Get cosy and cuddle up with your loved one as you enjoy free movies at the Little Bayside Park in Manly. On Saturday, the 7th of March 2020, the beloved Disney film “Up” will be showcased on the big screen for a night of fun family entertainment.
The free movie presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. but you can be at the Little Bayside Park while the afternoon sun is still up to enjoy the view and the crisp air around Cambridge Parade.
Nearby, takeaway food options are available to purchase at the Manly Harbour Village, such as fish & chips, pizza and gelato so you can have some snacks before or during the movie screening. However, you may also pack your own picnic basket to enjoy with your family.
Disney’s “Up” is a story about a 78-year-old widower, Carl Fredricksen, who travels to his ultimate bucket list destination, South America, by tying thousands of balloons to his house. Carl hopes to fulfill a promise he made to his late wife, Ellie.
But he unexpectedly brings along Russel, an eager Boy Scout, and his dog for an unforgettable adventure together. The film was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards in 2009.
The free movie screening at the Little Bayside Park is a regular event. For the upcoming films, check the Manly Harbour Village events page for the updates.
For further enquiries, phone the Wynnum Manly Tourist & Visitor Information Centre at 3348 3524.
Groundhog Social in Manly is about two things: all-day brunch and some spirit. Whether you’re looking for a place to enjoy your brekkie or just chasing your hangover, this fully licensed cafe might just be the best place to go.
Brought by the same people behind Deedot, a coffee house in Holland Park West, Groundhog Social gives a twist to classics: avo on toast is sprinkled with dukkah and served with their house-made beetroot hummus; and rice pudding congee comes with poached chicken and soft poached egg.
This bright and airy cafe uses fresh seasonal produce. It has a takeaway window where you can grab coffee, cold drinks and an assortment of easy to eat and ready to go food options. Kickstart the day with a cup of joe from Coffee Supreme.
Pumpkin hash benny, a standout from the summer menu, combines poached eggs, burnt butter hollandaise, house-made pumpkin and potato hash, pea purée, wilted greens. You can add bacon or our cured salmon for a little something extra. For a dairy-free treat, try their chia soaked in coconut cream, layered with seasonal fruit purée and topped with toasted nuts and muesli.
As you devour such treats, wash them down with wine, spirit, or their local-favourite espresso martini. They also offer craft beers, from Archer Brewing, Diablo Ginger Beer, and Slipstream Brewing offered both on tap and in can. They are licensed from 11:30 am onwards.
For a boozy brunch, check out the Groundhog Social. They serve all-day breakfast and lunch, Mondays to Thursdays from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. They are also open for dinner on weekends, with live music on Sundays.
In the last 29 years, Sunday has been known as the Manly Creative Market day at the Manly Harbour. With over 100 stalls set up every weekend, this is where shoppers can find unique handmade items for themselves or as gifts and giveaways.
The Manly Creative Market is also a practical and helpful venue for artisans needing exposure to launch their business. Do you have an original, creative product or idea? Here’s how you can get started and become a stallholder at this popular Sunday shopping site.
1. You’ve got to have a creative product or activity to offer.
This venue is not a Sunday flea market to unload second-hand goods. New stallholders will be guaranteed a site if they have a product or an activity that no one at the market has offered before.
At the moment, Manly Creative Market does not accept food, plants and pre-loved stallholders, unless these are vintage or collectible items. The items for sale will be checked before you take your spot.
TIP: It will help to check the market a week before you plan to join to see if someone else is selling what you have. This Sunday market is all about diversity, not a duplication.
2. You do not need to pre-book or apply for a stall.
Booking a stall or filling out an application form isn’t practised at the Manly Creative Market. Any artisan or entrepreneur willing to rent a space for $40 must simply come on a Sunday at 6:30 a.m. and be ready to set up.
TIP: Be at the Market office and wait for the manager for the instructions. Be mindful of where you park so you will not get in the way of the stallholders who will be setting up their goods.
Photo Credit: Manly Creative Market/Facebook
3. You’ve got to bring your own provisions.
Manly Creative Market will provide the spot but you’ll need to set up your own table, covering, shelter, tent pegs and other provisions. There is no power at the venue as it’s an open space. If you need a power outlet, inform the market manager for the access.
TIP: The best thing to do is to prepare for every contingency and ensure that you comply with all the safety, workplace and environmental requirements of the Council.
4. You’re expected to clean up after the market day is done.
Anything you bring to the park to use or sell, you’ll need to take home with you. This means there should be no traces of rubbish in your spot once you leave the venue.
