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tom steinfort tells of his experience in a maximum security prison the festive season is known for a celebratory drink but here s some helpful tips english cricketer monty panesar on his australian experiences so far november 25 2011 issue 66 proudly independent ph 9549 1190 fax 9549 1122 marrickville council is encouraging locals to give feedback on designs new report by cycling group says council should put more funding to bike paths dulwich hill community fair takes place next sunday december 4 arrickville community members said no to violence against women at a public action day at jarvie park on tuesday marrickville mp carmel tebbutt launched the event and said it was a day for the local community to publically reject violent behaviour th is is an opportunity for everyone to renounce violence and in particular to denounce violence and violence against women ms tebbutt said students from marrickville west public and marrickville high entertained the crowd with song and dance numbers while local hip-hop act big h got the crowd moving the men present were called on to take a pledge to swear not to commit violence against women not to excuse violence against women and not to remain silent about violence against women marrickville constable kelly crawford who is the community domestic violence liaison officer and works with abused women spoke of her experiences in dealing with the 70-80 domestic violence incidents that occur in the area each month it s not only up to victims to report violence it s up to every neighbour every passer-by [to just break the silence and help these victims constable crawford said domestic violence crisis line 1800 65 64 63 m locals entertain crowds at a public action day on tuesday inset school students enjoy the face painting [photos melinda jenkins $1.48 per litre 45c per 100ml 77c per 100ml 99 save 9 save 1799 1200 69 save 3 1030 380 veryday savings e on specials valid november 24-november 30 providing you with coca cola 18x375ml varieties olympia extra virgin olive oil 4l nestle drumstick 4 s 6 s fresh produce 100 spot car parking grocery dairy deli trading hours monday friday 8.00am 8.30pm saturday 8.00am 7.30pm 066icd1355 sunday 8.30am 7.30pm `your one stop shopping center `competitive shelf prices free home delivery conditions apply 258 illawarra road marrickville phone 9559 7064

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2 come visit us for a coffee news local friday november 25 2011 the inner city weekender an association with i once went to jail a maximum security jail no less i ll tell you more about that in a moment but there s a particular reason i have prison on my mind th is week i can t help but think about what s going on with a particular prisoner out in western sydney the name roger dean might not mean much to you but if i said quakers hill nursing home you d know exactly who i was talking about at the time i was writing this a ninth person had just died as a result of 066icd1026 funky new cafe conveniently located next to sydenham station superb organic fair trade coffee all-day breakfast sandwiches and sweet treats the awful blaze at the aged care facility last weekend ­ dean stands accused of their murder whether or not he did it is a matter for a jury to decide but i d imagine long before he faces justice in a courthouse he ll face jailhouse justice i have met some pretty harsh magistrates and judges in my time but none of them could ever mete out a punishment that would go close to what is dished out in our prisons just ask carl williams in fact mentioning arguably australia s most notorious serial killer brings me back to my time behind bars i was in the same block as williams my memories of hm barwon prison are literally grey ­ the walls the floor the sky when i arrived the fi rst guy i met told me straight away how he was doing 17 years for stabbing his girlfriend to death his huge hand shook mine a smile was exchanged and he regaled me with his hopes for the future in a strangely deadpan tone maybe he would ve been more threatening if i d entered as a prisoner but my visit to jail was purely as a journalist after five hours in there i was very keen to get back outside prisons aren t designed to be enjoyable and nor should they be but bizarrely my visit there also re-enforced my belief that it is the best punishment that repeat serious offenders can face but if anyone ever thinks they get an easy ride in there ­ well i suggest you look for yourself legally of course i did and i can guarantee you jails are a justice system unto themselves peter overton tom steinfort the faces of nine and the inner city weekender s page two breakfast specials bacon egg roll regular coffee only $5 066icd1218 present this voucher to redeem offer valid until 30/11/2011 limit one per person 4 burrows ave sydenham orders 0416 025 086 platform7@live.com.au weekend breakfast special restaurant come in a see our nd m lunch any dinne specials r open melts or toast any choice of 3 toppings turkish sausage or pastrami eggs omlettes eggs benedict all breakfast $8.00 all day coffee $2.50 02 02 9560 04 02 0421 066icd1305 authentic turkish cuisine 532 marrickville rd dulwich hill nsw 2203 email ciraturkish@live.com ove over ikea residents of tempe plan to sell their own furniture decorations books and bric-a-brac at very affordable prices residents are holding a suburb-wide community garage sale on sunday december 4 with around 15 houses in 10 different streets getting involved organiser anjee sayer came up with the idea after seeing a similar initiative in woollahra i was on the tempe2020 facebook page and everyone s chatting and i thought `i ve had this idea i ve got a lot of stuff i want to get rid of why don t i just organise it she said i put it out there and asked `is anyone interested and the response has been really good everyone was excited tempe streets taking part in the sale include union edwin brooklyn hart quarry toyer station gannon cook and unwin s bridge rd people can walk between the houses easily ms sayer said half are on one side of the highway and half on the other they re all grouped together so it will be really simple to walk around ms sayer is also encouraging locals who are not hosting sales to get involved tempe residents who are excited by this and don t have anything to sell can wander around chat to everyone she said the tempe yard sale is on between 9am12pm for more information or a map of participating houses visit the tempe yard sale facebook page m anjee sayer and her daughter ava begin to sort items for sale stories suggestions comments phone louise bourke on 9549 1190 or email louise.bourke@innercityweekender.com.au advertising the inner city weekender provides cost effective targeted advertising for your business please contact toni today on 9549 1190 or email toni.porter@innercityweekender.com.au tearing your hair out with money problems and stress we have the solutions call us today 0457 57 77 57 or go to www.businesshelpfast.com.au and start sleeping at night business failing losing your home creditors driving you mad published by upg pty ltd printed by spot press pty ltd 24-26 lilian fowler place marrickville nsw 2204 tel 9549 1190 distribution 30,000 publisher s claim booking deadline tuesday 5pm material deadline wednesday 5pm 066icd244

