Newlands Gardens Food Swap

What I'm bringing to the Newlands Gardens Food Swap this Sunday:

- Parsley seedlings
- Comfrey seedlings
- Feijoas
- Figs
- Sorrel
- Warrigal greens

Hope to see you there!!
Cheers Mel.

Chooks For Sale

Hello All.

We have layers for sale  ($5 each)  they were hatched on 22 June 2012.

Please contact me via my email address to organise collection of these lovely hard working girls and need to go to safe and caring homes.

Kind Regards,

Louise.

farmanimals@ceres.org.au

Melbourne Times Article

The following article was published in this week's Melbourne Times and it needs to be clarified that Jennifer Borrell is not a member of Hidden Creek Neighbourhood House as per the membership list that was endorsed at the October 2013 committee meeting.

As it stands Hidden Creek Neighbourhood House has been closed down and the committee is winding up the organisation. This has been done because it was one of the recommendations put forward by an independent investigator.

If you have recently received a letter that claims that it is from the current committee you need to know that it is not the committee that sent you that letter and those people should not have had access to the old membership list and your privacy has been breached.

Hidden Creek Neighbourhood House future uncertain 

By Virginia Millen

21:40:PM 28/04/2014

The future of the Hidden Creek Neighbourhood House (HCNH) in Coburg North remains uncertain following its sudden closure last month.

Staff and volunteers at the house, which runs programs for seniors and kids, were told by HCNH’s management committee on March 11 that the house would close.

Committee chairwoman Maxine West said the decision to close the house was based on the findings of an independent investigation, which was undertaken to address a number of concerns raised about how the house was run.

“Our committee received the investigation report and the supporting documents and the recommendations,” she said, “one of these being to wind up the association.”

Ms West said although the committee was reluctant to close the house, the evidence in the report made it very clear that “we could do nothing other than wind up”.

“We felt it would have been negligent and morally irresponsible to do anything else,” she said.

The house’s co-ordinator stood down before the closure.

Ms West would not comment further on the findings of the investigation.

Jennifer Borrell, a stories researcher at the house and a member of the committee, said that she was excluded from the vote to close the house and was shocked by the decision.

“The house is running well on paper and by all the accounts of all the people who run the house regularly,” she said.

Ms West said the decision to close was made by “all committee members who are endorsed members of Hidden Creek and elected as per [the] annual general meeting held on November 2013 and [who] did not have a direct conflict of interest”.

HCNH is partially funded by the Department of Human Services, Moreland City Council and other grants. The council is also HCNH’s landlord.

Moreland City Council social development director Andrew Day said the council was aware the HCNH had experienced a range of governance and administrative tensions “over many years”.

“Council is still working through these matters in conjunction with the Department of Human Services, and is considering options to obtain clarity on these issues and to broker a way forward, while respecting the independence of the committee,” he said.

MECCARG

Bush Tucker Planting this Saturday on the Merri Creek

After such a lovely wet week MECCARG are hoping that the ground will be perfect for planting this Saturday down on the Merri Creek.

We have many murnongs and bulbines to plant in preparation for eating at this year's Murnong Gathering in November.

We will be at the usual spot near the Murray Rd bridge at the usual time of 1-3 this Saturday May 3rd.

We hope to see you there!

Friends of Edgars Creek

Hi Members and friends,


Thank you to Rob, Stephen and FoEC's wonderful volunteers for a stella effort in glorious conditions on Sunday. The M9 site at the concrete channel has grown exponentially with almost 500 plants in the ground. A big thanks also to Moreland City Council - Vince - for the supply of mulch on the site. We will be planting at the footbridge again later this year in another mulched area (thanks again Vince) and in 2015 we extend the M9 site to the footbridge with our new Melbourne Water Community grant (hopefully a new bridge by then!). I can't wait to walk through this area in 3-4 years!!!

FoEC and Merri Creek Management Committee have an upcoming promotional event that will coincide with our next planting event on the 18/05/2014. We will be planting at the Silurian Cliff site 1-3.00 PM. Before that, there will be a Melbourne Water supported event at the Edgars Creek Reserve, off Ronald Street, North Coburg(Melways 18 A9) on Sunday 18th May, 10am-12noon. Queries can be addressed to - Jane on 93808199 or email jane@mcmc.org.au

Our new neighbours at the Coburg Hill estate are being letter dropped to promote the event and hopefully they will join us for a free cup of coffee (we will have a coffee van on site) and the Friends of Edgars Creek will be on site. Hopefully you all know the great work our Friends do and that a few of the "new locals" will get to see the work we do or at least just come down and enjoy the Edgars Creek Reserve.

