Roseleigh, built in 1937, is nestled in a pocket of Warrawee originally part of the Vanceville Estate; an area that was once surrounded by orchards and market gardens dating back to the 1840s. The current owners and garden enthusiasts, Stephen and Verity Daymond, have lived at 14 Davidson Ave, Warrawee for sixteen years. When the Daymonds first moved to Roseleigh, landscape designer, Duncan Stewart helped with further improvements to an already beautiful garden designed by renowned Annie Wilkes.

Along the northern boundary is the gentle flowing Lovers Jump Creek which ends its journey at Bobbin Head. A creekside garden, Roseleigh stretches over 0.14 hectares (0.35ac) and features a variety of garden rooms and a wide selection of plants. With azaleas, cliveas, weeping cherries, daffodils, jonquils, rhododendrons, irises and fuchsias - not to mention blueberry ash, criniums, hellebores, birds nest ferns and kentia palms - the garden is an impressive collection of colour and beauty throughout the year.

The garden is also home to a large citrus grove which boasts a plentiful supply of mandarins, limes, lemons, lemonades, oranges and cumquats. Additionally, a vegetable garden provides various salad leaves and herbs such as tarragon, basil, rosemary and thyme.

The garden at Roseleigh is open to the public on the 11th to the 12th of September, 10am to 4.30pm. The entry fee is $6 with monies raised going to the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

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This year The Knox Garden Day will be held in Water Street and Cleveland Streets, Wahroonga on Friday September 10, 10am - 2pm. This event is popular with both avid gardeners and visitors who enjoy a leisurely stroll admiring beautiful gardens in the Spring sunshine.
2010 visitors will have the rare opportunity to view spectacular heritage gardens and architecture only available to the public for these few hours.

Be inspired by:

• Heritage gardens and architecture which give us a glimpse into Wahroonga’s grand history
  
• Magnificent garden designs and homes
  
• The forethought of the pioneers of Wahroonga who planted the beautiful heritage trees which line the avenue of Water Street
  
• The range of mature and exotic plants nurtured by Wahroonga’s early gardeners
  

Be delighted by:

• A relaxing morning tea or lunch as you are serenaded with music performed by the Knox Grammar School Music Ensemble group, Gallery Choir and legendary Knox Pipe band
  
• The fantastic array of goods for purchase - stalls with plants, craft, gourmet cuisine products, baked delights, fresh flowers, jewellery, paintings, pashminas, giftware, garden ornaments and much, much more. Grab a bargain for Father's Day!
  

Note: Holding Bay available. No strollers or photography permitted in the gardens. Flat walking shoes are suggested. Short stroll from Wahroonga Station. Complimentary Shuttle bus from Wahroonga Station. Limited parking available in streets near Garden Day precinct. Entry $18.00, Concession $12.00, includes Souvenir Garden Day Shopping Bag Available at entry points.

For more information contact Julie Lines, 9487 0122, www.knox.nsw.edu.au

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Pandatime Kindergym has been operating in the Wahroonga/Turramurra area for 20 years this month and has put thousands of young residents aged between 1 and 4 through its programs. Kindergym is a developmental program run by accredited teachers which encourages children to explore their physical potential at the same time as being offered a wide range of musical experiences. Carefully constructed programs provide a safe and exciting indoor adventure playground which stimulates young minds and bodies as well as building confidence, self-esteem and creativity.

“The equipment set-up is always planned and designed in a way that will channel children’s energy appropriately, and provide a challenging range of apparatus for children at different developmental levels including trampolines, climbing equipment, low beams, ropes and tunnels,” says Teresa Knight, Senior coach at Pandatime. “These set-ups will reflect the skills the instructors are aspiring to teach the children in order to reach developmental milestones, which include a range of gross motor skills including the ability to jump, run, roll, balance, catch and throw and swing on ropes or bars.”

Enquiries for Pandatime can be made to Trish on 9489 7814 or to Teresa on 9457 8161.

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The St Ives and Frenchs Forest Lions Clubs cordially invite all readers to an evening of music with the internationally acclaimed Sydney Welsh Choir.

The choir will be performing at the Hornsby RSL on Saturday 18th September at 6.30pm. The concert includes pre-concert entertainment, a mini auction, lots of lucky door prizes and a raffle.
All proceeds from the event will be going to ‘Taldumande Youth Services’ www.taldumande. org.au. Since 1976 Taldumande has provided support and accommodation for our young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Taldumande is the only emergency refuge on the North Shore.

The ticket price of $45.00 includes a hot supper and bar facilities are available. Why not make up a table of ten, enjoy a great evening of entertainment and support a very worthy cause?

For ticket reservations and payment, please phone: Tony Philps 9452 1452 or Roy Haigh 9449 2693.

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Osteoporosis is one of the world’s most common and debilitating diseases. The result can be pain, loss of movement and inability to perform daily chores. One in 3 women over 50 will experience osteoporotic fractures, as will 1 in 5 men. Osteoporosis is fortunately very manageable and due to remarkable progress in understanding it's causes and progress, the treatments are very successful.

Lady Davidson Private Hospital offers an exciting way of managing and understanding Osteoporosis. We offer a multidisciplinary program designed to enhance quality of life by increasing the functional capacity of people who suffer or may be at risk of osteoporosis. This approach will focus on empowering people to manage their condition by improving overall strength, knowledge and lifestyle. Strategies to allow clients to manage and treat their condition more effectively and participate in a more active lifestyle will be explored.

