Burglary

Just a heads up for folks to be aware. 

We are in Boyne St and were broken into this week. Pretty bold - early evening, smashed a large side window and ransacked the house, apparently looking for cash and other mobile valuables. 

We lost computers and some valuable jewelry with sentimental value. Could have been worse but pretty unpleasant. Good time to revisit security measures. 

House Share

Hi All,

I am looking for someone or someones to share with me and my 13-year-old son in Coburg. Proving a little tricky to find anyone, but I have two rooms - a large and smaller room that would be perfect for someone who needs a study or has a child (similar age to mine-ish) or a couple. 

We're quiet and do regular work, school stuff and love having folk around too. Rent is $1,300 per month. Please feel free to call for further info. 

0420 956 166.

Women's Circle

Are you interested in being part of a women's circle?

I run two women's circles - one Wednesday evening and one Monday mornings - these circles are opening up to new members for the last couple of sessions for the year (Nov and Dec), this will be an opportunity for you and us to see if we're a fit together.

What happens at our Wednesday evening circle: we share a cup of tea then move into a beautiful small space where we have an opening meditation/reflection, there is then a space for sharing and we close with a meditation/reflection also.

What happens at the Monday morning Circle: we share a cup of tea, are led in an opening meditation/reflection, we share, participate in reflective exercises including a walk along the Merri creek.

These sessions are run around a theme for each month.

These women's Circle are facilitated by Rachael Millsom, and you are asked to make a contribution towards the hire of the space (evening circle) and Rachael's time.

If you are interested and would like to find out more please contact Rachael at rachael@s-e-l-f.com.au

Rachael Millsom

Counselling, Meditation, Retreats and Circles

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

0431 290 174

Newlands Friends of the Forest

Wonderful Newlanders,

Adding to the urgent message to save our amazing Victorian Old Growth Forest - If you live south of Bell  please do contact your candidates and let them know how important our forests are  - there is a great Friends of the Earth link below :

Northcote loves  forests

The Northcote by-election is a great opportunity for all candidates to show their support for protecting native forests and wildlife. 

Do you live in Northcote and will be voting in the by-election?

 Contact your candidates to tell them you want Victoria's native forests protected from logging.

Clare Burns, Australian Labor Party - email: clare.burns@vic.alp.org.au Visit Clare's facebook page

Lidia Thorpe - The Greens - email: lidia.thorpe@vic.greens.org.au Visit Lidia's facebook page

http://www.melbournefoe.org.au/northcote_loves_forests

Photo above of the amazing Kuark Old Growth Forest & below our walking tracks at Toolangi just an hour up the road all under immediate threat.

Thank you, Cath & Julie.

Newlands Friends of the Forest 

Community Event

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT - CELEBRATING NOVEL WRITING WEEK IN NOVEMBER.

COME ALONG TO HEAR A LOCAL MORELAND AUTHOR SHARE HER PERSONAL STRUGGLES WITH ANGER & RACISM THAT MOTIVATED HER TO WRITE HER NOVEL.

YOU WILL HEAR A BOOK READING OF HER NOVEL - KEN'S QUEST AND YOU CAN ENTER THE DRAW TO WIN A COPY OF THIS NOVEL.

Extension Lead

Long extension lead, works but not needed.  Contact Elvira 0448 992 853.

For Sale

2002 Mazda 323 Astina FOR SALE $3900.00

We’re selling our 2002 Mazda 323 Astina Hatch. It’s been a great car for us and we wouldn’t be selling except that we need a bigger car for our growing family. It’s very reliable and comes with a year of registration and a full service history. Recently had timing belt and water pump replaced so should not require any major services for some time.

$3,900.00

Features:

• 12 months rego
• Road-worthy certificate (RWC)
• Low kms for age (171,450km)
• 2 sets of keys with central locking
• Well maintained
• Fuel efficient
• Full service history
• Air conditioning
• Power steering

For more information and photos please refer to https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Mazda-323-2002/SSE-AD-5060432

This car will not disappoint and inspections in Coburg North are welcome.

Please phone Luisa 0407 328 591.

