Friends of Edgars Creek

 

2015 Friends of Edgars Creek Activities Calendar

Sunday 19 April 2015, 1-3pm

Planting: Stream bank grassland restoration north of the Silurian Cliff (where the willows use to be!).

Hosted by the FOEC, Funded by Melbourne Water Community Grant (MWCG)

Meet at the Silurian Cliff site – access via Ronald St and head north past the Kodak bridge or come south from Livingstone Street, east side of the creek (Melways Map 18 A8).

Sunday 17 May 2015, 1-3pm

Planting: Stream bank shrubland extension at the concrete channel/footbridge – Ronald St.

Hosted by the FoEC, Funded by MWCG

Meet at the Ronald Street footbridge, North Coburg (Melways Map 18 A9).

Sunday 31 May 2015, time to be confirmed

Planting: Confluence Area revegetation – A combined event with Moreland City Council and other local ‘Friends’ groups; Celebrating World Environment Day.

Hosted by the Moreland City Council (Phone Lori/Vince [MCC] on 8311 4386)

Meet at the Edgars and Merri Creek confluence (basketball stadium), North Coburg (Melways Map 18 A10).

Sunday 21 June 2015, Time to be advised

Walk ‘n’ Talk: Educational activity – Topic and location to be advised - see www.foec.org.au or FoEC on Facebook for scheduling updates. 

Hosted by the FoEC, Funded by MWCG – Group Support Grant

Sunday 19 July 2015, 1-3pm

Planting: Sheoak woodland and ephemeral waterhole site consolidation – at the top of the escarpment. 

Hosted by the FoEC, Funded by Satterley

Meet at the escarpment, west side of the creek and up the hill from the bridge (Melways Map 18 A8)

Sunday 16 August 2015, 1-3pm

Planting: Escarpment site extension at the Gooseneck Meander, west side of the creek. 

Hosted by the FoEC, Funded by Satterley

Meet at the Gooseneck Meander – near Kodak bridge, access via Ronald St North Coburg (Melways Map 18 A9).

Sunday 21 September 2015, 1-3pm (“Christmas Party”)

Planting: Escarpment shrub and grassland revegetation on the Kodak bridge batter.

Hosted by the FoEC, Planting funded by Satterley, Christmas celebrations funded by the FoEC

Meet at the Gooseneck Meander – near Kodak bridge, access via Ronald St North Coburg (Melways Map 18 A9).

Sunday 18 October 2015, 1-3pm

Maintenance: Caravan Park site – mulching, weeding and general site maintenance activities.

Hosted by the FoEC

Meet behind the Big 4 caravan park (access from the end of Elizabeth St), North Coburg (Melways Map 18 B-C7).

Sunday 15 November 2015, 1-3pm

Maintenance: Silurian Cliff site – weeding and general site maintenance activities.

Hosted by FoEC

Meet at the Silurian Cliff site – access via Ronald St and head north past the bridge (Melways Map 18 A8).

December 2013 (no activity planned at this time – see www.foec.org.au for scheduling updates)

Phone David on 0428 130 268 or email mrdavidpavone@gmail.com for more information.

Find FoEC on the web: www.foec.org.au and on Facebook. Friend FoEC on Facebook for regular prompts or join our email distribution list

FoEC thank Melbourne Water for their continued support of our work. We were successful in our application for another Community Grant that will provide funding for our projects in 2015-16. We also thank Satterley Property Group Pty Ltd for their support over 2012-14 and renewed support for 2015-17.

Educator Night

Creative Space

Calling all startup makers and designers!!!

Imagine a space where you can make, sew, design and exhibit, with street frontage, 24 hrs access, a communal meeting space, launch events and a great, supportive community to share skills and knowledge.

Meeting: Thursday 9th of April

Time: TBC

If this interests you, call me or send an email with your prioritised wish-list including preferred:

• Location
• Cost/week
• Space

Danny

0410 433 120

dannytigani@yahoo.com.au

Garage Sale

We have a garage sale on today at 654 Murray rd, corner of McGowan ave, preston west. 

Heaps of clothes, books, bric a brac toys...

Babysitting

Claire Paino Babysitting

I am an Early Childhood Educator who is available for babysitting any night. I have 3 experienced early childhood educators who I have worked with who can babysit when I'm not available. We all have diplomas of Early Childhood Education and Care or are currently studying; current first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma training as well as Working With Children Checks.

Please contact Claire on 0423858795 or email claire.paino@gmail.com if you are looking for an educator, cost is $20 per hour.

