Peppertree Place

Peppertree Place opens up for its first Saturday for 2018 this Saturday 3rd February, 10am-2pm

Our monthly Open Gate features our Peppertree Popup Cafe serving amazing Wild Timor coffee, a great selection of teas accompanied by handmade sweet treats and fresh cooked lunch and salad from our garden. 

The Nursery is restocking its organically raised edible seedlings - ready to go are cos lettuces, silverbeet and range of brassicas including cabbage, brussel sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower. We have plenty of perennial herbs like thyme, rosemary, mints - Moroccan tea, Vietnamese and common are in stock as well as sage, lemon grass, garlic chives and French tarragon. Plus heaps of natives and lush exotics for every garden.

Bring your family, your pets (on leashes), your compost (we are a community compost hub) and enjoy our abundant garden spaces and explore this urban garden oasis!

512 Sydney Road, Coburg. Corner of Sydney Rd and Urquhart St - opposite Pentridge Prison. Main gate on Urquhart St. 

Bike parking on site. Car parking on Urquhart St all day on Saturdays. Tram 19 at back door.

Recommendation Sought

Can anyone recommend a bricklayer?

Cheers,

0415 675 585.

Yoga

Information Needed

Hello everyone,

My partner and our young daughter are looking to buy in Eric street. We would like to hear from anyone who lives on Eric or adjoining streets of their experiences (positive or negative) of living in this vicinity. I do not drive a car so most of my travel will be done on foot and by public transport and sometimes late at night. 

Thanks so much! 

Jess.

Jessicar3056@hotmail.com

For Sale

Local Netball in 2018 Begins Soon!

Welcome to fabulous fun Netball in 2018!

New teams and individuals are invited to contact us now for more information: coburgnetball@gmail.com 

We are friendly, local, indoors, air-conditioned and inclusive (girls and boys).

Now with beginners competition netball on Wednesdays or Fridays during school terms.

 
And popular beginners Suncorp NET, SET, GO! for 5yrs-11yrs on Wednesdays.

Fees apply but your first session is a FREE come and try.

Contact us soon for more information we are at the Coburg Sports Stadium, 25 Outlook Rd, Coburg North.

Room for Rent

OFFERING LONG-TERM large room, available now in RESERVOIR (Preston border).
$570 PCM, which includes both rent and bills.

Bond is required.

About the house:

This is a cosy house that is fully furnished (the room is unfurnished).
There is a garden out the back with two composts. Five min walk to
Regent train station on the South Morang line. Also close to the
Brunswick Street 11 tram.

About us:

Two people live here (three including you). Currently, it’s Cat and
Gerald. Cat is 33, works at Mind Australia, likes to meditate and do
carpentry in her spare time. Gerald is 43, a full-time shiatsu
Practitioner and has green thumbs and loves home cooking.  We both have
an interest in healthy living and sleep/wake earlier rather than later.
We keep things reasonably clean. We are environmentally conscious and
don’t have a TV.

About you:

Generally in the age range of 28-45.
Non-smoking, non-drug taking.
Into organics and healthy living.

Interested? Contact Cat 0429 805 401. 

Living Oceans Trip

Living Oceans Trip April 2018

In April 2018, we’re building relationships with oceanic and marine protection organisations to take a journey exploring the impact of plastic waste on marine life in the Indonesian archipelago, and what we can do about it. Joined by marine biologist and micro-plastics researcher, Abby Barrows, the trip will look at not only the scientific aspects but also social, cultural and spiritual connections to embed our learning and tell a deeper story.

CERES trips are not tours but journeys to build real and lasting connections with local communities and groups based on shared understanding and experience.

“I still have close contact with people I met in Sembalun village, I learnt so much about their culture and the issues that they face in those two weeks and I have been back to visit my friends multiple times since then, CERES helps build lasting and enriching friendships.” (Indonesia, 2015)

This will be an incredible journey of learning, exploring and building genuine friendships and connection with local communities and organisations that we visit.

For more information:
Visit: http://ceres.org.au/global/indonesia/

Email: rose.samson@ceres.org.au

Loose Itinerary: 

Bali
Commencing in Bali we will connect with key organisations innovating solutions to protect out oceans and reduce pollution. This will give us a background to the major issues of plastics pollution in Indonesia and how it can be tackled.

Nuda Penida
From there we will visit with the Coral Triangle Centre and travel by boat to the Nuda Penida Marine Protected Area to participate in a coral gardening project, visit the mangrove forest and snorkel the reefs.

