Following community consultations and a public exhibition in 2020, the construction of the proposed Bundock Park Playground upgrade at Eastbourne Avenue will be underway this year. Randwick City Council will soon confirm the start date of civic works that will move the new playground a few metres off its current location.
The Bundock Park Playground upgrades will include new equipment for the children, such as a slide, a basket swing, wooden play equipment with rope ladders and monkey bar hooks to climb. Most of this will be made of wood to be safer for toddlers to enjoy.
The proposed plan also has provisions for the grown-ups, who will be accompanying their kids at the play area. There will be more shade and seating for the comfort of the adults whilst the new location, slightly to the west of the old playground, will take advantage of the beauty of the surrounding bushes and shrubs.
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Bundock Park Playground is just across Clovelly Beach. It’s surrounded by plenty of amenities like external showers, BBQ and picnic shelters, and a cafe for dining and lounging in between meals and swimming.
For enquiries and other comments about this planned upgrade, email council@randwick.nsw.gov.au or phone the project manager at 9093 6934.
Clovelly Bowling Club ranked as the best bowls club in NSW and the third-best across the country in a recently concluded survey for the Wotif 2020 Uniquely Aussie Awards. The bowls club is one of only three from the NSW to make it on the list.
Built around the 1940s, the Clovelly Bowling Club‘s biggest draw that’s hard to beat is its gorgeous and picturesque 180-degree view of the Pacific Ocean.
“It’s an absolutely stunning world-class view,” Brian Bagshaw, the president of the bowlo said.
The drinks served at the bar are very competitive and comes with a selection of beers, wines, spirits and mixers. The bar is licensed to operate until 10:0 p.m.
Members usually come around the bowlo for some games and drinks, whilst some fire up the self-service BBQ to grill meat to share among themselves.
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Here’s the complete ranking of the Top 10 Best Bowls Club in Australia:
According to Wotif Managing Director Daniel Finch, more locals are relearning to love their community bowls club amid the pandemic restrictions at bars and restaurants. These community hubs received thousands of votes in Wotiff’s yearly survey, proving that bowls clubs deserve to be in the spotlight.
The travel website conducted a survey to encourage domestic travel across the country. Wotif learned that 70 percent of Australians are looking forward to taking a road trip to discover local gems whilst 90 percent believe that everyone should do their bit to save the tourism industry and small business.
“An excellent bowling club. Excellent view. Located along the coastal walk between Bronte and Clovelly. Friendly staff. Very clean. Lawn bowls and barefoot bowls available here. Bar service here. No bistro – but they sell meat pies and some other food over the counter. COVID-safe policies have been implanted here. Extremely large air-conditioned ballroom – perfect to hire for any function – the ballroom has its own kitchen. #clovelly”
Brenden Wood, Google Reviews
“Lovely little bowlo with great views out over the ocean. Go there for a cheap beer or a bite to eat, and try to catch the monthly Starfish musical gigs.”
Simon Proudman, Google Reviews
“What a great place. Amazing views, great value for money and most of all the people working here provided us great service and even took the time to give us a quick bowling lesson.”
Do you use the facilities at the Burrows Park outdoor gym? You might have to make some changes to your fitness plan for the next two weeks as the Clovelly facilities will be temporarily closed beginning 9 Nov 2020, the Randwick City Council announced.
The Burrows Park outdoor gym will undergo some much-needed repair work of its rubber softfall surface. Other miscellaneous civil work will also be undertaken to maintain the lifespan of the equipment.
The facility has 18 low-impact and cardio equipment, which residents may use without paying for a gym membership:
Treadmill
Oblique
Chest Press
Seated Row
Lateral Pull Down
Shoulder Press
Bench
Leg press
Triple Pull Up
Plyometric Box Set
Pull Up
Assisted Pull up
Dips
Leg Raise
Hand Bike
Spinning Bike
Cross Trainer
Recumbent Bike
Photo Credit: Michael Simons/Google Maps
Whilst civil works are ongoing, traffic calming options around the Ocean St sportsfield, including areas near the Coastal Walkway and Clovelly Bowling Club, will be installed for the safety of motorists, pedestrians and contractors.