The program will be run over a period of 6 weeks. Participants will attend 2 sessions a week and sessions consist of:
1) An education component which will be delivered by professionals and will cover the following topics: What is Osteoporosis?; Healthy Eating; Exercise for Strong Bones; Medication, Supplements and Vitamins; Falls Prevention; Calcium, Vitamin D and Healthy Bones; Safe Lifting for Everyday Living; Designing an Exercise Program to suit your lifestyle.

2) A group exercise session run by a Physiotherapist and an Exercise Physiologist that will focus on weight bearing and aerobic exercises. Participants will be taught the skills to continue a daily exercise program at home. We will also help you start a diary to keep track and to support you in a change of lifestyle.
Prior to the start of the program each participant will be assessed in order to gain baseline information. This information will be used to measure and demonstrate improvements made by the participants over the 6- week period.

By increasing activity levels and confidence, participants will be better equipped to manage their osteoporosis and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The 6 week program will be run at the following times: Mondays and Wednesdays 1.30 – 4.30pm.

For more information please call: Terry Tobiansky
on 9488 0169.

*Your Private Health Insurance, Department of Veterans Affairs or Workers Compensation may cover the cost of these programs.

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The St Ives Village Green Landscape Masterplan provides a long term vision for the park to ensure the needs of users are met now and into the future. The plan was developed in close consultation with the community and adopted by Council in May 2010.

The plan features: a new youth precinct with a BMX bike and skateboarding facility; new access paths, seating, lighting, picnic facilities; new children's play areas.

The plan has been based on extensive community consultation including a park user survey, on-site workshops and meetings with residents, sports clubs and other community groups

The plan can be viewed by visiting the council website www.kmc.nsw.gov.au

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This year the Ku-ring-gai Netball Association (KNA) is supporting the “You Can Campaign”, an initiative to collect old mobile phones for re-use or recycling. The Sony Foundation will receive a donation for the sale of every old mobile phone and all funds generated by the project will be utilised to build youth cancer centres around Australia.

The KNA is appealing to the wider Ku-ring-gai community to join with them in supporting this worthwhile program. “If you, your family members or friends, have an old phone lying about at the back of a drawer somewhere collecting dust, please donate it to us so it can be put to good use raising money to help young Australians survive cancer,” says KNA project co-ordinator Rhoda Fowler.

To find out about a collection point in your area, please ring 0424 480 964 or just drop your mobile (with or without the charger) in the box provided at The Turramurra Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank, 1273 Pacific Highway or at Curves Gym in Turramurra at 1394 Pacific Highway. There are also collection boxes at the KNA complex in Canoon Rd, South Turramurra.

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The 2010 NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition Finals Concert was held on Saturday 26th June. Eight finalists performed as concerto soloists accompanied by the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra and were recorded for broadcast by 2MBSFM.

The NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition gives all finalists the opportunity to rehearse and perform as soloists with the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Artistic Director Ronald Prussing. Many students travel from regional NSW and the ACT to be a part of this competition, now in its’ 27th year.

The 2010 winners were:

• Overall Winner: York Yu – piano, Smith’s Hill High School
  
• Junior Award: Anna Da Silva Chen – violin, Wollongong High School for the Performing Arts
  
• Senior Award: Vincent Lo – cello, Sydney Grammar School
  Multiples Winners: Lisa Sung & Sarah Sung – violas, MLC School
  
• KPO Performers Award: Jonathon Ramsay – Euphonium, Normanhurst Boys High School
  

As Overall Winner the twelve year old pianist from the Wollongong area York Yu received a $5,000 award as well as the opportunity to perform a full concerto with Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra in 2011. York’s convincing interpretation of the first movement of Greig’s Piano Concerto in A minor showed his passionate connection with the work, as well as great stamina and technical fluidity.

The Junior Section winner, Anna Da Silva Chen, who is also from the Wollongong area, and the Senior Section winner, Vincent Lo, both received a $1,000 award and the Multiple Concerto Section winners, Lisa Sung and Sarah Sung each received $500.
Finals adjudicator Charmian Gadd praised all of the finalists for the high standard of their performances, and exhorted even those not amongst the winners not to be disappointed, as they had all given excellent performances with high levels of artistry and skill.

Many finalists of the NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition move forward to international music careers and the competition is part of the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra’s program to nurture up and coming young musicians – Australia’s future on the classical music platform.

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Ku-ring-gai Council will stage a free open-air concert on Saturday September 11 from 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm at Wahroonga Park.

The concert will feature Mark Vincent, 2009 winner of Australia’s Got Talent, The Leading Men and Ku-ring-gai Youth Orchestra.

After winning the 2009 season of Australia’s Got Talent, Mark Vincent released his debut album My Dream – Mio Visione which reached #2 on the national ARIA chart. The Leading Men include some of the biggest names in Australian Music Theatre having all played lead roles in the major musicals throughout Australasia, from ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to ‘West Side Story’, Leonard Bernstein to Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jimmy Barnes to Midnight Oil, this performance has something for everyone. The Ku-ring-gai Youth Orchestra (KYO) is a relatively new youth orchestra based in Sydney's upper north shore. Many of the KYO players are from the Knox Abbotsleigh Youth Orchestra which had to close its doors in 2009 after many successful years.

Part of Council’s successful Twilight Concert in the Park Series, this event is the first of two free concerts to be staged in 2010. Bring your own picnic or purchase food and wine from the variety of stalls available. No glass is permitted at the event. The event is supported by Major Sponsors – Keith Soames and LSV Productions. Find out more at www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/twilight.

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