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the inner city weekender friday november 25 2011 news local 3 marrickville mp carmel tebbutt says government changes will affect local police with permanent disabilities but police minister says current death and disability scheme is financially unsustainable t he thin blue line was more of a thick mass on tuesday as 5,000 police in uniform marched on state parliament to protest against proposed changes to the current police death and disability scheme the government is proposing to replace the scheme which offers ongoing fi nancial support to officers injured while on duty with a new commercial insurance arrangement and restrict the unlimited worker s compensation `top-up payments currently available marrickville mp carmel tebbutt said the changes would directly affect marrickville police officers serving to protect the local community it means that a 44-year-old senior constable with a permanent disability from marrickville would have their entitlements cut from $766,000 to $147,600 and this would have to sustain them for the rest of their working life ms tebbutt said scott weber president of the police association of nsw said police were furious at the way the government has dealt with the scheme they are trying to significantly change it with no consultation whatsoever their changes will only cause more hurt to seriously injured police he said nsw police minister michael gallacher has previously defended the proposed changes saying that the current scheme is unsustainable fi nancially police officers show their strength during a protest in the city on tuesday seniors activities at akac · seniors aquaerobics mon and thursday · seniors gym and fitness classes ­ mondays and wednesday · warm water hydrotherapy and rehabilitation classes ­tuesdays and thursday · gentle exercise and stretch thursday specialised senior s fitness equipment available at all times in the fitness and wellness centre call akac or view website to find out more black street marrickville 9565 1906 066icd1348

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4 news local friday november 25 2011 the inner city weekender marrickville council unveiled the three final designs for the new marrickville library r epresentatives from marrickville council unveiled the fi nal design ideas for the new community library last friday th ree architectural fi rms were picked to submit designs in the fi nal tender for the new facility which is to be built on the site of the old marrickville hospital on the corner of livingstone and marrickville road william blunt manager of major projects said council was delighted with the fi nal ideas presented i think the designs are exciting stimulating [and challenging the brief will provide council and the community with a wonderful opportunity to get a terrific future library he said jacqui sexton who lives close to the new site is happy about a new library but hopes the increased traffic flow around the marrickville road and livingstone road intersection will be addressed the issue is that the road is already congested particularly between 2.30-3pm when the school fi nishes ms sexton said i have no problem with the designs if the entry point is off marrickville road council is keen for residents to provide feedback on the design ideas for the new library and to incorporate community views into the decision-making process a `have a say day will be hosted by council this saturday november 26 from 10am at the current marrickville library council staff will be available to answer any questions and a free bbq will also be provided bookings are required though and can be made by contacting council on 9335 2222 the library designs are also available to view at the council s other four libraries as well as and online at www.yoursaymarrickville.nsw gov.au free clean green power from the sun · solar electricity german brand latest technology saving the environment and saving you money freepour freepour espresso cafe espresso cafe · professional baristas · open air under cover seating · nice place to meet friends · just behind the bank of cyprus in the square · we · solar hot water german brand latest technology by installing a solar hot water system you can not only dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also save up to 75 on water heating costs · skylights · water purifiers · led lights · free home assessment all sydney suburbs · fully accredited installers · government rebates · after sales service · warranty easy energy® specialising in solar hot water 9787 1666 solar campsie pty ltd 066icd1217 066icd1198 also do catering solar campsie pty ltd 430 canterbury road campsie easysolar@optusnet.com.au www.easyenergy.biz open 6am 5pm ph 9560 0773 · shop g03 276-278 marrickville road marrickville to advertise in our paper 419 forest road bexley nsw 2207 0402 696 044 0420 505 809 call our sales experts 066icd1300 www.angeleyesphotography.com.au info@angeleyesphotography.com.au facebook angeleyesphotography call toni on 9549 1196

