Peppertree Place

Open Gate This Saturday June 2nd

By Tasha van Velzen on May 29, 2018 04:43 pm

Open Gate - Saturday, 2nd June

From 8am...

The usual popup Pavilion Cafe will be serving sweet and savoury treats accompanied by great coffee and a range of teas. The People Powered Plant Nursery is brimming with Autumn seasons' seedlings and huge range of plants. Don't forget our fresh food swap is a local hub for our community to meet, greet and swap garden excess, recipes, preserves, flowers and seeds. Family friendly urban oasis in the heart of Coburg! Gates open @ 8am.

North Coburg PS school band take the stage this Saturday!

 

Live Music from 10.30am

Coburg North Primary Schoolis proud of it's vibrant and inclusive music program. Every student has the opportunity to sing, play and create music in a variety of ways. Students use a wide range of instruments as well as the latest digital technologies. There are multiple bands, choirs and student ensembles which regularly perform at school functions and in the local community. 

Workshops on this Weekend...

Grow your own Berries with Diana Cotter - @11am

Come and learn how to plant, prune and maintain all sorts of berries to maximise harvests.

Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries- grow in the ground , raised beds or pots.

Why pay high prices for hard and tasteless fruit-when  it’s so easy to grow your own

Bamboo for the Backyard with Munir - @12pm

Giant Grass specialize in creating bamboo products and structures. Their interest in bamboo is grounded with the intention to foster the use of this structurally high-performing, low cost and ecologically sustainable material in small-scale building industry. To achieve this vision we not only engage in design and building of bamboo structures but also conduct hands-on construction workshops imparting awareness about the possibilities with bamboo. 

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Needed

We have recently installed a composting system at Newlands Primary School and have plenty of compost bins but have somehow lost the lids!

We are looking for three round lids to go on the regular black circular compost bins. Similar to this type:

Please text Mel if you have a spare lid lying around that you could donate.

Mel 0404 043 010.

Thank you.

Babysitters

These girls are getting lots of work and lots of positive feedback!

Bike Found

Road bike found in the Gilbert road area. It has decals on the frame.

If you're missing one please get in contact with description. 

stephendavidpalmer@gmail.com

Work

Is there anybody interested in earning $30 an hour for weeding? 

Please text 0405 180 639, Coburg North.

Free

I have a tree with some ripe Spanish olives to give away.

Barbara 0402 137 803.

Fundraiser

Howdy Folks,

I'm raising money for scholarship camper places at the next Girls Rock! Melbourne camp (a camp that empowers girls, trans, and gnc youth through music) in September. You can donate to my fundraiser page and there are some ace perks such as t-shirts, hoodies, stickers etc

There is a really ace video to see what we get up to at camp on the link to my fundraiser page below.

Girls Rock! Melbourne Winter Fun-draiser!

Girls Rock! Melbourne Winter Fun-draiser! Please help us provide financial aid for our next Girls Rock! Melbourne camp, so every female, trans, and gender diverse kid can rock out, regardless of any financial or other disadvantage!

Thanks in advance.

MECCARG - Merri Murnong

This Saturday, June 2rd 1-3pm, at the MECCARG - Merri Murnong Patch

This months activity focus is murnong and lilies.

This Saturday we will plant some into the patch but we will be mainly potting up into styrofoam boxes for fostering.  

This is to fatten up Murnongs (yam daisies), bulbines lilies, blue grass lilies and milkmaids, which all are edible tuberous species we eat in November after roasting them in earth ovens. 

They are all harvested the day before the celebration of the'10th Murnong Gathering' on 11th November 2018. 

The day we dig them up is an amazing insight into the secrets of these fascinating plants and being involved develops a strong connection to the celebration the following day. Please come along this weekend to help and put the Celebration on the 11th November into your calendar

All you require is some curiosity about these plants and readiness to get your hands dirty (gloves provided).

Look forward to seeing you and having cuppa afterward.

Hope to see you there!

Gig

Bridge Safety

Do you use the pedestrian/bike bridge over the Merri Creek between Bell St and Connolly Ave, Coburg? (Melways  18A12).

Beware of motorbikes using this bridge illegally at high speed. This is very dangerous. An accident on the bridge could be catastrophic.

Fawkner police have this problem on their watch list. Please notify them on 9355 6000 if you to can supply exact times, registration numbers or a photo.

Thank you for helping.

Donations

Hi Neighbours,

On Sunday, June 3rd, ASCRC are opening their doors for donations between 8am - 1pm.

