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Hi there, Shire Insiders!

I hope you’re having a great week so far, and looking forward to the weekend.

If you’re reading this, I want your help (please). I’d like to expand on the local business spotlight section and include an in-depth deep dive into your favourite businesses. Kind of a get to know the business and the people behind the business kind of thing.

I would really appreciate your feedback on this by letting me know what types of businesses in your area you’d want to read about (or if you have a specific business in mind).

Please let me know by replying to this email and let’s get connected with our community 😀 

In today’s edition:

• 💲 Weight loss and wellness talk at Dr Luci clinic

• 📆 7 fun events happening this weekend

• 📆 10+ ongoing and weekly events

• 🎶 Live music listing

Also, let’s all wish Brooklyn a very happy 6th birthday this week!! Happy birthday Brooklyn!! 🎂 🎁 🎈 

— Janelle Bradley

This week’s Shire Insider is sponsored by Dr. Luci Clinic

Community Event - Monday 24th February at 5.30pm

Dr Lucia Saliba, Senior Consultant Breast and General Surgeon and founder of Dr Luci Clinic in Caringbah is holding an informative event at her beautiful President Avenue Clinic on Monday 24^th February at 5.30pm.

The talk is about Weight Loss and reclaiming your radiance before, during and after rapid weight loss and will feature talks by Dr Saliba herself, as well as Brett Butterworth, founder of Exercise Physiology (EP) and one of Dr Saliba's Expert dermal therapists.

The talk will discuss weight loss options as well as the effects of weight loss on your appearance and changes to your skin and how these can be mitigated. This is a great opportunity to meet other Sutherland Shire women, explore our beautiful Medi-Spa and health centre.

As a bonus, all Shire Insider readers can claim a free professional skin analysis and mini treatment, valued at $150 - mention the Shire Insider to claim. Details at https://drluci.com.au/events

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Exciting Events On Our Radar

Mark your calendar, go have fun!

Memory Walk & Jog | 02 Mar

• Location: Don Lucas Reserve

• Description: Get ready for an invigorating morning at Don Lucas Reserve. Walk, jog or run??? Memory Walk & Jog is a chance to get active and make a difference to support Dementia Australia. More info and registration.

Her Health, Her Power | 07 Mar

• Location: The Como Hotel

• Description: Join us for our Women’s Day Brunch 2025. Hosted by The Family Co., this impactful event focuses on this year’s theme Accelerating Women’s Wellness and Health, bringing together passionate individuals to spark meaningful change. Tickets and more information

International Women’s Day Bike Maintenance Workshop | 08 Mar

• Location: Caringbah Senior Citizens Centre

• Description: This FREE bike maintenance workshop is for women bike owners wanting to gain the expertise and confidence to identify and repair issues with their bike while on the go. Bookings open 17 Feb.

Climate Action Week Bike Maintenance Workshop | 12 Mar

• Location: Sutherland Senior Centre

• Description: This FREE bike maintenance workshop is for all bike owners wanting to gain the expertise and confidence to identify and repair issues with their bike while on the go. Bookings open 19 Feb.

Wil Anderson | 14 Mar

• Location: The Pavilion

• Description: Host of Gruen and Question Everything, Wil Anderson is a six-time Melbourne Comedy Festival People’s Choice and Helpmann Award winner. His new show Wilegitimate is coming to the Shire this March. Tickets and more info.

SummerSalt 2025 | 06 Apr

• Location: Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla

• Description: Get set for sunny live music at SummerSalt 2025! This year’s lineup includes Missy Higgins, John Butler, Fanning Dempsey National Park, The Waifs, The Whitlams and Josh Pyke. Tickets and more information

This week in the Shire

Friday February 21 2025

🎦 Cinema Under the Stars | 5.30pm - 8.30pm

• Location: Oyster Bay Oval Netball Courts

• Description: Grab your family and friends for a free viewing of Rio. Pre-movie entertainment at 5.30pm, movie screening commences at 6.30pm. More info.

Saturday February 22 2025

🗑️ Rotary Club of Cronulla and SO Shire Beach Clean Up | 9.30am

• Location: Wanda Beach

• Description: Come join us for our #plasticfreeoceans Beach Clean-up at Wanda Beach. Meeting outside Wanda Surf Club, bring a bag, gloves, hat and fun attitude. More info.