The Burrows Park outdoor gym opened in 2014 and it’s the second free fitness facility established in Randwick City after Maroubra Beach’s outdoor gym.
Exploring underwater has never been this easy and fun thanks to the Sydney Underwater Scooter Tours at Clovelly.
Whether you are into water activities or not, the tour will allow you to calmly breeze through the water and explore the abundance of marine life found at Gordon’s Bay with the use of water scooters. With a water scooter on hand and a certified instructor per group tour, all of your water woes will definitely be put at bay. All you have to do is swim, smile, and enjoy the rest of the underwater tour.
What to Expect
The Sydney Underwater Scooter Tours will provide each participant with the following gear for the 90-minute guided water tour:
High quality diving mask with tempered glass
Wet suits and boots that are buoyant and warm all through the year
Clip-on fins that will allow you to propel through the water
Battery-powered water scooters that pull you through the water at 5kph
Photo credit: Sydney Underwater Scooter Tours/ Facebook
This guided water activity can either be mild or wild depending on how you’d like it to be. You may opt to be pulled along above or below the water— both of which are fun and also a great opportunity for a close encounter with the marine life. But if you feel a bit more adventurous and if you have the skills, a swim-through challenge with deep dive is also being offered.
All abilities are catered for during the underwater scooter tour; however, it is necessary for everyone to have basic swimming knowledge. Also, all participants must be at least 16 years old to join.
Photo credit: Sydney Underwater Scooter Tours/ Facebook
The admission fee for the underwater scooter tour is $200 per person. You may book a slot on their webpage or purchase a gift card for a friend today.
A small but classy-looking cafe has recently opened a shop on Clovelly Road to elevate this precinct’s food scene. Van Expresso Bar serves mainly Vietnamese dishes but its chef expertly fuses her creations with French influences.
Chef Anna Bach-Cuc Kellett runs Van Expresso Bar with her partner Vladimir Vujovic, after successfully running the Italian restaurant Young Alfred in Sydney CBD. The couple decided to open this Vietnamese establishment to showcase Kellet’s heritage.
However, Kellet insists that the menu at their restaurants shouldn’t be described as a fusion but as “food without boundaries.” Indeed, a quick sweep on the food list might confuse first-timers since it’s rather extensive. There are also Japanese, Thai, Korean and Chinese influences in some of the dishes.
The most recommended dishes to order at Van Expresso Bar are its juicy and flavourful pork and prawn dumplings, san choy bow, and market fish curry with fried sweet rice bun. For breakfast or brunch lovers, it’s best to try the French toast with banh mi, and crepes with sweet oyster omelets. All the ingredients are locally sourced and served fresh every day.
Photo Credit: Google Maps
Photo Credit: Google Maps
Those looking for a nightcap might be surprised to find Van Expresso Bar quite busy on a weeknight. Clovelly’s night scene isn’t exactly bustling compared to other precincts but this bar attracts the night owls hankering for some fruity cocktails and soothing drinks. They have an expansive collection of wines.
Because of its cosy and intimate interiors, Van Expresso Bar makes for an ideal dating spot as well. Cliques also hang out here for the Illy Espresso and some bubble tea during lazy afternoons.
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Van Expresso Bar’s hours of operation are:
Monday to Tuesday: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday to Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday to Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
“Good atmosphere and great service. The menu is a delicately curated mix of Asian flavors that changes according to the season (love that!). Has a good selection of wines and yummy cocktails.”
CPR Kids is having a kids CPR and First Aid Course at the Everlearn Preschool in Clovelly this 5 May 2019.
Despite our best efforts in keeping our little ones safe at all times, accidents and emergencies can still happen. That is why it is important for any parent or guardian to learn proper first aid that can address common emergency situations such as choking, burn, cuts, bites and stings, allergies, etc.
If you are interested in learning children’s CPR and proper first aid, the CPR Kids is having a 3-hour course that can help you prepare and handle any possible emergency situation that your child may encounter. This children’s CPR and First Aid Course will be held at the Everlearn Preschool in Clovelly on 5 May 2019 at 8:30 a.m.
The cost for this course is $90. You may click here to book your slot for the course.