I'll be driving to Footscray with some food and clothes. 

If you would like to donate, but can't take it to Footscray, please drop food or clothes off at 9 Mehegan ave Coburg North by Saturday night at the latest and I'll take it for you. 

I am not entirely sure how much I'll be able to collect, but if it is a large amount and someone has a van/ute, that would be handy! I can do another post as soon as I know.

They need:

• Pasta
• Rice
• Tinned tomatoes, red kidney beans, lentils, and chickpeas
• Tinned tuna in oil
• Vegetable oil 1ltr
• Cooking salt
• Curry powder, chilli flakes, turmeric, cumin, coriander
• Winter coats in good condition and in all sizes
• Scarves and beannies
• Blankets in good condition 

You can also contact me on 0415 453 840.

Cheers,

Juan.

Community Supported Agriculture

Community Supported Agriculture.

The Taggart’s team is excited to announce the launch of our C.S.A.  

For those of you unfamiliar with Community Supported Agriculture you are basically buying a share in the produce for the year. By doing so gives us the security to continue doing what we love, producing premium quality higher welfare pork. By freeing up time we would spend on marketing and sales, we can put more time into ensuring we raise the healthiest and happiest pigs. It also allows you to continue buying you meat guilt free and gives you a greater connection to where your meat comes from. You even receive a small discount compared to buying our boxes.

There will be 3 options available to best suit your needs and budget. Subscriptions can be paid upfront or on a monthly basis.  Each pack option will receive all the cuts over the course of a year in varying quantities dependent on pack chosen. 

Packs have a selection of the following; roasts/belly/chops/ribs/cutlets/mince and diced meat. C.S.A. members will also have first chance at Christmas hams and any other special cuts throughout the year. Members will also be invited to our annual Taggart's Family spit roast.

Share Option	Pack Size	Bi-Monthly Payment	Up Front Payment
Small	2.5kg	$60	$324
Medium	5kg	$120	$648
Large	10kg	$240	$1296

The first season of C.S.A. shares will be available from August with initial payments to be made in July. If you would like to become a member please respond to the below email address with your preferred share option and drop off location.

Drop-offs will be made every two months in two locations. Drop-offs will be North Coburg and Taggerty.

taggartspork@gmail.com

Further details on payment etc will be forwarded in an email once we have finalised this year's membership.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

Kind Regards,

Taggart’s Paddock Pork.

Regards

Taggart's Paddock Pork

Angelo Greco - 0437 274 333

Danny Dalton - 0402 394 311

facebook.com/TaggartsPaddockPork

Fundraiser

Howdy folks,

I'm raising some more money for camper places at the next Girls Rock! Melbourne camp in September. This time there is no movie but you can donate to my fundraiser page and there are some ace rewards such as t-shirts, hoodies, stickers etc or you can just donate lots or even a little bit.

There is a really ace video to see what we get up to at camp on the link to my fundraiser page below. Just click on the Girls Rock logo at the top of the fundraiser page. 

Girls Rock! Melbourne Winter Fun-draiser!

Girls Rock! Melbourne Winter Fun-draiser! Please help us provide financial aid for our next Girls Rock! Melbourne camp, so every female, trans, and gender diverse kid can rock out, regardless of any financial or other disadvantage!

Cheers for your time,

Augusta.

Free

FREE CUPBOARD/LINEN PRESS

This cupboard is out in the front yard of 8 Butters St Reservoir.

If the painters are there, let them know that you are happily taking it home. If no one is there, just go for it before they call the skip.

The door opens and closes. Hinges all fine. Lock works and the key is still present.

A perfect fit for the narrow hall of any local red brick house (or 50's style house).

 

If you would like a hand to lift it onto your vehicle, call/txt 0407 934 525 and if I am at home I will pop round and give you a hand.

 

Needed

Hi Newlanders,

A friend is looking for a cabinet to use in her animation project. She needs a glass-fronted cabinet for a couple of weeks. Ideally, it would be small, about 170cm high (it will hold some miniature models of animals). Old is preferable but new is okay too!

The image shows some possible examples of what she could use. She is happy to take it off your hands or just borrow it.

If you would like to know more about Scarlet's wonderful project have a look here: museumforthedead.wordpress.com

You can contact Scarlet directly on 0432 335 646 or s.sykeshesterman@gmail.com

Or me - Sarah - 0409 961 525.

