Recommendation Sought

Has anyone had a chimney sweep done on a red clinker? If so, do you have a recommendation for someone to perform the service? 

finchronicity@gmail.com

Free

Free "map of the world at night" beanbag. 

Anna 0407830820

Recommendation

I needed an electrician for a couple of small jobs and was lucky to find Alex Shakeri’s contact details on this forum. Alex was punctual, patient, and did an excellent and solid job despite the fact that replacing sensor lights and a phone socket turned out to be not as straightforward as I expected. 

I’ll need more electrical work in the future and it’s a relief to know that I’ve found a friendly and trustworthy electrician I can call on.

Izabella Bartosiewicz.

Free

Free!

Drying rack for weatherboards.

Text 0422 159 313.

Preston Houseshare

3 bedroom house to share to with one other in Madeline Street, Preston. 

It’s a quiet street close to Plenty Road tram. The 3^rd bedroom can be used for study/work. The house has a large backyard and a garage for storage. The room is available from early June.  

No smokers or dogs. 

Contact Martin on 0419 612 277 or martinkellymelbourne@gmail.com. 

Rent $1016 PCM + Bond.

Recommendation

We recently had our front porch rebuilt by an excellent bricklayer, Damien.

We can really recommend his work. He has real pride in his work, is very personable and easy to deal with and very reasonable on price. He is also a qualified stonemason. He is very happy to do small jobs.

0420 254 655.

Free

Hello.

Any Newlander want this baby change table? 

It’s super sturdy, on lockable wheels and in great used condition. 

Let me know, 0400 200 973.

Thanks.

Free

Fridge, oldish but works. 

W: 52cm

D: 57cm

H: 147cm

Pick up in Preston. 

Stephen 0407 750 277.

Recommendation Sought

Hi all,

If anyone can recommend a cleaner for our house, please email me at: solarboots@yahoo.com.

Thanks!

Garage Sale

Dear Newlands Community News readers,

GARAGE SALE - On Sat 5 May in our section of Fyffe Street Thornbury.

LOCATION - between Strettle St and Anderson Rd Thornbury (beside Merri Creek bike path).

TIME - 7 am - 2 pm.

THERE WILL BE - homewares, men's/women's/kids clothing, furniture, kids toys, camping equipment, books, terracotta pots.

And - At my place!!

A huge collection of mature women's clothes - in excellent condition and stylish. Secondhand. All seasons.

Jumpers. Trousers. Blouses. Skirts. Jackets. Scarves.

Sizes 10 and 12 a specialty. 

Hope you find a great bargain!

Jennie. 

If you have questions you can text -

0400 675 258.

Rooms to Rent

Hi Newlanders, 

I have a couple of rooms to rent, one furnished the other not. Open to short or long term rental. 

Great location with parkland on the doorstep, bike paths and PT close by. There is an ever evolving veggie patch, heaps of space, a sleepout ideal for music, yoga, art...and a delightful inside outside dog. 

Give me a ring on 0438 507 694  if you are interested. 

Cheers, Anne. 

Community Houses

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Newlands & East Coburg Neighbourhood Houses

What does it mean to be a part of a community? Neighbourhood House Week 2018 is around the corner (30 April to 6 May 2018), and Newlands and East Coburg Neighbourhood Houses are hosting three events where we can learn about what it means to be a part of community.

Cultural Exchange: Coburg Conversation @East Coburg Neighbourhood House 23rd April 2018, 1-3pm Come and learn about the experiences of teachers, Sayani and Wishall as they share their journey of being a part of Shikshantar School in India -  a place for gathering, creating and testing new ways of being.   Neighbourhood House Week Call in for a chat and bite to eat, meet the neighbours and give us some feedback on your community. Morning tea @East Coburg Neighbourhood House 2nd May 2018, 9.30am-12pm Afternoon tea @Newlands Neighbourhood House 2nd May 2018, 3.30pm-7pm   Input caption text here. Use the block's Settings tab to change the caption position and set other styles. Input caption text here. Use the block's Settings tab to change the caption position and set other styles.

Community House

We are having an open house on 2^nd May, and we are inviting the Newlands community to join us for pizza and a chat at 3.30pm.

