Trashion Show 2010: Video montage

The inaugural Salamander Bay Recycling Trashion Show went ahead without too many costume malfunctions on Mother's Day (Sunday 9th of May).
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The level of imagination incorporated by the designers, as well as the quality of each outfit was very high indeed.
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In total, 15 designers contributed 23 outfits; some were modelled by the designers themselves and others were worn by very professional-looking amateur models.
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The competition's categories were Glamour, Street Sass and Millinery.
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Thanks go to Lyn Vatner of the Yacaaba Centre, Rebecca Cavanagh from Salamander Bay Recycling and Metta Henderson for their judging prowess.
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Many thanks to the Henderson family; in particular Metta and her husband Frank for their significant contribution in helping to organise the event.
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And of course, where would a Trashion Show be without it's (Alley) catwalk stars? Thank you to all entrants, we could not have done it without you.
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Via gold-coin donations and takings from the sausage-sizzle sales, we managed to raise over $200 for the Nelson Bay Yacaaba Centre's Women's Refuge. Salamander Bay Recycling doubled the amount, so in the end Nelson Bay Yacaaba Centre will be the recipient of a cheque for $413.00.
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Photographs of the day have been compiled in a music video montage. Feel free to click on the attachment below, sit back and watch a very successful day's proceedings unfold.
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The Trashion Show will be back in 2011; bigger and better than this first version... so spread the word and look out for entry details coming up in the new year.
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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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