Free

FREE wardrobe and 10L blue paint….

Clean pine wardrobe (115cm wide, 47cm deep and 235cm high). Top section removable.

10L of deep blue paint. Water wash-up. I bought the paint for a garden fence but after painting a few palings decided it was too blue for our purpose. Shade of blue is approx. the same as the Dulux logo background. Tin would have at least 9.5L remaining.

Free to the first person to collect from Coburg North.

Text only to Jonathan 0421 20 80 90.

Dance Classes

Hi everybody,

I am so excited to present my new project starting during the next school

holidays!

DANZART: contemporary southern Italian dance for children.

The program aims to encourage children to dance in a free, expressive and

creative way focusing on the character of folk dance, particularly but not

exclusively Southern Italian. The classes are all inclusive, open to school

aged children!

The two classes for the school holidays will be held on Wednesday the 1st

and the 8th of April at 10 am at the Coburg Baptist church hall, 298 Sydney

road, Coburg.

Each class will fuse together element of folk dance, contemporary dance,

dance and movement therapy and dance theatre. There will be no right or

wrong, each child will be encourage to meet his/her own inner dancer/mover

and bring it out!!

I have been teaching dance in schools for the past 4 years and have learned

a lot by observing children's response to the different teaching approaches.

Each class is $30 for 1.5 hrs or $50 for the two. Siblings discount applied

upon request.

I am looking forward to seeing your children there!!

For more info contact me, Rosa on 0430162408 or pizzicamelbourne@gmail.com.

Ciao!

Rosa.

Fundraiser

Hello Newlanders and Bee Enthusiasts,

I thought I’d forward on this fundraiser that my brother in law, Ben Robinson, is involved in for the people of Vanuatu.  Not only can you donate to helping people recover, you'll also have a chance to win a beautifully hand crafted beehive, with a new honey harvesting system called Flow.

Check out the links below: 

https://rafflecreator.com/pages/5848/flow-hive-vanuatu-cyclone-fundraiser

http://igg.me/at/flowhive/x/9965785

Good Luck,

Cindy.

Wanted

Hi, 

With Autumn here, I am looking for Quinces to bottle.... If anyone has any Quinces that they can part with, I have an excess of free range chicken eggs in exchange.

Please txt Anthony on 0418 390 081.

Thanks!

Garage Sale

Hi Newlanders,

We’ll be moving away from Newlands and are having a massive garage sale this weekend. Everything must go and will be cheap:

Furniture 

Clothing (heaps of vintage dresses)

Kids stuff

Kitchen ware

Shoes, shoes, too many shoes

Bags and other things we loved but no longer need

Date: Saturday 28th March

Time: 9am- 3pm

Address: 7 Hodson Street, Preston West (near corner Murry Rd and Elizabeth St)

Please, come and visit us.

Anna, Damir and Meliha.

Wanted

Garage wanted to rent...

in the Coburg North, Coburg, Reservoir, Preston, Brunswick areas.

Many thanks.

Please call David.

0414 244 123

Needed

Hi Newlanders

I am about to pack up and move and am on the lookout for moving boxes. If you have any boxes that are suitable for packing things in and no longer want them, please call Leanne on 0401 368 850.

Cheers.

Wanted

A Chinese couple and their 5 year old daughter are looking for a house to rent in the Preston area. They are friends and business contacts of my father-in-law's and are here for at least a year.

They're looking for a two-bedroom house, preferably furnished if possible, for a year, starting straight away.

If anyone can help, please let me know and I'll put you in touch. annamcumming@gmail.com

Thanks! Anna.

Easter

For those that like to focus on the real meaning of Easter, this is a beautiful creative and reflective way to do it.

Needed

One of our local families is in need of a mattress for one of their children. This little fella has grown out of his toddler mattress and isn't sleeping well.
If you have a spare mattress that you could donate, it would be really appreciated.
Please contact Dani on 0431 723 203.
Thanks so much.

Event

Recommendation

I think I am about to give away one of Newlands best kept secrets, massuer William Brennan. 

I have had 3 treatments so far and my husband has had one, all have been great (remedial, relaxation and lymphatic drainage)! 

William is professional in manner, highly skilled in massage and close by practicing out of shared treatment rooms in a house on Livingston Street. 

Contact William on 0451 865 236 to book a treatment. I highly recommend him.
Nicole.

Free

Hi,

I have a pile of river stones and pebbles to give away to whoever can pick it up from Coburg.