Magnet Studios

RIFFS NOT BOMBS  While we acknowledge the many sacrificed lives of the victims of military conflicts throughout history, it seems absurd that now in 2018, we, unfortunately, progress again further into the war cycle with the recent military action in Syria,   Most obvious here is that art and music become increasingly important in our lives as a contrary to war - as practices for building and strengthening our communities.         So we are open on Anzac day.   It's really easy to book online here! EXOGENE PRESENTS : DIFFUSION Saturday 28th May $10 / $5 concession Image - Paxson Woelber From the expansive concrete walls of the Spatial Studio inside the belly of Magnet, we are proud to present Diffusion. Electroacoustic performances from: Sean Baxter + Robbie Avenaim https://youtu.be/ZmT40DsTR2k?t=29s robbieavenaim.com Exogene Chloë Smith & Vijay Thillaimuthu chloeviolone.bandcamp.com/track/bell-toll-exogene Spasmoslop Nik Kennedy spasmoslop.bandcamp.com/ Octave Pussy Nat Grant & Miranda Hill soundcloud.com/8vepus Todd Anderson-Kunert toddanderson-kunert.com/ $10 / $5 concession Check the facebook event page here.

Lost Dog

Mushu is lost! Went missing today near Smith St. Please text 0421 239 256 if you come across him.

Needed

Cleaner Required:

We’re looking for a cleaner with demonstrated initiative and great attention to detail to provide a fortnightly clean in the Coburg North area. We have a 4 bedroom, split level home with 2 bathrooms and 2 toilets. 

If you love cleaning and feel you could fulfil this role, please contact me on 0418 127 894. Thanks.

Scarecrow Making Competition

Peppertree Place are running their annual Scarecrow Making Comp and judging will take place on Saturday 5^th May at 11.30am.

Entry is open to everyone – individuals, families, schools, community groups and go in the running for prizes from Peppertree Place Nursery.

Bring your ready-made scarecrow to our Open Gate 5^th May monthly event - you can bring it in between 1^st and 4^th May or prior to judging time at 11.30am on the day.

See flyer for details.

For more info contact Tash on 0431 494 773 or email inquiries to nvanvelzen@kildonan.org.au

Songwriter's Collective

Wanted

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone has a mountain bike they would be prepared to lend me from Anzac day to the following weekend?

I am willing to contribute hire cost and also lend you my commuter bike if required.

I don't need anything fancy - just need a small frame mountain bike (suit 5.2 woman).

Much thanks,

Naomi 0435 718 159.

Free

Free sideboard!

Free with keys .. text 0466 599 686. 

Friends of Edgar's Creek

Let the planting begin!

Hi FoEC'ers and Friends,

Ah, I love this time of the year! Everything that has happened in the "off-season" now comes to fruition with the first planting for 2018...gee I love doing this.

We are planting at the Caravan Park site to start the year. Details are:

Sunday 22 April 2018, 1-3pm.

 

Stream bank, shrub and grassland extension at the Caravan Park site. 

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

Meet behind the Big 4 caravan park - access from the end of Elizabeth St or Norfolk Court, North Coburg. 

Forecast for the day is for 23 degrees and partly cloudy - probably couldn't ask for better perhaps (though 19 would be my preference). Given the forecast, sunscreen might be in order and don't forget extra water.

See you on the creek!

David.

Wanted

Hi, Neighbours,

I’m after a cot if anyone is wanting to sell/give away. 

Text Juan 0415 453 840.

Thanks. 

Choristers Wanted

Dear Mel and others at Newlands blog, 

I will soon be completing a new work for choir, and plan to put together a choir to make a recording. 

The work is without words, and in a modern/romantic/impressionist style, with a harmonic language influenced by Delius. There will be a small number of rehearsals then a recording session. 

If there are any experienced choristers that would like to take part I would be very glad of their participation. The work will be unaccompanied, so strong sight-singing skills will be required. 

I did a project similar to this a couple of years ago. The recording is on youTube. Search for Lachlan Brown Composer Summer Evening by the River. 

Please contact me on 0434091533 or email, lachlanbrown24@gmail.com

Many thanks, Lachlan Brown.

Neighbourhood Houses

Group Acupuncture

Group Acupuncture - 4 beds 1 space in our beautiful yoga room.

 

Autumn Retreat.

129 Miller Street Thornbury.

Every Wednesday 11.30am - 1.30pm.

www.autumnretreat.com.au or call reception on 9416 9872.

Cost $40.00.

 

Facilitated by Angela Kouts.

 

Practitioner for 20 years.

Special interest in pain management and women's health.

Literary Talkfest

The annual Northcote High School Literary TalkFest is back with another incredible line up of authors!

Helen Garner - Andy Griffiths - Sofie Laguna - Jock Serong

Discussing the theme of WRITING VIOLENCE, with host Clare Wright.

Thursday 10 May, 7.30 - 9pm @ NHS, St Georges Rd, Northcote.

Book sales, author signings, door prizes, wine.

All proceeds to student-run clubs.

Tickets selling fast!! Bookings at: http://www.trybooking.com/UWDS