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Maltworks Silo Demolition, Heathcote Valley

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Anyone familiar with the Heathcote Valley will recognise the silos from the Maltworks. They rather stand out in the valley and are something of an eyesore (though I have met people who actually like them). Well each to his own I guess, but whatever your opinion of the view, the fact is they are coming [...]

Ark of Hope

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

If you are driving down Brougham Street and wonder what the large white tent like structure is on Sydenham Square – it is the Ark of Hope. An interactive art installation by Side Door Arts Trust. The ark will have a garden inside of it and will be open to the public at 7pm Friday [...]

Ballantyne’s Christmas Window Display

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

If you visit Ballantynes in the revamped City Mall you’ll be sure to notice the children’s story characters displayed in their window.   

Heathcote Book Exchange, Martindales Road

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

I’ve just spotted the new book exchange in Heathcote on Martindales Road. It’s about 2 houses down from the library that is now closed. As you can see, there are three fridges with this exchange – one for fiction, non-fiction and for children’s books – oh and the top of the orange fridge has magazines [...]

Martindales Road Railway Bridge Re-Build

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

I’ve been watching the new railway bridge take shape over the last few months – it’s quite a fascinating process but one which I have no knowledge on. I simply stop and stare at what I understand is a tamper going back and forward along the track. According to Wikipedia a tamper is “a machine [...]