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the inner city weekender friday november 25 2011 news local 5 the sandringham hotel is still up for sale after failing to go under the hammer at an auction last week marrickville detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a service station in lewisham last wednesday november 16 at 12.54am the service station employee was confronted by two offenders one armed with a gun who threatened the employee before demanding money a sum of money was taken from the cash register before the offenders fled the scene the offenders were last seen running towards carrington street lewisham both suspects are described as 21-22-year-old males caucasian or asian appearance around 172175 centimetres tall both were wearing a white scarf around the lower face and hooded jumpers with white gloves anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information should contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 or marrickville detectives on 9568 9299 of the flat mates the pair were able to flee the residence and call for assistance one of the victims suffered a punctured lung and heart and underwent emergency surgery at royal prince alfred hospital the woman was arrested a short time later at the residence while still in possession of the knives she was refused bail and will face central local court on january 19 marrickville police and paramedics were called to a bus stop in lewisham after a witness reported seeing a female believed to be unconscious at about 11pm on sunday november 20 police attended the bus stop located a 40-year old woman from lewisham address slumped on seat ambulance officers arrived a short time later and treated the woman for a suspected drug overdose she was taken to royal prince alfred hospital for further treatment n the market for an old newtown pub if you ve got a spare $3.25 million in your pocket the sandringham hotel is still up for grabs the iconic live music venue and watering hole failed to sell at auction last week and is now on the open market i rowen kelly from realtors kelly and sons had just taken three interested parties through when the inner city weekender contacted him on wednesday there s been quite a lot of interest in the property mr kelly said it s certainly generated this interest not only because it s a sydney icon but also because of the investment return the potential to develop the building which has two street frontages on king and bailey streets has also appealed to prospective buyers punters are safe though while the building is up for sale the sando won t be going anywhere the pub lease doesn t expire for another eight years a 25-year-old camperdown woman has been charged with two counts of wounding with intent to murder after allegedly stabbing her room mates in a frenzied attack on sunday november 20 the woman entered the room mates bedroom about 8.00am and used a knife to seriously injure one marrickville police are reminding pedestrians to take responsibility for their own safety by using crossings obeying road rules and being aware of their surroundings pedestrians are advised to adhere to traffic signs and lights cross the road using a pedestrian crossing and always hold a child s hand when crossing 066icd1314

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6 news local friday november 25 2011 the inner city weekender t wenty-five sites in marrickville and surrounding suburbs are on a list of contaminated sites being monitored by the nsw office of environment and heritage oeh two sites are community parks ­ camdenville park in st peters and denison road playground in dulwich hill ­ and are being assessed and treated for chemical contamination a spokesperson from the oeh said the sites which are owned and managed by marrickville council will be cleaned up in accordance with the relevant legislation denison road playground which was slated for a community garden in february 2010 was closed to all public use and access in august 2010 due to soil contamination council has adopted a remedial action plan to contain the contaminated material and provide a clean capping layer utilising clean site soil investigations are underway into the nature of the contamination at the sporting and recreation ground at camdenville park council is currently preparing a remediation action plan for camdenville park as part of planning for future upgrading works a council spokesperson said the park is safe for public use news in brief tooheys new has revealed the huge success of the `tooheys new crew campaign which in its inaugural year has seen it deliver one million beers worth of favours to communities across nsw the crew is a team of skilled tradies and good mates headed by rugby league legend paul `the chief harragon who have travelled all over nsw completing favours in the form of building projects at no cost to the local community project ideas for the tooheys new crew can come from anyone in the community and can be submitted online at facebook com/tooheysnew or tooheysnew.com.au the salvation army is launching its annual christmas appeal aiming to raise $12.5 million to support the heavy demands on its services during christmas and in order to maintain its services right throughout the new year th is year the salvos are inviting australians to share their true meaning of christmas with friends family and the rest of the country via a newly launched website truemeaningofchristmas.org.au major jeff winterburn salvation army spokesperson says the site is a way of getting people to take a step back and think about what christmas means to them 066icd1277 066icd1263 helping learner drivers become safer drivers free workshops for parents and supervising drivers to provide practical advice about current laws for l and p licence holders supervising learner drivers completing the learner driver log book the benefits of supervised on-road driving experience the next workshop in your area will be held time and date venue function room marrickville council s citizen s service centre 2 ­ 14 fisher street petersham book now on call council s road safety officer on 9335 2207 or email rso@marrickville.nsw.gov.au 064icd1321 se spring r o ur etname ef noo olls vi dle so cris specialities special be up py pr n cake aw vated eno ne r wly open 7 days 10am 9.30pm 304 illawarra road marrickville 2204 phone 9558 4023 mob 0458 400 723 0430 051 179 monday 5 december 6.30pm ­ 8.30pm

