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Greenslopes Kerbside Collections 2018 Commences on 26th February

The time of the year when everyone can responsibly get rid of their unwanted items has come once again. For Greenslopes, the day of reckoning will happen on 26th February.

During kerbside collection day, Brisbane City Council allows residents to place their items by the kerb the weekend before the collection date. Make sure to have the items out by 6:00 a.m. on that weekend.

It is extremely important to take note that the council will only collect household items that are too big for wheelie bins.

Rubbish bins are collected weekly, recycling bins and green waste bins fortnightly. Any items that belong in these categories will not be collected during Kerbside Collections. Fines also apply for anyone found guilty of throwing away non-compliant items.

Here is the list of accepted and unaccepted items for Kerbside collections for everyone’s guidance:

The annual Kerbside event is a great opportunity to de-clutter. But, the challenge has always been to know what to throw away. The Brisbane City Council may have listed items that are acceptable and unacceptable. Still, many people have been reported as guilty of illegal dumping.

Previous collections in other suburbs have seen people throwing away “illegal” items. For instance, a freezer full of rotting food has been found at the kerb in one extreme instance. There have also been instances where paint tins, cooking oil, chemicals like asbestos were found.

To avoid mistakes, everyone is advised to download Council’s free Brisbane Bin and Recycling app. Keep the push notifications enabled so significant reminders will be sent anytime that Kerbside Collection nears. The app can be downloaded from the App store, Google Play, and Microsoft app store.

Everyone is also encouraged to double check the items as there are other resource recovery options, particularly with items that can still be of use. Large appliances that are still in usable condition, for example, can be donated to charities. The same goes for clothes and other kitchenware.

To know about the charitable institutions that accept these items, click here.

Share the Love by Paying What You Can at Club Greenslopes

Club Greenslopes, one of Brisbane’s non-profit entertainment and recreational venue, is inviting everyone on the 3rd of February at 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. to “Share The Love,” an event in support of Indelabilityarts.

Indelabilityarts is a non-profit theatre company that offers artistic workshops and opens creative opportunities for community members who identify as having a disability. The group had its first mainstage show this year, “Look Mum… No Hands.” The team hopes to bring this show to the Fringe Festival, Australia’s biggest open access arts festival based in Adelaide, from February to March.

Credit: Indelabilityarts YouTube

By paying what you can during the “Share The Love” event at Club Greenslopes, people can help Indelabilityarts to fulfill their goal of performing at the stage of Fringe Festival 2018.

“Share the Love” promises an evening of entertainment with music, trivia games, and comedy performances happening all through the night. There will be a raffle draw with exciting prizes at stake. Everyone is welcome to participate atarefoot bowls by 5:30 p.m.

Food and drinks are available for purchase at the Club Greenslopes at an extra cost. Spare change can be donated to Indelabilityarts or can be spent on raffle tickets or company merchandise.

Club Greenslopes is located at 131 Ridge Street, Greenslopes

Newtons Home Appliances in Greenslopes Provides Free Cooking Workshops

In support of customers who are either looking to purchase kitchen appliances but have not figured out exactly what they need, or have already purchased equipment but still grapple on how to use them, Newtons Home Appliances is conducting free, regular cooking workshops. These free demonstrations also introduce many types of kitchen appliances and highlight the latest technology in kitchen equipment today.

The free cooking demonstrations are held monthly, facilitated by VZug, Asko, and AEG. Each of the product demonstrations is presented by Newtons Home Appliances’ in-house chef and is designed to help customers choose which product is best suited to the customers’ lifestyle. The products being used during the cooking demonstration include built-in ovens, steam ovens, and induction and gas cooktops among others.

VZug is a Swiss brand which promises to provide high-quality and innovative household appliances.

AEG from Germany claims that its history can be traced as far as 1882, when Emil Rathenau acquired licenses to use some of Thomas Edison’s lamp patents.

Asko Appliances, meanwhile, is a Swedish company specialising in the manufacturing of refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines.

