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Looking for an off-leash dog park for your four-legged fur baby? We have a list of pawfect parks below. Note: This information was taken from each of the relevant council's websites and was correct at the time the article was published. [space_20] City of Ryde Council Enclosed, off-leash at all times Blenheim Park, Blenheim Rd,…

We visited Kidz on Porter Childcare in Ryde (could have sworn it was Meadowbank..!) and we're thrilled to tell you all about it. Kidz on Porter is a family-owned long daycare that provides high-quality education and care to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Offering over 10 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, children…

  We caught up with State Member for Ryde Victor Dominello to chat about all things local, from schools to roads, Ryde hospital, and other local facilities.  Some of today’s discussion points were continued from previous meetings we had with Victor which you can read about here and here. They might help with context and background! So let's…

Pick-you-own-fruit farms and orchards are a fun activity the whole family can enjoy. We’ve sorted the ripest spots to pick farm-fresh fruit in every season of the year (and all within 90 minutes of Ryde district!). So, put your out-of-office on (and a sign on the laundry door), unplug those screens and stretch those legs in…

  A couple of good things came out of the 2020 COVID lockdown, and one of them was finally teaching our kids how to ride a bike. Here are our top tips for teaching kids to ride PLUS the best local spots to do it!   1. Remove the training wheels The time has come…

  Congratulations to local mum and unbelievable human Carmen Lee Platt who was just announced as City of Ryde Citizen of the Year 2021! Carmen is the CEO and co-founder of The Generous and The Grateful, an incredible social enterprise she started in 2017. Working with frontline agencies such as The Australian Red Cross and…

by Tracey Lynch   I feel the need to explain kids' party etiquette tips. It's very simple and very straightforward. Or at least I think so! Here I go.   Attendee Etiquette Tips RSVP. For the love of God and all mankind - RSVP! Anal retentive planning types like me will thank you for it! Show…

  Most people aren’t actually sure what gluten is and what it means when you decide to eat a gluten-free diet. To put it simply, gluten is a protein found in most grains and it can pose a serious health risk for people who suffer from coeliac disease. It is an autoimmune disease that affects…

This is one of those 'jackpot' recipes that gets passed on from school mum to school mum. Why? The kids actually eat it, it's healthy and it's easy to make. An added bonus these muffins work with most of the ingredients in your fridge (especially the ones that need to be used up!). Now when…

Is your child interested in joining a sports team this Autumn / Winter? Check out these great local teams below. Want to get your club on this list? Fill out this form and we'll do the rest! [space_40] North Ryde Dockers Junior AFL club Where: ELS Hall Ovals in Kent Rd, Ryde Age Group: U5-U18 Registration:…

  We've been telling you about Walk-in Specialist Emergency (WiSE) Clinic at Macquarie Park for the last couple of years and have even been on numerous occasions ourselves. For those new to WISE, the quick run-down is that it was formed by a group of specialist emergency doctors and healthcare managers to deliver acute and urgent care…

Hold onto your hats mums and dads, this park is an absolute corker! West Epping Park underwent a major upgrade that was completed in early 2018, with a spend to the tune of $10 million +, and now it's even better still with the addition of a few shade sails! The park has so much…