See you on the creek!

Regards,

David. 

For Sale

For Sale - 

Holstar Tag-along hardly used but been in the shed for years $50 ONO.

Text Miriam 0403 934 356.

Fitzroy Primary School Annual Fundraiser

Whoo Hoo, Amazaballs Folk!

RUSSELL FLETCHER will be hosting the Fitzroy Primary School Annual Fundraiser. ACTOR, IMPROVISOR, DIRECTOR & THE HOST WITH THE MOST a charismatic performer Russ will guarantee a fun night out.

Come along and support a local School, bring a few friends and have some fun, bid to win one of our famous auction lots in the Loud Auctions or perhaps sneak out with a great bargain from one of the Silent Auctions. 

GET LUCKY in the raffle or lucky envelopes but most of all BE HAPPY and support Fitzroy Primary Schools Kitchen Garden Programme.

New this year, we have fun kids games with prizes for all ages, Water Pistol Ping Pong, Real Time Angry Birds Target Game and Ultra Exciting Snail Racing!

Be there or be square….

6 - 8pm Friday the 9th of May 2014 at the Fitzroy Primary School, 280 Napier Street Fitzroy.

• Live Music from the Choir and the Band
• Free Finger Food from the international Buffet
• Drinks from the Gertrude Players Bar (at 1995 Bar prices)
• Sausage Sizzle by the Bank of Melbourne 
• Fitzroy Primary Cake Stall
• Loud Actions
• Silent Auctions
• Lucky Envelopes
• Raffles 
• Prizes Galore

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to our generous business sponsors for their continued support in donations and time.

See YOU there!

New Moon HEART Radiance Meditation

New Moon HEART Radiance Meditation

8pm Tuesday 29th April - 13 Wattle Grove Reservoir.

Join together in a unified field of Love and Grace to re-set your Heart centred intention and blessing for all in your life.

(Sitting meditation only this time as I have sprained my ankle and cannot do the standing components).

RSVP Please contact Viirendra:

   Mobile: 0417 581 829
   Facebook: 'Viirendra Ra'   

  Or search for ‘HEART Radiance’ Group on Facebook

HEART Radiance:

 Opening into the Heart of Oneness
 Relax your Body, Clear your Mind, Live from the Heart

‘HEART Radiance’ is a simple but potent process that can be used any time, any place to activate the Heart Energy and to radiate Love and Grace into your surroundings.

In addition to creating a deep sense of fulfilment within the self, the frequency of your surroundings is also raised leading to profound effects within your life.

The HEART Radiance Program includes:
  12 Immortals – Chi Kung longevity exercise
 The Tree – Standing meditation merging with the energies of Nature
 Resonant Tuning – Sitting meditation absorbing energies from Earth and Cosmos to open the Heart and allow Divine Love and Grace to flow through

 The acronym ‘H.E.A.R.T.’ means Healing Energy and Awareness with Resonant Tuning.  The Healing of our physical Energy and our conscious Awareness takes place through the process of Resonant Tuning.

The abdominal and head key chakra centres are stimulated in such a way that the heart chakra is allowed to open fully and naturally accompanied by a host of benefits.

The abdominal chakra is the centre for our physical and also emotional Energy.  When we experience an emotion we do not like we often try to stop it thus blocking this Energy motion (E-motion).  This blocked energy can then impact upon our physicality.  Through the process of Resonant Tuning we program our energy body to allow our energy preference of EASE and FLOW.

The head chakra governs our thoughts and our Awareness.  In this fast paced world where we are bombarded with external stimuli our thought space can become overwhelmed with the multitude of thoughts we could be having.  Our attention can become scattered and our energy dissipated leading to stress and anxiety.  Resonant Tuning allows SPACIOUSNESS and FREEDOM within our thought space.

Newlands Meditation in May

Hi All,

And welcome to Term 2. I hope you all had a lovely break.

For the month of May meditation sessions will be as follows:

Friday 2^nd May:

9.30am – 11.00am at 13 Meadow Street.

Mindfulness and Meditation sessions for Parents (or carers) with babies and toddlers.

