Sugar Valley Sustainable Neighbourhood Group

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Sugar Valley Sustainable Neighbourhood Group

We look forward to a prosperous future while celebrating our rich heritage and retaining the village feel and country atmosphere. Join us!

We are a group of residents and friends of West Wallsend, Cameron Park, Holmesville, Seahampton, Barnsley, Killingworth and O'Donneltown who have joined forces to protect and improve our local area. We are a group of residents and friends of West Wallsend, Holmesville, Cameron Park, Seahampton, Barnsley, Killingworth and O'Donneltown who have joined forces to create the West Wallsend District Sus

tainable Neighbourhood Group. Our vision
Our community enjoys healthy and beautiful natural areas, first grade community and recreational facilities, as well as active citizenship across all generations. We have developed a Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP) which outlines a variety of local community-led projects we will undertake to achieve our vision. You can download our SNAP on our website. We'd love to hear from you. You can join the West Wallsend District Sustainable Neighbourhood Group, participate in an upcoming activity or project, share your ideas or simply find out more. You are welcome to join us at one of our monthly meetings.

31/05/2026

Saturday morning turned out a perfect Autumn's day for our Companion Planting workshop. Lachie from was as entertaining and inspiring as always, answering questions and allowing us to get our hands dirty.

This was the first of our free workshops this year, with one to come in August and another in October. Keep following us for details.

These free workshops are made possible with the efforts of the dedicated volunteers from Holmesville Community Garden and the support of Lake Macquarie City Council through their Lake Mac Grows initiative.

Thank you to everyone involved.

19/05/2026

Hurry! Just a few places left..

Join us at Holmesville Community Garden and discover, for FREE, the power of plant partnerships! Join Lachlan from Tree Frog Permaculture for an engaging Companion Planting workshop and learn how clever plant pairings can boost soil health, deter pests naturally, and create thriving, resilient garden ecosystems. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike, this session will give you practical tips you can put to work in your garden right away.

Saturday 30th May 10am-12pm.

This event is supported by Lake Macquarie City Council through the Lake Mac Grows program.

Get your free tickets here!
https://events.humanitix.com/companion-planting-workshop-tnlx3w96

22/04/2026

Hi all. Due to ANZAC day, the next gathering of Holmesville Community Garden will be on Monday 27th from 9.00am.

15/04/2026

Join us at Holmesville Community Garden and discover, for FREE, the power of plant partnerships! Join Lachlan from Tree Frog Permaculture for an engaging Companion Planting workshop and learn how clever plant pairings can boost soil health, deter pests naturally, and create thriving, resilient garden ecosystems. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike, this session will give you practical tips you can put to work in your garden right away.

Saturday 30th May 10am-12pm.

This event is supported by Lake Macquarie City Council through the Lake Mac Grows program.

Get your free tickets here!
https://events.humanitix.com/companion-planting-workshop-tnlx3w96

02/04/2026

For those of you looking for some inspiration on how to use those excess eggplants.

31/03/2026

Members of Holmesville Community Garden had perfect conditions for their gathering on Saturday. The morning started Autumn cool, but developed in to perfect conditions ensuring that the next crops should be bumpers!

We saw a good roll up of members, and some visitors, who spent time tidying up some of the beds, chatting, planting and applying some of our home-grown compost.

If you enjoy gardening in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, why not join us at our next gatherings or contact us for details.

25/03/2026

You're invited to the next gathering of Holmesville Community Garden is this Saturday (28th) from 9.00am
Come along. meet the members and check out the Autumn plantings and display.

10/03/2026

Take part in a 2 day, hands-on, eucalypt identification workshop, April 17-18 at Holmesville Community Garden Hall, 16 George St, Holmesville.

Perfect for plant lovers, bush regenerators, ecologists, students, and anyone keen to sharpen their skills in recognising Australia’s iconic gum trees. Run by passionate botanist, educator and conservationist, Paul Gadsby, who has over 25 years of experience studying Australia’s native flora.

Get your tickets at;
https://events.humanitix.com/eucalypt-identification-workshop-central-coast-newcastle-region-two-day-training-fundamentals-and-field-tour-of-the-eucs

09/03/2026

The garden gathering at Holmesville Community Garden has been cancelled due to the recent and forecast rain.

04/03/2026

Holmesville Community Garden members get to enjoy the fruit of their labours. It's not all about watering, planting and gardening.

This Hungarian Lecso (Capsicum and Tomato stew) is based on a recipe from Culinary Hungary - Budapest Cooking Class

Enjoy warmed with a BBQ or on some toasted Pane Di Casa.

Keen to learn more? Contact us to find out about how to become a member, or jump on to the Holmesville Community Garden page for links to membership forms and details.

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West Wallsend, NSW

Website

http://www.sustainableneighbourhoods.org.au/west-wallsend-district.html

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