#DiscoYoga @ #StKildaFestival

The Disco Yoga this morning in #CataniGardens was a hit. There was a great turn out and instructor, Nickie Hanley, did a wonderful job.


Photo: Disco Yoga in Catani Gardens for St Kilda Festival 2015

 

Photo: Stretching it out.

Photo: Omms to finish the session.

 

Photo: Disco Yoga Instructor, Nickie Hanley.

It's #StKildaFestival Today!

Hope you're all ready for it! It's going to be a fun day.

More #PrideMarch Photos

Just wanted to share some more #event photos from the Pride March last weekend in #StKilda.  It was a great day with a very positive and friendly atmosphere. We have so many different types of events in St Kilda and it's so nice to see that they're all welcomed and loved by everyone.  Congratulations to the LGBTIQ community and to Port Phillip Council on a successful day.

Photo: The colour and fun of Gay Pride March along Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.

Photo: Lots of people crowd Fitzroy Street, St Kilda for Pride March 2015.

Photo: It was Pride March's 20th Anniversary this year.

Photo: The celebrations continues after the March in Catani Gardens.

Photo: Crowd in Catani Gardens for Pride March celebrations.

Braille at Tram Stops

It's great that there are braille signs at some tram stops to help the visually impaired. This tram stop is for Route 112 (ie: Tram No. 12) which runs along Park Street, West St Kilda.  The end of the line is at the intersection of Park St and Fitzroy St.  This tram will also get you to the city and take you all the way to Victoria Gardens in Richmond.  For those that don't know where that is, it is where IKEA is!

 

It's a positive step for Yarra Trams because they are aiming to make tram journeys more accessible to more people. If you think that more tram stops need this kind of signage, you should contact Public Transport Victoria and give them your feedback. It can only improve the service for everyone.

Welcome to St Kilda Life

There are many facets to life in St Kilda.  Living in this neighbourhood means to live amongst an agglomeration of people, food, sights and sounds. There’s a lot more going on than what is advertised on a tourist website. Perhaps people want to know all about the public events and activities that occur, and perhaps they want to know about some of the other things that make up this wonderful suburb that aren’t listed on any website. Each is a wonderful story. This blog aims to share these with you from the perspective of a local who has called St Kilda home for more than twenty years.

Away from the tourist spotlight

There are many things going on away from the tourist spotlight that would also be interesting to share with people, whether they are fellow residents or people from other suburbs or countries. It’s always good to know where you can take your dog for a walk without a leash, which places have free Wi-Fi, where public toilets are, and which bar makes a superb Espresso Martini! But it is important to share some of the things about this neighbourhood that are perhaps, not always viewed as being glamorous and exciting, but for some people, they may be worthwhile knowing about. These day to day things also make up life in St Kilda and you probably will only hear about them from someone who lives there and would experience it firsthand.

Let’s share!

This St Kilda Life blog is about sharing. There is a story in every little pocket of St Kilda: from Acland Street near St Kilda Beach, to Fitzroy Street in the west, to Carlisle Street in the east, there is a story waiting to be told and shared.  Each one is an important part of the St Kilda mosaic. Whether it is the bright lights and sparkle of Luna Park, or what old films are playing at the historical Astor Theatre, there are funny stories, serious stories, and some downright weird stories. But all of these are what make St Kilda an amazing and wonderful place to visit. They are also what make it an incredible place to live because it is never boring.  By sharing these stories with you, it is hoped that you will find them entertaining, interesting and possibly even useful when you next find yourself visiting, or living a St Kilda life.