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Mardi Gras Celebrates 41 Years…FEARLESS!

23 February, 2019 · Posted by Rachael Goldsworthy

Whether you are looking at attending yourself or in support of a friend, family member or local community, watching the Mardi Gras Parade or streaming live no matter what side of the fence you sit can be a lot of fun.  A couple of things you need to know about Mardi Gras…

When Is the Mardi Gras?

Sydney Mardi Gras is celebrating 41 years with one of the most colourful and creative parades to attend this year being held on 2rd March, 2019.

Who is performing at Mardi Gras?

The year’s Mardi Gras Party is set to have one of the most diverse line-ups yet, featuring a slew of local and international DJs including: Amanda Louise, Ben Drayton, Brooke Powers, Butch le Butch, DJ Charlie Villas, DJ Hamo, The Dollar Bin Darlings, Dom De Sousa, Feisty, HipHopHoe, Kitty Glitter, Magda Bytnerowicz, Matt Jay, SVETA, Toy Armada (PH) & DJ GRIND (USA) and Victoria Anthony. source: http://www.mardigras.org.au/events/mardi-gras-party

What is the theme of Mardi Gras 2019?  

“Fearless does not mean we have no fear – everyone experiences fear, it’s a part of who we are. Fearless means living our lives in a courageous way, taking action despite your fears. 

If we can develop fearlessness there is no limit to what we can achieve. Just look at what has been accomplished by LGBTQI advocates, activists, individuals and groups that through fearlessness have stood up for who they are, who they want to be, for equality and inclusion, ensuring other LGBTQI people feel supported, accepted and safe.

Mardi Gras is an opportunity for all of us to shine, express who we are and be a beacon of LGBTQI pride for those among us who are still finding the strength to be who they are. So don’t let fear hold us back – take risks, be strong, courageous, and be proud and let’s all come together at Mardi Gras 2019 and celebrate fearlessly.

Produced with SBS and featuring many fearless members of our LGBQI communities, watch our 2019 Mardi Gras theme video below:” source: http://www.mardigras.org.au/fearless

Rachael’s Top Tips for Best Vantage Points

Happy Mardi Gras from Rachael Goldsworthy Realty

1/ Like in real estate Location, Location, Location is key! So plan to arrive early to get the best vantage spot.
2/ When buying a home you want to know the local amenities and facilities available, so ensure you know your go to places to purchase food and water, and toilet stops for the night.
3/Spending long days searching for that perfect home, nobody wants to get “Hangry” in the process, so ensure you carry water and snacks just in case you cannot find a vendor in time, your friends will love you for it.
4/ Similar to our open homes where we want to ensure the safety of our attendees, therefore keep an eye on your friends and belongings and stay together to have a safe and enjoyable night out. Carry only the essentials and avoid bulky items.
5/ Like wandering the streets for hours for the perfect home, it is a must to wear comfortable shoes and clothing, dress for the Mardi Gras Event and weather forecast.

A couple of other things you need to know about Mardi Gras…

What is Mardi Gras?

And whether you are up for a party or not The City of Sydney certainly knows how to host one of the best parties of the year! Bursting into life with a full calendar of special and annual signature events that celebrate all things rainbow attracting approximately 20,000 local, interstate and international visitors, providing them with an experience that cultivates a sense of culture and community which equally commemorates the vibrant history of Mardi Gras since inception by the 78ers.

 Want to watch Mardi Gras Sydney 2019?

You can take advantage of a roadside possie along Oxford Street leading up to Taylor Square. A couple of other venues you could visit as you follow the parade up Oxford Street are Beresford Hotel,  Stonewall Hotel  Open from 5 p.m. and tickets start from $22, The Oxford Hotel – Open from 10 a.m. with entertainment from 7 p.m., The Colombian Hotel – Open from 9 a.m., The Courthouse Hotel – Open all day. The Flinders – Doors open from 4pm and DJ’s from 10 p.m.,  VIP Viewing – Sideshow – Flinders St, Darlinghurst  7pm – 11pm, From $61 + booking fees, Wheelchair Accessible.

What to wear to Mardi Gras 2019?

The great thing about Mardi Gras as you can dress in whatever you like, but most importantly, simply be yourself.

Is the Mardi Gras on TV?

Yes, it will be streamed live from 7pm on Facebook and SBS Demand and if you can’t make it on the night, it will also be broadcast on SBS Demand – Saturday 2rd March at 7:25pm with all our favourite hosts including Magda Szubanski, Patrick Abboud, Joel Creasey and Urzila Carlson for our special Mardi Gras broadcast, including hilarious Mardi Gras commentary, a behind the scenes look at the parade and insightful stories that delve deeper into the issues faced by the LGBT+ community.”

Source Online:

“2019 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is one of the world’s largest and most high profile LGBTIQ+ celebrations. Having started as a civil rights protest in 1978, Mardi Gras has grown into an opportunity to celebrate diversity, equality, inclusion and pride on a global scale.