TIP: If you’ve successfully complied with all the guidelines on your first day at the Manly Creative Market, you can return the following Sundays and become a regular seller.
For further enquiries, phone David Raetz Mob at 0412 051 128 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Here’s a standout activity that your kids will surely enjoy! There will be a series of stand up paddleboarding (SUP) sessions taking place at the Bayside Park in Manly until mid-February. Perfect for water babies between ages 10 to 17 years old, these full-hour sessions are part of Brisbane City Council’s Active and Healthy program. Massive fun guaranteed, whilst having a full-body workout.
Stand up paddleboarding might seem like a challenging water sport to learn but anyone can actually be an exceptional paddleboarder in a short span of time, regardless of age and body size. This activity, which sprung from surfing, brings heaps of benefits. As a low-impact exercise, SUP helps with balance, boost cardiovascular health, and reduces the stress levels as participants enjoy the water and nature around them.
Much like a combination of surfing and canoeing or kayaking, paddle boarders stand on a long, flat board to ride or race each other as they propel their craft. Participants usually play in flat, calm water without any waves.
The Manly sessions, taught by professionals at the Sunshine Coast Surf Schools, normally cost between $50 to $70 but since this is a Council initiative, students joining classes in will only need to pay $5.
Stand up paddleboarding classes will take place during these dates and times so you have plenty of options for enlisting your children.
DATE
TIME
Thu 9 Jan 2020
8:00 a.m.
Fri 10 Jan 2020
9:00 a.m.
Sat 11 Jan 2020
10:00 a.m.
Sun 12 Jan 2020
10:00 a.m.
Fri 17 Jan 2020
2:00 p.m.
Sun 19 Jan 2020
4:00 p.m.
Sun 2 Feb 2020
3:00 p.m.
Sat 15 Feb 2020
2:00 p.m.
Sat 16 Feb 2020
3:00 p.m.
To secure a slot, phone Leighton of the SC Surf Schools via 0412 563 191 or register online. Sessions are limited to 16 surfers.
There’s not a lot needed to join the lessons but participants are expected to be in their swimwear. For their benefit, they must also wear sunscreen or bring other sun protection like a hat. Students will be given paddle boards, paddle, wetsuit and a rash shirt once they arrive for the sessions.
Another transition is about to happen as one year ends and another begins. With everyone down for celebrating the New Year to symbolically welcome new beginnings, the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Manly is hosting a fun-filled family event on the 31st of Dec 2019. What better way to start a brand new year than by enjoying the last night of 2019 with your loved ones!
The New Year’s Eve celebration at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron will kick off at 5:30 p.m. until the first hour of 2020 rolls. Dubbed the “Seafood Smorgasbord and Movie Night Under the Stars,” this party will include a generous table spread filled with healthy and delicious food, a feast for the children and two fun movies at the lawn!
Adult guests may indulge in salt and pepper calamari, spicy gumbo, grilled prawns, mussels, sand crab, oysters, as well as rolled pork, sumac grilled chicken, and a generous helping of fruits and salad greens at the smorgasbord. With a choice as generous as this, it’s fitting to relish and reflect on how good you’ve got it in 2019 whilst you sit, dine and look forward to 2020 overlooking the gorgeous view of the Manly Harbour.
Photo Credit: Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron – Social/Facebook
The kids, on the other hand, may enjoy a special menu consisting of wood-fired pizza, hotdogs and slushies. These treats are perfect for enjoying the movies on the big screen set up at the lawn.
The film screening will promptly start at 5:30 p.m. followed by the next movie at 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of the planned fireworks, the Manly Chamber of Commerce has made a charitable donation this year.
Photo Credit: Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron – Social/Facebook
Reservations are at $85 per person (adults) and $25 (children). For bookings and inquiries to the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron New Year’s Eve party, email reservations@rqys.com.au or phone 07 3396 8666.
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron at the Royal Esplanade is one of the oldest and most prestigious sailing clubs in Queensland. For generations, this bayside venue has also been a popular choice for events and celebrations.
Whilst most parties in this merry month of December are about Christmas, The Mad Hatters Bookshop in Manly is hosting three themed parties that are out of this world. Monster trainers, wizards and padawans are invited to these exciting celebrations of some of the biggest pop culture marvels in Australia and around the world.
To many, The Mad Hatters Bookshop is a place for both children and adults to let their imagination run wild. This store encourages the reading habit, especially in kids, with a nook that’s designed like a wonderland out of the pages of a fairy tale.
