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Are you thinking of returning to work, or perhaps even changing careers after having taken time off with your children? Re-entering the workforce is challenging, but it will be far easier to find lucrative employment if you choose an up-and-coming career path (and avoid seeking work in industries that are currently in decline, such as manufacturing). Experts are predicting that…

by Liz Hunter and Rebecca Lee [space_20] Tablescaping can look so impressive and with the right tips can be an inexpensive way to bring cheer to your table. We put together two different ways of presenting your table and sweet treats with Christmas decorations and props we already had and intentionally limited buying anything new.…

by Rebecca Lee [space_20] Nothing says Christmas like a delicious baked ham. Every year after we decimated the presents at some ungodly hour, Mum would "get the ham on" and by lunchtime we would be getting our ham on, and again and again for about a week after... If you have never glazed a ham before…

  It is very important that you speak, read and write with your child in your native language. You are your child’s first and most important educator. Your child will benefit most from learning from you in the language you know best.  Here are some ways you can speak, read and write with your child…

  Head to the Monkey Bar play area at Rhodes Waterside this Halloween, Thursday 31st October from 4-8pm for some Spookyside fun! Haunted Monkey Bar The Monkey Bar will be transformed into a spooky Haunted House! Walk through the creepy pumpkin entry, into a playground covered in cobwebs, spiders and ghosts. You'll also find face painters,…

Kindikids Ryde is excited to announce that they have been awarded with an Exceeding Rating.   As a new service, Kindikids Ryde has exceeded beyond the requirements of the National Quality Standard, setting a very high benchmark for quality Education and Care in the local area.  Kindikids would like to thank their wonderful children, families and…

  Eastwood's favourite festival is back on Saturday 19th October 2019 Saturday from 9am - 8.30pm! Beginning in 1985, The Granny Smith Festival is now regarded as one of Sydney’s largest street events, in which the community comes together to celebrate the life of Maria Ann ‘Granny’ Smith and her Granny Smith apple. The festival…

Located on Blamely Street in North Ryde, Blamey Park is the latest playground to receive an upgrade by City of Ryde. This cute neighbourhood park has some really fun features that kids will enjoy, as well as fresh and vibrant colours that really stand out and create an extra inviting look!   Although small, a lot…

This BRAND NEW playground in North Epping is the latest playground to be opened by Hornsby Council and is a lovely addition to the area. With bright and cheerful play equipment and a fun transport theme, this is one that littlies aged 2- 7 years old will love. Set adjacent to the sports field, it…

  From Saturday 28 September to Sunday 13 October, Rhodes Waterside will host the Festival of Flowers, bringing pops of colour and spring fun for all ages. See a beautiful 3D art mural by local artist Shannon Crees, an accomplished international artist dedicated to transforming spaces with colour and patterns. Snap a pic at a…

  What is Walk-in Specialist Emergency Clinic (WISE)? The Walk-in Specialist Emergency Clinic is a stand-alone facility offering Specialised Emergency care based in the community. WiSE provides immediate medical attention when an accident or illness requires more than a GP visit but is considered non-life threatening and you don’t want to wait hours in a…

  This week our Macquarie Centre #partnership saw us visiting Elite Supps (on level 3 near Coles and next to Inlakesh) to check out what they have on offer, and particularly what they have that would be beneficial to Ryde District Mums. We were served by Kevin and Rob and LOVED their passion, enthusiasm and…