Please call Petr 0422 102 053 or email Pete.svoboda@gmail.com

See images.

Thanks.

Meeting

Meditation

Hi All,

Booking for term two Meditation and Mindfulness are open.  Early bird prices are available till March 27^th.

Meditation, sessions and classes

*Meditation, Mindfulness and the Chakras – an 8 week journey – running on Tuesday Evenings in term 2.

*Monthly Mondays – meet monthly by the Merri creek at 11am for Meditation, Mindfulness and Nature Connection.

*Fortnightly Friday Morning Meditation – 9.30am

Find more information about each of these sessions / courses at the following link. http://www.s-e-l-f.com.au/#!meditation-sessions/clqj

New Mothers Circle. – Mindfulness, Meditation and Sharing.  Supporting you to be the mother you want to be.

A group for mothers and their baby (up to 18months)  Fortnightly on Thursday mornings in term 2.

http://www.s-e-l-f.com.au/#!whats-on/ctnf

‘Into the Wild’ A Women’s Nature and Meditation Retreat, 22^nd-24^th of May 2015. - http://www.s-e-l-f.com.au/#!into-the-wild/ctdl

Rachael Millsom

Counsellor, Meditation and Mindfulness Facilitator

Providing Opportunities for Connection, Reflection and Growth

0431 290 174

rachael.millsom@gmail.com

www.s-e-l-f.com.au

www.facebook.com/RachaelatSELF

Twitter: @RachaelatSELF

Sewing Group?

Hello Newlands friends,

I'm looking for a sewing group to share advice, equipment and skills.

Anyone interested or know of a group in the area? 

Contact me at:

Email: dannytigani@yahoo.com.au

Mobile: 0410 433 120.

PS: I make excellent tea and cakes too!

Danny

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Wanted

Hi.

I'm on the look out for a second hand king single base and mattress for a growing teenage boy

and good quality doonas.

Please call Tammy on 0434 931 316 if you have any leads. 

Thank you.

Technician

Electronics Technician- Services for Hire

Repair and installation of all home electronic equipment such as TVs, sound systems, computers and laptops.

Also specialising in solar and alternative power systems and electric bikes.

Reasonable rates.

Contact Bert to discuss your item or project on 0491 159 141.

House for Rent

Hi there,

We have a 3 bedroom home in Newlands/West Preston we would like to rent out for $360 per week for 18 months. We are moving to Auckland for 18 months ish. Our place is ideal for a young family as we have a trampoline, cubby house, hammock, swing. We would like to keep it furnished or semi furnished if possible but could move furniture in to the garage if need be. 

Here is a link to our air BnB listing https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/4731460

If anyone is interested please contact Wanda on 0450 958 737 or wandaignatievsky@gmail.com. 

Thank you!

Recommendation Sought

Can anyone recommend a plumber/gasfitter that is reliable to come out and test our gas heater for carbon monoxide levels?

Please email trish1hayes2003@yahoo.com.au

Thanks.

Mothers Circle

New Mothers Circle

A circle for mothers and their babies and toddlers (up to 18months)

Run fortnightly in term 2 on Thursdays for 5 weeks beginning 23rd April from 10-11.30am.

Location: 1st Session to be run at Autumn Retreat, Miller St Thornbury.

Pay fortnightly - $30 / session or pay $125 for 5 weeks.

Early Bird - pay $100 when paid by March 20. – that’s this Friday !!

Each session we will incorporate Mindfulness and Meditation. 

We will share and explore topics including: where is 'me'; surrendering to motherhood; balancing and being present for demands, challenges as well as joys and special moments; becoming the mother you want to be and supporting your becoming.

Rachael Millsom

Counsellor, Meditation and Mindfulness Facilitator

Providing Opportunities for Connection, Reflection and Growth

0431 290 174

rachael.millsom@gmail.com

www.s-e-l-f.com.au

www.facebook.com/RachaelatSELF

Twitter: @RachaelatSELF

Recommendation Sought

Does anyone know a good local landscaper/gardener who can do some simple red brick paving for us?  

Please send recommendations to 0408 668 882.

Needed

'Pizza Club' are tracking Woodfired Pizza Ovens across the city of Melbourne so we can continue to cook for community. If you know of any ovens in your locale that could be used, we would love to hear from you! 