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the inner city weekender friday november 25 2011 news local 7 council snapshot residents are invited to have their say about the use and needs of community facilities in the marrickville local government area council s list of community facilities consist of 10 child care centres and three early childhood centres six community centres including the tom foster community care five community halls including chrissie cotter gallery four town halls and four libraries residents can submit their comments suggestions and ideas by email to marrickvillefaclities@themillergroup.com.au or in writing to marrickville community facilities research the miller group po box 122 surry hills 2010 residents are also invited to complete an online survey at council s website at www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au submissions must be received by thursday december 22 the watershed in partnership with bikessydney is holding sydney s fi rst cargo bike picnic on sunday december 4 from 11am at cares cycling centre sydney park specialist bike retailers and bike enthusiasts will be at the picnic to provide information about cycling and using cargo bikes for things like shopping and carrying children there will also be free cycling maps music games and prices available on the day a family friendly ride starting in centennial park and fi nishing at sydney park will help families learn the local bike-friendly routes along cycle ways and quiet back streets the family ride will kick off at 11am at the robertson road entrance centennial park and all riders must be 12 years and over the murder appealed for the public s help to locate a taxi driver who may have picked up the alleged killer in sydenham or marrickville just moments after the slaying anyone who was in the vicinity of gleeson avenue sydenham on the evening of september 29 might also be able to assist the case especially if they saw anything suspicious said detective superintendent bennett the antique store crime scene inset the mannequin used to kill michael goh a man has been charged with the murder of sydenham antique dealer michael goh who was bludgeoned to death with a dressmaker s mannequin mr goh 57 was found in his antique shop and residence on gleeson avenue on the night of september 29 this year officers from strike force tinobah who are investigating the murder arrested a 28-year-old ashfield man in the campbelltown area about 2pm on monday the man was taken to the local police station and charged with murder he faced campbelltown local court on tuesday earlier in the week newtown detectives who were investigating two new exhibitions are coming to chrissie cotter gallery in december the annual stonevillia fundraiser will feature works by 60 local artists to raise money for sydenham s artist refugee and residency studio the stone villa the exhibition is on friday december 2 from 7pm-8pm future nostalgia an exhibition of art and science by tracy sarroff opens later in the month transgenic biotechnology botanical illustration and microscopy are the prevailing themes of the exhibition which is presented in a range of media future nostalgia opens on saturday december 10 from 2pm and the dulwich hill urban centre committee present dulwich fair hill community 10am ­ 4pm sunday 4 december 2011 dulwich hill village centre live entertainment international food children s rides activities heaps of stalls arts crafts activities get in ea for more details visit www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au/dulwichfair or call 9335 2222 or tty 9335 2025 marrickville council encourages you to walk ride or travel by public transport to the event recycle right and use bins correctly for minimum waste maximum recovery rly for c h ristmas kidsize living proudly sponsored by 066icd1344

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8 news local friday november 25 2011 the inner city weekender tanja curcic with women from the little blue shed project in uganda a new report challenges the amount of funding local councils allocate to bike paths p etersham local tanja curcic took last year off work to teach in africa but what she ended up doing has changed her life and the lives of women in a small ugandan community ms curcic helped to establish the little blue shed project a cooperative that sells products made by women in the village of mufibira so that they can support their families and the local community the project started with only a few women working by hand and with sewing machines in a small blue shed it grew over time to include more women many who had experienced prostitution violence and poverty ms curcic believes the benefit of the project is that the women are learning as well as supporting their community due to the lack of skills and opportunities many women of all ages fall into the trap of selling themselves for very little money in order to provide for basic life essentials she said being trained in new skills means they are able to sustain themselves and their families in an honest and nurturing way for ms curcic ­ who was a former marketing officer at centennial park trust ­ being involved in the project came about through a desire to contribute and not just work a 9-5 job for a weekly salary the products which include paper bead jewellery bags and silk wraps are now available to purchase from www.littleblueshed.net or via the facebook page a report released by pro-cycle group bicycle network has challenged the amount funding inner-city councils including marrickville allocate to bike lane infrastructure bicycle network claim that councils should be spending at least $5 per resident on bike lanes in order to improve the existing network and continue to expand it according to the report marrickville council is currently spending $2.30 per person on bike infrastructure mike williamson from bicycle network said the council would reap the benefits the more they invest in bike infrastructure the potential for getting people riding is high ­ we need a joint coherent network within council areas and between so people can commute to work go to and from school and go shopping locally he said a spokesperson from marrickville council said the council has a number of policies relevant to cycleways and walkways that are designed to promote sustainable transport in the marrickville local government area for 2011-12 fi nancial year council has budgeted $360,000 for bike infrastructure a spokesperon said th is is part of council s published four-year capital budget and is subject to annual review and success with grant funding should more money be spent on bike paths email louise.bourke innercityweekender.com.au vermicelli with sugar cane prawn with rice paper roll vietnamese crepe style pancake with prawn combination beef noodle soup spring roll with choice of pork vegetarian quyen vietnamese restaurant is authentic with all the freshest ingredients to give you a delicious feed the main specialties are the sugar cane prawns the vietnamese style crepe pancakes the rice paper spring rolls and the traditional pho noodle soup made to the highest quality most delicious in sydney come and witness these delights for yourself vietnamese restaurant open 7 days 10am 9.30pm 310 illawarra road marrickville tel 9558 9106 vietnamese re restaurant