Recommendation Sought

Hi all,

I am looking for a tradesperson to do some maintenance work on my house.  There are some rotting weatherboards and the floorboards in the laundry need replacing. If anyone has anybody they would be happy to recommend I would really appreciate it. 

Thanks.

Jeannie.
0431 489 428

For Sale

For sale.
IKEA day bed with two mattresses (good quality) with storage/3 draws; opens up into king size bed.
Make me an offer.
Jane 0400 597 728.
Take apart with an allen key.

For sale or swap; plants, organic veggies, lemons, kombucha... new never opened whipper snipper.

Jane 0400 597 728

Free

Free.

Queen-sized bed base. 

Pick-up in Preston.

Stephen 0407 750 277.

Wanted

Wanted: 

Hair straighteners. 

If you have an old set lying around that you no longer use and are happy to part with, then I would greatly appreciate them. 

Please send me a text: 0415 895 322. 

Magnet Melbourne

Open Cup Day!

Gonna bet my drummer will remember to bring a pair of drumsticks. Gonna bet your earplugs will be safe in your guitar case. Not gonna bet on the ongoing abuse of another beautiful species of nature.

Book a rehearsal here

Action!

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Old Growth Forests About to to Logged - Take Action!

Ancient forest in East Gippsland's iconic Kuark forest is about to be logged! 

Our friends and affiliate members Goongerah Envrionment Centre (GECO) have been working around the clock to protect this forest. 

Trees over 400 years old will be cut down this week if we do not act. 
A road has been pushed into the forest in preparation to start logging one of the most significant old growth forests in Victoria.  

Logging has not yet started so there's still time to stop it. 

Take action here - Email Environment Minister Lily D'Ambrosio calling on her to stop the logging of this beautiful forest. 

Local House Gig

House Gig - Coburg North

Announcing a very special late arvo/early evening house concert in Coburg North (Melbourne) featuring the performance of the ever brilliant Paul Andrew Carey as a part of Jackie Marshall's "Nine Lives/Endless Lounges" tour - her first extensive intimate solo tour in over 8 years.

This gig has limited capacity so please book via the tix link on the facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/180410019184259/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22dashboard%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22dashboard_filter%5C%22%3A%5C%22upcoming%5C%22%7D%22%7D]%2C%22ref%22%3A2%2C%22source%22%3A2%7D

Come to our sweet backyard, overlooking Merri Creek. Jackie is making her way down from Brisbane, gigging the East coast. She will share her stories, beautiful songs and beautiful self.

Coburg North Local, Paul will also be singing/telling his song/stories, in what will be a really awesome arvo/early evening, kid friendly gig.

If you would like a taste-tester, check it:
Jackie Marshall
http://www.sugarrushmusic.com.au/project/jackie-marshall/
https://soundcloud.com/peppercornqueen

Paul Andrew Carey
https://www.facebook.com/PaulAndrewCareyMusic/
https://soundcloud.com/paul-andrew-carey

Mark and Dominic

Hi Newlanders, 

It’s Mark and Dominic, your local carpenter, plumbing, and renovation team.

Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner! If you want your new bathroom, deck, or renovation done before the festive season hits call now  - our job board is filling up.

Mark 0424 021 382.

MINPAA

MINPAA is offering:

multi-instrumentalental classes this Friday, Saturday and next week at our community music school for kids from birth to adults 🎶🎻🎸

Children learn through playing and explore musical elements and musical theory through student-centred and nurturing lessons taught by qualified music teaching professionals. We have been likened to a mini conservatorium of music 🎸🎼

If your kids love playing piano, violin, guitar, ukulele, drum kit, singing and dancing and more send us an email!

melbourneinnernorthpaa@gmail.com

You can see our timetable for a free trial here and like our page.