This children’s CPR and First Aid Course is suitable for families, parents, grandparents, friends, pregnant couples, older children (ages 8 and above), and basically anyone who cares for babies and children.
Throughout the course, all attendees will learn hands-on CPR and First Aid skills for babies and children through our expert paediatric nurses. Each participant is given access to their own baby and child manikins in order for everyone to practice and learn not only what to do but also how to do it. Apart from the lecture, an ample amount of practice time will be given.
Here are the following topics covered in this course:
CPR for infants and children
Drowning
Choking
Head injury
Burns
Seizures
Poisoning
Plus post-class online learning
Limb injuries
Bites & stings
Allergic reaction
Photo credit: CPR Kids/ Facebook
By the end of the course, all participants will receive the following:
The CPR Kids First aid e-guide by Sarah Hunstead RN MN. A must-have resource for all families, this e-guide covers all the topics learned in class plus other first aid situations that affect children and babies.
Poster covering First Aid scenarios and CPR flowchart
Fridge magnet of important phone numbers
Access to our YouTube channel, CPR Kids TV, so participants can refresh their knowledge anytime
If you’re planning to get some serious fitness training, it might be time to join a group that makes Clovelly Beach their ultimate workout place. Challenge yourself and join the Ins-N-Outs hosted by the Seac Studio along with the BRAT Club Bondi Running And Triathlon Club.
On Thursday, 11th of April 2019, the group embarked on their Ins-N-Outs challenge as early as 6:30 a.m. at the Clovelly Beach. The full-hour session was geared towards learning to swim fit and fast while mixing the routines with a run on the soft sand.
The Ins-N-Outs session usually begins with a warm-up of five laps of soft running on the sand and six toe-touch push-ups. Running on the sand can be a good leg muscle-building and aerobic workout because you’ll be pushing the muscles on your glutes and calves.
After the run, the group then sets for a swim at the Clovelly Beach for five laps. The participants regroup with each lap on the first steps on the ledge and then sprint to the wall to jog back to the steps and do a 30-second side plank by the ground.
While these routines sound tough, the Ins-N-Outs is actually kid-friendly. If you have kids and you’d like to engage them into working out, you are encouraged to bring them along.
Participants aren’t expected to wear wetsuits. They can keep it basic and casual with boardshorts.
Ins-N-Outs takes place on a Thursday but the schedule isn’t regular. Book a slot at the Seac Studio site or inquire the next schedule via email. This event doesn’t require payment. Just sign up and then head to the beach on the day of your schedule.
A huge singles party is happening at the Clovelly Hotel on Saturday, the 30th of March 2019. If you’re under 39 years old, drop by the private lounges on the second floor for a chance to meet and connect with the other guests.
With more than 100 singles expected to attend, Clovelly Hotel has tapped Encounter Dating to organize the party, which starts at 7:00 p.m. Guests will be treated to a complimentary wine or beer and a shared food platter upon their arrival.
Do you want to learn how to identify edibles at Clovelly Beach? Well-known forager Diego Bonetto and wild food expert Oliver Brown will teach you how in a 3-hour Seaside Foraging Workshop.
The class will take place on Sunday, the 31st of March, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and your classroom will be from the stretch of Gordons Bay to Shark Point at Clovelly.
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Mr Bonnetto and Mr Brown will talk about different varieties of seaweeds, plants and wild food which can be found and harvested at the coastlines. They will also teach eager students about preparing and cooking dishes using these food sources.
Mr Bonnetto moved from a dairy farm in Italy to Australia in the 1990s. Having worked in orchards and gardens in his youth, he became passionate about expanding his knowledge on botany. Since 2017, Mr. Bonnetto has conducted more than 150 foraging workshops around Australia.
Mr Brown, on the other hand, is an archeologist, but he also describes himself as a hunter, fisher, gardener, forager, beekeeper and cook all rolled into one.
The class will hold a valuable discussion on the legal and ecological implications of how locals take good care of the resources in the land and sea. This activity is perfect for families who would like their kids to be more informed about sustainable living.
Additional research and reading materials will be provided to the participants of the Seaside Foraging Workshop so they can continue to explore the coastlines at their convenient time.