Pizza Club is a community project providing punters with a chance to connect with community through traditional, slow, simple, nutritious food. We have been opening our front yard to the neighbourhood trading pizza slices for currencies such as  pizza toppings, performance, money...Our Italian cook starts with the base, we grow the majority of the pizza toppings, make our own passata and cure our olives.  Up until now we have been cooking pizza in our home kitchen, but the community love PC and we have reached capacity (can only manage 16 in an evening). We are now looking to expand and until we can afford a mobile oven we are on the look out for woodfired ovens we can make good use of.  

Let us know if you think you can help. 

ingridphyland@gmail.com 

0405 663 496 

Recommendation Sought

Hi Newlanders,

We are moving into the area, right near Reservoir West Primary School, and are looking into broadband options. It looks like we'll be connected to the Preston exchange. 

We're considering Exetel, does anyone have any experience with them? Or any other advice on affordable broadband in the area?

Thanks.

Diarmuid

diarmuidogriofa@gmail.com

Thank You

A thank you message...

To the presumably local and definitely amazing person or persons who left a surprise in our letterbox - you took our breath away and knocked our socks off. 

Unbelievable. 

It will be put to good use.
Xo Amy, Mardy and family.

Recommendation Sought

Hi Newlanders,

Our hot water service has broken and we are looking to replace it with a solar system.
Does anyone have anyone they can recommend to install a new solar hot water system?
Please text Mel on 0404 043 010.
Thanks!!

House Sitter Required

Looking for a house-sitter from mid June to July, approx dates 13th June to 15th July.  

Needing a garden appreciator and animal lover for a 18 month old dog and some chickens. 

Approx $200/wk to cover bills. 3 bedroom home in Coburg North, close to tram and train and parklands/merri creek. 

Please contact Sue on 0413 189 864 or sue_june@hotmail.com

Networking

Networking Opportunity.......

Just letting you know that I am holding a mini networking opportunity at my place – tomorrow -  Friday at 2pm (13 Meadow Street).

Who for:  health and wellbeing practicitoners – I have a bit of interest from practicitioners working with women’s health around pregnancy and new mothers at the moment, however we can always break into groups if we have a bigger range of practicitioners.

When: 2pm 13 Meadow Street Coburg – I will have tea and coffee available (feel free to bring something else to share)

Intention: to get to know other practictioners in the Newlands and surrounding area, to possibly work at collaborations and also to get to know other practicitoners so you know who to refer people onto for other complimentary services.

Let me know if you can make it along.

Rachael Millsom

Counsellor, Meditation and Mindfulness Facilitator

Providing Opportunities for Connection, Reflection and Growth

0431 290 174

rachael.millsom@gmail.com

www.s-e-l-f.com.au

www.facebook.com/RachaelatSELF

Twitter: @RachaelatSELF

Garage Sale

140 & 142 Elizabeth Street (2 Houses combined) 

Coburg North VIC 3058

THIS Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March 2015

8am until 4pm!! 

Free

Hi all,

Wireless mouse and keyboard free. The battery goes flat very quickly but if someone wants to make a go of it it's yours. Contact Rachael ... Rachael.millsom@gmail.com

Farmers' Market

Coburg Farmers’ Market this Saturday
Coburg North Primary School
180 O'Hea St Coburg
Saturday 14th March 
8am - 1 pm

Produce in season: strawberries, plums, baby corn, zucchini, tomatoes, basil 
 
Stall holder news: get in quick to pick up great bargains on the end of seasonal summer veg – Sunday is the perfect preserving day – why not get the kids involved & then enjoy your bounty into the cooler months! 
 
Paper Plane Competition: Try out your paper plane making and flying skills in our paper plane competition.  Come to the pancake stall from 10am onwards to enter.  We will be recording distances from 10am and there will be a mass flying at 11:30.

Upcoming markets: 

Saturday 14th March 
Saturday 28th March 
Saturday 11th April 
Saturday 25th April 

Free

Small corner couch perfect for sunroom in red brick semi detached houses. Need to get rid of it asap, preferably today, can deliver locally.

Also still small pile of firewood.

Text Susie 0408 522 908.

Free

Approx. 30 wooden clip coat hangers with stand.
Great for someone doing market stalls.
Stand can be easily transported with hangers on.
Pick up Reservoir.
0408 101 678.

Free

Set of wooden drawers in reasonable condition.
Measuring 90cm high x 79cm wide x 45 cm deep.
Small bit of damage to the front of second bottom drawer, see picture.
Piece of front wood between bottom two drawers need nailing back on.
All drawers slide in and out easily.
Pick up from Reservoir.
0408 101 678.