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Available in our Cessnock Local Government Area is a free program to support people with the COVID Blues. Could this help you or someone you know? WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM? Australians aged 65 years or over (or 50 years and over for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people), who reside in the Newcastle, LakeContinue reading “BEAT THE COVID BLUES”

This is a quote from Confucius that has me asking lots of questions. Is life really simple? Is it us humans that just make it complicated? Do we overthink everything? Do we have dreams or expectations that are just too much? What makes life simple and what makes it complicated? Do we worry so muchContinue reading “A SIMPLE LIFE”

I hope that everyone had a fabulous Father’s Day. In 2021, in NSW, it was all about food, alcohol and zoom/facetime/phone calls with family. (I heard it on the radio and it was that way at our house too.) Traditionally, we would enjoy a get together with family for an outdoor picnic or BBQ andContinue reading “HAPPY FATHER’S DAY”

Are you already bored of watching television and doing jigsaw puzzles? Here’s some other ideas you may not have thought of. Take your dog for a walk. I know, you already do and he’s exhausted! What about taking your neighbour’s dog for a walk? Just make sure you ask first. Cook you favourite recipe andContinue reading “LOCKDOWN ACTIVITY IDEAS”

Well, we can’t go out to lunch or dinner for Father’s Day, so I guess we’ll be buying takeaway (great way to support our local businesses) or cook him something special. What’s your dad’s favourite dinner? Steak and vegetables? Roast chicken? Thai or Chinese? Breakfast in bed or a 3 course lunch on the veranda?Continue reading “FATHER’S DAY MEAL”

We’re giving away 5 Father’s Day Card Colouring packs. Each pack has 3 cards and a box of colouring pencils. Give one card to dad, one to grandpa and one to pop! Or, one to colour for each child in your family. Dad will love this very special card and kids will love colouring itContinue reading “FATHER’S DAY CARD GIVEAWAY”

People are talking about COVID 19 everywhere you look, particularly when the lockdown keeps getting extended. We’re feeling punished, even though we’re doing the right thing and following the order to stay home. It feels we’re back at school and the whole class is being kept in at lunchtime because of one or two misbehavingContinue reading “NSW HEALTH INFO”

If you’re looking to take up a new craft or hobby, you might be trying to figure out whether you should crochet or knit. My grandmother taught me some very basic crochet when I was little, but since joining the Women’s Shed, I’ve learned so much about crochet that I can now read crochet patternsContinue reading “SHOULD I CROCHET OR KNIT?”

We’re all tucked away in our homes, doing what we can to stay safe and stay sane. So when you’re not schooling your children, cooking endless meals and snacks or doing the repetitive household chores, what is it that you’re doing? Kay shared with us her latest projects. Tea cozies were in discussion at ourContinue reading “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?”

TAKE BREAKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY Make sure you plan some break time in your lockdown routine. Set your alarm or time yourself for each activity you do. Give yourself a time limit to cleaning the house each day, home schooling (or directed learning activities) for your children. Use your break time to stretch, enjoy aContinue reading “SIX OTHER IDEAS FOR WELLBEING”