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the inner city weekender 066icd1349 friday november 25 2011 9 open from 8.30am till late 363 days of the year seniors discount available prices subject to change without notification tempe breakfast served 8.30am 11am 886 princes highway tempe harryscafedewheels.com.au 9558 4969 open for breakfast menu saturday nights from 7.30pm subject to weather buy any beef tiger and get any drink for $1 limit of 1 voucher per customer must bring in voucher for redemption expires 31/12/11 buy a hot dog de wheels and get any drink for $1 limit of 1 voucher per customer must bring in voucher for redemption expires 31/12/11 icw25-11-2011 icw25-11-2011 vegetarian pie now available any pie any topping of your choice

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10 friday november 25 2011 the inner city weekender buy bulk and save michelina s assorted frozen meals 230g-284g save with dave membership sponsor watties chicken chow mein or spaghetti bolognese 250g was $3.49 now .99 1 was $4.30 ea now .99 1 ea heinz steamfresh vegies steggles crumbed chicken nuggets 1kg was $8.90 steamfresh rice with carrots corn peas 360g was $3.99 now .35 1 steamfresh corn broccoli sugarsnap peas 450g was $3.99 steamfresh single serve packs 150g was $1.99 ea now .50 1 ea now 0 .60 ea now 5 .99 ea natures field italian streets cornetto clearance white choc double choc chip rich choc mud whole peeled tomatoes now 0 .40 ea tray of 12 now 4 .50 ea .50 1 single ea 30 carton of 24 .00 ea ocean monarch blue whiting skinless fillets 1kg while stocks last present this coupon to receive 20 off your purchase at abcoe warehouses coupon valid from 25/11/2011 to 1/12/2011 no further discounts apply on already reduced items or items on special not available with any other promotional discount or discount card coupon must be surrended to receive the discount mulgoa rd dick smith unreal putt putt golf was $10.99 now unit 4 abcoe centre york road penrith 5 .99 ea batt st abcoe bulk food warehouse latitude cafe abcoe.com.au york rd 066icd02009 no further discounts apply on already reduced items specials available from 25/11/11 to 1/12/11 available while stocks last 4725 1230 abcoe cleaning packaging warehouse old premises abel st abcoe penrith catering party supplies abcoe centre mon tue wed fri 8am-5pm thurs 8am-6pm sat 8am-4pm sun 10am-2pm

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the inner city weekender friday november 25 2011 business 11 business finance business of the week is it time you replaced your doona sheets and pillow cases how about your cushions or bath towels if so then you ll need to visit manchester factory on marrickville road manchester factory is a family-owned business that prides itself on researching its products to bring you the best quality goods with a comprehensive range of manchester products including sheet sets mattress protectors quilts tea towels pillows bathrobes and bath towels in the latest designs you ll get everything you need at competitive prices manchester factory try to support australian-made products whenever possible stocking goose down quilts made in melbourne which come with a five-year guarantee and cotton seersucker table cloths made in australia the staff are friendly and helpful and have an expert knowledge of the products they stock they can also answer any questions you have about what to buy to best suit your needs and if you re searching for a great christmas present they have gift boxed bath towel sets and heaps of other great items for under the tree the store is a supporter of the local christmas sales may not be as bleak and low for small businesses as initially predicted october retail sales have been posted at two-year highs the commonwealth bank business sales indicator which tracks the value of credit and debit card transactions processed through the bank s merchant facilities rose 0.4 per cent in october trended the best result since september 2009 th is was on the back of gains in the previous two months generally stable unemployment combined with the november interest rate cuts should drive consumers back to the shops this christmas period it s a welcome shift for the small operators that have managed to come through the worst of economic conditions in recent years but it s also a reminder to sort out any cashflow issues in the lead up to the peak period because sudden sales growth can often lead to cashflow problems in the new year take the time to sit down and do the sums and get your fi nances in order before the festive season really takes off and remember to revisit your loans and overdrafts while you re at it if your lender hasn t passed on rate cuts by december then it may be more worthwhile to shop around for a better deal damian smith ceo of rate city community donating items for charity auctions and school fundraisers manchester factory is not just a shop ­ it s a fun shopping experience where you can have a chat and a laugh come down to manchester factory at 223 marrickville road from 10am-5.30pm monday to sunday or visit the website www manchesterfactory.com.au to phone call 9569 1115 on sheet sets bath towels egyptian collection 250 thread count 100 cotton sheet sets single king single double $30 queen $35 king $39 renee taylor 1000 thread count egyptian cotton sheet sets queen rrp $369.95 our price $145 king rrp $399.95 our price $155 limited stock at this special price colours white spa blue linen crimson slate blue renee taylor mosaic bath towel collection face washer rrp $5.95 our price $3 hand towel rrp $12.95 our price $7 bath mat rrp $29.95 our price $16.99 bath towel rrp $34.95 our price $19.99 bath sheet rrp $49.95 our price $29.99 massive discounts renee taylor 600 thread count egyptian cotton sheet sets queen rrp $269.95 our price $99 king rrp $289.95 our price $115 limited stock 20 sets left colours white sky lilac indigo plum ivory sage jupiter green while stock lasts colours white charcoal silver turquoise pink basil henna flax plaster cream 223 marrickville road marrickville 02 9569 1115 298 botany road alexandria 02 9690 0945 www.manchesterfactory.com.au 1030wwd1346

