Dog Walking

For Sale

Kids Solid Wood table & 2 chairs.

Australian made by Drouin Wooden Toys.

80 long X 58 wide X 52 cm high

Excellent condition. 

$100

 

0422 009 886 

Needed

Seeking short term house sit.

Mature couple and well behaved dog seeking short-term furnished rental or house mind in Coburg north from 18th August to 18th Oct.

Please contact Elroy on 77elroy@gmail.com or text on 0412 472 341. 

References available. 

Act for the Birds

As residents near wonderful creeks and their wildlife, you may be interested to find out how some rodent baits can impact other animals (particularly frogmouths and owls but also magpies, kookaburras etc) and what are safer alternatives.

https://www.actforbirds.org/

And if you choose the safer alternatives, there is even a poster to download and display to spread the word to Act for the Birds 🙂

The Poetry Sessions

August is Poetry Month! Writing Days is excited to be hosting some special poetry workshops for the month of August–

THE POETRY SESSIONS and BETWEEN RIVERS (poetry and ceramics workshop).

For all you poets out there, we hope you can join us at THE POETRY SESSIONS. If you’re looking for some quality poetry writing time these are the workshops for you. Facilitated by Lou Smith from Writing Days, each session will focus on a different element of poetry using writing prompts to get your creativity flowing. Come and write in a relaxed environment, there’s no pressure to share your work, this is purely space and time for you to write and meet fellow writers. You’re welcome to come to one workshop or come to all. 

Week 1: ‘Dis poetry is like a riddim dat drops’: Musicality and rhythm

Week 2:  A Feast for the Senses: Developing Imagery

Week 3:  Writing themes: Memory and Place

Week 4: Brevity and the short form 

Wednesday mornings, 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th August 10.30am–12pm. 

$100 for 4 weeks (or $28 for each individual workshop) 

Also, join us for BETWEEN RIVERS a poetry and ceramics workshop facilitated by Lou Smith from Writing Days and ceramicist Elnaz Nourizadeh curator of Mesopotamia Arts Space. The name Mesopotamia comes from the Greek word meaning ‘between rivers’, and Mesopotamia Arts Space is located near the confluence of Merri Creek and Edgars Creek, Coburg North. Poet Lou Smith will guide participants using writing prompts to write a poem on the theme of water which you will then create into a surface decoration on a ceramic piece under the supervision of Elnaz Nourizadeh. 

Sunday 18th August 10.30am–2pm (3 hours with half-hour break), $135.00 

Both The Poetry Sessions and Between Rivers will be held at the wonderful Mesopotamia Art Space, 62 Newlands Rd, Coburg North, Naarm. Tea and bickies provided. 

For bookings and more information head to our website: www.writingdays.com.au

Gig

Hi, Everyone, 

I hope you're well and handling these past few cold Winter weeks.  Just sending you a SAVE THE DATE so you can join the Murphnick Band in celebrating the coming of Spring by jumping into the world of 3 celebrated Murphnick solo records PLUS new material.  The band's repertoire has expanded to include more of the material from Nick's back catalogue, as well as new stuff!  There's nothing like playing in a kick-arse band to inspire new songs!  There will be 2 sets worth, witness the transition from intimate singer-song writer folk through to psych folk rock wig-outs...& it's FREE!  In the name of folk rock country harmony-drenched psychadelia, come and check them out, would love to see you there!!

In the meantime, bring some sunshine and beanbags into your hi fi room by listening to the extended version of Strange Ride here:  Strange Ride (Expanded Edition) - Album by Murphnick | Spotify

Or catch up with the previous Murphnick album:  What's In Your Mind | Murphnick (bandcamp.com)

Or the first one: Breaking The Light | Murphnick (bandcamp.com)

Free

Free heater, very good working condition. 

Text Nora 0409 505 052.

 

NECCHi

We have lots of exciting workshops and events coming up this season at NECCHi Guling and Poorneet Season has well and truly begun here in Naarm, and our programs are in full swing! We've added a few new workshops and programs to our lineup for the season -- see what's happening below!

Out Hear: Sound-Making and Recording Workshops with Dale Gorfinkel Out Hear provides new opportunities for expression and connection in the community through personalised and tailored music and sound recording programs, especially for people who experience disability and other barriers to access. Out Hear seeks to amplify the vital and diverse voices in the community, offering opportunities to create, record, and publish original audio work.   In these small group workshops at East Coburg Community House, participants will be guided to explore accessible, creative and collective modes of sound making. This may include: meditative quiet and natural sounds, improvisation, ASMR, songs, various instruments, beat-making and electronics, story-telling and podcasts. Activities may also be shaped by the interests of participants. These sessions will also be an opportunity to make new friendships and collaborate with others. No prior experience required.   $70 Full Price / $63 Members / $55 Concession BOOK NOW Japanese Cooking Class with Chika   Experience the fundamentals of Japanese home cooking with Chika at our East Coburg Neighbourhood House. In this delightful class, Chika will guide you step‐by‐step through making Osaka‐style Japanese savory pancakes: Okonomi Yaki. You'll learn an easy and simple recipe that makes for a fun and perfect introduction to Japanese cooking. Designed for both beginners and intermediate cooks eager to explore Japanese home cooking, this course is tailored to accommodate pescatarian and dairy‐free diets, with a vegetarian option also available. $48 Full Price / $43.20 Members / $35 Concession BOOK NOW