Community Houses

Sustainable Craft & Sewing Workshops | At East Coburg Community House View this email in your browser

We have an exciting variety of  SUSTAINABLE  tduuyf CRAFT and SEWING WORKSHOPS coming up at East Coburg Community House Beginning this Saturday 28 October these workshops are a perfect way to pick up new skills, upcycle old clothing, reduce plastic waste and recycle materials. Great ideas for making your own gifts! Sustainable Craft Workshops  by Emma Grace : Kokedama  Saturday 28 October 1 – 3 pm Learn the Japanese art of binding plants into stunning living works of art using suitable plants, colourful string and a bit of gentle persuasion. $40 ($30 conc.) $10 materials   Beeswax Wraps Saturday 4 November 1 – 3 pm Be part of the solution - learn to make beeswax wraps to keep food fresh and hygienic without using single-use plastics. $40 ($30 conc.) $10 materials Talismans Saturday 2 December 1 – 3 pm Use colourful recycled materials to create your own festive Talismans. Imbue them with ‘good luck’ while meditating on goals and things that make your hearts sing! $40 ($30 conc.) $5 materials   About the teacher: Emma Grace is a facilitator and contemporary jeweller passionate about incorporating sustainability into her work. She was featured in The Age Melbourne Magazine’s Top 100 most inspiring and influential people for her initiatives combining craft and sustainability. Emma has taught workshops for schools, councils, community centres and festivals for over 10 years. She has extensive experience working with diverse groups of people and thrives on creating a positive environment in which participants can flourish.   Sewing Workshops  By Stitches of Brunswick:   Make Your Own Upcycled Shopping Bags Saturday 11 November  10.30 am – 1.30 pm  Bring along an old tshirt, pillowcase or other fabric and learn how to make a reusable shopping tote and produce bags.   A good beginners sewing project. $15 per person Make Your Own Underwear Saturday 18 November 10.30 am – 1.30 pm  Underwear is cheap and easy to make from recycled materials - come along and learn how to make your own undies, bring some stretch cotton or an old tshirt to upcycle into knickers. Intermediate sewing project. Skill level: basic sewing skills recommended. $15 per person Make Your Own Leggings Saturday 25 November 10.30 am – 1.30 pm Surprisingly cheap and easy to make, these wardrobe essentials are a great beginners project for those with basic sewing machine familiarity. $15 per person Important information: *Bring your own sewing machine or use ours. We have limited machines so get in quick to borrow one. *Limited places, enrolments are essential for all sessions by calling 9913 5472   About Stitches of Brunswick: Stitches of Brunswick comprises organisational director Laura, and instructor Rachel. Rachel is a Brunswick based dressmaker with 20 years experience making everything from wedding gowns and millinery to swimwear and mens' suits. Laura is a Sustainability Activist with a passion for zero waste and the circular economy. Stitches of Brunswick  creates a relaxed group atmosphere where participants at any skill level, from total beginnner to advanced can learn to make wonderful new things from old materials.   To register for any of these courses please contact East Coburg Community House: Call: 9913 5472 Email: eastcoburgch@moreland.vic.gov.au Find us at: 32 Nicholson St, Coburg   The Coburg Community Houses are friendly, welcoming community houses where you can make new friends, gain new skills, share ideas and experiences. Community houses offer social, recreational, educational, and support programs for people of all of the community! Moreland City Council acknowledges the traditional owners of the land in which we work, the Wurundjeri people.  We recognise their continuing connection to land, waterways and community. We pay our respects to them and their culture, and to their Elders past, present and future.

CONTACT US: East Coburg Community House Address: 32 Nicholson Street East Coburg Telephone: 9913 5472 Email: eastcoburgch@moreland.vic.gov.au Web: www.moreland.vic.gov.au/east-coburg-house Newlands Community House 20 Murray Road Coburg North Telephone: 8528 2332 Email: newlandsch@moreland.vic.gov.au web: www.moreland.vic.gov.au/newlands-house   www.facebook.com/coburgcommunityhouses   The Coburg Community Houses are committed to providing access supports you may require to participate. Both houses are wheelchair accessible but Newlands is a newer building and is far easier for wheelchair users. Both houses have one independent hearing loop available. If you require an Auslan interpreter or have any access requirements, please let us know two weeks before your chosen activity on 9913 5472.

For Sale

Ikea Gulliver Cot & mattress $100.00.

Very light usage for a year or two, in excellent used condition from a smoke & pet free home. Two height adjustment options.

Already disassembled, hence IKEA catalogue photo, but inspection is most welcome.

0439 885 221.