, add a tag with a mark of their choice, commit to come and check on them with 2/3 waterings over summer. We had some great success with this last year.
So if you want to join in, please do come to one or both "Adopt a Plant" sessions.
Finally, a photo evidence that yes, we do feed some weeds to local chooks - and they are hungry for more ...
I hope to see you soon,
Pascale.
Monday 30 July 2018
Merri Murnong Patch
ADOPT A PLANT at the
MERRI MURNONG PATCH
Plant 1 or 2 rare wildflowers and nurture it/them until summer is over.
Saturdays 4 Aug + 1 Sept
Meet at the bench opposite 103 Connolly Av.
Wood Required
Used wood wanted - demolition tip-offs please.
I am trying to keep my slow combustion wood stove heating the family using unwanted wood.
Some great firewood comes from skips from demolitions or extensions.
If you see any decent piles of wood being thrown out fairly locally, save it from landfill by texting Danny on 0413 272 614.
For Sale
METAL STORAGE RACK $40 or offer.
Silver grey metal, excellent condition.
8 strong wire baskets, which can slide out the front or the back, and are removable.
The rack is 140cm high, 45cm wide, 54 cm front to back.
Baskets are 15cm deep, 41cm wide, 53cm long.
Pickup from Elizabeth St Coburg.
0405 180 639
Coffee, Coffin and Cake
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Children's Choir
The Melbourne Inner North Performing Arts Academy (MINPAA) would like to invite children from the ages of 6-12 years to join the Melbourne Children’s Choir at 4 Bolingbroke Street, Pascoe Vale. No prior experience is necessary. MINPAA is offering free trial sessions during August.
MINPAA is a community social enterprise music school with the view of building communities through music education. They pride themselves on instilling a love for music and singing through high levels of music education and the provision of diverse repertoire in an encouraging and inspirational environment.
Rehearsals are held on Wednesday afternoons from 4-5pm We are proud to be part of the Boite Children’s Chorus, and will be performing at the Melbourne Town Hall on Wednesday the 8th of August at 1pm.
Please visit us for more information:
Registration via email essential
You can also like us here: http://www.facebook.com/melbournepianoteachers
Recommendation Sought
Hi.
I was wondering if anybody knew of a painter that used environmentally friendly products and processes. We are wanting someone to paint our house.
Please text or phone Janice on 0419 791 351.
Thanks.
Sunday 29 July 2018
Gardeners.....
Greetings, Friends.
Earlier in the year I came across this article with Sustainable Gardening Australia. Pauline from SA was wanting to see if people were interested in growing Malabar spinach, save the berries and send them to her, where she then sent all of them to a researcher in Europe (related to research on cancer treatment).
As in a veggie garden we were already planting the spinach (you can eat the leaves), I started collecting the berries, freezing them, and then once harvesting finished I sent all that I had collected to Pauline in SA. I agreed that this year I would invite as many people as I could to join in the project. so below is the link for anyone interested and please share it around.
With thanks,
Nora from Coburg.
Free
Free extendable table.
Wooden Ikea Pelto table (no wheels).
Seats 8 when extended.
Pickup Reservoir near Crispe Park.
Ph 0403 979 003.
Friday 27 July 2018
Kastoria
JAKAL play this Friday @
Kastoria Music Club
219 Elizabeth st Coburg Nth ..
ALL funkin fusion jazz!!
ALL awesome!
ALL teenagers!
Doors and bar 7pm.
Showtime 8.30-11pm close..
Thursday 26 July 2018
Clothes Swap!
Our next Clothes Swap is happening this Sunday!
Meet at Cox Reserve, on the corner of Elizabeth and Claremont Sts, at 3.00 to swap.
It's actually a swap where you can swap anything, bring along anything you no longer need that others might and you can take anything you want.
It costs $5.00 per family to join in and the funds to go a local family in need.
The forecast is pretty terrible so we will update whether it's going ahead on the blog. Fingers crossed for ok weather.
