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Mark Your Calendars! Exciting New Events Coming to Hunters Hill

Looking for a little excitement this June? Hunters Hill and neighbouring areas are about to become hotspots for a slew of events. 

Read:  The Yarn: First Hunters Hill Community Library Weaving a Sustainable Future

Henley Growers Market – June 19

Henley Green Market
Photo credit: The Happy Hens

From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the 19th of June 2021, an artisan market hosted by the Happy Hens Social Enterprise will be held at the Henley Green Community Garden. Market-goers will be able to treat themselves to some fresh weekly produce from growers as well as some locally-made coffee and food. 

The event makes for a scenic way to shop, and many stalls from previous instances of the event will be returning to sell their goods once again. Aus Beverages offers a range of drinks including plain and flavoured mineral water, as well as a variety of fruit juices. Boomerang Bags, on the other hand, sells locally handmade shopping bags. 

Photo credit: Boomerang Bags

The Henley Growers Market can be found at the Henley Green Community Garden in 2A Crown St, Henley, and it will be open to any and all — free of charge. 

Sip & Swap – June 24

Sip & Swap at Hunters Hill
Photo credit: The Clothing Exchange

Hosted at the YARN is Sip & Swap, an exciting event  that gives Sydney residents the chance to update their wardrobes while simultaneously treating themselves to some light refreshments. Mounted by the Clothing Exchange, the event is scheduled to take place on the 24th of June 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Here, event-goers will be able to swap their clothes in exchange for others, allowing them to change their wardrobes without growing them, helping people save money and space. People will also be able to meet like-minded locals and give their old clothes new homes.  

The Yarn is located at 64 Gladesville Rd, Hunters Hill. While the event is free, booking is mandatory. Those interested in taking part can contact the hosts at people@huntershill.nsw.gov.au, or by calling them through his number: (02) 9879 9400.

Storytime – Wednesdays

Storytime at Hunters Hill
Photo credit: Hunter’s Hill Council

Every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. onwards, parents will be able to bring their children to the YARN, an innovative library and community space, for some exciting sessions of storytelling aimed at preschool-aged children and their carers. 

The YARN can be found at 64 Gladesville Rd, Hunters Hill, and these weekly sessions are open to anyone interested — no booking necessary.

Baby Bounce – Fridays

Baby Bounce at Hunters Hill
Photo credit: Hunter’s Hill Council

Much like the previous event, Baby Bounce is hosted at the YARN. This event has been scheduled to take place every Friday from 11:00 a.m. onwards. Parents will be able to bring their children to the library for some stories, songs and nursery rhymes. Unlike Storytime, this event caters to children between the ages of zero and two and their carers. 

The YARN can be found at 64 Gladesville Rd, Hunters Hill, and booking will not be required for this event.

The Yarn: First Hunters Hill Community Library Weaving a Sustainable Future

Have you had a chance to visit The Yarn, the first Hunters Hill community library since this metropolitan suburb’s establishment in 1861? The long wait for the opening of a shared library seems all worth it as The Yarn has been slowly weaving into the lifestyle and activities of the community in the most sustainable way.

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Launched in October 2020 on Gladesville Road, The Yarn provides Hunters Hill residents a vast collection of reading materials to browse and borrow, including from its e-library options. Visitors may also participate in local studies or use the spaces for meetings and community events.  

Activities at The Yarn

Since the opening, the community space has been booked and packed with events, talks and workshops, where the locals may learn new skills on sustainable living or make new friends with like-minded individuals.

Events are scheduled at the Hunters Hill Eventbrite page and below are the highlights from the next activities for July 2021:  

DATETIMEEVENT
Wednesday, 30 June 202111:00 a.m.Weaving Designs
Friday, 2 July 202111:00 a.m.Osmo Playspace
Tuesday, 6 July 20213:30 p.m.Clay Mosaics for Teens
Wednesday, 7 July 202111:00 a.mClay Creations 
Friday, 9 July 202111:00 a.mOzobot Mazes

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The Yarn also offers programs, such as Storytime and Baby Bounce, for families with preschool-aged children every Wednesday and Friday at 11:00 a.m. On Fridays, the Justice of the Peace is open from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for residents needing to witness statutory declarations on official and legal documents.

The Yarn’s Uniqueness

Compared to other libraries in Sydney, The Yarn stands out for embracing the circular economy, where waste materials are turned into finite resources. Constructing the fitout for The Yarn involved the use of old school uniforms, tattered textiles, and shattered glasses.

Photo Credit: Hunters Hill Council/Facebook

Some of the furniture in this library come from repurposed materials, which have been created as high-value, durable and sturdy pieces by the microfactory at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). The Yarn also has its very own Waste Wall where the community can donate items for repurposing. A designated 3D printer uses waste plastic fibers to come up with displays for the Library of Things.

“How we can actually use waste materials in a community space like this that shows to local community members that we are really smart in terms of developing new science and technologies,” SMaRT@UNSW Director Professor Veena Sahajwalla said.