Oh what a chilly winter. I realise we're not even a third of the way through but I think our apartment, nicely situated directly above the garages, will remain the eternal icebox. So, it's midday and I'm enjoy my hot chocolate with a nice dash of Kahlua. Nothing wrong with that, is there?... Well, considering that we're in Winter Holiday Mode already, the bulletin is definitely crammed full of info for you all. Read on....
News
Stocktake! Sunday 29th June
From Cassie
At the close of all years we take a moment to take stock - especially at the end of financial year! Thoughtful Foods is running a stocktake on Sunday 28 June and we need volunteers. Suzie and Monika will need at least four vollunteers to put in three hours each (two at a time in the morning and afternoon) to make this happen. If you're interested in helping out - don't forget this will count to your volunteer hours! - please contact either Suzie (suzie.hunter@gmail.com) or Monika (willhof@yahoo.com) and let them know!
End of Semester Social - Thursday 25 June
From Cassie
End of year might be stock-taking time, but end of semester is PARTY TIME! The social event of the semester is a potluck on Thursday 25 June, starting from 5:00pm and going till laaaaaate. Rock up to the Activists Space in the Arc Building with your favourite meal, and get ready to celebrate the end of exams and a whole month of freedom.
Boxes
From Andrew
Thank you to everyone who has been leaving their boxes behind on Thursdays. It's been a big help but we are still finding ourselves in need of boxes (Especially $30, $40 and $50 sized ones) on Thursday mornings. Please remember to bring along bags to take your fruit and vegetables home in or return boxes the next week if you had to temporarily adopt them.
Cookbook
From Cassie
When you're cooking up a storm for the potluck, consider putting pen to paper and writing up you awesome recipe! The cookbook is still taking submissions, and we'd love to include your favourite dish! You can email your recipe into cookbook@thoughtfulfoods.org.
If you would like to get involved in the cookbook in other ways, please contact us at publishing@thoughtfulfoods.
Roster & Helping Out
From Andrew
We had a fairly good turnout of volunteers last Thursday morning, despite the (very!) cold weather. Thanks a lot guys! I'd just like to give a friendly reminder that volunteering is quite fun on Thursday and, if you are available, if you'd like to drop by and give us a hand for an hour or two please put your name down on the roster. Look forward to seeing you there!
Next Co-op Meeting - Monday 22 June
From Cassie
Our next co-op meeting is being held in the Activist Space in the Arc Building from 6pm on Monday 22 June. Please find attached the minutes of the last meeting - if you have anything you would like put on the agenda for this meeting, please email your items to Cassie (cassiemurphy@gmail.com), who will be facilitating.
We are meeting every fortnight over the winter break, but will go back to weekly meetings when semester starts again. Co-op meetings are the heartbeat of Thoughtful Foods - they keep the blood and the energy pumping through the co-op body* - so come along and get involved!
* Please excuse any anatomical/biological
Reminder: Opening Hours Over Winter
From Andrew
We are only open Thursday from 9am to 6pm for the remainder of the winter break. We will reopen on Tuesdays and Wednesdays once semester 2 begins on 20 July.
Reminder: EGG, VEGETABLE & BREAD ordering
From Andrew
Vegetable boxes, bread and eggs will continue to be ordered over the winter break. However, because we are only open on Thursday, a few restrictions on the ability to order appear. So, here is a rundown on how to place these orders during the break:
Vegetable boxes: Must be placed in the shop by close of the previous Thursday, or slid under the door before midday on the Wednesday before the orders arrive.
Eggs: Must be placed in the shop by close of the previous Thursday, or emailed to eggs@thoughtfulfoods.org.au before Tuesday (this means by the end of Monday).
Bread: Must be placed in the shop by close of the previous Thursday.
Eggs: Must be placed in the shop by close of the previous Thursday, or emailed to eggs@thoughtfulfoods.org.au before Tuesday (this means by the end of Monday).
Bread: Must be placed in the shop by close of the previous Thursday.
yoga is on Thursday - 2pm outside the co-op.
Community
Cycling in the City – free courses
The City of Sydney is running free cycling courses starting Sunday 14 June in Sydney Park until the end of September.
The courses are available to any individual over 18 years old who is not a beginner. The 4.5 hour course teaches low risk and responsible riding and is designed for people who can already ride but want confidence to ride on city streets.
Bookings are essential and are available online. All participants will also need to bring a bicycle in good working order to the course.
When: Weekend morning courses from 14 June – 27 September
Where: CARES Facility in Sydney Park, Alexandria
The courses are available to any individual over 18 years old who is not a beginner. The 4.5 hour course teaches low risk and responsible riding and is designed for people who can already ride but want confidence to ride on city streets.
Bookings are essential and are available online. All participants will also need to bring a bicycle in good working order to the course.
When: Weekend morning courses from 14 June – 27 September
Where: CARES Facility in Sydney Park, Alexandria
EAT GREEN
What’s in season? Food that’s fabulous, fresh and more affordable
What’s in season? Food that’s fabulous, fresh and more affordable
Buying seasonal and locally-grown produce has many environmental benefits in terms of reducing transport and refrigeration costs, but there are also flavour and financial benefits: fresh, in-season produce tastes better and because of supply, is usually great value.