Wednesday 25 July 2018
House Sit Required
Hi Newlanders,
We are looking for a house-sitter from 7 September - 10 October. Do you need a place during this time, or know of family or friends who do?
We live in North Coburg in a 2/3 bedroom house near parks and shops. There is plenty of outdoor space and we have a cat and chickens that would need looking after.
If you are interested, please get in touch and tell us a bit about yourself.
Thanks!
Contact: e_errancy@yahoo.com.au
Merri Murnong Weeds Feeding Local Chooks
YES, it's true!!!
The Merri Murnong's weeds are fed to chickens!
See how these 2 are tackling what got picked during our Wildflower Walk and Weed last Sunday.
Now, they want more!
Easily fixed if lovely people come and help us for light weeding
Wednesday 1st of August 1:30 to 3 pm
Great preparation too for our
Adopt a Plant activity, Saturday 4th of August 1-3pm
Some tools and gloves provided but you can also bring your own.
For Sale
The kids' book sale still on - the following are left at $2.50 each or 5 for $10.
Also, some nerf guns available - these kids are desperate for cash!!
Doominator and 6 bullets $25
Flipfury and six bullets $10
Cycloneshock $8 - no bullets.
Text or call 0408 522 908.
Free
Free for pickup.
Waterfilter.
Product information can be found here.
You want it: Contact Romano 0402 527 702.
Feast of Peace
Hi Newlanders,
This weekend sees a couple of workshops that may be of interest if you like the philosophical side.
On Saturday afternoon from 4 pm, I will be doing the next instalment of 'Back to the Sutra' at Reconnect Yoga in Melville Rd, West Brunswick. Check the reconnectyoga website for more details.
And on Sunday from 2.30 pm I am revisiting some Vedic Peace chants at Fairfield Wellness, in Station St, Fairfield. The flier has heaps of info about it, or you can call me on 0468 362 453.
Hope to see you there!!
Clare.
National Tree Day Planting this Sunday
Hi All,
We are up to our usual tricks on Sunday this week, planting of course, it's winter!
Sunday is our National Tree Day event that is sponsored by Moreland City Council - thanks Vince!
We will be going earlier than usual with the event scheduled for 10AM-12.30PM. We are planting at the upper Gooseneck area near the Conga Foods distribution warehouse - easy access from the old Kodak Bridge off Spectrum Way, North Coburg.
Weather wise, we've had worse forecasts and certainly better! Looks like a chance of showers at this stage and only 13 degrees so bring along the wet weather gear just in case.
See ya on the creek!
Regards,
David.
Monday 23 July 2018
Needed
Computer teacher required.
Newlands Neighbourhood House is seeking a suitable person to teach our Computer Basics class for seniors and beginners. The class covers the basics from using a keyboard and mouse, email and the internet, creating simple documents, printing, to using social media, internet shopping, cyber safety.
The class is on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12pm, with possible additional classes to be scheduled in the future. Payment is $35 per hour.
We are seeking someone who has patience, warmth and good communication skills for teaching seniors and beginners, as well as good organisational skills for planning classes. Specific qualifications are not essential.
Please phone 8528 2332 or email newlands@necchi.org to express your interest in this role.
Sunday 22 July 2018
Handy Hubby
Hi Newlanders, Mark and Dominic here again,
We hope you’re staying warm and dry this winter! If not we may be able to help.
Homes need regular repair and maintenance. Dominic and I can help when things don’t work or look the way they’re supposed to (fully licensed and insured plumber and builder.)
Just some of the things that we do:
· Bathroom renovations (our specialty)
· Roof leaks
· Guttering
· All plumbing works
· Repair/replace doors and locks
· Loft storage spaces
· Replace toilet
· Tiling
· Storm water
· Concreting
· Hot water system replacement
· Painting and plastering
· And much much more
With our diverse experience and contacts we can take your project from start to finish with minimum stress and inconvenience to you and your family.
Call us on 0424 021 382.
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