video Clubs & Community Swing into action for local charity Inuka The Inuka Open is on March 7 at Brighton Lakes Recreation & Golf Club. Book a spot via Humanitix The Illawarra Flame February 2025
video Clubs & Community Fur-ever friends: Admin welcomes Illawarra Dog Owners in local social group After adopting Bruiser, her Labrador Retriever, in 2019, Maddi Brady started the social and informative Facebook group Illawarra Dog Owners to bring together dog lovers and owners across the Illawarra region. “I started the group because I wanted... Oguzhan Dincsoy February 2025
video History A Century of Women’s Cricket By Lisa Hutton, a senior library service officer in the Local Studies section Almost a century before Ellyse Perry and Alyssa Healy became household cricketing names, a group of Wollongong women were commanding the pitch in the 1930s, competing in... The Illawarra Flame February 2025
video Clubs & Community Retired minister expands The Men’s Well with new women’s group at Bulli A local men’s support group, which aims to help people deal with adversity, is so popular it is expanding this year to include a women’s branch as well. The Men’s Well (TMW), founded by Mark Beaton, “specifically deals with helping men... Marcus Craft February 2025
video Clubs & Community RSL Revival: Volunteers power Coledale club The award-winning Coledale RSL Club features on the cover of the Illawarra Flame’s February 2025 edition. To download the magazine layout, click here, or find the article text below. Rising phoenix-like on the shoulders of its committed volunteers... Ian Badham February 2025
video Clubs & Community Term 1 program at Northern Illawarra U3A Publicity officer Barbara Cranfield share the program for Term 1 the Northern Illawarra University of the Third Age (NIU3A). Wednesdays groups meet at Thirroul Community Centre and Library. For more information, visit the U3A website The Illawarra Flame February 2025
video Clubs & Community From cooking stories to women’s issues, Stanwell Park CWA invites new members help plan year By Stanwell Park CWA publicity officer Jan Johnston The CWA ended 2024 on a high note. Our final project, knitting a rug for “Wrap with Love”, came together with the joint effort of many knitters. The photo above shows one half of the rug ready... The Illawarra Flame January 2025
video Clubs & Community iBug attracts more than 100 members December marked the wrap of another successful year of cycling, advocacy and community engagement for the Illawarra Bicycle Users Group (iBug). Brought together by a shared enthusiasm for riding, active numbers ticked over into the 100s the night... The Illawarra Flame January 2025
video Clubs & Community Why join Northern Illawarra U3A By publicity officer Barbara Cranfield U3A Northern Illawarra, based in the Thirroul District Community Centre, is a community organisation that provides its members with a wonderful variety of special interest groups in addition to a weekly... The Illawarra Flame January 2025
video Clubs & Community How the Girl Guides celebrated Christmas Helensburgh Girl Guide Adara Rook, aged 8, reports on a weekend with the Guides We had to bring a bag with a sleeping bag and a pillow. We cooked a delicious Christmas dinner, set a Christmas table, and had dinner. It was so yummy! We watched... The Illawarra Flame January 2025
video Clubs & Community Meet the choir starter Elliot Peck hit the right note when he started the new Slapdash community choir last year, with 80 people signing up for six weeks of classes in the Excelsior Hall at Thirroul Library. “I was blown away by how many people turned out to have... Genevieve Swart January 2025
video Clubs & Community Cheers to Thirroul Probus By publicity officer Yvonne Bryce Each year our Thirroul Probus club celebrates Christmas with a sit-down dinner followed by dancing at Thirroul Bowling Club. This year 85 members attended and all enjoyed a wonderful night of Christmas cheer and... The Illawarra Flame December 2024
video Clubs & Community Joey Scout reaches peak By 1st Austinmer Scouts Group Leader Stephen Turner After starting the 1st Austinmer Joey Scout section two years ago, our group was so excited last month to present our very first Joey Scout Challenge Award to William Marshall. The Challenge Award... The Illawarra Flame December 2024
video History The Illawarra Guesthouse that Albert Orange built, with high hopes of tourist trade Locals and tourists to Lake Illawarra would all be familiar with the historic two-storey California Guest House at Reddall Parade. It’s unlike any other building in the street. This impressive edifice was the brainchild of Mr Albert Orange. Albert... The Illawarra Flame December 2024
video Clubs & Community Helensburgh Historical Society welcomes new committee Helensburgh & District Historical Society held our annual general meeting by Zoom on Thursday, 21 November, when we heard president Jim Powell’s report on 2024 activities. Jim thanked the various members who contributed to a successful year... Janet Lee December 2024
video Clubs & Community A great Grandparents Day Helensburgh Public School recently celebrated Grandparents Day with an overwhelming turn-out of grandparents and special people, filling the school grounds with joy and warmth. The sight of so many cherished family members gathered together truly... The Illawarra Flame December 2024
video Clubs & Community ‘I saw a blank canvas’: Artist shares Tender Funerals experience Artist Melissa Ritchie, the president of the Illawarra Association for the Visual Arts (IAVA), shares her experience of a Tender Funeral. My aunt Robyn Artho – twin sister to my mother Margaret Owers (nee Compton) and an artist like me – was... The Illawarra Flame December 2024
video Clubs & Community Time to Guide: Retired teacher enjoys volunteer role at Wollongong Art Gallery Janice Creenaune meets Sharon Pechey, a Scarborough resident and past primary school teacher and assistant principal, who now continues her love of learning and teaching children by volunteering as a guide and workshop assistant at Wollongong Art... Janice Creenaune December 2024
video Clubs & Community Thirroul Probus turns 5 By publicity officer Yvonne Bryce Five years ago a group of enthusiastic retirees headed by Mike and Gail Brennan started the Thirroul Probus Club. Our club began with 54 members and over five years has increased its membership to 133 people. We... The Illawarra Flame December 2024
video Clubs & Community Christmas wishes from the Lions By Fran Peppernell, Helensburgh Lions publicity officer This is a happy time of year as we look forward to celebrating the festive season with family and friends. To cap off 2024, Helensburgh Lions celebrated a wonderful and happy occasion at this... Fran Peppernell December 2024
video Clubs & Community Shellharbour Public School goes on Great Aussie Bush Camp In November, Year 5 and 6 students for the first time, embarked on an unforgettable adventure to The Great Aussie Bush Camp in Kincumber. Over three action-packed days, they embraced new challenges, built lasting memories, and grew as individuals... The Illawarra Flame December 2024
video Clubs & Community Albion Park Probus Club welcomes new members The Albion Park Probus Club welcomes new members who are retired or semi-retired to enjoy guest speakers, outings, luncheons and trips. The club meets every third Monday of the month at Albion Park Bowling Club at 10am. In November, they enjoyed an... The Illawarra Flame December 2024
