WAYS News
Bondi Creative Youth Fair Success
Last Saturday (5th April) marked another successful Bondi Creative Youth which boasted a fantastic range of craft and baked goods, all produced by our enthusiastic young people from in and around the area.
We were blessed by lovely weather, supportive crowds and creative trading tables to match.
The general feedback from stall holders was they enjoyed themselves, made some money and most importantly, learnt from the experience.
A big shout out goes to Nathan at Bondi Farmers Markets who once again, graciously accommodated WAYS and the youth with the trading space, which made the event possible.
Another massive thanks goes out to Shaun and Brian at the Bondi Beach Pavilion who lent WAYS all the chairs, tables and gazebos for the markets. Without these we would not have been able to trade.
We had 3 great volunteers on the day, Jason, Kathryn and Rob. All worked tirelessly to help make the day run smoothly.
A big thanks goes out to all the parents involved who helped out on the day and supported the traders with positive encouragement and guidance.
And to all the young people who starred on the day…WELL DONE AND CONGARTS!
Keep an eye out for the next one…
NEW DRUM EQUIPMENT FOR WAYS KIT
WAYS now has a new range of cymbals for our drum kit. They include 14″ Sabian hi-hats, 16″ and 18″ Sabian Crashes and a 20″ Sabian ride cymbal. We also have a brand-spanking-new Pearl snare that needs a good belting to wear it in.
Our rehearsal space is $10 per hour where you can make as much noise as you wish – hire includes PA, drum kit, amps and access to guitars.
A dedicated music PC will be coming shortly so check this space!!
Many thanks goes out to Studio 57 who supplied WAYS with our new equipment – www.studio57.com.au
WAYS Youth @ 10th BOWL-A-RAMA
Last Saturday Bondi hosted its 10th annual BOWL-A-RAMA down at the bowl. There was a massive turn out to watch legends like Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero as well as all the top current pros including Pedro Barros, Bucky Lasek and Rune Glifberg rip the aqua bowl apart.
A huge thanks goes out to Chad Ford / F Beat Productions and John Fox / Bondi Skateriders Club for suppling WAYS with 40 day passes to WAYS clients who all had a wicked time being part of the event.
2014 donation tin fundraiser!
With yearly running costs of close to $2 million, WAYS receives limited government funding and relies on the generous support and contributions from businesses, trusts and foundations, and individuals, as well as our fundraising events and more, to keep our programs and services running.
Donate local!
We’re running a donation tin fundraiser throughout 2014 and every donation counts – big or small. If you see these tins around please donate your small change for a big cause! Our young people will thank you for it!!
WAYS Events
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BONDI CREATIVE YOUTH FAIR
On Saturday April 5th, WAYS will be running its annual BONDI CREATIVE YOUTH FAIR as part of Youth Week 2014. Hosted down at Bondi Farmers Markets, Bondi Beach Public school, the day will showcase the creative talents of budding stall holders and musicians. The BCYF gives participating youth a chance to run and manage their own stall and be a part of a great day at the very popular Bondi Farmers Markets. There will also be live music acts put on by youth. We hope to see you all there!
WAYS presents BONDI BLITZ 2014
Bondi Blitz returns to Bondi Beach on Sunday 13th April. Bondi Blitz is a free outdoor all ages live music festival and an official event of National Youth Week. It provides young musicians the chance to perform in front of a large varied audience. Entry to Bondi Blitz is FREE and takes place in Dolphin Park (by the Pavilion) 11:00am-5:30pm, usually attracting around 3000 people.
As well as established and emerging musicians playing on the day, Blitz continues the tradition of engaging young people in the planning, promotion, and management. It gives them a valuable experience and helps to keep the all-ages music scene alive in Sydney.
The theme for the 2014 event is Safari, so get dressed up and come along to this great all ages music event.
Youth Centre – Term One 2014
