The Menai Men’s Shed is commemorating the organisation’s 30th anniversary by inviting the public to their workshop on the 29 September. Visitors will be treated to guided tours of the workshop, showcasing the members’ projects, while instilling the importance of continued support for the organisation and its members. Representatives of the state and federal parliaments are also expected to make an appearance. Jo Buchan, Secretary for the Menai Men’s Shed, believes the event will showcase what the Men’s Shed is able to provide for the community. “We’re showing people – this is what we can do,” he said, “We’re able…
Author: Patrick Breen
The Swim Brothers organisation has seen its second group of candidates complete their bronze medallion, with the Muslim men becoming certified lifesavers at Wanda Beach Cronulla on August 13. Swim Brothers educates men from culturally and linguistically diverse communities on water safety and improving swimming ability. Members of the program are encouraged to complete their bronze medallion and become volunteer lifesavers after graduating from the program. Denny Rowland, Captain of the Wanda Surf Lifesaving Club, has run the lifesaving program for the last two years and believes the impact will affect more than the individuals. “They don’t have the skills…
Hazelhurst Arts Centre has highlighted the works of Australian artists found in the University of Wollongong’s art collection. The exhibit, titled Vision Splendid, takes place until June 18 in the main gallery and sources significant pieces from the extensive UOW’s collection, including the interdisciplinary culture of Australian art. Curator for the Hazelhurst arts centre, Carrie Kibbler believes the collection to be of high quality, with its character lying in its Australian and Indigenous roots. “It’s a really fantastic collection,” Ms Kibbler said. “And one of the biggest strengths is the First Nations collection as well. “The exhibition would probably be…
The Sutherland Shire band Beat ‘em up Gently has been chosen to support four live shows following its second place win in the Mosh Pit Bars band competition in March. The band, hailing from Miranda, has since performed supported Polymics, with their upcoming schedule including supporting Sundryver, Reddshift and Woodhill in May and June. The upcoming dates signal the bands most active period so far. Beat ’em up Gently’s drummer, Daniel Chung, believes the Mosh Pit Bar competition to be directly responsible for their exposure and recent success. “That kind of got the ball rolling for us,” Mr Chung said.…