Photo Credit: The Mad Hatters Bookshop/Facebook
December 2019 Events
More than a bookstore, activities to enhance one’s love for books are also happening every month at The Mad Hatters Bookshop. Here are some of its upcoming events for the summer school holiday this December:
WHAT
WHEN/DETAIL
Pokemon Party
Tuesday 17 Dec 2019 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Learn to play Pokemon trading cards and participate in the Pokemon Quiz to win prizes. Get your ticket here.
A Moste Magical Christmas Party (Harry Potter-themed)
Sunday 22 Dec 2019 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Make magical baubles and potions, as well as play the Hunt for Nargles, Harry Potter-themed mad libs and the Harry Potter quiz for some magical prizes. Get your ticket here.
Star Wars Party
Sunday 22 Dec 2019 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Chat and celebrate with like-minded people as the latest Star Wars franchise ends. Get your ticket here
The Mad Hatter Bookshop will also host the book launch of “Around Australia in 30 Places Illustration Challenge.” This event is set for Saturday, the 25th of Jan 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and it will be live-streamed for the rest of Brisbane to see. Publisher Rochelle Manners will be its special guest.
About The Mad Hatters Bookshop
Amidst a downturn in the retail business in Australia, The Mad Hatters Bookshop in Manly remains as a top business for the locals. This small but thriving hive for booklovers, found on Cambridge Parade, was recently picked as one of the best bookstores in Brisbane.
Photo Credit: The Mad Hatters Bookshop/Facebook
Under new management since 2015, The Mad Hatters Bookshop prides itself on giving attention to detail to make every aspect of the store worthy for customers to keep coming back. Aside from stocking up on books that you won’t likely find anywhere else, customers drift to this bookstore because of its community vibe.
The Mad Hatter Bookshop is open daily at 9:00 a.m. It is run by a staff of local ladies who are more than happy to chat with customers about book recommendations, cards, games or pop culture.
Residents of Manly love spending their Sunday morning chilling by the water on William Gunn Jetty, where Tide Wine Bar stands. This restaurant, which opened in 2016, is without a doubt the locals’ favourite watering hole for its amazing scenic view of Moreton Bay. Yet because it’s in a prime location for relaxation and a good time, Tide Wine Bar is actually worth the visit any day of the week.
It’s fairly easy to understand why locals love hanging out at this place since its vibe always feels like you’re on a summer getaway — very relaxed or easygoing. Expectedly, weekends are always busy at this establishment so it’s highly recommended for guests to book a table in advance to guarantee their seats.
Tide Wine Bar offers a straightforward but substantial menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Among the usual choices include smashed avocado toast, the Classic Benny, waffles and pancakes, Haloumi or Wagyu Beef burgers, fish and chips, and salads. They also serve a great range of tapas, food platters to share, an assortment of cakes, and an impressive drink list.
Suffice it to say, when you’re at Tide Wine Bar you’re meant to enjoy lingering lunches to process the beauty of the lovely surrounding and to savour the tasty food.
Photo Credit: Tide Wine Bar/Facebook
Photo Credit: Tide Wine Bar/Facebook
But beyond the normal dining fares, there’s more reason to enjoy coming back to Tide Wine Bar. The restaurant hosts regularly scheduled events like Trivia Tuesdays, Wednesday Games Night and Sunday Sounds with different performers every week.
Trivia Tuesdays run from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This is a free event with some cool prizes but participating teams must order meals to be able to play.
Wednesday Games Night is from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and features card and board games, as well as other fun activities. Players are encouraged to wear their most comfy clothes because the competition can be fun but challenging.
Sunday Sounds start at 3:00 p.m. and end at 6:00 p.m. and here are the performers for the next few weeks:
1 Dec
Mel Lathouras and Peta Wilson
8 Dec
Hayden John Music
15 Dec
Luna Steer
22 Dec
Andrea Vocaturo
29 Dec
Shark & Wine
Tide Wine Bar opens daily at 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday trading hours, however, are until 12:00 noon only.
For bookings and other inquiries phone 07 3396 8962.
“We had breakfast at Tide Wine Bar last weekend. Great food and great service. Really busy so you need to book. Really nice menu. Well done to the young man looking after the outdoor tables. He was so polite and helpful. We had a great time.”
~ IamJLW, Google Reviews
“lovely atmosphere and view! food was fantastic, would definitely come here again. would recommend the breakfasts and milkshakes. quite expensive but definitely worth the money!”
