Thursday 27 March 2014

CAN DOUBLE BAY BECOME SYDNEY'S "CENTRE FOR OUTSTANDING WEDDINGS"?

Can Double Bay become Sydney's centre for Outstanding Weddings?

Jennifer Kennedy thinks that, with the arrival of the InterContinenal Hotel and some imaginative input from Double Bay traders, it can.

Come and hear her speak on:-

Tuesday 8th April 2014
Between 6.15 & 6.30pm
At The
18 Footers League Club
77 Bay Street Double Bay


Jennifer is owner & director of wedding and events planner Bells N Whistles. She will outline her vision for Double Bay and invite members of the audience to ask questions, make suggestions and get involved.

If your business provides services that can be used by Brides, Grooms, their friends, their relatives and their associates please come along and participate.

Your ideas and support will be welcomed.

Tuesday 25 March 2014

TELL YOUR FRIENDS - JUST TWO WEEKS TO THE NEXT "APPY HOUR"

Looking to make new friends, launch a new idea, find business contacts, or just have a great evening meeting people alongside Sydney Harbour?

Then make a note to attend the next Double Bay "Appy Hour" from:-

5.30 to 8.00pm on Tuesday 8th April
18 Footers Club, 77 Bay Street, Double Bay
Arrive by 6.15 if you want to hear the presentations


For more info and to book CLICK HERE

"APPY HOUR" MAKES EVERYONE WELCOME AND WELCOMES NEW IDEAS

Double Bay "Appy Hour" welcomes people from all walks of life, be they residents, visitors, business owners, landlords, employees or shoppers. 

It also welcomes new ideas and tries to bring together people to help make them happen.

Among the ideas raised on 11th March were:-

Development plans to brighten Double Bay - Brian O'Dowd

Double Bay centre for outstanding weddings - Jennifer Kennedy

Free Double Bay Fitness & Health Seminars - Anthony Toth

Fund raising for the Black & White Committee - Susan Diver

If any of these take your interest let us know by calling 0408 998 058, or by contacting the parties listed above.

Want to make friends, influence people, promote your business or get help launching a new idea?

Come along to our next meeting at the 18 Footers Club - 77 Bay Street, Double Bay on Tuesday 8th April.

Runs from 5.30pm to 8.00am - Arrive by 6.15 if you want to hear the presentations.

Here are some pics from the last event.






LOOKING FOR A TREAT FOR MOTHERS' DAY THEN CALL 02 9363 8899

Because at Scrumptious Chocolates & Cakes in Double Bay you can get almost everything your heart desires.

Cupcakes, Smashing Cakes, Belgian Chocs, Valentine's Cards, 100's & 1,000's, Wrapping Paper and everything you need to treat yourself, or a favourite friend.

And if you're planning a wedding, or special occasion Scrumptious Chocolates & Cakes is the place to find unexpected and unique items!

And if you're looking for a special gift for Mothers' Day this is just the place to visit, or place an order online.

You Can:-

Call Direct On: 02 9363 8899
Or
Or
Visit Our Scrumptious Store At:
Shop 2, 4 Cross Street, Double Bay, NSW 2028



Monday 24 March 2014

BLACK & WHITE COMMITTEE 3 DAY FUND RAISING EVENT

The Black & White Committee of Vision Australia is holding a three day fund raising event in conjunction with Frances Keevil Gallery at:-


Bay Village
28-34 Cross Street
Double Bay, NSW 2028

The event runs on:-

  • Friday 28 March from 6.30 - 9.30 pm - Opening Cocktail Party with wine & canapes - $50 per ticket
  • Saturday 29 March from 10.00 - 4.00 pm - Wine and light refreshments - $15 per head
  • Sunday 30 March from 11.00 - 3.00 pm - By donation

All funds raised will go to help sight impaired children.

All artwork is for sale and there will be great Raffle Prizes all weekend.


Please RSVP by Thursday 20th March 2014

Entertainment by: 
Sydney Detachment of the Royal Australian Navy Band

MC: Richard Lyle

Special Guest: Andrew Follows

Wednesday 19 March 2014

HOTEL GETS A SPRUCE UP - INTERCONTINENTAL FACELIFT

For the remaining few who doubt that the InterContinental will ever be finished here is further proof that the hotel at 33 Cross Street Double Bay is well on its way back.

No firm date has yet been set for the formal opening, but the ground floor site office is there for all to see and refurbishment of the interior continues apace.

Keep in touch and we'll keep you posted on updates.


Tuesday 18 March 2014

WELCOME TO "A STYLE OF SHADE" - 430 NEW SOUTH HEAD ROAD - 9327 5500

When Blinds, Awnings, Shades & Plantation Shutters are what you are looking for, you now need look no further than Double Bay.