Gili Islands
We will stop briefly at the Gili Islands, to connect with the Gili Eco trust and learn from them of their mammoth task in combating the impact of tourism on the islands. Here we will have the opportunity to join them on a paddle-board ocean plastics clean up safari (optional).

Lombok
In Lombok we will be visiting with our friends and partners and learn from locals, fishermen and small grassroots organisations about their relationship to the ocean and how the impacts of pollution are affecting them.

Pulau Sulat
Pulau Sluat is a small island off Lombok where we have been asked by the locals to come and talk with them about eco-tourism possibilities in their community. We would like to invite a few members of their community to join us on the trip so they can see for themselves the impacts of tourism and pollution on the beautiful environment of Indonesia.

Facilitator
Abby Barrows

Abby is a marine biologist and microplastics researcher who grew up on a small Maine island with the ocean as her playground. Her passion for travel and the outdoors brought her to the University of Tasmania, where she earned a degree in Zoology with a focus on Marine Biology.  After spending time mapping the canopy of old-growth temperate rainforests and trapping Tasmanian devils, she studied seahorse diversity, distribution and trade in Papua New Guinea and sea turtle populations in Central America.  Her fascination with wildlife and different cultures spurred travels from the South Pacific to the Himalayas, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, North Africa, Europe and South America.

Since 2012 she has directed microplastic research, initiating one of the first baseline data maps of microplastic pollution in global aquatic systems. Her plastic pollution research has taken her on expeditions to the Coral Triangle and Southern Oceans.


Why Travel with CERES Global

Our trips are not tours but rather journeys of exploration and learning that we share together.

They are real, lived experiences, where the people who travel with us immerse themselves in the culture and places we visit in a meaningful and mutually respectful way.

Our facilitators are not tour guides but facilitators or enablers.

They work with the group as a whole to achieve insight and understanding of the communities we visit. The facilitator’s role is to engage discussion within the group and with community members we are visiting to allow the sharing of ideas on social and environmental issues.

The people and places we visit are not tourist destinations or third party providers but rather real friends who we approach as true partner organisations.

All of our partners do exceptional work in the areas of sustainability, the environment, community development, social equity and education. We celebrate each other’s work through mutually beneficial exchange and two way learning.

The trips are open to people of any age or background wanting to travel with meaning and purpose, willing to open their hearts and minds to another culture and way of life.

Kind regards

Rose Samson

CERES Global Team

CERES Community Environment Park
Cnr Roberts and Stewart Streets, Brunswick East, VIC 3057
P  (03) 9389 0183
E   rose.samson@ceres.org.au
W  http://ceres.org.au/ceres-global/
FB CERES Global

Drop Sheets

Hi,

If anyone needs some old sheets for painting drop sheets I have 5 that would be perfect!

Robyn 0426 502 594.

Stolen Bike

Hi Community,

My bike was stolen from out the front of the Coburg Pool on Sunday afternoon between 5 and 7pm - in my heat delirium I didn't lock it up properly...

It's a women's grey and black mountain bike with a black wire basket on the back - if anyone sees it please let me know on 0406 783 418

Thank you!!!

Rachel.

Free

Hello. 

I have three single mattresses in excellent condition.
 
All inquiries to luca2768@gmail.com

Must be able to pick up. All mattresses are wrapped in plastic. 

Recommendations Sought

Hi, Newlands peeps - hope you are all keeping cool! 

It's my time to fix things up & would really appreciate recommendations for the following:

Recommendations: 

            Roof Plumber: The guttering and stormwater pipes need replacing and I would like a water tank & am not sure where the water flows in my half of our duplex. 

             Linoleum: I'm exploring laying linoleum in wet areas - has anyone laid any down in the last few years? Any recommendations/advice at all on any aspects or products or installation?

Looking for Door Plates:

I'm in one of the brick duplexes and am also looking for brown bakelite door plates (rectangle 6.5 inches long).  It doesn't matter if they are painted over - so long as they are in good intact condition. 

Let me know if you have any spare ones from doors that are being replaced or know where I might get them from.  

I'm not sure what is an appropriate price $15  per plate/$30 a pair?

It would be great if you could help me out - I've been looking for a couple of years.

Thank you. 

Cath 0468 963 868.

 

catherine_rouse@yahoo.com

Recommendation

Hi,

I have a recommendation for a painter. His name is Mark and is reliable and does a fine job. His phone number is 0410 251 181.

Cheers,

Pete.

