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Hi there, Shire Insiders!

Does anyone else drool when they smell the hot cross buns cooking in the supermarkets? No?? Just me?? Cool 😋 

It’s a while away yet, but Easter is not far off. The annual Easter Markets are at Don Lucas Reserve this weekend, and with Easter around the corner that must mean it’s almost school holidays as well.

If you’re wondering what you’re going to do with the kids in a few weeks, never fear. There are plenty of activities to keep them entertained.

Some venues have started to release their events.

Many events are free, but do require booking, so it might be worthwhile to make your bookings now.

• Cronulla RSL

• Taren Point Hotel

• Westfield, Miranda

We’ll add more to this list as they are released.

In today’s edition:

• 📆 30+ fun events happening this week

• 🎶 Live music listing

Let’s get to it.

— Janelle Bradley

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Exciting Events On Our Radar

Mark your calendar, go have fun!

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

Menu Planning Workshop | 08 Apr

• Location: Menai Library

• Description: Join professional organiser, Susanne Thiebe, as she provides useful tips, tricks and practical skills to help you reduce food waste. Bookings and more information.

Sydney Comedy Festival Gala | 24 Apr

• Location: The Pavilion, Sutherland

• Description: The Sydney Comedy Festival is back and celebrating it’s 20th anniversary in 2025. Featuring a dazzline line-up of the Festival’s funniest, the Gala is the premier comedy event in Sydney’s comedy calendar. Info and tickets.

❓️ Game

🗓️ This week in the Shire

Friday March 28 2025

South Cronulla Bowling Club: Live Music & Pizza Night. Wood-fired pizza from 5.30pm, live music by The Socialites from 7.30pm.

Jannali Community Hall: Square dancing for beginners, 7.30pm - 10.30pm. $14, pay as you go. Get dancing

Miranda RSL: Poker night from 7.30pm, Trivia from 8.00pm

Tradies Gymea: Friday Night Darts, 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Sylvania Heights Community & Youth Club: Friday evening gaming, 6.30pm - 11.30pm. Game on

Taren Point Hotel: INXS Tribute Show, from 8.00pm. Rock on.

The Pavilion, Sutherland: NEWK (The John Newcombe Story), 2.00pm or 7.30pm. Tickets

Saturday March 29 2025

Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla: Cronulla Easter Markets, 10.00am - 4.00pm. Hop into Easter fun by the sea this March at the annual Cronulla Easter Markets

Flora St Carpark, Sutherland: Shire Farmers Market, 8.00am - 1.00pm

Combine Air, The Shire: Melanoma March, 8.00am - 10.30am. Family (and pet) friendly event raising funds for updating the National Melanoma Clinical Guidelines Go for a walk

Raw Edge Boutique, Miranda: Ladies Night VIP Fashion Preview and Bubbles, 5.30pm - 7.30pm Sip and shop

Sharks Stadium: Sharks v Bulldogs. Up up Cronulla.

Sharks at Kareela: Footy Live, 7.00pm. Don’t have tickets to the game, come watch it live surrounded by a passionate Sharks crowd.

The Pavilion, Sutherland: Circe’s Chords, 7.30pm. Reflect on the powerful feminine creative energy that is present within Flamenco dance. Tickets

Melt and Make, Caringbah: Adult chocolate-making workshops. Learn how to create and decorate chocolate truffles, gooey caramel, caramel nut clusters, mould a chocolate bar and more. Yum

Sunday March 30 2025

Sutherland Basketball Stadium: My Kids Market, 9.00am - 12.00pm. Your local market to buy, sell and recycle pre-loved and new baby and kids goods. Grab a deal

My Wellness Studio: Crown Chakra: Kundalini Bioenergetic Breathwork & Sound Bath, 4.00pm - 6.00pm. Find your zen

True Woo Cronulla: Puppy Therapy, 9.00am - 12.00pm. 60 minutes of beginner friendly yoga, with puppies roaming around to distract you, snuggling in your lap, and just being adorable. Stretch and cuddle

Shark Island Brewing Company: Salsa Sundays, 4.30pm - 7.30pm. Complimentary Salsa dance class. Olé

Taren Point Hotel: Sunday Kids Day, 12.00pm - 2.00pm. Free kids entertainment, including face painting, balloon twisting and reptile zoo.

Cronulla RSL: Seychelles Sundays, 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Escape to an island paradise with a tropical cocktail, fresh seafood and live music.

Caringbah Markets: Carpark behind McDonalds, Caringbah, 8.00am - 1.00pm

Monday March 31 2025

Cronulla RSL: Monday Trivia, 7.30pm

The Crest Hotel Sylvania: Monday Trivia, 7.30pm

Miranda Hotel: Monday Poker Night, 7.00pm

Tuesday April 1 2025

Club Cronulla: Trivia, 6.30pm

Engadine Tavern: Musical Bingo, 7.00pm

Wednesday April 2 2025

Trivia | Multiple Venues:

• Boyle’s Sutherland Hotel - 7.00pm

• Club on East - 7.30pm

• Gymea Hotel - 7.00pm

• Tradies Gymea - 7.30pm

Cronulla RSL: Wednesday Club Bingo, 10.30am

Thursday April 3 2025

Trivia | Multiple Venues:

• Como Hotel - 7.30pm

• OG’s Cronulla - 7.00pm

• Taren Point Hotel - 7.30pm

🎶 Live Music

Friday 28 March

• Club on East | Geoff Rana Duo | 7.30pm

• Cronulla RSL | Bailey | 6.00pm - 9.00pm

• Cronulla RSL | GJ Donovan | 7.30pm - 10.30pm

• Cronulla Sailing Club | Craig Woodward | 5.30pm

• OG’s Cronulla | Chris Cooke | 6.00pm

• Taren Point Bowling Club | Uptown Funk Band | 8.00pm

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

Saturday 29 March

• Club on East | Ali Chisolm Solo | 7.30pm

• Cronulla RSL | Billy Woodland | 2.00pm - 5.00pm

• Cronulla RSL | Paul Bergagnin | 6.00pm - 9.00pm

• Cronulla RSL | Bandcamp | 8.30pm - 12.30am

• OG’s Cronulla | Nikita Karmen | 6.00pm

• Tradies Gymea | Sarah Parkin | 7.30pm - 10.30pm

Sunday 30 March

• Cronulla RSL | Mark Travers | 2.00pm - 5.00pm

• OG’s Cronulla | Mike Vee | 1.00pm

• OG’s Cronulla | Steve Hart | 4.00pm

• Tradies Gymea | K&A Acoustic | 1.00pm - 4.00pm

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