Meet like minded families and learn some simple mindfulness and meditation techniques you can practice with babies and toddlers around. Please come along up to 15 minutes early to settle in and stay around after for a cup of tea.
In this session we will practice some mindfulness techniques, we will participate in an activity that is all around connecting with your small person in a mindful way, we will have a couple of short activities focusing on the small people and a meditation for the adults – with interruptions expected and welcome.  The cost is $20 per family.

Friday 9^th May

9.30-10.30 at 13 Meadow Street.

Mindfulness and Meditation for all – no experience necessary.

This is an adult session.  We will be continuing a focus on the chakras (which we started last term in the 7.30am group but prior knowledge is not necessary – all welcome). The cost is $15 per person.

Monday 26^th of May

4.30 – 5pm at 13 Meadow Street

Kids meditation.

This is a free trial session and I am looking for some kids  (to be accompanied by a parent)  aged 4-12 who would be interested in learning some mindfulness and meditation techniques.

Please RSVP at Rachael@s-e-l-f.com.au if you can make it along to these sessions so I know approximate numbers to expect.  Also please help me by forwarding this email to family and friends who may be interested.

Great and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Rachael Millsom

SELF

Rachael@s-e-l-f.com.au

0431290174

Capoeira!

Capoeira Update

  

Classes start 7^th May here in Newlands!

Engage children in learning music and being active in their bodies while learning respect for others.

Music, rhythm, language, strength and playfulness.

Classes will be $15 each or 12.50 per lesson paid per term (T-shirt included in first term fee).

This terms will start with:

Kids 4+ class 45min  -  Wednesday  4:30-5:15 

Older kids welcome! Just come along and join in or chat with the instructor after the class

If there is enough of an older group, another class with form to run after the younger group.

Newlands Venue- TBA.

Please register your interest:

Phone or Text- Richard 0438014803

Email-  botanicalacupuncture@gmail.com

Newlands Food Gardens Swap

Next weekend......

Sunday 4th May!

I shall bring some freshly potted up sage I have grown from cuttings to the food swap at Hutchison Place - 1-3 pm.

There is also some spare ''greek lettuce" seedlings a friend gave me.

I also have some bay tree suckers that I shall pot up and they just might take... not much root to start with!

And who knows,  I may just get around to potting up the variegated elder too.

It will need to be done soon because next Saturday, 3rd May is the MECCARG Activity...

See you there or there!

Cheers, Mez.

Gas Oven Repairs?

Can anyone recommend somebody to fix our gas oven? 

Please send any recommendations to joadams68@optusnet.com.au. 

Will be most appreciated! 

Cheers Jo Adams.

Share a Shop with Me?

Do you know anyone who is interested in sharing a shopfront with me & ECO Home & Body? Around the Darebin area? I would love to share a space with a like-minded service/products business.
I'd appreciate any feedback and ideas. Thanks, Emma.

ecohomeandbody@gmail.com

Tel: 0450 445 480

www.ecohomeandbody.com

For Sale

Hi all, I have a gorgeous white baby change table in excellent condition. Selling for $30. If interested please contact me on 0418135209. Thanks Mel, Jarrah & Jedda xx

Free

We have a kennel (with removable roof) and a raised dog bed to give away. It housed our little Labrador comfortably (she was 15, bless her) please call/text to arrange pickup. 

0405 303 442.

Cheers,

Janya.

Room For Rent

Freshly painted room available in cosy, renovated cottage in North Coburg. Set amongst a landscaped native garden, there is space to grow vegetables, keep chooks or simply enjoy sitting out on the deck. Close to shops, cafes, public transport and parklands this opportunity would suit a responsible and tidy professional or student. I own the house and work in rural Victoria, so will only be home on the weekends – the rest of the week this fully furnished home is yours to enjoy. 

Rent and Bond negotiable for the right housemate. 

Call Stephen 0447 319 530.

Free

Hi folks, I have a selection of cloth nappies to give away- some good prefolds with a few covers and a whole lot of all-in-ones and a hardly used nappy bucket too if you want! 

Text if you're interested: 0434677826.

Cheers, Amy.

Cleaner?

Hi, can anyone recommend a house cleaner? 

Preferably natural/chemical free. 

Thanks, Kerryn. 

Recommendation Needed

Hi all,

I am looking for a local Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and would love to hear any positive recommendations you might have.

Thanks in advance, Felicity.

Friends of Edgars Creek

Hi Members and friends,

It is with great anticipation that I email for the first time in 2014 to say we are planting on Sunday! I love planting and am 'champing at the bit' to get my hands dirty and commence another season of revegetation work (though the behind the scenes work doesn't stop - you have to prepare to plant!.

