Trashion Show 2010

Planning for the inaugural Mother's Day Wearable Art Competition is well underway. This year's recycled materials fashion event is another unique challenge which Salamander Bay Recycling has developed for local community participation.

The challenge is simple; come up with inspiring designs using trash and other discarded items and blend them together to create wearable outfits; hence the phrase "Trashion".

Entry is FREE, however any event donations received on the day (9th May 2010) will go to the benefit of Nelson Bay's Yacaaba Centre Women's Refuge.

Rebecca and Metta, both members of the organising committee, prepare for the Trashion Show

The entire community is invited to participate in the event, and your chance of winning some fantastic prizes is only a few steps away.

Click on the "Google Docs" link below, to download the Official Entry Form/Terms and Conditions:
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http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B-sfvtjxGo-nMjZlMzA0NjctNTc1Yi00NTM2LWIwNDYtN2RhMDFiOWM1MjU1&hl=en
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Otherwise, pop into Salamander Bay Recycling and pick up the Entry Form/Terms and Conditions from our reception area.
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Don't delay; all submissions must be in by 30th April 2010.

Special thanks must go to Salamander Bay Shopping Centre, Nelson Bay Cinema Complex and Port Stephens Council for providing prizes for the event.

For further information on these organisations, check out the relevant links below:

http://www.salamandershopping.com.au/

http://www.nelsonbaycinemacomplex.com.au/

http://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/

For more information on the services provided by the Yacaaba Centre click on the link (below) to their information page:

http://portstephens.local-e.nsw.gov.au/communityorgs/16244.html

Example (above) of the Official Entry Form/Terms and Conditions

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Nelson Bay Cinema video promo January/February 2010

Take a look at the Salamander Bay Recycling advert, which ran onscreen in Nelson Bay Cinema Complex throughout the months of January and February 2010.

For up to date movie listings in the Port Stephens area, follow the link to Nelson Bay Cinema Complex's web site:

http://www.nelsonbaycinemacomplex.com.au/

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Indi Ward: Winner of PROJECT PHOENIX

As part of the new retail shed's official launch celebrations, we had been running a relatively low-key competition whereby we asked the general public to participate in our Sculpture and 3D signage competition "PROJECT PHOENIX".

http://salamanderrecycle.blogspot.com/2009/07/competition-time.html

The interest from the public was n't overwhelming, but those who took the time to enter the competition provided us with some inspiring designs to contemplate.

But there can be only one winner, and that award went to 16-year-old Indi Ward.

Indi, aided and abetted by his inspirational mother Kerry-Anne, built the masterpeice out of materials purchased from Salamander Bay Recycling.
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He used an old ironing board, a couple of saw blades and various abstract bits and peices to create his 3D sign for our fishing section.

Indi (pictured below) was presented with the winning cheque of $200 for his contribution by the Chairman of Salamander Bay Recycling; Mr. Alan Cloke at the official launch event held on the 1st of February 2010.

Indi Ward's 3D "Fishing" sign dominates the space above the Centre's "Fishing" section. If you look closely enough, you can see the word "Fishing" crafted onto the side of the Sail fish.

Indi used cutlery, tools and various bits of wire to create the letters on the sign.

Well done Indi... but we have a couple of sections that still require signage (if you have the time)...
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Salamander Bay Recycling: Official Launch Event

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Many hours of hard work went into the organisation of the Centre's official launch, which went ahead without a hitch, at an exclusive, on site event on Monday 1st February 2010.
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Credit must go to Board members, staff and volunteers who have assisted over the last few weeks in preparing for the big night.
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The new shed sparkled and the rest of the recycle yard looked very impressive, as we received over 70 local dignitaries and community members (pictured below) to the launch. .

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In the presence of Mr. Alan Cloke (above left), Chairman of Salamander Bay Recycling; the Mayor of Port Stephens, Councillor Bruce Mackenzie cuts the ribbon to officially launch the Centre's new retail shed.
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Frog-themed origami invites (pictured below), were mailed out to the respective attendees, with the general consensus being that the unusual design was a quirky and effective way to raise awareness of the Centre and help strengthen its position within the Port Stephens community.


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Instructions on how to create your own hopping, origami frog can be found by clicking on the JPG (below), or by following the attached link:

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http://familyfun.go.com/printables/printable-origami-jumpin-frog-703288/

Australia Day 2010

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Public Holidays are always a good way to recharge one's batteries, but there was no rest for the wicked on Australia Day 2010.

Sweltering heat, high humidity and loud music were some of the challenges encountered on the big day.

On Tuesday 26th of January 2010, representatives from Salamander Bay Recycling and the Salamander Bay branch of the "Men's Shed" movement, participated in the Port Stephens celebrations which marked Australia Day 2010.


Held at Fly Point Park in Nelson Bay; the Rotary Club of Nelson Bay kindly provided us with a covered display area (to minimise the impact of the scorching sun).

The stall, which enabled us to promote the material manufactured by the Men's Shed, also acted as a base for the distribution of promotional flyers from Salamander Bay Recycling.


Jeff and Robbie (above) from The Shed keep an eye on the stall

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29th November 2009: Big Shed Open to the public

After many hours of hard work building, fitting out, and stocking the new shed; we opened our doors to the general public on Sunday 29th November 2009.

The day was eventful and very successful; we had clowns, face painters, live music and a sausage sizzle to keep the many customers, who came along to see what all the fuss was about, entertained and well-fed.

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And just in time for Xmas shoppers, there were heaps of bargains to be had...

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Check out the photos from the big day attached below:

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Cars (and people) aplenty

Bouncy Castle provided by Sir Jumpalot Jumping Castles http://www.sirjumpalot.com/

Everybody jump, jump, jump...

Line up for the Barbie

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Our entertainers, John and Trevor

Cap'n Berserko "weirding" the kids out.

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The World's Biggest Car Boot Sale

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This year we'll have a two-car site at The World's Biggest Car Boot Sale.

This year's event which is bigger and better than ever, is being held Sunday, 15th November from 9.00am to 2.00pm in the car park of Energy Australia Stadium, Turton Road, New Lambton, Newcastle NSW.

Salamander Bay Recycling will be there with interesting wares from our shop. We'll also have plenty of custom-made items from the Salamander Bay Men's Shed with us too.

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Meet with our staff and volunteers and pick up a flyer while you are there.

The organiser of The World's Biggest Car Boot Sale is Hunter Life Education.

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Operating for over 23 years promoting the importance of healthy lifestyles; Hunter Life Education are leaders in drug and health education.

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Working in partnership with schools, community organisations and the Hunter Business Community, Hunter Life Education helps empower children and young people to make healthy choices for a future free from the harmful effects of drugs.

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Check out the Hunter Life Education website for more details on The World's Biggest Car Boot Sale :

http://www.hunterlifeeducation.org.au/page6357/EVENTS_Worlds-Biggest-Car-Boot-Sale.aspx

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