Wanted

Hi Newlands.

I'm looking for a retro sink and cupboards from an old kitchen. If you have something you no longer need please text me on 0407 188 884.

Cheers, Nic.

Wanted

Hi, does anyone have a spare baby car seat they are willing to lend us from the 3rd - 7th February? It’s for a 1 year old.

Thanks, Toona.

0315 189 466

For Sale

Fantastic laser cut maps of Nth Coburg for sale!

I'm knocking more than 20% off the usual price, down to $80 for these (4 only) really cute laser-cut maps of Nth Coburg. Featuring the lake, creeks, walking paths, roads, rail, tram and even the drive in, this endearing wall cut looks great in your hallway, office space, living room or that bit of wall that sits vacant. 

They measure at 470w x 300h mm and are made from 6mm varnished MDF. I can quite easily add a coloured acrylic or painted background to add an extra dimension to them if you like P.O.A.

Other suburbs too if you are looking for a gift to give with a difference.

Call Denis of 3rd Stone Designs on 0435 559 667.

Found Cat

This darling puss wandered into our shed on Wednesday morning. Looking a little tired, hungry and lost. She has a collar and bell but no other identification. She looks as if she may have walked a way. 

Please let us know if she’s yours and we’ll arrange her safe return.

Lyn 0437 707 351.

Women's Circle

Women's Meditation and Nature Circle.

Thought of joining a women's circle before?

What happens? We meet share a cup of tea, meditation and connect and reflect on and/or in nature.

Meeting at 13 Meadow Street Coburg we will be spending some time there and sometime along the Merri Creek - a short walk away.

More information can be found here - http://www.s-e-l-f.com.au/circles/

The first circle is Monday the 12th of Feb from 10am - 12pm, please get in touch with Rachael if you are interested in coming along.

Rachael Millsom

Counselling, Meditation, Retreats and Circles

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

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

0431 290 174

Recommendation Sought

Can anyone recommend a qualified remedial masseuse (I would prefer a woman but it does not really matter) who makes home visits? I live in the Newlands area.

 

Please call me on 0402 123 881 if you know of someone with healing magic in their hands.

Recommendation Sought

I am seeking recommendations for a painter to do an interior paint job. 

Please contact Wendy 0419 300 214 or wendyb6206@gmail.com thank you. 

Needed

Hi,

I need someone to transfer my files from CDs to USBs, please.  
They are mostly Photoshop and Illustrator files.
My new computer doesn’t have a cd drive and our old computer doesn’t want to open them.
Am happy to negotiate maybe an hourly or per CD fee?

Thanks,

Natalie 0407 779 825.

Free

Need a single loft bed? We got this second hand and had a few years use. Still strong and stable, although a few screws are missing (replacements can be got from Ikea, I believe). Comes with instructions and is disassembled. And stickers removed.  

Measurements: 

Height 181cm

Length 195cm

Width 125.5cm

Height from floor to base of mattress 140cm. 

Pick up from Reservoir. Text or call Emma 0450 445 480.

For Sale

For sale baskets $10 each.

Kathmandu Child Carrier for sale $40.

Great for hiking and travel.

Excellent condition includes waterproof removable shade. Easily adjustable. 

The size one carrier is for maximum load 18kg

Maximum height of child 105cm. We used it until our son was 2 and a half. 

Black Ergo baby for sale $40

Excellent condition (comes in original box).

Childcare brand pop up "Travel dome" for sale  $40

Excellent condition.

Suits infants from birth to 36 months.

Includes fitted mattress and sleeping bag.

Great as a travel cot or for outdoor purposes (includes flyscreen air vents and 50% UV protection).

Text Nicole 0422 468 758.

Free

Free stained pine queen sized bed. Good condition. Has a clean but indented mattress also if you want this too. Inspection/pick up later in the day in Thornbury during week or weekend is fine. It is sitting on our front porch. 

My apologies that photos are not attaching. 

Txt please - Jennie - 0400 675 258

For Sale

I currently have new season delicious garlic for sale cured and ready to go! It’s a mix of a few varieties (White Crookneck; Otway Pink & Californian white). I grew this garlic using organic practices in Ballan, Victoria. 

I’m selling for 500g for $18 (approx 9 bulbs) & 1kg for $35 (approx 18 bulbs).

If stored in a dark, airy, dry place, the garlic will store for a long time! 

Please give me a text or call if you’re interested to arrange pick-up on 0403 909 755. 

Thanks, 

Jess.