We will be going at our usual time, 1-3.00PM Sunday the 27th April at the M9 Watermain site immediately in the vicinity of Ronald Street. Rob and I will be on site earlier as so if the later time doesn't work for you feel free to catch us earlier in the day (perhaps shoot me an email to let me know and I can make arrangements to help). We are working on an extension of our last planting of 2013 and this includes grasses, shrubs and a few trees. The weather forecast looks great - Sunny and 19 degrees.

Looking forward to seeing you on the creek!

Regards,

David. 

Local Babysitter

Arielle, an 18-year-old female Newlands resident with eight years babysitting experience, is available to look after local children aged 6 months to 11 years any time, including weekends. 

Rates $15 per hour (negotiable). References available upon request. 

For more information and bookings, please call Arielle 0478 571129.

Farmers Market

Coburg Farmer's Market this Saturday 26th April.

Come to our 1st Birthday Party!

8am - 1:00pm at Coburg North Primary School

180 O'Hea St  Coburg

Coburg Farmers Market is celebrating it's 1st Birthday this Saturday 26th April & we want you to come to our party!

Go into the draw to win a family pass to the Coburg Leisure Centre by simply signing up to our monthly newsletter at the MFM marquee... there will also be spot produce prize giveaways so come & be in it to win it!

King Valley Walnuts are making a return with freshly harvested walnuts and the very sought after Tarragarra will be here with their pomegranates! And all the wonderful regular stallholders will be here... bread, butter, chicken, spuds, veggies, dips, bagels, apples, oranges, honey, nuts, FR eggs, lamb, pork, cider, olive oil, cheese & more!

The kids of the Coburg Nth Primary School Band & Choir will be playing some sweet tunes for you to enjoy over a coffee & some brekkie.

Bring the family, your dog and shopping bags & enjoy the atmosphere

and colour of a real deal farmers market!

Free

Ikea mini sleeper kids bed.

Solid structure,  see Ikea website for assembly instructions. 

Free to take though needs to be disassembled.

Aussie Koala 10 ft trampoline.

Mat and springs are good.

Net and padding could be replaced or use as is. Has new pole caps.

Needs to be disassembled or take as is.

Coffee table in working condition.

All items are being given away due to moving.

Please call Tracey 0413 498 781.

For Sale and Free

PARTY LIGHTS! 

String of party lights on timber frame with 15 mt extension cord. All working (globes not included).

Great for weddings, parties or anything!

$30 ...text Jody 0366 599 686. 

Great little stereo with remote ..FREE.. 

Text Jody 0466 599 686.

Free

- We have two wooden cupboards, painted cream, approx 180 cm high and 50 cm deep, one 60 cm wide and the other 50 cm. 

- We also have a Brivis Buffalo ducted heating unit to give away - it's about 10 years old, but still works well. 

Photos available  - just email Rachel at rachelwilson88@gmail.com, or text/call 0406783418. 
Pick up in Rasmussen Court Coburg.

For Rent

Lovely apartment available for rent in Preston.

Ground floor, two bedroom. Older style in block of six.

Off street parking.

Nice surrounding garden.

Close to 112 tram, Preston market, local primary schools.

$330 per week plus bond.

Available from 13th June 2014.

Please contact Annie (0413984712) or Mulvy (0448535080) if interested.

Coffee Machine For Sale

AZKOYEN Coffee Machine with the LOT !

                       FOR SALE:

 

 2 group coffee machine 

Azkoyen ( spanish) automatic 

Complete with water filter

Coffee Grinder -Eterna Empala

Coffee Waste Bin 

3 jugs 

Cups saucers and spoons 

This coffee machine is a great little work horse.

Have had it in a sound studio for the last 5 years. 

Regularly serviced. Runs perfect.

Looks good too....... $2000 the lot ONO!!

Call/text for info Angelo 0432 421 269.

For Rent

Lovely apartment available for rent in Preston.

Ground floor, two bedroom. Older style in block of six.

Off street parking.

Nice surrounding garden.

Close to 112 tram, Preston market, local primary schools.

$330 per week plus bond.

Available from 13th June 2014.

Please contact Annie (0413984712) or Mulvy (0448535080) if interested.

Free

2 free chairs!
Originally from Berkowitz.
They are in good condition and are very comfortable.
Call Mick on 0402 607 566.

