I will be away in NSW during the Christmas period, visiting family and enjoying the Blue Mountains.
I am looking forward to learning more and being involved with all aspects of the Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council, and all the people who live here, in the New Year.
Happy and safe holidays to everyone
cheers,
Sophia
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Documenting our community
Miriam and Andrew Yip from Environmental & Science Media have just completed their 3 minutes introductory video on Sustainable Communities SA. The video features Beth Mylius talking about Sustainable Communities, with footage from the Maylands/Beulah Park Community Group, Essential Edibles, and Nikki's Garden (one of the Sustainable Communities Backyard Community Gardening Groups) with guest appearances from Steven Marshall MP (Norwood) and Evonne Moore, previous Councillor for Maylands ward. Music provided by yours truly.
Video is here
Video is here
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Music for people
I have had the pleasure of being able to perform my music for some very special occasions this week.
On Monday 6th December I played my saxophone for the ladies of Noi Donne in the Community Rooms of the Payneham Library for their final session of the year, and the next morning I took along my flute for the ladies and gentlemen of Amicizia and played Christmas songs, accompanying some enthusiastic singing!
Noi Donne and Amicizia are just two of the programs run by the Co-ordinating Italian Committee or CIC. I joined as a volunteer with CIC a couple of months ago, and I am finding that I am loving being involved with this organisation that does so much for the elderly and socially disadvantaged people in our community. They have cuore - heart.
I am also playing some jazz flute this evening for the Adelaide premiere of Design for Life, the documentary of The Food Forest, the world class permaculture farm and education centre in Gawler, SA.
At the launch of the wonderful mural by local artist Sebastian Humphreys at the Norwood Pool on Saturday 4th, music was provided by two young saxophone players. They sounded great, and certainly added to the occasion.
Music makes people feel good. Music helps people feel connected. Music is a powerful and often under-estimated part of our community health.
I'll be encouraging more opportunities for community music making and enjoyment during my term on Council, and long after, I expect!
On Monday 6th December I played my saxophone for the ladies of Noi Donne in the Community Rooms of the Payneham Library for their final session of the year, and the next morning I took along my flute for the ladies and gentlemen of Amicizia and played Christmas songs, accompanying some enthusiastic singing!
Noi Donne and Amicizia are just two of the programs run by the Co-ordinating Italian Committee or CIC. I joined as a volunteer with CIC a couple of months ago, and I am finding that I am loving being involved with this organisation that does so much for the elderly and socially disadvantaged people in our community. They have cuore - heart.
I am also playing some jazz flute this evening for the Adelaide premiere of Design for Life, the documentary of The Food Forest, the world class permaculture farm and education centre in Gawler, SA.
At the launch of the wonderful mural by local artist Sebastian Humphreys at the Norwood Pool on Saturday 4th, music was provided by two young saxophone players. They sounded great, and certainly added to the occasion.
Music makes people feel good. Music helps people feel connected. Music is a powerful and often under-estimated part of our community health.
I'll be encouraging more opportunities for community music making and enjoyment during my term on Council, and long after, I expect!
Essential Edibles
I attended the Essential Edibles urban food swap on Sunday 5th December. Essential Edibles started up last September and takes place on the first Sunday of every month from 9am-11am at Joslin Reserve, between 3rd and 4th Avenues in Joslin.
You don't need to bring any produce to swap - just bring yourself and share what you can! In my case, I shared my music. Miriam and Andrew Yip from Environmental & Science Media were there filming the occasion, and Steven Marshall MP, who is a keen supporter of this community initiative, was also there chatting to folks.
Lots of good photos here on the Sustainable Communities SA website.
You don't need to bring any produce to swap - just bring yourself and share what you can! In my case, I shared my music. Miriam and Andrew Yip from Environmental & Science Media were there filming the occasion, and Steven Marshall MP, who is a keen supporter of this community initiative, was also there chatting to folks.
Lots of good photos here on the Sustainable Communities SA website.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Busy times
I would like to maintain this blog as a platform for communicating to people, especially those in my local area who I am representing.
The blog will focus on policy but may include some of my personal views!
I hope there may be some reciprocal interaction via the comments also.
Since being elected to Council on 13th November 2010, and being sworn in on 22nd November, things have very busy! I will write in more detail about some of what has been going on - but right now I have end-of-year gatherings to attend, and Council meetings to prepare for!
I will be attending the Launch of the new Mural at Norwood Swimming Centre this evening, from 5.30pm. It is open to the public, with live entertainment I believe, so come on down - it's a great day for being at the pool!
The blog will focus on policy but may include some of my personal views!
I hope there may be some reciprocal interaction via the comments also.
Since being elected to Council on 13th November 2010, and being sworn in on 22nd November, things have very busy! I will write in more detail about some of what has been going on - but right now I have end-of-year gatherings to attend, and Council meetings to prepare for!
I will be attending the Launch of the new Mural at Norwood Swimming Centre this evening, from 5.30pm. It is open to the public, with live entertainment I believe, so come on down - it's a great day for being at the pool!
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