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12 lifestyle friday november 25 2011 the inner city weekender staying healthy susan garrad keeping fit q do you have any tips for avoiding a hangover during the festive season with so many christmas celebrations going on at the moment it s hard to avoid alcohol but there are things you can do to make sure you don t have a sore head the next day here are some tips · try to plan how much you will drink and stick to it · sip your drink slowly and make it last longer do not gulp it down · always dilute drinks if possible top up spirits with mixers · try to do some activity while drinking like eating or talking · alternate alcoholic drinks with alcohol-free or lowalcohol drinks · try to drink single measures of spirits or smaller glasses of beer · eat before and while drinking to slow the absorption · make sure you have a big glass of water before going to bed to avoid a dehydration headache if you would like help with responsible drinking make an appointment with susan at women s health naturally summer hill on 9798 9322 www womenshealthnaturally.com.au david stein i was lucky enough last saturday to spend the night in a tent with my son at his preschool there were a heap of other dads and their kids as well and what was interesting was the range of occupations and stories from the other dads there were business owners magazine editors farmers one guy came 6th in cycling at the olympics everyone seemed by any standards busy but all of them had found a night and day to do nothing else but camp out with their kids free time i found you what really gets me is that after saying they have no time they ask am i watching some `pop idol or who wants to be a chef show because it s so good and they haven t missed an episode i have trained multi-million dollar business owners and federal politicians world class athletes to school kids right down to mums and dads i am yet to fi nd a person who could not fi nd two or three hours a week to do some exercise the funny thing is the more successful people are the more they realise your state of health has a big effect on every aspect of your life the more energy you have the quicker you start getting things done and then you have more time for the fun things in life speaking of making time each week i receive emails with feedback about the column it is obvious people in our community are very interested in improving their health some of the letters are great and i would love to print them so i want to put a question back to the readers for a change what makes us healthy if you or okay i can hear you saying i thought this was a fitness column if i ask you right now why don t you go for an hour walk tomorrow what would you say ask any kind of health therapist trainer doctor etc why people say they can t do exercise or cook healthy i m betting the most common excuse people say is i don t have time someone you know has something to offer email me not necessarily scientific breakthroughs but real life advice everyday people can relate to the next couple columns i want to do as a bit of a fitness forum a q and a style interview th is column goes to the western weekender and the inner city weekender which makes nearly 100,000 newspapers hitting the street each week so if we get good ideas printed that s a few people who get to hear about it hopefully we get some really different opinions but they will all be heading towards one goal stay tuned next week this should be interesting david@fitec.com.au what they really should be saying is i don t make the time th is would be a lot more accurate whether it s fi nding time for your kids or for a half an hour to exercise no one is coming to say here is some leichhardt park aquatic centre award winning learn to swim program enrolments for term 1 2012 open monday 19th december at 7.30 am january holiday intensives and school carnival workshops enrolling from the 5th december see website for timetables http www.lpac.nsw.gov.au/learn-to-swim.html visit our website www.lpac.nsw.gov.au or call the centre on 9555 8344 for more information 066icd1345 leichhardt park aquatic centre is located at mary street lilyfield.

