What's On This Spring at The Coal Loader No Images? Click here Your seasonal e-newsletter for Coal Loader events, sustainability, courses, workshops, news, history, and more. Wednesday Wellness is back for a second season. Join us for FREE wellbeing classes every Wednesday morning from 25 September to 1 April. Yoga, Tai Chi, strength training, meditation, Pilates, and laughing yoga are all part of the line-up. Classes are free to all local residents and are suitable for all levels of experience, from absolute beginners up. Last season booked out so be sure to reserve your places early! Running September to April, Wednesdays from 7 till 7.45am. Bookings essential. Spring Sounds on The Platform is also back! Three live music stages, jam-packed with performers, will transform the site into a family-friendly, free festival site on Saturday 12 October, with music to suit all tastes. Between 3pm and 6pm, there will be plenty of activities, food and refreshments, a variety of stalls, as well as musical performances. From 6pm till 9pm, enjoy acoustic sounds and spectacular sunset views from the pop-up bar as the event transitions into a relaxed evening. Short Courses Ready to take your gardening knowledge to the next level? An Introduction to Permaculture is the first in a new series of short courses for practical learning at the Coal Loader. Booking is essential. Lost Bird Found Raise awareness and spark conversations about mental health by creating beautiful "lost birds" to be found by others. Green Events Did you know that North Sydney Council run a huge program of free green talks, workshops, and one-off events covering a wide range of eco-friendly topics? Click below for the new spring calendar. Do you want to take the stress out of Christmas? The Spring Coal Loader Artisans Market is your one-stop-shop for an ethical, sustainable, and relaxed festive shop. Perfect gift-buying, delicious low-waste cooking, kids craft classes (for things your relatives will actually want), and even practical advice on how to reduce stress while cutting down on waste... this market has got you covered! Held entirely on The Platform for the first time on 24 November, this special edition Christmas market is also opening later, from 4pm to 9pm.You can get all of your festive prep done in one place, and then celebrate with a cold drink and a beautiful sunset... Visit the site or further details, including how to apply to be a stallholder. Our sustainable pop-up bar returns to The Platform on the first Sunday of October, November and December. Join us from 1pm. See our Facebook page or website for further details. Coal Loader Tours Want to know more about The Coal Loader's fascinating history and eco sustainability? Join our wonderful volunteer guides on the first Saturday of every month for a FREE tour. Suitable for small groups and individuals. Coal Loader Recycling As well as the Community Recycling Centre in Artarmon, you can also recycle various items at The Coal Loader, including the new "Collection of the Month" program. This September we are collecting bras for the Uplift Project. The Cottage Gardens and Chickens On every Wednesday 9.30am till 12pm, this social group garden together, and tend to the chickens. The Platform On every Saturday from 9am till 11am to tend and harvest from The Platform's raised planters. The Platform Aquaponics Group Tending to the 50+ perch daily, this group are looking for new volunteers to teach and help. Pop-Up Piano Just a few weeks left to play our free pop-up piano! Come and make some music and tag your photos on social media with #PlatformPiano For more information please visit: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/CoalLoader |