Merri Creek Bird Watching Walk with Ann and Bruce McGregor We've increased the number of tickets available for the very popular Merri Creek Bird Walk on August 17! Come and join a birding walk along the Merri Merri with Ann and Bruce McGregor from Friends of Merri Creek. Ann and Bruce are both Life Members of Friends of Merri Creek and have been working on protecting the creek for nearly 50 years. Ann has co-ordinated the Friends of Merri Creek bird surveys since 2008, and Bruce has done post graduate studies in ornithology. Ann and Bruce are a wealth of knowledge and share it in an accessible and fun way! $17 Full Price / $15.30 Members / $10 Concession BOOK NOW Ojo de Dios workshop with Lizette   Join artist Lizette Vieyra for a three-week workshop learning how to make Ojo de Dios, and exploring their cultural significance. Creating your own Ojo de Dios is a spiritual practice. As our hands move to entwine the threads, our minds find refuge in the stillness of the process. Immersing ourselves in an activity that gives us serenity and focus, we are able to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. These workshops will take place over three weeks, with each week introducing more intricate designs and construction methods. Both adults and children will find lots to enjoy in these workshops! $15 Full Price / $13.50 Members / $10 Concession BOOK NOW

Spring Equinox Afternoon Yoga Retreat with Rachael Millsom Spring is a time for new beginnings and the spring equinox is also about exploring balance. Join Rachael for an afternoon of meditation, yoga, reflection and ritual around these themes. This retreat is for adults of all ages, genders and backgrounds. A basic level of fitness will allow you to participate in all offerings. Rachael is an experienced yoga instructor and group facilitator, She currently teaches 3 regular classes through NECCHI, has previously run women's circles in the local community and has also facilitated a number of weekend retreats over the years. This retreat is offered on a sliding scale donation. Please give what you can to support Rachael the facilitator and NECCHI. BOOK NOW You can see the full Guling and Poorneet Season Program over at the NECCHi website VIEW THE FULL PROGRAM

Call out: Family ferments, preserves and pickles!  East Coburg gardening group would love to celebrate our community’s family ferments, preserves and pickles. (If you’d like to share them that is!) We’ll be planting out the garden with veggies that we can preserve and we would love to invite community elders, families and others to pickle together in the months to come. If you’d like to share a certain ferment or a weird and wonderful pickle recipe :-) All welcome! Please drop a line to Mei garden@necchi.org NECCHi's East Coburg Garden Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, and our Wayi Garden Group can be found at Newlands on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month Come along for planting, pruning, and some morning tea!

Don't forget to pick up your timetable for Term 3 Drop by East Coburg or Newlands and grab yours :)

Become a NECCHi Neighbour! Our NECCHi Memberships for 2024 are still available! Become a member and receive: 10% off full priced programs Free access to our $5 programs 4 free coffees (or chai or hot choc) from Brewlands A free seedling from our garden Free hot desking at our Newlands & East Coburg Houses Voting rights at our AGM

Have some feedback on our Term 2 Program? NECCHi loves to hear from community members. If you have a moment, please consider giving your Community Feedback for any programs or events you attended over the last term.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY CLAIRE MOSLEY Newlands Neighbourhood House 20 Murray Rd Coburg North VIC 3058 Ph 03 8528 2332 enquiries@necchi.org www.necchi.org East Coburg Neighbourhood House 32 Nicholson St Coburg VIC 3058 Ph 03 9913 5472

Celebration

Newlands Music Fans,

I thought that many folk in our community might be interested in this very special event this Saturday - in memory of Jane:

Stay Tuned, Stay Radical – a celebration of Jane Brownrigg

Our friend Jane Brownrigg was a passionate supporter of local music, community radio and environmental causes. You would have seen her down the front at live music events every week, heard her on the airwaves on the ‘Music Matters’ show on 3CR, been greeted by her bright smile at RRR or PBS reception, or joined her on the streets in celebration and support at public rallies. 

 

Sadly, Jane passed away in May 2024 after a long journey with cancer. Jane's passion and commitment to all that she valued and loved never waned, and her involvement and enjoyment in life played out to the very end, including her broadcasting at 3CR.

 

As a music lover and radio host, Jane had amassed an impressive collection of CDs from Australian artists. It was Jane’s wish that her music collection go to good homes and that all proceeds from sales go towards her favourite organisations. 

 

Record Paradise in Brunswick is honoured to host a community weekend on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July to offer CDs from Jane’s collection to the public. 

100% of proceeds will go to Jane’s favourite community radio stations – Triple R 102.7 FM, PBS 106.7 FM and 3CR Community Radio 855 AM - and environmental organisations. 

 

With most CDs selling for just $5, we invite Jane’s friends and fellow music fans to join us at Record Paradise to celebrate Jane and her passion and commitment to Australian music whilst raising funds for causes closest to Jane’s heart. All are welcome!

 

Stay Tuned, Stay Radical – a celebration of Jane Brownrigg

 

Where:

Record Paradise

159 Sydney Rd Brunswick

 

When:

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th July 2024

10am-5pm