Newtons Home Appliances has been servicing Queensland families for more than 60 years. The centre’s business model allows it to offer world-class brands at lower prices by cooperating with manufacturers to supply units that are ex-display, superseded, and with minor defects. These appliances, despite their provenance, come with Australian compliance and warranties to assure customers that they are still getting good quality products.

Newtons Home Appliances is located at 443-445 Logan Road,
Stones Corner, Greenslopes

Explore Your Creativity with School Holiday Photography Workshops in Stones Corner

Fotografica, located at Studio 357, Shop 14, 357 Logan Rd, Stones Corner is hosting a series of school holiday photography workshops. The sessions aim to help students to explore their creativity and interest on photography.

All workshops discuss both the technical and creative aspects of photography, teaching participants on how to creatively translate their ideas using their cameras. At the end of each session, each attendees will have a meeting with a critic who will asses and give constructive feedback in their final photo output. Furthermore, attendees are also given access to the Fotografica community where they can attend client-only events, open studios, and artist talks.

Here is the schedule of the workshops for the whole of January:

DSLR Photography Workshop on 17th January, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Photo credit: CCO Public Domain / Stock Snap / Pixabay

This session is for photography enthusiasts aged 12 years old and above. It covers the introduction to the technical side of photography which involves f-stops, shutter speeds, ISO, metering, and colour temperatures, to the artistic side of image making which involves the introduction of the concepts of perception and sight, creative composition, story-telling and narrative, and elements of design such as line, colour and balance. At the end of the session, participants can take home a print of their best photo taken during the workshop.

For parents who want to know more, please click here.

Phone Photography Workshop on 18th January, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Photo credit: CCO Public Domain / Stock Pic / Pixabay

This session covers the same lessons and concepts taught at the DSLR Photography Workshop, except that this requires an iPhone or Android phone and Snapseed and VSCO free photography editing apps to be used during the whole workshop.

For parents who want to know more, please click here.

Conceptual Photography Workshop on 20th January, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This intense workshop focuses on teaching how to take a concept from idea through the final output of a photo. Attendees will have comprehensive lessons on how to translate ideas and metaphors into the photography process with all the important technical considerations. By the afternoon, students will work one-on-one with the Fotografica tutor to review, refine, and re-shoot the photo. After re-shooting, important elements of printing will be discussed, as well as the process of mounting a photo exhibit and the cost and procedure of publishing various types of books and books designs.

For more information, please click here.

For bookings, head on to Fotografica’s official website.

Stones Corner Library Presents Superhero Writing Workshop for Kids

Do you often observe your children engaging in pretend-play, involving superhero characters as well as their antagonists? If so, this is the right kind of workshop to unleash those story writing potentials emanating within your children.

Stones Corner Library is hosting a Superhero Writing Workshop on the 11th of January from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kids aged seven to 12 years old will be taught story writing skills to build their own superhero story. They will be trained to flesh out their characters’ super action powers as well as create personalities to their imagined super villains.

The workshops is also best for kids who show an active imagination and are eternally curious, particularly those who display inclination towards the humane and saving qualities of superheroes. If your child’s daily play involves making-up characters and scenarios that make them capable of saving the world, or if they often pretend that they possess the powers of their favourite superhero characters, then this workshop is for them. It will help them put those thoughts into words, those imagination and concepts into actionable reality.

Credit: Photo credit: CCO Public Domain / The Virtual Denise / Pixabay

The Superhero Writing Workshop will be facilitated by Karen Tyrrell, author of the Song Bird Superhero series and The Battle of Bug World Song Bird 2.

Ms Tyrrell is a Brisbane-based award-winning author of books that empower both children and grown-ups. Aside from being an author, she is also a teacher who has received numerous awards, grants, and sponsorships from the Society of Editors Queensland. She recently won an Arts Queensland grant for a book that is going to be published in 2018.

