Lane Cove Week in Review 9th to 15th July 2018

storm cell sunset

This week we had BIG news about a notorious traffic black spot, and two new cafes opened.

Our stunning cover photo was taken by Glenn Crouch on Thursday evening, during the ‘storm cell sunset’, at Greenwich Point ferry wharf.

Dangerous Intersection to be Upgraded

ITC’s persistence looks like it has paid off! Finally some positive news from the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) regarding the notorious black spot, at the intersection of Longueville Road and River Road West.

Read about the Short Term and Long Term proposals from the RMS HERE.

river road loungueville intersection black spot

The High Tea Garden Now Open

A stylish looking new addition to Longueville Road, The High Tea Garden opened its doors for the first time on Saturday 14 July. We ventured in on opening day, and can confirm that the scones are delicious!

The High Tea Garden

Rebecca Mitchell Joins Raine & Horne

One of ITC’s amazing Platinum Sponsors is Rebecca Mitchell, who has supported us from the birth of our Facebook page back in 2012. This week, Rebecca (who was previously working for Stone Real Estate), announced “It is with enormous excitement that I’d like to let you know that I have joined the team at Raine & Horne Lane Cove. I’m so thrilled for this opportunity and couldn’t have hoped for a better team. Congratulations Rebecca Mitchell Raine & Horne.

rebecca mitchell

Louisiane Officially Opened

The plaza was buzzing on Wednesday morning, with the highly anticipated opening of Louisiane Cafe/Restaurant (located where Lodge used to be). The Louisiane team were offering free coffee and mini muffins at their launch, and since then they have been trading their regular hours, including Happy Hour every evening. Louisiane tell us that a Kids Menu is coming very soon.

Looking for a hospitality job? Louisiane are recruiting. Details HERE.

Bastille Day at Four Frogs Creperie

Four Frogs Creperie celebrated Bastille Day on Saturday the 14th, with some special items on the menu, including this Truffle Galette. Y.U.M!

galette four frogs

School Holidays are here…Still!

There is still time to plan activities for the kids during the last week of the school holidays. We have ideas for all ages, including art classes, netball clinics, science workshops, NRL clinics, AFL clinics and much more. Full details HERE.

Donate a Prize for Lane Cove Football Club’s Trivia Night

Do you own a local business? Would you like to donate a prize to the world’s best trivia night hosted by Lane Cove FC? The Lane Cove Football Club’s annual trivia night is coming up in August. If you would like to donate a prize (all donations gratefully accepted) please email [email protected]

Save the Dates – Upcoming Events

The Annual St Michael’s Parish Monster Garage Sale is back on Saturday 28 July. More info HERE.

Farran Street Quality Child Care Centre, in Lane Cove North, have a fun Open Day happening on Saturday 4 August – details HERE.

Another one for the diary is the next My Kids Market, which is back at St Ignatius College Riverview on Sunday 19 August. More info HERE.

Lane Cove Theatre company are now taking bookings for their upcoming production – Next to Normal, which runs from 10-25 August 2018. Info and booking link HERE.

next to normal

Lane Cove Council Survey – Digital Communications

Lane Cove Council is currently running an online survey about how they can improve digital communications and staying in touch with people in Lane Cove. If you are interested completing the survey please click HERE. The survey closes this Tuesday 17 July.

Lane Cove West Primary School Class of 1968

Looking for people from the Class of 1968 from Lane Cove West Primary School. If this is you, your fellow classmates are looking for you. A reunion is being arranged and they are still looking for 10 or so people. So, if you are a student/sibling/parent of someone from this Class could you please Contact Us.

ITC launches the ITC Lane Cove Chat Room

You asked for it and we have done it. We now have a Closed Facebook Group where you can ask other Lane Cove residents questions. After hitting 1 million page views on our website, we decided it was time to expand and give our followers additional ways to connect with neighbours. You can join the group by clicking HERE. Once you have joined just hit the “add” button and invite your friends who live and work in Lane Cove (we want it as local as possible). So click HERE and get chatting Lane Cove!


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