A handy guide to what’s in season each month, recipes and other tasty information for food lovers, is a great part of the SBS Food website.
For an easy-to-use shopping list of what’s fresh and juicy in June see http://www.sbs.com.au/food/
A handy guide to what’s in season each month, recipes and other tasty information for food lovers, is a great part of the SBS Food website.
For an easy-to-use shopping list of what’s fresh and juicy in June see http://www.sbs.com.au/food/
DR SHIV CHOPRA: BLOWS THE WHISTLE ON FOOD SAFETY
National tour and Book launch: 15-24th June (ACT, NSW, WA, VIC)
He is called a hero by David Suzuki and Vandana Shiva and speaks out against seed and chemical giant Monsanto. His evidence to Canadian Parliament exposed dangerous foods, including GM bovine growth hormone.
In Australia to launch his new book, Corrupt to the Core, Dr Chopra reveals all on the issues of genetically manipulated foods, pesticides and herbicides, hormones and antibiotics in animal production systems, and rendered dead animal wastes.
He will speak on taking back control of our food supply.
CANBERRA: Tuesday 16th June, 1PM - Committee Room 1S6, Commonwealth Parliament House, Canberra.
SYDNEY: Thursday 18th June, 6:30PM - Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts; 280 Pitt St, Sydney.
PERTH: Saturday 20th June, 2:00PM - City West Lotteries House; 2 Delhi St, West Perth.
MELBOURNE: Tues 23rd June, 6:30PM - Green Building, 60 Leicester St, Carlton.
Contact Nicola Paris at Gene Ethics for more detail: geneethicsevents@gmail.com or 1300 133 868 (local call).
More information available at: www.shivchopra.com or www.geneethics.org
National tour and Book launch: 15-24th June (ACT, NSW, WA, VIC)
He is called a hero by David Suzuki and Vandana Shiva and speaks out against seed and chemical giant Monsanto. His evidence to Canadian Parliament exposed dangerous foods, including GM bovine growth hormone.
In Australia to launch his new book, Corrupt to the Core, Dr Chopra reveals all on the issues of genetically manipulated foods, pesticides and herbicides, hormones and antibiotics in animal production systems, and rendered dead animal wastes.
He will speak on taking back control of our food supply.
CANBERRA: Tuesday 16th June, 1PM - Committee Room 1S6, Commonwealth Parliament House, Canberra.
SYDNEY: Thursday 18th June, 6:30PM - Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts; 280 Pitt St, Sydney.
PERTH: Saturday 20th June, 2:00PM - City West Lotteries House; 2 Delhi St, West Perth.
MELBOURNE: Tues 23rd June, 6:30PM - Green Building, 60 Leicester St, Carlton.
Contact Nicola Paris at Gene Ethics for more detail: geneethicsevents@gmail.com or 1300 133 868 (local call).
More information available at: www.shivchopra.com or www.geneethics.org
Free Household Chemical Cleanout Collection
11 July 2009 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
11 July 2009 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
You may not know it, but the leftover chemicals in your home can create toxic waste that can be hazardous to your home and your health if not disposed of correctly.
Now is the time to cleanout your cupboards and remove your chemical clutter correctly, at the City's first FREE Household Chemical Cleanout Collection day.
Many of the chemicals collected on the day can be recycled and reused. By disposing of your household chemicals correctly and safely, you can reduce the risk of chemicals such as DDT and toxic elements such as mercury, cadmium and lead from ending up in landfill.
What chemicals can you drop off?
Cleaning products & solvents
Paints & Thinners
Pesticides & herbicides
Poisons
Aerosols
Pool chemicals
Motor oils, fuels and fluids
Acids and Alkalis
Batteries
Gas bottles
Fluorescent lamps
Energy Efficient Light Globes
Now is the time to cleanout your cupboards and remove your chemical clutter correctly, at the City's first FREE Household Chemical Cleanout Collection day.
Many of the chemicals collected on the day can be recycled and reused. By disposing of your household chemicals correctly and safely, you can reduce the risk of chemicals such as DDT and toxic elements such as mercury, cadmium and lead from ending up in landfill.
What chemicals can you drop off?
Cleaning products & solvents
Paints & Thinners
Pesticides & herbicides
Poisons
Aerosols
Pool chemicals
Motor oils, fuels and fluids
Acids and Alkalis
Batteries
Gas bottles
Fluorescent lamps
Energy Efficient Light Globes
Details
Saturday 11 July
9.00am - 3.30pm
Old South Sydney Hospital Carpark (northern end)
3 Joynton Avenue, Zetland
ENTRY ONLY through Portman Street and EXIT ONLY through Joynton Avenue.
For more information on future collections or how to handle and transport your chemicals to our collection spot, please visit: www.environment.nsw.gov.au
For further details call 02 9265 9333.
Saturday 11 July
9.00am - 3.30pm
Old South Sydney Hospital Carpark (northern end)
3 Joynton Avenue, Zetland
ENTRY ONLY through Portman Street and EXIT ONLY through Joynton Avenue.
For more information on future collections or how to handle and transport your chemicals to our collection spot, please visit: www.environment.nsw.gov.au
For further details call 02 9265 9333.