Ms Tyrrell’s writing style is known to have the perfect combination of humour and compassion. Her Song Bird Series and The Battle of Bug World have been favourites among kids and kids-at-heart for their positive messages of believing in oneself, overcoming disabilities, girl power, and discussions involving STEM.

The workshop is free but bookings are required to reserve a spot for your kids. Reservations can be done through calling the Stones Corner Library at 07 3403 2170. For more information, click here.

Stones Corner Library is at 280 Logan Road, Greenslopes

Olivia, Oliver Top Most Popular Baby Names 2017 List From Greenslopes Private Hospital

Olivia was the most popular name for baby girls in 2017, according to data released by Greenslopes Private Hospital based on the birth occurrences in its maternity ward. Olivia’s counterpart for the opposite sex, Oliver, also landed in the top spot but had tied with three other names: Harrison, Henry and William.

Most of the girls from more than 1,000 babies who were born at Greenslopes Private Hospital were named Olivia, followed by Zara, Zoe, Addison, and Ava. Other popular names that made it to the list were Amelia or Emilia, Charlotte, Matilda, and Chloe. For the boys, Liam, Charlie, Jacob, and Thomas had also made it to the list aside from the four which tied at number one.

Greenslopes Maternity Ward has only been open since 2013. The ward boasts of luxurious hotel-like amenities and the highest standards of care. A total of 26 single rooms are fitted out with flat screen TVs and coffee machines. There are also four birth suites and 16 special care and night nursery cots. The Special Care Nursery staff is made up of skilled midwives and neonatal nurses aside from paediatricians and neonatologists.

How popular are the names Olivia and Oliver in Australia?

Both Olivia and Oliver are derivations of Latin word “oliva” or “olive”. In the Bible, olive trees symbolise fruitfulness, beauty, and dignity, hence, “extending an olive branch” signifies an offer of peace. Olivia, additionally, was first popularised by William Shakespeare in the “Twelfth Night”.

Credit: Photo credit: CCO Public Domain / Natural Pastels / Pixabay

Olivia and Oliver have actually always been ranked in the list of top baby names across Australia.

Olivia was the top girl baby name in 2014, according to McCrindale. McCrindale is Australia’s group of social researchers analysing the trends through surveys on communities and societies.

Whilst Charlotte exceeded Olivia from number one for 2017, Olivia held the top rank in NSW for this year. Elsewhere, aside from Charlotte and Olivia, parents in most of the states and territories in the country also named their babies Ava, Mia, and Amelia.

On the other hand, Oliver has maintained the top spot for boys’ names for three years in a row. There were 2,145 babies named Oliver across the country last year. In the territories however, there were more babies named Jack and William.

For the complete list of top 50 names for both baby boys and girls at the Greenslopes Maternity, click here.

Yoga for Teens Workshops in Greenslopes Promise to Teach Skills for Life

Teens can enrol at Yoga Sanctuary Brisbane’s yoga for teens workshops scheduled from the 18th to 20th of December from 1:00 pm. to 3:00 p.m. The whole series of workshops costs $90 but an option to just pay $35 per session is available.

Credit: Yoga Sanctuary Brisbane Facebook

Adolescence is a very challenging time for teenagers. It is the period where they suddenly do not want to be treated like children, yet are being restricted from exploring the life fully as the adult that they have yet to be. Adolescents typically struggle with both physical and psychological changes that can be disorienting. It is also the time of many discoveries and experimentations with their identities and sexualities. School can be tough as they experience peer pressure and grapple with curiosity about having a romantic partner.

The Yoga for Teens Workshops promises to empower teens, impart to them the skills for life, and help them to peacefully transition to the adolescent years. It will guide them through managing stress and anxiety, which hopefully can prevent them from suffering depression that is very common at their age. At the end of the sessions, teenagers will hopefully find a deeper connection to sense of self and find a renewed self-esteem.

