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The Mad Hatters Bookshop in Manly Hosts 3 Themed Parties for Booklovers/Pop Culture Buffs

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

January 2020 Book Launch

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.

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.

Feel the Holiday Vibe Any Day of the Week at Tide Wine Bar in Manly

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.

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!”
~ Amy, Zomato

“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.”
~ J7597FPangelap, Trip Advisor

Manly Kerbside Collection: Set Your Pile or Donate?

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.

Some of the Council-recommended facilities that accept old, second-hand, and pre-loved items for donation include:

GIVIT
National Association of Charitable Recycling Organisations Inc. (NACRO)
Tip shops in Acacia Ridge and Geebung

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.

Ocean Crusaders Foundation in Manly Wins Outstanding Clean Green Award

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.”

For its next cleanup drive, Ocean Crusaders will be at the Cabbage Tree Creek Paddle Against Plastic at Shorncliffe.

Meanwhile, Spicers Retreat Hotel & Lodges was named the finalist in the same category. This establishment has over seven locations around Brisbane.

Manly Harbour Village Stages a Free Family-Friendly Halloween Street Party

Manly Harbour Village is staging a must-not-miss Halloween Street Party for families on Saturday, the 26th of Oct 2019. The event promises to deliver over 13 hours of fun, thrills and chills that every family member will enjoy.

Come dressed in your most innovative and creative costume by 1:00 p.m. as Manly Harbour Village kicks off the Halloween Street Party with heaps of entertainment at the main stage. School and community bands will take their turns performing, whilst free activities for kids and adults by the Little Bayside Park, such as fencing lessons and sand-sculpting workshops, will run throughout the day.

Visitors may also enjoy the rides and games that will surely elicit some squeals and screams. Get the chance to win exciting prizes from the following competitions:

Manly Deck Best Dressed Competition

Pumpkin Pie Eating

Manly Village IGA Pumpkin Carving

Move Podiatry Best Dressed Business

Scratch and Win with the Manly Harbour Village App

Interesting programs to leave visitors gawking will also be taking place over at the waterfront. There will be an on-water stage for model yacht displays, jet aerobatic demonstrations and racing competitions.

By 6:00 p.m. the Halloween Street Parade will kick off the activities for the rest of the night. If you would like to join the parade, look for the marshals at Richard Russell Park by 5:15 p.m.

After the parade, families can look forward to a movie in the park, as well as the fire, sound and light display on the main stage.

This event is alcohol-free whilst dogs on a leash are welcome to join their family.

Manly Harbour Village and Harbourside Eat Street food traders will be serving a variety of street food, sausages, pretzels, calamari, barbecues, beer-battered chips, sushi and Japanese food, and french crepes. Vegetarian and vegan choices will also be available.

“We are very proud to deliver the Halloween Street Party as a FREE, family-friendly event. With so many free entertainment options (including sand sculpting workshops, model boat racing, Street Parade and Movies in the Park), people can bring a picnic and enjoy a great, low-cost day out. Of course, there are paid rides and food,” organisers from Manly Harbour Village stated.

Learn How to Paint With Alcohol Ink at the Workshop Hub in Manly

Have you ever tried using alcohol ink to create beautiful artwork? There’s a certain technique to handling this medium, which you can learn and enjoy from the Workshop Hub in Manly.

Artist Teagan Watts will be at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron for the Alcohol Ink Planter Workshop. Set for Sunday, the 29th of Sept 2019, Ms Watts will introduce participants to alcohol ink painting and teach students how to turn a plain-looking planter into a beautiful and colourful container.

Alcohol ink is highly pigmented and fast-drying, which might be a challenge to work with. However, with Ms Watts guidance, you’ll be able to pick up great pointers on how to mix colours using the right applicators and blend the paint to create a marbled effect on yupo paper and ceramic pot.

She will also discuss the safety aspects of using alcohol ink, as well as impart techniques on how to seal your artwork to last for a long time.

*Photo Credit: Teagan Watts artist/Facebook*

The three-hour workshop will begin at 10:30 a.m. and you can score tickets at the Workshop Hub for $120, which comes with free materials. Of course, you will be able to bring the planter you’ve worked on after the event to proudly display at your home.

Morning tea, snacks and drinks will be served.

An Inaugural Walk for Women’s Cancers is Happening in Manly

Brisbane is joining the Walk for Women’s Cancers event for the first time this year, and it’s taking place at Bayside Park in Manly this September!

On Saturday, the 14th of Sept 2019, participants of Brisbane’s first-ever Walk for Women’s Cancers event will converge at the park at 8:00 a.m. and start walking at 9:00 a.m. to complete either a 3-kilometre or 6-kilometre goal.

*Photo Credit: Cancer Council Queensland*

The one-day affair will also feature food trucks and entertainment so participants might want to bring picnic blankets and enjoy a meal with the whole family or groups of friends at the park.

