Mum's Group

We have a few spaces left in the next THRIVING as a new Mum group that starts October 3rd in Thornbury and runs over 9 weeks.  

If you’re looking for support that is all about you and your experience of this transition to parenting, and would like to find or add to your community this is for you! 

If you have any questions about what the group offers or are experiencing financial difficulties at this time but would still like to participate please contact Sue on 0413 189 864 or enquiries@suepower.com.au

Free

Hey Newlanders,

To anyone who lives in the little duplex brick houses in Coburg north.

I’ve got nice wood blinds that fit the front windows on either side of the fireplace.

Dark wood.

One slat broke but I have the piece to repair.

Free to good home.

Please text to pick up.

Robyn - 0426 502 594

For Sale

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37 (CJ2099-002) runners

Kids Grade School US 6Y
Black/white
Good condition, barely worn
Currently retailing from $100

Pet stairs

Purchased from Clark Rubber – retail for $99.95 clarkrubber.com.au
2 large steps
450mm high, each step is 225mm high and 225mm deep – see diagram on Clark Rubber website
Excellent condition
Non-slip base and back
Cover has a zipper so can be taken off to be washed

King Kahuna AFL-themed (Richmond Tigers) beanbag

Classic vinyl beanbag
black with yellow diagonal stripe
Filled with King Kahuna DOUBLE STRENGTH – DOUBLE DENSITY beans
Excellent condition
Beans may need to be topped up......

If interested in any of the above please email qualow@gmail.com

Prom Coast Food Collective

Welcome to the Collective, Holy Smokes Queen!

The Holy Smokes Queen herself aka, April, has always been passionate about good food, smokey meats and BBQ's, but was challenged when her kids came along who had allergies to additives in foods. She knew she needed to find a better alternative to their beloved rubs, hers & spices and started to make her own... with the kids help of course! What started as a small business in the backyard of Loch, Victoria has grown into a family owned business bringing tasteful smokey flavours to every dish to every Australian family. The best part is it can be enjoyed by EVERYONE as it contains no harmful additives! Orders Open for Delivery on September 29th, 30th, October 1st Start the Shopping Awesomness

Restore Retreat

Following on from running a wonderful Retreat in February, I am once again collaborating with Emily Hayes, a community singing leader on the Restore Retreat.  

We hope to bring an opportunity to come together to sing, move, breathe and be.  

You can expect facilitated gatherings, reflections and sharing, song, yoga as well as quiet time to be in the beautiful Cottles Bridge countryside, only 50 minutes from Melbourne.  

Literacy Tutor Needed

My 9-year-old requires support with spelling specifically. We are after a tutor (qualified teacher preferably) who is available to tutor 1 hour per week in our home in Coburg North. 

Contact 0450 091 609.

Gardener Wanted

Looking for a gardener to tend to some weeding.  2 large areas back and front yards. 

Newlands area. 

Please call: 0450 091 609

Prom Coast Food Collective

Orders OPEN! Ever Wondered Why We Do What We Do? The answer is here.

Image: Sophia, from Tarago Valley Organics, milking her cows.  Orders Open for Delivery on September 29th, 30th, October 1st Start the Shopping Awesomness

Akasha Hall

Akasha Hall - Remedial Therapies/Energy Modalities

Welcome to Akasha Hall, a studio space catering to remedial therapies and energy modalities. My name is Jane Swallow and I encompass over 20 years experience in the wellness and self-development sector.

I offer Reiki, Ki Force, Zenith Omega, Tarot, Runes, and relaxational massage. 

Coordinating modalities optional.

Available Fridays in Coburg North. 

Employed $80, unemployed/concession $60. Approx 1.5hrs per session.

Please call for a chat on 0448 005 830 or email janemareeswallow@gmail.com

Restore Retreat

Following on from running a wonderful retreat in February, Rachael will once again be collaborating with Emily Hayes, a community singing leader on the Restore Retreat.  We hope to bring an opportunity to come together to sing, move, breathe and be.  You can expect facilitated gatherings, reflections, and sharing, song, yoga as well as quiet time to be in the beautiful Cottles Bridge countryside, only 50 minutes from Melbourne.  

Please see the flyer and be in touch if you would like to find out more information

This will be a small group retreat - Max 10 participants :-)

NECCHi

This is a big one: Our Buarth Gurru/Gunyang Program Is Here 🎉  & we have to say goodbye to Rachael 😢  We can't really believe it but we're here - our final program of 2022! Buarth Gurru (Grass Flowering) & Gunyang (Kangaroo Apple) seasons are fast approaching. Buarth Gurru is a time where you'll notice warm & rainy days and kangaroo grasses flowering. Moving into Gunyang, the weather becomes more changeable and thunderstorms are common, plus kangaroo-apple fruit appears! These seasons herald the arrival of the dry season, with longer days and shorter nights ☀️  🌾 Keep an eye out - what do you notice changing around you during this time? 🌾 New programs this season include:[http://]  - an inclusive parents & bubs yoga class - a new singing group at East Coburg - a tomato growing masterclass - a merri merri native grasses walk  There's so much more on offer for everyone so check out our website for the full list of offerings as always, sponsored places for all our programs are available - just email programs@necchi.org and we'll send you the code.  We can't wait to see you at one of our programs soon 💕