“Learning a discipline of self study at this age is so beneficial and valuable to support and help us with whatever life has in store. Yoga teaches Teens to stay centred in the midst of change and to stay calm and focused in the midst of distraction” – Yoga Sanctuary Brisbane

The workshop will be facilitated by teacher Jill Shaw-Feather who has been practicing yoga for more than 10 years, here and abroad. Former students have described her as compassionate and with a calming presence. She specialises in mindful movement, breath and intention practice, as well as how to surrender into the healing of yoga Nidra.

Yoga for Teens Workshop is to be held at 53 Old Cleveland Road, Greenslopes

A December Dance Party is Happening in Greenslopes

It’s going to be a night of rock and rhythm ’n blues at Club Greenslopes on the 2nd of December, headed by The Walters, DJ Leapin’ Lawrie, and Miss Teresa & Her Rhythmaires. Organised by Lori Lee and Robot Productions, doors to the December Dance Party 2017 open at 6:00 p.m. and the party starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at $20 per adult. Those below 18 years old can enter for free, provided they come with their parents or guardians.

Credit: Female Elvis YouTube

Ms Lee and Robot Productions have always been known for organising “kool, kustom culture events” such as hot rod shows, rockability concerts, fashion and pinup parades, art displays, and markets. The outfit has been in the party industry since 2000 and had a number of notable events under its name. It was the brains behind the annual Greazefest Kustom Kulture Festival, the BrizVegas Kustom Karnivals, the Twilight Hot Rod Shows and the Redlands Rockability Revival.

Credit: Paul Colliver YouTube

The team has also headed the promotion of some international shows for the Reverend Horton Heat, Big Sandy, Wayne Hancock, Los Straitjackets, Imelda May, The Paladins, Dale Watson, James Intveld, J.D. McPherson, The Bellfuries, Deke Dickerson, The Planet Rockers, The Nekromantix, and The Go Getters.

Club Greenslopes is a not-for-profit bowls and community club that has evolved to be a place for public and party gatherings. It has always been the first choice for events that feature jazz and rock and roll music, art festivals, and other functions including family events like weddings and birthdays. Its Courtyard, Verandah, Beergarden, and Function Hall are available for rental.

The December Dance Party for 2017 had been scheduled at the Greenhouse bistro where there is ample space for dancing. More party fun is available at the Greenhouse Bar at the sidelines where there are pinball machines, pool table, Sega rally racing, arcade games and more than 16 gaming machines. The bar is known for its menu of burger and pasta, including appetizers, made by head chef Vijay Nath.

Club Greenslopes is located at 131 Ridge street, Greenslopes. A bus station is conveniently located across the road. You won’t miss it!

Win $1,000 Cash at Stones Corner Christmas Twilight Market

The popular Stones Corner Christmas Twilight Market returns on the 3rd of December and everyone has the chance to win $1,000 in cash. Entry forms can be submitted anytime until 4:00 p.m. on the said day. Winners will be drawn at 5:00 p.m. Be advised, however, that winner must be present during the announcement, otherwise a re-draw will be conducted.

You can fill out the entry form here.

What to Expect in This Year’s Stones Corner Christmas Twilight Market

Credit: Stones Corner Market YouTube

Logan Road at Stones Corner will be closed off to traffic to give way to more than 100 stalls that will sell giftware and homewares, arts, crafts, books, specialty foods, sweets, and even jewelry and other trinkets. Kids can enjoy activities like face painting, watching a balloon artist, pony rides, and a jumping castle. There will be a photo op with Santa for only $5. Even your precious furbabies can enjoy the day as there will be stalls selling specialty pet food treats and accessories.

Twilight Christmas Market Street Party
Credit: Stones Corner Market

Fairy Floss will set up a stall at the event. The business offers the most affordable fairy floss for events, parties, and fundraisers. For charity events, Fairy Floss gives organizers 20% of their profits.

Lady Marmalade Café and Bar will be present as well. This establishment has been known for sourcing their supplies from the local makers as much as possible. Their popular coffee is from local roaster Elixir. They also offer gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan food made in-house from scratch. Interestingly enough, the café is located in a building that’s nearly a century old, with its original brick walls and old wooden beams remaining intact until now.