“First time here to eat lunch. Ordered pan-flashed prawns. $15.only had 6 prawns on the plate, but very nice. Lots of garlic and chilli. Then shared warm chicken salad with husband. Only 2 small pieces of chicken , in saying that the Salad was very nice. Loved the views. Staff very friendly and kept checking if we wanted anything. Best to make bookings as it gets busy Sunday lunch. Can be very noisy if near the large tables. Wine was a little pricey had beer instead.”
Manly’s next kerbside collection is coming up on Monday, the 18th of Nov 2019. If you have large unwanted items to dispose of, you’ve got a few more days to pack your stuff in time for the pick-up in the early morning of the scheduled date.
As always, only small household appliances, furniture, white goods, electronic wastes, sporting equipment, bath and laundry tubs, carpet and rugs, and wood products no bigger than 1.5 metres are to be set aside for kerbside collection. Things that aren’t included in the acceptable items guidelines will be left behind your property, which you will have to clean off before you’re liable for illegal dumping.
However, you don’t necessarily have to put out stuff for kerbside collection if you’ve got old furniture and appliances that still work. Do you know that most of what you dispose of goes to the landfill?
As the Council suggested, you can help reduce the landfill waste crisis by consider donating things you no longer want to charity or a recycling organisation. You may also give your stuff away to friends and family who might still have a use for it. After all, someone’s trash could easily be somebody else’s treasure.
You can make arrangements at these facilities on how to transport your items for donations. But if you have a preferred charity facility, tip shop, second-hand store or recycling centre, then that would be a good move as well — anything to keep your pile away from the landfill!
Some communities also organise a recycling drive, where neighbours or groups could barter items while holding a get-together or an informal party. Others set up a pre-loved market, where they do not just do away with unwanted stuff but also make a tiny profit. Some also donate this profit to their charity of choice.
Manly’s Ocean Crusaders Foundation Ltd was announced as the winner of the Outstanding Clean Green Award for 2019 at the recent Brisbane’s Cleaner Suburbs Awards. The group, founded in 2010, was given the honours for its work in cleaning up water areas in the suburb and around Brisbane.
Ocean Crusaders Foundation Ltd established a Cleaning Station System, a first in the world, at the Wynnum Manly Foreshore to effectively do their work. In the last 18 months, the group was able to rid Brisbane’s waters with over 12 tonnes of debris with the help of 600 volunteers, both kids and adults.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner handed the group’s awards at a special ceremony for the Cleaner Suburbs Award at the Council. The group has also credited the Tangalooma EcoMarines War on Waste 4017, The Turtle Tribe, OzHarvest Brisbane, Councillor Peter Cumming, Councillor Fiona Hammond and Councillor Kim Marx for their support.
Photo Credit: Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner/Facebook
“[Our] entire campaign is run with a passion for the ocean having seen the issue our wildlife is facing first hand,” Ocean Crusaders stated in its official site.
“Looking into the eyes of a dead turtle and wondering what killed it, to later find out it was plastics, drives this campaign to ensure that our oceans, waterways and beaches are clean and safe for all animals.”
Pet owners may now walk their dog on the foreshores of Sandgate, Nudgee Beach, and Manly minus a leash, as Council starts the 12-month foreshore dog off-leash trial.
The Foreshore Dog Off-Leash Area Project is a joint project of Brisbane City Council, the Department of Environment Science, and the University of Queensland. The project aims to protect and conserve shorebirds whilst creating recreational opportunities for dog owners in the identified foreshore dog off-leash areas.
The start of the one-year trial comes after Queensland Government issued the guidelines for establishing off-leash areas in marine parks, based on the result of University of Queensland research on disturbance to migratory shorebirds.
Based on a 25 years worth of data, the UQ research revealed that the population of many of the migratory species have dramatically declined and are already close to extinction, including the eastern curlew, which has already declined by 80 percent in 30 years.
By engaging the community about the areas where dogs are allowed to move about freely and areas they will need to be on-leash, disturbance to threatened shorebirds will be reduced.
Manly foreshore dog off-leash trial area Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council brisbane.qld.gov.au
The Council identified pilot sites are:
Manly – at the end of Davenport Drive, between the fishing platform and RQYS Port Centre Park
Nudgee Beach – in Nudgee Beach Reserve, south of the car park to Nudgee Road
Sandgate – along Lover’s Walk between Second Avenue and Zeehan Street.
On-site signage will be in place, and community education and engagement events to ensure voluntary compliance during the trial period.
During the trial period, the University of Queensland – School of Biological Sciences will monitor shore bird species present, habitat value, and levels of disturbance along the entire foreshore. Members of the community are invited to have their say about the dog off-leash trial by completing an online survey before midnight on 17 November 2019.
