video Clubs & Community Screen Illawarra workshop success, plus networking drinks ahead Our next networking drinks are on Tuesday, April 30 at Headlands Hotel. To register, follow this link Holly Trenaman 11 hours ago
video Clubs & Community Congratulations to MCCI Youth Scholarship Winners The Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra (MCCI) Youth Scholarship Program, in its second year, is designed to support learning and education goals for young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. “The program not... Cristina Sacco 11 hours ago
video Clubs & Community Red Shield Appeal soup stall success as friends join forces in Helensburgh During their school holiday period, friends Addi, Lacy, Keira and Heidi found out about the work of their local Salvation Army and decided they wanted to help. During Anzac Day week, the... The Illawarra Flame April 2024
video Clubs & Community Trishaw volunteers needed at Cycling Without Age Illawarra Elaine Fotu and fellow volunteers dedicate themselves to Cycling Without Age (CWA), aiming to share the joy of daytime rides with people of all ages, but they require more support. Established in 2012 by Ole Kassow in Denmark, CWA has evolved into... Zachary Houtenville April 2024
video Clubs & Community Okanui! How Helensburgh Men’s Shed restored a surfer’s pride Okanui! What is that?! Godzilla’s bride? Frankenstein, when he dropped a hammer on his toe? No! An Okanui is a 1950s-era hollow timber surfboard, made in the hundreds in Australia. Ken Holloway had one, rescued from Maroubra SLSC. But it wasn’t... Paul Blanksby April 2024
video Clubs & Community Walking group back on track in Helensburgh The 2508 Salvos walking group meets at Charles Harper Park Rotunda in Helensburgh every Wednesday at 11.45am. Updates on Facebook The Illawarra Flame April 2024
video Clubs & Community Join Lions for cuppa and biscuits at Stanwell Tops memorial service We hope the community is looking forward to the cooler weather with tasty casseroles and warming soups to enjoy with family and friends. Our Helensburgh Lions Club will once again be hosting a ANZAC Day memorial on Thursday 25 April at Stanwell Tops... Fran Peppernell April 2024
video Clubs & Community Make new friends, join Thirroul VIEW Club By Harriet Cartwright We are an enthusiastic and friendly group of women who enjoy socialising but the main focus is supporting Learning For Life students. Our club sponsors 14 students in the Smith Family’s Learning for Life program and raises... The Illawarra Flame April 2024
video Clubs & Community What’s cooking at Keiraville CWA In March, three of us travelled to Sydney to make Moroccan Relish on Channel Seven’s The Morning Show The Illawarra Flame April 2024
video Clubs & Community Surviving the Cost-of-Living Crisis: 4 Tips for Thrifties From bagging bargain clothes by the bucket load to decking out your digs with pre-loved furniture, we’re diving into the world of second-hand shopping. I’ve got some thrifty tips that’ll have you living the high life on a shoestring budget. From... Kasey Simpson April 2024
video Clubs & Community Austi Scouts triumph at Billy Cart Derby By Paul Rustomji of Austinmer Scout Group On the evening of Monday, 4th March, Scouts from 1st Austinmer joined Scouts from nine other Scout Groups from across Wollongong to compete in the annual Billy Cart Derby. 1st Austinmer had three Patrols... The Illawarra Flame April 2024
video Clubs & Community Cheers to fun and friendship with Thirroul Probus By publicity officer Yvonne Bryce The Thirroul Probus Club is a relatively new club that has seen a consistent rise in membership over the past few years. Its ethos of FRIENDSHIP, FELLOWSHIP and FUN has definitely made this a great club to belong to... The Illawarra Flame April 2024
video What's On Bulli Corner Quilters celebrate 20th anniversary with Mammoth Quilt Sale By Lynn Kelly of Bulli Corner Quilters Twenty years ago, a group of ladies got together to initially teach the local parishioners how to sew and make clothes. Due to the amalgamation of local church groups, other ladies became involved and it was... The Illawarra Flame April 2024
video Clubs & Community Surviving the Cost-of-Living Crisis: Subscriptions, Streaming and the Great Disney Debacle It’s time to tackle the great Aussie cost of living crisis with a dash of humour and a dollop of savvy subscription management. We’re talking about how to trim those excesses without sacrificing our precious Netflix binges or our kids’ beloved... Kasey Simpson April 2024
video Clubs & Community Riding with the Illawarra Ramblers The Illawarra Ramblers walking group came into being in 1991. Soon after, cycling and kayak paddling became regular additional activities. Today, all three activities happen weekly and we have about 240 Illawarra-based members, plus a few from... John Groom April 2024
video Clubs & Community Helensburgh SRC starts fortnightly short films By Melanie Kable and Annaye Chisholm of Helensburgh Public School Each year at Helensburgh Public School two students from each class are voted to be part of the Student Representative Council (SRC). SRC members share their ‘voice’ on different... The Illawarra Flame April 2024
video Clubs & Community Four founders cut the cake as Helensburgh Probus turns 20 By Pete Dawson and Lorraine Jones of Helensburgh Probus In February Helensburgh Probus Club celebrated its 20th birthday. What an achievement for the founding members who started the club, five of whom are still regular members and four of them... Dr Lorraine Jones April 2024
video What's On Postponed: Helensburgh Historical Society’s Open Day and Book Launch Save the date: Saturday, April 6, from 10am-2pm, 78 Parkes Street, Helensburgh. Join us at 11am as we launch our new publication Teaching the 3Rs, Pioneer Schoolteachers of the Helensburgh District, written by Janet Lee. The book costs $20 and is... Janet Lee April 2024
video Clubs & Community Clarrie needs a home! For more details, email ccarpetrehoming@tpg.com.au Follow Country Companion Animal Rescue on Facebook The Illawarra Flame April 2024
video Clubs & Community South Illawarra Older Women’s Network welcomes members from Shellharbour, Kiama and Berry By Julie McDonald, SIOWN Co-coordinator South Illawarra Older Women’s Network (SIOWN) welcomes members who are passionate about supporting older women in the community, including themselves, to live fulfilling, healthy and connected lives. SIOWN... The Illawarra Flame March 2024
video Clubs & Community Join the Illawarra Ramblers By Illawarra Rambers publicity officer Julie McDonald The Illawarra Ramblers Club is a group of people dedicated to the enjoyment of the Australian bush and the great outdoors. We provide a variety of activities throughout the week and weekend... The Illawarra Flame March 2024
video Clubs & Community Homestead of Hope to hold fundraiser at Kiama Bowling Club Local charity Homestead of Hope will be hold a fundraising lunch on Friday, March 22 at Kiama Bowling Club. Attendees will enjoy lunch, a raffle, a lucky door and games prizes, and a chance to shop second-hand goods. All profits will help Homestead... Tyneesha Williams March 2024