The main reason for doing this activity, however, is to raise funds to support various research to develop treatments or programs that assist women with cancer. Participants need to register and pay the corresponding fees, which will go to a good cause.

Walk for Women’s Cancers is also a celebration of the strong women who are facing a tough battle and it would be nice to see their families, friends and even strangers connect and come together to cheer them on. Do you know that 4,300 women in Queensland are diagnosed with either breast cancer or gynaecological cancer every year?

This event is not strictly for women, though. You can join in the walk regardless of your gender orientation, especially if you know that your modest contribution and participation will make a huge difference in someone’s life.

Brisbane is the sixth Queensland regional city to become a part of Walk for Women’s Cancers since it started in 2004. For more details, especially on pledges and sponsorships, phone 1300 65 65 85.

Manly and Rest of Cleveland Line To Have Additional Train Services Weekly

QR customers from Manly stand to benefit from the 48 additional weekly train services, including the extra 20 services on Fridays and seven daily services Monday to Thursday, that will be added to the Cleveland line beginning 29 July 2019.

The additional services to the Cleveland line would mean consistent train services every 7-15 minutes during peak times. Customers are also assured of consistent weekday train services every 15 minutes, between morning and afternoon peak, between Cannon Hill and Brisbane’s CBD, and every half hour during off-peak and weekends..

Customers at stations between Murarrie and Cleveland can expect a train service running every 30 minutes outside of peak times.

430 extra weekly train services to be introduced 29 July 2019
Video Credit: Queensland Rail / YouTube

Cleveland Line additional peak train services:

Departure station	Departure time	Arrival station	Arrival time	Days services are added to
Cleveland	5.54am	Central	6.56am	Monday to Friday
Central	.3.32pm	Cleveland	4.35pm	Friday
Central	4.24pm	Cleveland (express)	5.20pm	Friday
Central	5.02pm	Manly	5.45pm	Friday

As announced by Queensland Rail, a total of 430 extra weekly train services across SEQ will be added, 85 of which will run in peak times and 142 will run on a Friday.

There will also be an upgrade of 59 existing services from three-carriages to six-carriages which equates to 200,000 extra seats per week.

The extra services will add to the 32 weekly peak time services introduced last May 2019 and the 193 three-carriage upgrades, as well as the 46,000 extra seats added last December 2018.

The introduction of extra train services from 29 July, will restore the 8,290 services per week that was promised with the Redcliffe Peninsula Line opening, increasing current service levels by 5.5 percent.

Celebrate the Community Spirit at the Winnam NAIDOC Kunjiel

A big cultural celebration will take place at the George Clayton Park in Wynnum this July, as part of the National Aboriginal and Islanders Day of Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week. Dubbed the Winnam NAIDOC Kunjiel, this special event gathers different Aboriginal communities consisting of the Nughi, Nunukul and Goenpul clans through music, dance, and a feast.

Kunjiel means “corroboree,” a term coined by Europeans to describe the ceremonies and practices of the Aboriginal tribes. This corroboree is also part of the annual Quandamooka Festival, a three-month-long commemoration of the People of South East Queensland.

Set for Saturday, the 20th of July 2019, at the Lower Esplanade in Manly, Winnam NAIDOC Kunjiel will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Aside from dances and music, this free event will feature different markets, traditional sports activities, food trucks, storytelling, arts and crafts and language classes.

*Photo Credit: Quandamooka Festival/Facebook*

“This year’s program brings the superstars of Australian music together with the next generation of performers in a series of magical events showcasing the depth and diversity of contemporary indigenous culture,” Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) CEO Cameron Costello said.

There’s no need to sign up or book for this event. For enquries, phone the Winnam Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation at 07 3396 3431.

Take a New Age Mini Retreat at Manly’s Apothecary Botanica

Photo Credit: Apothecary Botanica/Facebook

When it comes to eco-conscious beauty, Manly is not lagging behind because you can find stores such as the Apothecary Botanica in Esplanade offering all-natural products and everything New Age.

This brick and mortar store is dedicated to zero-waste shopping and offers a wide variety of raw ingredients for skin care and wellness, from beeswax and shea butter to clays and herbs.

Photo credit: Apothecary Botanica/Facebook

Apothecary Botanica is your ultimate new age store, because you can find books relating to mental spirituality, aromatherapy, natural beauty, and even about witchcraft.

They also have crystals, oracle cards and intentional jewellery. More than the shopping experience, visitors can spend a bit of time, have a tea, pull a card, soak up some good vibes.

Owner Erica Schofield created Apothecary to come up with a space where people can purchase all sorts of raw ingredients for diy skincare, natural living and soulful wellness.

Shopping here is like a mini retreat because the shop has a radiant and relaxed vibe, not to mention the fresh sea air near the Manly Harbour.

Apothecary Botanica is located at Shop 1/455 Esplanade, Manly and opens Tuesday to Friday. They also offer deliveries for those who prefer online shopping. For more details about the store, visit their website or follow them on Facebook.