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Yum Cha is always a family favourite. Who doesn't love some dim sum and mango pancakes? Here is our list of the  our top 10 local Yum Cha restaurants in the Ryde area.  (Listed in alphabetical order). [space_20] Crystal Seafood Restaurant Located in Carlingford Court, Crystal Seafood Restaurant offers yum cha 7 days a week…

Cressy Road Early Learning has been an integral part of the local community for more than 30 years, providing quality childcare and early education to children in their authentically homely centre. The centre features expansive grounds, engaging classrooms, indoor and outdoor learning, veggie gardens, chickens and more. Occupying a half-acre of land within two homes,…

The much-loved Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Show is back at the Entertainment Quarter from 23rd March to 1st April. The Show aims to offer families a great day out filled with lots of fun activities. This family-friendly show promises something for everyone and has so many attractions and entertainment for all ages. The Ingenia…

We were invited to tour Nought to Five Early Childhood Centre, a not-for-profit community-based facility in Macquarie Park, and share with you our findings! Located at 16 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park (opposite The Governor Hotel), it's open from 7:15am to 6pm for 50 weeks a year. As a not-for-profit childcare (not many of which exist..!),…

Hunters Hill Medical Practice has been providing personalised healthcare to the community for over 150 years. They offer comprehensive general practice, specialist care and allied health services to meet patient needs. Read our full write up here. Many of the GPs at Hunters Hill Medical Practice have been with the practice for decades, but some…

  Arden Anglican School invites prospective students and their families to its Open Day on Friday, 8 March,  commencing at 9am.     Arden understands that choosing a school for your child is a very important decision and much more than looking at a website or glossy brochure. Its Open Day is designed for you…

NOW OPEN, a brand new, purpose built, Montessori Early Learning Centre in Gladesville is excited to welcome children into their safe and secure environment to explore, discover, and make meaningful connections with their world! Designed to offer the best of the Montessori curriculum for children aged 0-6 years old, in a warm, nurturing, and supportive…

No doubt, a child starting kindy is an emotional time, on top of having a lot to consider and organise. Here are our top tips for surviving the big transition!   1. The Big Day! This day is about your child and the incredible journey upon which they are about to embark. To help with…

A firm favourite in Five Dock, Livvi's Place at Timbrell Park is a fantastic example of an inclusive and accessible playground, designed to cater to children of all abilities. After opening in 2009 and then being updated in 2016, it is just as popular as ever and for every child, regardless of their physical or…

Douglass Avenue Reserve in Carlingford is a lovely little playground great for children about 2-6 years of age. Fairly recently built in 2021, its condition is good and the equipment is modern. While not the biggest of playgrounds, it packs a lot of punch including: slides a bucket swing bike / scooter track petrol refuelling…

Welcome to Heatly Reserve! This little playground one of our faves - not necessarily for its size, but because it ticks many of the boxes we mums love. Like what, you ask? Here's the low down: Heatley Reserve is located right outside a Sager Place shops with a great cafe (Fox and Bird Cafe), pizza…

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with City of Ryde on Saturday, 17 February from 4pm to 9pm at Eastwood Oval with a range of exciting activities at one of Eastwood’s favourite community events. Bring the whole family along to enjoy cultural performances and an amazing lion high-pole and dragon dance. There will also be market…