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It's not in Ryde but Fairfield Adventure Park has to be one of the coolest playgrounds in Western Sydney.  It's PERFECT to visit in the school holidays as you can take kids from 2 - 15 years of age - it really has something for every age group! This playground has LOADS of equipment spread…

If there's one question that gets asked all the time in the Ryde District Mums Facebook chat group, it's local swim school recommendations. We've put together a guide to some of the best local swim schools around. Click the images below for more info. Remember to keep checking back as more listings get added!

by Dr Saranya Gopikrishna of Hunters Hill Medical Practice   One of the many first steps in your pregnancy is to consider what care pathway you want for your pregnancy. GP Shared care is one such pregnancy care pathway– this is where you see your GP at regular intervals for most of your antenatal visits…

[space_20] Come and play at Parramatta Lanes! Wednesday 12 to Saturday 15 October. This October, Parramatta will come to life in the evenings with an amazing free festival celebrating eats, beats and art. Spread across the Parramatta CBD, there will be plenty to entertain the whole family with food stalls, live music stages and eye-catching art installations.…

Well, grocery shopping just got a whole lot more fun. Harris Farm has just opened its biggest store EVER and it's in Lane Cove! So naturally we checked it out. [space_20] [space_20] Firstly WOW - it's big! It's a bit of an adventure so strap in! SPOILER ALERT - there's a Messina Gelato section! Messina's first-ever…

It’s Spot On Children's Festival 10th Birthday and Riverside is getting ready to party! Book your spot in the celebrations TODAY! Running over five jam-packed days in September and October, this year’s festival features a fun-filled line-up of theatre, musical performances, physical comedy and circus acts, all guaranteed to keep your children entertained throughout the school…

by Dr Pooja Rastogi, GP at Hunters Hill Medical Practice   “A person is a person no matter how small” - Dr Seus As exciting as parenting can be, it can be challenging, too. The joys of coos and cuddles is often mixed with the anxiety of managing new unknowns – the need for regular…

Spring is around the corner and Sydney is gearing up to get outdoors and celebrate! Here's 8 local events that are absolutely worth visiting. Lane Cove Festival Friday 26th August - 30th September 2022 Each September, Lane Cove Council celebrate everything that is great about living in Lane Cove with an annual month-long program of…

A tidy linen closet can bring a surprising amount of joy, especially when putting things away doesn't require any kind of shoving. We've compiled some top tips for creating a linen closet that is not only functional but possibly even beautiful too! [space_20] It's time to say goodbye Come on, you know you've got too…

Where items are able to be reused, you probably first try to donate them. With this in mind, last year put together an extensive list of places to donate all types of items. Check it out here. However sometimes, things can’t be reused and can be recycled instead. Next time you head out, consider stopping…

A new gym has opened in Gladesville and it's ticking all the boxes - welcome Club Bodyworx! We checked out this awesome new gym - here's our findings. Besides a great vibe, good location and easy parking, it's a gym for all levels of fitness and all fitness interests. Best of all we’ve scored and…

As the weather starts to warm up, many parents are looking for new ways to get their kids active outside. There are a number of different types of kids play equipment that can be perfect for springtime. Some popular options include Australian cubby house models, trampolines, swings, and monkey bars. Playsets come in a variety…