Seeking Ideas

SEEKING RENOVATION IDEAS FOR BRICK DUPLEX!

Hello, we are looking to open up the kitchen area of our brick duplex. The aim is to stay within the current footprint and incorporate the great north facing aspect with a passive solar design. The trick is where to place the loo, aside from in the tiny bathroom. 

If you know/are an architect/draughtsman who likes the challenge of small spaces, please get in touch.

If you have a duplex and have discovered an inventive way of placing the loo and would be willing to share your design, I would love to bake you a cake/pie and come for a tour.

Cheers, Melisa.

0407 934 525

melisa3yoga@gmail.com

 

Thank you

THANK YOU NEIGHBOURS

A big thank you to everyone who reached out to support my dear neighbour a few weeks ago. Your generosity contributed to easing the pressure in a most difficult time. At present, the family has put everything into storage, they are staying with a relative and still applying for rental properties. Thanks again.

Fundraiser

MUMU

SAT  

2ND

 JUNE

FRYERS FOREST

(end of White Quartz Road, Fryerstown - 15mins from Castlemaine).

A cosy night by the fire in the beautiful Fryers Forest with a meal cooked in the ground (Papuan mumu style with hot rocks and leaves in the earth) with a live acoustic set from the Black Orchid Stringband (featuring members of the Melbourne West Papuan community).

Tickets $30 adults/$15 under 18
Ticket includes mumu main course + dessert.

Vegetarian/vegan option available.

PRESALES ONLY! (So we know how much to cook).

BOOK HERE: WWW.TRYBOOKING.COM/VVNX
Tickets are limited so highly recommend you book early.

FREE SHUTTLE BUS from Castlemaine Station 4:30pm & 6pm
and returning 9pm & 10pm (and on Sunday morning if there is demand)

PEOPLE ARE WELCOME TO CAMP AND STAY THE NIGHT.

Please No BYO. We'll have a bar

Family friendly but sorry, no dogs!

Dress warmly!

In case of rain, there's plenty of shelter!

This is a fundraising event for the Black Orchid Stringband to continue promoting West Papuan culture as part of their campaign for independence. The group will travel to the Solomon Islands in July to perform at the Melanesian Arts Festival.

More info email: roseturtle@gmail.com or phone 0414 346 436.

Eat Your Greens

Moreland "Eat Your Greens' Local Food Network Event Wed 30 May.

Lost

My daughter left her school bag at Cox Reserve Tuesday after school. If anyone has found it, could you contact me on 0432 361 038?

I have a photo of a similar bag but hers is black.

MINPAA

Welcome to the Melbourne Inner North Performing Arts Academy’s Winter Holiday Music Program

Join us for an incredible two weeks of music making, from kids songwriting, choir, kids rock band, kids yoga, guitar, piano, drumming and ukulele workshops and instrument making plus so much more!
1-5pm every day of the school holidays!
Registration via email essential melbourneinnernorthpaa@gmail.com

MINPAAA

All our teachers are fully qualified with valid Working With Children Checks and First Aid certificates and are dedicated to child-centred, rigorous and nurturing musical learning for all students from the ages of birth to adult.

We are a community based social enterprise music school striving to make music education accessible and we build bridges through music education. Concession prices are available upon request.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/winter-school-holiday-kids-music-camp-july-2-13-2018-tickets-46179193210

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Our holiday programs are designed to create a fun, engaging and educational experience for all children from 3-18 years of age, and are a great way to develop their already existing skills or start from the very beginning. We differentiate our curriculum to meet each child’s individual needs and work closely to ensure that their needs are met.

For more information please contact us via email melbourneinnernorthpaa@gmail.com or call 0422 350 290.

You can visit us here: http://www.melbourneinnernorthperformingartsacademy.com.au and also like us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/melbournepianoteachers

Free

Hi, I have a stack of about 20 Sanctuary and Green magazines - good for ideas for renovations, ideas for greening your home etc. 

On the front step at 14 Grey court Coburg in an Aldi bag - just grab all of them if you want them.

Ash.

Kastoria Music Club

Tickets selling fast!!

Free

Hello, Newlands and beyond,

There is a pile of coffee grinds in the driveway of 16 Spring St. Coburg.

 

Veggies and fruit that like acidic soil include radishes, sweet potatoes, parsley, peppers, potatoes, rhubarb, blueberries, cranberries, currants, elderberries, and gooseberries.

You're welcome to help yourself during daylight hours as there is more than I and the neighbours need.