🐕‍🦺 War Animal Day | 10.30am

• Location: Cronulla Park

• Description: Cronulla RSL will recognise National War Animal Day, and the important roles that animals have and continue to play in war, by holding a special memorial service in Cronulla Park. More info.

Sunday February 23 2025

🌊 Monthly Sunrise Swim | 7.00am - 8.00am

• Location: Cronulla Beach

• Description: Start your day with a refreshing sunrise swim at Cronulla Beach! Connect with an amazing squad of women ready to dive in for our monthly swim. More info and RSVP.

🛍️ Caringbah Markets | 8.00am - 1.00pm

• Location: Carpark behind McDonald’s, Caringbah

• Description: New and old and everything in between. This market session is a Dog’s Day Out, with fun dog related competitions including waggiest tail and best dog-owner lookalike.

🚂 Vintage Tramway Festival | 10.00am - 5.00pm

• Location: Sydney Tramway Museum

• Description: Enjoy rides in our classic Sydney fleet, celebrating 75 years of preservation and 60 years of operational vintage trams. With so many exciting activities on show, why not join us for a day of history, discovery and celebration! More info.

💃 Salsa Sundays | 4.30pm - 7.30pm

• Location: Shark Island Brewing Company, Kirrawee

• Description: Join us for an afternoon of salsa dancing, socialising and beverages! Located upstairs at Shark Island Brewery in Kirrawee, enjoy a complimentary class by Giulio’s Dance Studio and cool off with a classic Shark Island Beer more info

Ongoing and Weekly Events

Grease The Musical | 14 Feb - 23 Feb

• Location: Sutherland Arts Theatre

• Description: Put on your poodle skirts and leather jackets for a feel-good trip down memory lane. Join Danny, Sandy, and the gang for a rockin’ night at Rydell High tickets

Summer of the Seventeenth Doll | 14 Feb - 22 Mar

• Location: Cronulla Arts Theatre

• Description: The most famous Australian plan and one of the most loved, this is the tragicomic story of Roo and Barney, two Queensland cane-cutters who, for 16 years, have worked up north in the sugar cane fields and travelled back to Melbourne to meet up for 5 months of partying and romance with their barmaid girlfriends. Box office opens for tickets Saturday 01 February

❓️ Trivia | Multiple Venues

• Cronulla RSL | Mondays | 7.30pm

• Engadine Taven | Musical Bingo | Tuesdays | 7.00pm

• Boyles Sutherland Hotel | Wednesdays | 7.30pm

• Club on East | Wednesdays | 7.30pm

• Gymea Hotel | Wednesdays | 7.00pm

• Tradies Gymea | Wednesdays | 7.30pm

• OG’s Cronulla | Thursdays | 7.00pm

• Taren Point Hotel | Thursdays | 7.30pm

• Miranda RSL | Friday's | 8.00pm

♠️ Poker Night | Miranda RSL | 7.30pm

🎯 Friday Night Darts | Tradies Gymea | 7.30pm - 9.30pm

🎲 Friday Evening Gaming | Sylvania Heights Community & Youth Club | 7.00pm - 11.00pm

💐 Shire Farmers Market | Saturday 01 Feb | 8.00am - 1.00pm

Live Music

Friday 21 February

• Club on East | Geoff Rana Duo | 7.30pm

• Cronulla RSL | GJ Donovan | 6.00pm - 9.00pm

• Cronulla RSL | Keith Armitage | 7.30pm - 10.30pm

• Cronulla Sailing Club | James English | 5.30pm

• Gymea Hotel | Mad Tea Party | 8.00pm

• OG’s Cronulla | Nikita Karmen | 6.00pm

• Tradies Gymea | Tish Duo | 7.30pm - 10.30pm

Saturday 22 February

• Club on East | Blow Band | 8.00pm

• Cronulla RSL | Jocean | 2.00pm - 5.00pm

• Cronulla RSL | Joseph Trueman | 6.00pm - 9.00pm

• OG’s Cronulla | Dora D | 6.00pm

• Tradies Gymea | Nikita Karmen | 7.30pm - 10.30pm

Sunday 23 February

• Cronulla RSL | Eric Lewis | 2.00pm - 5.00pm

• OG’s Cronulla | Rebecca Harkin Duo | 1.00pm

• OG’s Cronulla | Steve Hart | 4.00pm

• Tradies Gymea | Ben Lawes | 1.00pm - 4.00pm

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