Learn how to grow beautiful heirloom tomatoes & take home some beautiful seeds! A perfect school holiday activity for the whole family 🍅 Saturday 24 September 10-12.30pm  @ Newlands Full $25/$15 Concession BOOK NOW Our new parents & bubs class is a slow flow class with yoga shapes that invite wellbeing, connection and bonding with your bub and each other.  Fridays 10-11am @ Newlands Casual $15 BOOK NOW

Join Rose for a cosy afternoon in our Newlands lounge. Connect with other parents while your little ones have the opportunity to play and socialise with other babies. Suitable for newborn to toddler age. Wednesdays 2-3.30pm @ Newlands Casual $10 BOOK NOW Come and help us care for the garden at our East Coburg house! Spring is coming, so this will be a great chance to have some input into what we grow & meet your neighbours 🥰 2nd & 4th Thursday, 10-12pm @ East Coburg  Free BOOK NOW

RACHAEL'S GOODBYE PARTY 🎉  Our fave manager is heading off for a life of orchards and cooking and we're so happy for her! We've decided to throw her a little leaving do to say thanks for all of her amazing hard work & dedication to NECCHi over the last few years. We'll have:  - free coffee from Brewlands & some delicious cakes - a pop-up flower stall from Cherry Road (tulips & daffodils!) - a small market stall with beautiful fresh veg from our Feed You Farm & Friends Program!  Friday 30th September, 10-12pm @ Newlands - let us know if you can make it here, or just pop in!

Last Chance to Sign the Coburg High Petition!

Petition calling for capital works funding for Coburg High School. 

Please SIGN and SHARE.

Do it for the kids. Do it for the community. 

https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/council/petitions/electronic-petitions/view-e-petitions/details/12/463?fbclid=IwAR156oIAOOdsV0x1Axi0PL94mNwiw0Ylx1H4SXz4xAwfT1kpBDdziIsR5q4

Friends of Coburg Lake and Surrounds

Happy mid-September!

 

If you have any energy and inclination left for plants and mulch we’d love you to join us for one or more of the following three working bees happening this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Details below:

-         This Friday 16^th of September, the regular Ida Street working bee is moving for 1 week only to a site just down from Golf Road, north side of the Merri Creek, between Newlands Road and where the Edgars meets the Merri, Coburg. The time for this is 9.30 – 11.30 am at https://goo.gl/maps/gNfExQcxkCgrxkk5A just down from Gold Road, north side of the Merri Creek, between Newlands Road and where the Edgars meets the Merri, Coburg North North https://goo.gl/maps/gNfExQcxkCgrxkk5A Please bring gloves and we will be planting mostly She-oaks into the jute mat that has been laid out on the slope.

-         This Saturday 17th of September from 3 – 4.30 pm we will be planting out some beautiful flowering ground covers at the eastern end of Spry Street, Coburg North https://goo.gl/maps/Q6GDGi8ZYdpTpeCS7 Please bring gloves and a digging shovel if you have one, plus some food to share for afternoon tea afterward.

-         This Sunday 18^th of September from 9.30 -11.30 am we will be back at Coburg High school mulching around the roundabout at the front entrance of the school and also around the plants that went in last year, south of the basketball courts https://goo.gl/maps/eBEwmUnWJQADQAzi9 Please bring gloves, mulching forks and wheelbarrows if you have them.

Look forward to seeing you at one or all of these events and then looking forward to a bit of a rest after them! Come Monday we will have put in over 3,000 plants this planting season, which is a mighty effort. Well done and thanks to all that have helped out!

 

Take care,

Emma

 

Emma Hopkins

Founder of Friends of Coburg Lake and Surrounds

m: 0490 368 209    e: emma_hopkins@optusnet.com.au

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Friends of Edgars Creek

Hi All,

We are hosting our last planting activity for 2022 at the Norfolk Court "Caravan Park" site this coming Sunday 18th September. The usual time applies 1.00 - 3.00pm though if you want to come along earlier please reach out to confirm when we will have people on site.

I will be absent this weekend though I wish that I could be around to mark another successful season of planting - for those attending please bring something to eat and drink afterward as it is Christmas in September after all! FoEC will not be providing any catering (perhaps next year?) though if you wanted to toast the day please do.

Given my absence, any helpers that can come along to help Ben and Scott with the set-up and pack-up would be greatly appreciated. 

Please practice COVID-safe planting and socialising and remember the usual essentials including sunsmart items, food and water, gloves, and sensible clothing and footwear.

I'll hopefully see you on the creek in October for the scheduled maintenance activity - details for this will come closer to the date; though if you had a spare minute or two and felt like attacking some weeds please find a site and adopt it!

Regards,

David.