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NSW Seniors Festival
We’re hosting a range of exciting activities and events for the community during February. Here are a few:
Poets' Picnic 2019 - Changes...
Join us for one of our most popular community outdoor events on Tuesday 26 February from 5pm-8pm in Blackburn Gardens, Double Bay.
Enjoy poetry from a line-up of iconic, established and exciting new poets, live music, outdoor games and activities.
Free event, no bookings required.
Paddington Library to open on Sundays
Exciting news! Paddington Library will open on Sundays as part of a 12 month trial, commencing 20 January 2019.
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Rockpool Ramble (3yrs+) - Tour 2
Wednesday 23 January 2019, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Learn about some amazing life in the harbour by exploring rock pools with marine biologist guides.
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Writers and Readers for Young People: Oliver Phommavanh (6+yrs)
Wednesday 23 January 2019, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Learn tips on how to be an author from Oliver Phommavanh! From gathering ideas, to writing comedy and storylines.
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Sunset Sessions: Gretchen Shirm in conversation with Melissa Bruce
Wednesday 23 January 2019, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Hear from author and lawyer, Gretchen Shirm, who was named a Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Australian Novelist.
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Paddington – introducing a new, landmark history of a unique Sydney suburb
Friday 1 February 2019, 10:30am-11:30am
Professor Greg Young, editor of Paddington: a history, together with chapter author Professor Paul Ashton, discuss their work on the first major history of the suburb to emerge since the 1970s.
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Chinese Market Gardens in Woollahra
Wednesday 6 February 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm
In celebration of Chinese New Year, join Local History staff to explore this fascinating aspect of Woollahra’s history.
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Seniors Information Session – HomeShare Launch and My Aged Care Information Session
Thursday 7 February 2019, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Join us for an information session on the Holdsworth HomeShare program and have your questions answered about My Aged Care.
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Edible Gardening with Indira Naidoo
Wednesday 13 February 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm
Join broadcaster, small garden specialist and author of the best-selling books The Edible Balcony and The Edible City, Indira Naidoo, as she shows you how to start your own veggie patch. No space is too small; no gardener too inexperienced.
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Solar and Batteries Workshop 1 – What you need to know
Tuesday 19 February 2019, 6:30pm-8:00pm
With energy bills on the rise, more and more Sydney households and businesses are installing solar power. Join this free workshop session to discuss important aspects of installing a solar power system in 2019.
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Solar and Batteries Workshop 2 – How to maximise your savings
Wednesday 27 March 2019, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Come along to this free workshop to find out how you can maximise the savings from a solar power system and see if battery storage is right for you.
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Have your say on IHAPs
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment are inviting local communities to have their say on the first year of the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel. The survey will be open until 11:30pm on Tuesday 12 February 2019.
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Cutler footway closure – mid year
The City of Sydney and Woollahra Council will replace the Cutler footway and refurbish Burton Street Bridge and the surrounding ageing infrastructure in mid 2019.
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Do you need to register your building's cladding in the Governments new regulation system?
The NSW Government has introduced an online system for building owners to register certain buildings with combustible cladding. Deadline for registration is Friday 22 February 2019.
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New water refill bubbler at Gap Park
Thanks to funding from the NSW government, we’ve upgraded the water bubbler at Gap Park which now includes a water bottle refill tap. During these hot summer days, we’re encouraging the community to drink more water, make healthy normal and avoid single use plastic water bottles.