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the inner city weekender friday november 25 2011 horoscopes www.francisbevan.com you ll experience a deep need for companionship in the coming weeks solitude is the last thing you want and you will go to great lengths to have an active social life mars enters virgo on the 12th and when it does a lot of your energy will be directed in your work and duties to others during the week of the full moon 15th-22nd you need to be careful of how you manage your finances as unexpected expenses are likely lifestyle francis a bevan 13 mercury and venus in sagittarius sextiles saturn clarity and insights prevail over deep emotions you need to keep a few matters to yourself even if a friend or a neighbour tries to dig them out of you keep your mouth firmly shut especially when it comes to what you have in savings as certain people around you will only be too happy to take advantage of you during the week of the full moon 15th-22nd you need to be mindful of your health and to avoid taking on more work than you can reasonably manage the 22nd-29th is a great time for a short trip coffee training school and coffee boutique 426 new canterbury rd a responsible attitude is needed with your finances before you dig yourself into a deeper hole financially you need to work out a budget an intelligent approach to your fiscal affairs will save you a lot of problems later the full moon falls directly in your own sign on the 18th and patience will be rare but unless you exercise some you ll be left with a resentful family unit the new moon is the ideal time to trust your instincts your financial prospects take an upturn and the next month should see a rapid improvement in your economic security this is the ideal time to lay down a pattern for future growth sensible monetary decisions made during the week of the new moon 22nd-29th will pay off in a big way later on your popularity is on the increase and people will come sourcing you out for your company serious issues for your life partner will take some decisive action vegetarian,vegan gluten free · organic pies quiches specialist training to suit your individual needs our courses are also perfect for the home barista we specialise in freshly roasted organic coffee whole beans and coffee made to order are available at from 7.30am tuesday till sunday we also stock coffee accessories to suit your individual needs and stock the famous la pavoni professional domestic espresso machine all items are available in store or at our online shop funky st pies 1 there is a major focus on relationships of all kinds to achieve happiness you need to be a team player if things have been difficult in a partnership either personal or in business then the week of the new moon 15th-22nd will be your chance to put everything back in place it s obvious that the significant other in your life deserves affection and that s just what you re now prepared to give finance anxieties are likely venus and mercury are making you charming and seductive you will be the centre of attention affection will be shown to you and you ll be left in no doubt that those around you regard you with fondness and respect the new moon is in your sign on the 25th and a breakthrough is likely on the business/work front ­ an idea put to you by a friend will be an opportunity to increase your funds you re likely to be extremely tired so don t over load p 02 9564 0552 e info@coffee1st.com.au dulwich hill 066icd1310 you are in the middle of a highly productive period ­ attitude and outlook are keys to achieving success during the week of the full moon 15th to 22nd problems are likely regarding friendships whatever suspicions you may harbour it is important that you don t make up your mind about someone until you have real evidence of wrong doing the week of the new moon 22nd-29th will be a real red letter time and an a tremendous opportunity to get ahead workwise your career will take precedence and you must do everything in order to get your voice heard your superiors and colleagues will be ready to hear what you ve got to say your bright ideas will impress others and help to bring you the respect you deserve during the week of the full moon 15th-22nd be careful of getting on your high horse with loved ones as this will only harm your cause the new moon 22nd-29th will be a surprising time in which you will have an unforgettable psychic experience you certainly know how to enjoy yourself and will soon be offered a chance to achieve your goals the next month is an excellent time to place a couple of bets on the horses or a sporting match during the week of the full moon 15th-22nd a crisis at work is likely as one of your superiors could be shunted out of his or her job leaving a mass of work entirely in your lap during the week of the new moon 22nd-29th a passionate outlook will take hold if you are involved with group activities you should be in your element so don t be surprised if the rest of the team looks to you for advice the week of the full moon 15th-22nd will be a demanding time around the home because everywhere you turn you will find a demand by a family member who will not be easily put off during the week of the new moon 22nd-29th popularity is the keyword and an interesting conversation will provide some insight mars is in virgo from the 12th and your feelings run high suddenly over turning previous inhibitions encouraging you to express yourself forcefully and with passion you ll see no earthly reason why you shouldn t get your way determination is a positive attribute but not when it turns into arrogance and this is likely during the full moon 15th-22nd during the new moon 22nd-29th good news is likely about family and a friend will help you sort out a difficult home situation you will find a way to successfully transform your job into a form that best suits you during the week of the new moon 22nd-29th recognition will be forthcoming for previous efforts the planets are giving you extra scope for advancement and an added degree of luck during the week of the full moon 15th-22nd you may find it hard to express your feelings as you may try to sort out a number of financial or practical issues with loved ones only to find that he or she doesn t want to listen readings from $50 face-to-face readings phone consultations party bookings hen nights phone 9673 6321 1902 264 063 direct or 24 hr line 1902 267 040 $5.50/min higher from payphone or mobile 348 homer st earlwood nsw 2206 phone 9554-6000 fax 9558-2609 email jim@aureadesigns.com 066icd1358