Friends of Merri Creek

Dear Friends of Merri Creek member or supporter,

Below are some events that you may be interested in.  None of these events are listed in the Friends of Merri Creek newsletter Merri Growler, for either the previous edition (February) or the next one (May), so this email is likely to be the only way that you’ll know about them.

By the way, if you receive the Merri Growler, please note that the May edition is likely to be a little late.

An Evening with the Birds of Merri Creek

Join us for an informative talk on the birds of the Merri Creek. Learn about our feathered friends who share the creek corridor with us and the ways they have adapted to living in the urban environment. There will also be information on the Friends of the Merri Creek Bird Survey and how you can become involved in it.

When: Tuesday 29 April, 7.30 – 9.00pm

Where: Harry Atkinson Centre, Lake Grove, North Coburg (Melway 17 H10)

RSVP essential: email jane@mcmc.org.au or call 9380 8199

Merri Creek Catchment Crawl

Come along to Dight’s Falls to explore the new fish ladder, then jump on the bus and enjoy a guided tour up the Merri to Lalor where we will sample the waterbugs.

When:  Sunday 4 May, 10.00am – 2.30pm

Where: Meeting at Dight’s Falls weir, below Trenerry Crescent, Abbortsford (Melway 44 F3)

RSVP essential: email jane@mcmc.org.au or call 9380 8199

Edwardes Lake Frog Survey

Edwardes Lake and Leamington wetland in Reservoir provide habitat for a number of local frog species. Come along on this evening walk as we discover and record these frogs.

When: Thursday 8 May 6.00-7.30pm

Where: Meet at Leamington Street Scout Hall, Reservoir

RSVP: email jane@mcmc.org.au or call 9380 8199

Waterwatch Training Day

If you are interested in becoming a Waterwatch volunteer who monitors our creeks by conducting a variety of simple water quality tests please come along to our free training day.

When: Saturday 31 May 10am-3.30pm

Where: Merri Creek Management Committee Office, 2 Lee Street, East Brunswick (Melway 30 B7)

RSVP essential: email jane@mcmc.org.au or call 9380 8199

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Bevelander at MCMC: call 9380 8199 or email jane@mcmc.org.au

Regards,

Ray Radford,

Secretary, Friends of Merri Creek

PPL VIC: East West Link Final Day of Hearing and Our Community Group Submission 6

Dear Protectors of Public Lands Victoria Inc.members and friends

1. Please find attached the closing submission made today by Mr. Tom Pikusa, our legal Counsel, on behalf of Community Groups. It is in word and pdf formats. Today was the final day of the hearing.

2. As you are probably aware, the Royal Park Protection Group Inc and the Protectors of Public Lands Victoria Inc. were instructed by the Victorian Planning Panels Review Committee to undertake opening and closing statements on behalf of those community groups making submissions to the hearing. See the excellent executive summaries of 14 Community groups in addition to RPPG and PPL VIC and of 2 individual submitters.The groups are mainly from the municipalities of Melbourne, Moonee Valley, Moreland and Banyule.

3. See the disturbing new information contained in Land Requirements in Ross Straw Field from 274 to 279.

4. We were aghast to learn today that a large area of the south of Princes Park is right now being been fenced off to permit work to be started on "developing" the area for formal sport. A sign has gone up in Princes Park saying that the Park will be off limits until the end of the year while it is being upgraded to accommodate more clubs " due to the East West Link" (The reference is to clubs who will be dispossessed when the Ross Straw Field in West Parkville is being taken over for the EW Link construction.) It is an outrage that the alienation of Princes Park and work on the East West Link preempts the finding of the Review Committee on the East West Link and the Minister's decision. .

5. Our thanks go to our brilliant legal Counsel Mr. Tom Pikusa. During the course of the 6 week hearing, he not only made the PPL VIC and RPPG presentation but the opening and closing submissions on behalf of the community groups. He attended every day of the hearing and made invaluable contributions to the questioning of expert witnesses in cooperation with Councils' legal teams. The Review Committee Chair made a special point of thanking him (plus his clients ie us!) today. Thanks also to all those opponents of the East West Link who attended the hearing and gave us support in our mission to expose what is undoubtedly the most destructive, costly and backward looking (to the sixties) road project ever to see the light of day in Melbourne.

Regards

Julianne Bell

Secretary Protectors of Public Lands Victoria Inc and

Committee Member Royal Park Protection Group Inc.

PO Box 197

Parkville 3052



Mobile 0408022048