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  • Yarnupings June 2026

    Yarnupings June 2026

    In this issue of Yarnupings we celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC. We display the posters all the way back to the beginning. Please take a moment to look at each one and think about the themes.We also have the unveiling of the mural at Pocket Park, Freshwater. Stunning in blue and gold, this mural by…

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  • Yarnupings March 2026

    Yarnupings March 2026

    Included in this are photos from the wonderful Yarn Up with Karen Smith. Phil ponders on the value of silence and also the trailblazing Freedom Rides of the 60s. We have Easter egg baskets for the Jarjums and a hot cross bun recipe for you to try. Please enjoy this edition of Yarnupings for 2026.…

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  • Yarnupings December 2025

    Yarnupings December 2025

    In this issue we continue to celebrate 25 years of the AHO with great photos from the AHO 25th Anniversary celebration. We also look at the beautiful shedding of bark that occurs at this time of year. Karen makes a special announcement as well as writing about joyous summer foods. And we celebrate our Volunteers…

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  • Yarnupings August 2025

    Yarnupings August 2025

    We have a new logo! Designed by AHO staff member, Kyle Nettleton, the new logo represents what we do and where we’re from. Included in this issue is an interview with former Councillor Kate Lamb, there from the very beginning. We continue highlighting our fabulous volunteers, we hear from Phil and Kyle about being part…

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  • Yarnupings March 2025

    Yarnupings March 2025

    25 Years! A quarter of a century! Crikey that’s a long time! Let’s celebrate all the years, the great work, the  conservation, the education, the volunteers, the museum and the team. We have new museum signage, stories from Karen, reminiscing from Phil and a delicious recipe to try. Please enjoy the first edition of Yarnupings…

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  • Yarnupings December 2024

    Yarnupings December 2024

    ‘Tis the Festive Season! Our joyful Christmas edition cover was taken at the gorgeous Freshwater Beach, right down the road from the AHO Museum. We’ve had some exciting times these past few months. We’ve spoken at the Rock Art Australia conference which was an awesome opportunity.  We had a delightful Volunteer Christmas party at Manly…

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  • Yarnupings October 2024

    Yarnupings October 2024

    Wildflower Season! The most wonderful time of the year!  Welcome to the third issue of Yarnupings—the spring issue. Our pages are full of colourful images of wildflowers. If you haven’t been able to get out to see them, we’ve brought the flowers to you. In this issue, Phil interviews an incredible stone mason track builder. Karen…

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