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14 entertainment friday november 25 2011 the inner city weekender looking for a gig this weekend friday november 25 out about saturday november 26 brazil meets cuba venue the basement $20 9pm 1300 438 849 stormcellar venue bald rock hotel free 8pm 9818 4792 dave mason cox venue the orient hotel free 4.30pm 9251 5631 the radiators venue lizotte s restaurant $43 $85 dinner show 8pm 9984 9933 fiona leigh jones duo venue harbord beach hotel free 8pm 9905 3434 harmony venue kings cross hotel $10 8pm 9331 9900 hazy bee venue annandale hotel free 4pm 9550 1078 kill city creeps venue upstairs beresford free 9pm 9357 1111 fake venue fake club $20 9pm www.fakeclub.com.au stereosonic venue sydney showground $127.95 first release 12pm 1300 438 849 sunday november 27 martini club venue goldfish free 6pm 8354 6630 elton john venue lyric theatre ­ star city $255 $405 7.30pm 136 100 the floating bridges venue the old manly boatshed free 8pm 9777 4443 mark hopper venue artichokes gallery cafe free 7pm 9977 7335 the mission in motion venue the lair ­ metro theatre $15 8pm 9550 3666 pash venue spectrum ­ exchange hotel $10 7pm 9360 1375 sydney rock `n roll alternative christmas market venue jets sports club $1 11am 9558 4043 black hill ramblers venue marrickville bowling and recreation club free 6pm marrickville food markets venue addison road community centre free 8.30am www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au stereosonic 12pm saturday november 26 sydney showground $127.95 first release 031 rockshow venue scruffy murphy s hotel free 10.30pm 9211 2002 fastbreak venue powerhouse museum $10 8am 50 million beers venue rose of australia hotel 9pm 9565 1441 stranger cole venue notes in newtown 8pm 9557 5111 dragon venue brass monkey $15 8pm 1300 762 545 the getaway plan venue metro theatre $40.50 8pm 9550 3666 mum venue the world bar 8pm 9357 7700 the mission in motion venue exchange hotel $15 8pm 1300 438 849 salt-n-pepa venue enmore theatre $97 8pm 132 849 pantha du prince venue the spice cellar $20 11pm www.recklessrepublic.com as the weather keeps warming up the heart of festival season gets closer this week sees sydney s installment of the massive stereosonic music festival taking to sydney showground the festival will herald the start of the summer season with over 46 premier local and international electronic acts some of the headliners include the bloody beetroots lmfao armin van buuren mr oizo kaskade and the crookers rock n roll alternative christmas market sunday 27 november we cater for all special occasions sports club poker tuesday and thursday nights registration from 7pm bowls membership now open free coaching function room available birthdays anniversaries bucks and hens raffles wednesday friday tickets from 5.30pm jets bistro opened tuesday to sunday lunch dinner take away available holbeach ave tempe bbq sausage sizzle e jetssports@tpg.com.au 066cd1343 2 every monday .00 book your christmas party now bare foot bowls all day 7 days a week ph 9558 4043

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the inner city weekender friday november 25 2011 entertainment 15 events for the diary locals will flock to the annual dulwich hill community fair next sunday f estival season is in full swing with the annual dulwich hill community fair on next sunday december 4 th is lively street fair celebrates the creative community of dulwich hill and features a mix of market stalls international foods buskers dancers and singers from the local area market stalls include vintage and retro clothing full swing festival and accessories handmade jewellery and home wares there s plenty on offer to decorate your home yourself or stock up early on unique christmas gifts for your family and friends a jam-packed program is also on offer including live bands and performances from the renowned salvation army band local hip hop group lion mountain studio and the students from dulwich hill public school for kids there s face painting a jumping castle and an animal petting zoo featuring baby reindeer the fair is organised by marrickville council and the dulwich hill urban centre committee and sponsored by the gladstone hotel festivities kick off at 10am contact marrickville council on 9335 2142 he broadway hit pippin makes a return to the sydney stage this december when dynamic young independent theatre company crinklecut productions presents the darkly comic musical play at the sidetrack theatre pippin is a spectacular parable with a heart of darkness from the awardwinning composer of the critically acclaimed musical wicked the son of king charlemagne young prince pippin has a kingdom at his feet but he is lost and unhappy he needs to fi nd something fulfi lling amongst the hedonism and war of his father s empire or his life will continue without meaning while on his search pippin encounters miraculous acts of illusion drag burlesque and acrobatics he is so desperate to fi nd his own extraordinary act that he goes further than anyone t sidetrack brings pippin upcoming local events pippin will hit the sidetrack theatre stage in december could imagine crinklecut s production is directed by benita de wit with choreography by simone salle pippin will run at the sidetrack theatre marrickville from december 7 to december 17 to book call 9550 3666 or visit www.sidetrack.com.au for more information 066icd1350

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