Because "A Style of Shades" new show room in Double Bay is the Sole Luxaflex showroom for Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and can guide you through everything you need to achieve outstanding results for your home or office.

Call 9327 5500 to chat to our friendly staff about your needs, or pop down to Double Bay, grab a coffee and visit us in person.

There's parking in the Double Bay Cross Street car park, or on New South Head Road, right alongside the display rooms. See map below.

Thinking of blinds, why delay? Pop in to visit at:-


432 New South Head Road
Double Bay, NSW 2028
Tel: 02 9327 5500
Web: www.astyleofshade.com.au

JUST BECAUSE IT'S PRETTY


Monday 17 March 2014

FREE MAIN COURSE IF YOUR NAME IS GEORGE OR KATHERINE

If your name is George or Katherine and if you bring a friend you will receive a FREE MAIN COURSE (Monday to Thursday Only)


Find us at 3 Goldman Lane Double Bay
Call: 9362 4942 To Book
Dinner 7 Days 5.00pm till late
Lunch Sat-Sun 12.00 till late




Saturday 15 March 2014

FREE HELP FOR SMALL DOUBLE BAY BUSINESSES

With effect from Wednesday 19th March small business in Double Bay will be able to access free advice on managing and developing their business.

This opportunity is a joint initiative of Woollahra Council, Eastern Suburbs BEC and Clearly Business BEC and can be arranged by contacting Amanda Warrington on 0434 165 771.

Amanda will currently be available from 1.00pm to 5.30pm once a month and will next be in Double Bay on Wednesday 19th March at:


The Bay Room 
Level 1, 45 Bay Street
Double Bay, NSW 2028

Map

In due course Amanda hopes to be able to visit more than once a month - She currently has one vacancy available for the 19th March session.

Wednesday 12 March 2014

"APPY HOUR" FUN NEVER ENDS

Many thanks to all who turned up to the second Double Bay "Appy Hour" for again making the event a great success.

Guests of note on this occasion were Susan Diver OAM (President of the Black & White Committee), Luise Elsing (Residents First Councillor for Cooper Ward) and Brian O'Dowd former Planning Officer at Woollahra Council. They were in good company with over 30 other people and all present thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Images of the evening will presently be available courtesy of Brad Weintraub from Double Bay Foto First and a list of all the attendees who put their cards in the hat is shown below:-


THINGS HEATING UP AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL

When the cranes start to arrive we know things are getting serious at the InterContinental at 33 Cross Street Double Bay.

And for those in need of more proof there's even a Ute in the foreground.

Rumours are rife about an opening date, so we won't add to them by taking a guess. But we will keep you posted on future happenings.

Below a picture of the hotel in it's Golden Days. Could be we're in for a treat.


Monday 10 March 2014

"APPY HOUR" REMINDER - Starts from 5.15 pm - Tues 11/3/14 - 77 Bay Street

From the feedback we received last month's "Appy Hour" was enjoyed by all, so we hope those who missed it can along this time to:-


The 18 Footers Club - 77 Bay Street - Double Bay
We kick off from 5.15 and will continue till 8.00 
with a break at 6.30 so early leavers can get away.

Three 3 Minute Speakers will talk about old, established and new ideas:-

  • Susan Diver - President Black & White Committee (of Vision Australia)
  • Deirdre O'Loghlin - Publicity Officer - Double Bay Networking Group (To be confirmed)
  • Anthony Toth - Founder - Pro Path Performance

Be sure to bring your business cards to go in the lucky draws.

RSVP to friends@discoverdoublebay.com.au or register through www.eventbrite.com.au - search "Appy Hour" and leave out location details.

We look forward to seeing you there.

18 FOOT RACING - THEN & NOW - THIS IS THEN


18 FOOT RACING
BACK IN THE 1930'S

18 FOOT RACING - THEN & NOW - THIS IS NOW


18 FOOT RACING IN THE 2010'S




Wednesday 5 March 2014

WELCOME TO DR AMRINDER OBEROI OF DOUBLE BAY DENTISTS

Welcome to Dr Amrinder Oberoi of Double Bay Dentists who has recently joined Discover Double Bay.

Dr Amrin can be contacted on 0450 256 538 and is available to provide EMERGENCY TREATMENT, a service that is often hard to find in Double Bay.

Those who would like to meet him informally may like to know that he is planning to attend the next "Appy Hour" Meeting at the 18 Footers Club on 11/3/14 - 5.30 to 8.00 approx.

You can find him at:-

Double Bay Dentists
Suite 10, Level 2
411 New South Head Road,
Double Bay, NSW 2028

Tel: 02 9363 4643