May 31

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

🌧️ Weather: 16° and a 100% chance of rain.

📆 Today: It’s Friday 31st May.

News: Canberra's Dementia Village is a Step Closer

Work is progressing on the Curtin Dementia Village with the Place Development Brief released. The village is inspired by the pioneering De Hogeweyk dementia village in the Netherlands. Unlike traditional nursing homes, the village model is designed to provide a familiar, 'home-like' environment for residents within a supportive community context.

The Dementia Village will be built on the former North Curtin School site in Curtin on Carruthers Street.

Coming Up: 🧪 Whisky Business at Questacon

Whisky Business combines whisky and science in a fun and informative 18+ event. Have you ever wondered how the smokiness in your whisky links to climate change? Or what happens when whisky meets liquid nitrogen? The experts will unveil these mysteries. You'll also have the chance to savour 4 exclusive whisky tastings as you uncover the chemistry behind the flavours in a moonlit setting. Details here.

Coming up: Tony Armstrong at the National Museum.

The National Museum is running an exhibition based on the ABC series Tony Armstrong's Extra-Ordinary Things. To open the exhibition, Tony Armstrong will be joined in conversation by journalist Dan Bourchier, National Museum curator Dr Martha Sear, and some of the individuals who shared their remarkable stories as part of the series. Details here.

Coming Up: 🥶 Winter Solstice Nude Swim

At sunrise, on the shortest day of the year, brave Canberrans can drop their towels and take a dip in Lake Burley Griffin and raise money for charity. The Winter Solstice Nude Charity Swim is happening on June 21st, and we will be raising money for Lifeline Canberra. Details here.

Made in Canberra: ☕️ Feist Tea

Feist Tea was started by two friends in 2021 who enjoyed catching up over a good pot of tea. They soon realised that brewing tea was one of the only times they actually stopped for a minute, and they wanted to share that with other busy people. You can discover their interesting range of teas at Pop Canberra and through their online shop. They even have tea for those currently breastfeeding! Details here.

Eats: 🍷 Ravensworth Dinner at Paranormal

Paranormal Wines will host an exclusive dinner with local winery Ravensworth Wines. They will be serving up a six-course meal to match the new release wines from Ravensworth. It's happening on Thursday June 13th. Details here.

Something to do: 🇮🇹 Italian Cooking Workshop

Join Italian chef Alessandro Di Meo for an Italian cooking workshop and discover the art of making authentic homemade ravioli stuffed with fresh ricotta. There are classes happening this weekend. Details here.

This Weekend in Canberra

This weekend, there's a National Wine Experience, a coin swap, an Italian day out and much more happening. Get the full rundown here.

Tidbits:

Espresso Room: An Espresso Room Cafe will be opening outside Coles in the Canberra Centre. They'll be serving Ona Coffee and Wildflour pastries and bread. It will open in August.

More EV Chargers Coming: An additional 39 public Electric Vehicle chargers with 65 bays will be added to Canberra in a new round of grants. There will be a particular focus on chargers near high density housing (apartments).