Mouth watering food awaits at Stones Corner Twilight Market
Credit: Lady Marmalade Café and Bar

The New York style restaurant 5 Boroughs will be also there to sell their burgers, ribs, and street food such as fish tacos, and cheese fries.

Delicious Burgers
Credit: 5 Boroughs Facebook

Books@Stones/Allmedic Book Supplies will showcase their collection of books from local authors. They have been in the business for more than 35 years, initially specializing in providing medical books. It has since expanded the business and now carry both fiction and non-fiction books by Australian authors.

Books@Stones
Credit: Books@Stones/Allmedic Book Supplies

For more information about the Greenslopes Stones Corner Christmas Twilight Market, please click here.

Make Your Own Kombucha And Ginger Beer in Greenslopes

The Jam Pantry, an all-day breakfast cafe located at 2/575 Logan Rd, Greenslopes, Queensland is hosting a Fermented Christmas Cheer and Drinks Workshop that will run from the 4th to the 25th of November. The workshop will teach participants on how to make kombucha, ginger bug for ginger beer, and other fermented sodas.

Fermented Drinks
Credit: The Jam Pantry Facebook

From bread, cheese, to yogurt, fermentation is one of the oldest forms of food preservation. Liquid drinks, however, remain the most interesting fermented products.

Kombucha, a fermented tea, has been associated with a variety of health benefits. It is said to have originated from China. While this remains unproven until today, Kombucha lovers swear to its digestive effects, detoxifying properties, and immune booster capabilities.

How to Make Kombucha

Kombucha
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Making Kombucha is simple. It only requires equipment that are easily available in the kitchen.

A jar (size to be determined based on the amount of Kombucha to be made)
A stirring utensil
Cloth or paper coffee filter and rubber band

A key ingredient of Kombucha, however, is made from sweetened tea that has been fermented by a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast, known as an active Kombucha SCOBY. Making SCOBY requires more time and more hands-on instructions.

Once an active Kombucha SCOBY is already done, other ingredients are:

Unchlorinated water
White sugar
Tea bags
Distilled white vinegar

The following steps are for presentation purposes only. An actual step-by-step demonstration is advisable.

Dissolve the sugar into hot water and then place the tea bags to steep.
Wait for it to cool before removing and straining the loose tea leaves.
Pour the distilled vinegar.
Add the active Kombucha SCOBY.
Cover the jar with the cloth or paper coffee filter and use the rubber band to tighten.
Set aside the mixture for a maximum of 30 days.
Add other flavourings and can be placed inside bottles.

Credit: Cultures For Health/YouTube

How to Make Ginger Beer

Ginger Beer
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Ginger, the main ingredient of this drink, is known to cure nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness, and mild upset stomachs. Like the Kombucha, ginger beer requires an ingredient – ginger syrup – which is produced using a symbiotic colony of yeast and Lactobacillus. As for the other ingredients, they are simple and easily available.

Sugar
Water
Grated fresh ginger
Yeast and Ginger syrup
Lemon juice

The following steps are for presentation purposes only. An actual step-by-step demonstration is advisable.

Grate the ginger and then mix with water and sugar in a saucepan. Steep this mixture for an hour and then let it cool.
Strain for solid residues after cooling.
Strain the mixture (discard the ginger solids) and allow to cool.
Using a funnel, sprinkle the yeast, the syrup, lemon juice, water and stir until dissolved.
Put another batch of freshly grated ginger, cover the bottle, and shake the mixture.
Set aside for 2-3 days and be sure to consume within 1-2 weeks.

Credit: Jamie Oliver/YouTube

For a more comprehensive guide on how to make Kombucha and Ginger Beer, know more about the Fermented Christmas Cheer and Drinks Workshop by The Jam Pantry.

Click here for event tickets. Admission is exclusive for adults only.