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     Is anyone in the LT creek area interested in meeting together monthly to share a passion for edible gardening?
                                              We are keen to get together to be inspired, educated and empowered about growing our own food (and reduce our carbon footprint)
                                  We are thinking it would evolve into sharing ideas, books, a meal and produce and also be rotated to different houses for a garden tour and/or working bee?”

                                   If you are interested or have any ideas call Natalie Stackhouse on  natalie@believeorganics.com

First get together is planned for early March!!!

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Queensland Floods

Posted in News and Events on January 13, 2011| Leave a Comment »

We are all aware of the terrible situation in Queenland. If you can and want to help here are a few ways to do it.

WHAT: NXFM’s Queensland Care Package
WHERE: Mainfreight – 62 Mitchell Road, Cardiff
(Off Munibung Road)
WHEN: Friday 21 January, 2011 : From 6.00am

Everyone has been deeply affected by the devastating floods in Queensland and even though we’re not physically able to roll up our sleeves and help rebuild a broken city, NXFM’s Steve & Kim for Brekkie want to help show our friends north of the border that Newcastle is here to help.

Novacastrians have a proud reputation for lending a hand in times of hardship and the same applies to NXFM’s Steve & Kim for Breakfast. This Friday (21 January), Steve & Kim will kick off the day by broadcasting their Breakfast show live from Mainfreight at 62 Mitchell Road, Cardiff and residents of Newcastle, Port Stephens and the Hunter are invited to drop in donations of brand new non-perishable items that the generous team at Mainfreight will then transport to Queensland.

The NXFM BBQ Grill Team will be on-site all day to cook up a sausage sizzle and we’ll be crossing live back to the studio throughout the day with regular updates and special guests. Most needed items include bedding, electrical items, toys, paint, furniture and general household items. Our interstate neighbours are starting from scratch, we need to help them start over.

Help Steve & Kim show Queensland how much Newcastle cares.

Toronto Newsagency (on the Boulevarde) is accepting donations to go to the Channel Nine appeal

Woolworths is supporting the Salvation Army

http://www.woolworths.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/website/woolworths/about-us/woolworths-news/news-content/001floods

All money donated will go to The Salvation Army to support Queensland families affected by the recent floods. Funds from donations at point of sale & electronic donations will go to The Salvation Army, Australian Eastern Territory, 140 Elizabeth Street, Sydney 2000.

Coles is supporting the QLD Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal Fund

http://www.coles.com.au/Stores-Services/Queensland-Floods.aspx

100% of funds will be donated to the QLD Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal Fund. Once the appeal has closed, the money is being distributed by Australian Red Cross who have the expertise to manage the recovery efforts.

From the RSPCA

What you can do

Donate to the RSPCA Queensland Flood Appeal
To report animal emergencies phone: 07 3426 9999
Offers of help including foster care for flood affected animals email floods@rspcaqld.org.au
Offers of goods – please hold onto them for now – there’s no ability to take in goods at this stage
Register lost or found animals with the RSPCA
Join RSPCA QLD on Facebook
Follow RSPCA QLD on Twitter

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN -ECO ADVENTURES at Toronto Library

Posted in News and Events on January 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Books Essential – ph 492210447

SCIENZA VIVA: Science activities for kids

For 5-10yrs

Goes for an hour

cost is $7.50

Starts at 10.30

On Monday, 24 January

Simple Electricity

for 11-13 years

Goes for an hour

cost is $7.50

Starts 1.30pm

On the 24 January – Monday

Sea Shore Secrets: Discover underwater secrets of our shorelines.

For 5-12yr olds

Goes for 40-45mins

Cost is Free

Starts 10am

Is on Tuesday 11 January 2011

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Toronto Senior Citizens

Posted in News and Events on January 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »

The Toronto Senior Citizens Association is looking for someone to cook on Thursday Mornings. If you can help out please let me know – westlakewrens@gmail.com.

For many of our Seniors, Thursday’s meal is an important time to socialize, catch up with friends and not worry about preparing a major meal for the day.

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Revisiting Planet Ark’s Festive Recycling Green Guide

Posted in News and Events on January 4, 2011| Leave a Comment »

The Festive Season has been and gone. Planet Ark has published a Festive Recycling GreenGuide.

Check out

http://festiverecycling.planetark.org/documents/doc-179-festive-green-guide-final.pdf

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Craft Stall

Posted in News and Events on December 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »

At SOLAH- REI (Blackalls Park Shopping village) two girls, Claudia and Tannesha will have some lovely hand-craft gifts you may wish to purchase for Christmas. The girls are looking forward to your patronage. Stall open – Monday 6th, Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8th; 3.30 – 5.00pm

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