Following last year’s historic same-sex marriage vote, this year’s Mardi Gras will be a celebration of how far the LGBTIQ+ communities and their allies have come in the last 41 years, as well as a reflection on the community’s hopes for the future.

The television broadcast will feature the best and brightest floats and costumes in the parade, interviews with special guest and celebrities.”

Online source: https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/02/airdate-2019-sydney-gay-and-lesbian-mardi-gras.html

Whatever you find yourself doing this weekend, Happy Mardi Gras!

Rachael 🌈

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Filed Under: Celebrations, Community Update, Events, Family, Food, Fun Days Tagged With: BeresfordHotel, Cher, CourthouseHotel, Mardi, MardiGras, Stonewall, Sydney, TheColombianHotel, TheFlinders, TheOxfordHotel, VIPVIewing

Happy Mother’s Day

7 May, 2018 · Posted by Rachael Goldsworthy

Don’t forget it is Mother’s Day this Sunday! Thinking of arranging something special for your Mum? Maybe breakfast in bed, a special hand-made present from the kids, a day out? I have put together a list of go to places for your Mum as they are all so special and deserve to be rewarded every day however at the very least this Sunday.

Let us know what you have planned.

Rachael ????????????????????

For floral arrangements:
Haus 101
McGraths Hill Florist
Angel’s Florist

Clothing:
Rockmans

Facials and beauty treatments:
Gallery 20
Villa Thalgo

Brunch or lunch with Mum:
Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury
Simons Cafe Windsor
Crepe Escape Windsor
Tractor 828

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Filed Under: Celebrations, Children, Community Update, Education, Events, Family, Food, Fun Days, Hawkesbury, Housing, Motivational, Real Estate

Mardi Gras Celebrates 40 Years

3 March, 2018 · Posted by Rachael Goldsworthy

Whether you are looking at attending yourself or in support of a friend, family member or local community, watching the Mardi Gras Parade or streamling live no matter what side of the fence you sit can be a lot of fun.  A couple of things you need to know about Mardi Gras…

Rachael’s Top Tips for Best Vantage Points

1/ Like in real estate Location, Location, Location is key! So plan to arrive early to get the best vantage spot.
2/ When buying a home you want to know the local amenities and facilities available, so ensure you know your go to places to purchase food and water, and toilet stops for the night.
3/Spending long days searching for that perfect home, nobody wants to get “Hangry” in the process, so ensure you carry water and snacks just in case you cannot find a vendor in time, your friends will love you for it.
4/ Similar to our open homes where we want to ensure the safety of our attendees, therefore keep an eye on your friends and belongings and stay together to have a safe and enjoyable night out. Carry only the essentials and avoid bulky items.
5/ Like wandering the streets for hours for the perfect home, it is a must to wear comfortable shoes and clothing, dress for the Mardi Gras Event and weather forecast 

A couple of other things you need to know about Mardi Gras…

When Is the Mardi Gras?

Sydney Mardi Gras is celebrating 40 years with one of the most colourful and creative parades to attend this year being held on 3rd March, 2018.

Who is performing at Mardi Gras?

Cher, a longtime advocate for the LGBTQI community, has arrived in Sydney preparing for her iconic performance at 2am after the night’s biggest ever official Mardi Gras Party.
The gay icon’s chart-topping hits include Believe, Strong Enough, All or Nothing, The Shoop Shoop Song, I Got You Babe, If I Could Turn Back Time, Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down), Half-Breed and Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves.

What is Mardi Gras?

And whether you are up for a party or not The City of Sydney certainly knows how to host one of the best parties of the year! Bursting into life with a full calendar of special and annual signature events that celebrate all things rainbow attracting approximately 20,000 local, interstate and international visitors, providing them with an experience that cultivates a sense of culture and community which equally commemorates the vibrant history of Mardi Gras since inception by the 78ers.

 What is the meaning of Mardi Gras?

“40 Years of Love “examines the themes of repression, adversity, freedom, diversity and equality” and was inspired by queer artists like Peter Tully, Brenton Heath-Kerr, Ron Muncaster, Keith Haring and Pierre et Gillesaid Aberline and Goldberg.

“With the work’s vibrant energy and complexity, we share that Mardi Gras isn’t a singular thing but a cacophony of diverse ideas, people, histories, politics and expressions.”

Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the City was proud to support and celebrate the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.”

Quotes courtesy of online source: http://www.mardigras.org.au/news/mardi-gras-celebrates-40-years-with-a-huge-inflatable-art-installation-on-taylor-square

Best Vantage Points or Places to watch Mardi Gras Sydney 2018?

You can take advantage of a roadside possie along Oxford Street leading up to Taylor Square. A couple of other venues you could visit as you follow the parade up Oxford Street are Beresford Hotel,  Stonewall Hotel  Open from 5 p.m. and tickets start from $22, The Oxford Hotel – Open from 10 a.m. with entertainment from 7 p.m., The Colombian Hotel – Open from 9 a.m., The Courthouse Hotel – Open all day. The Flinders – Doors open from 4pm and DJ’s from 10 p.m.,  VIP Viewing – Sideshow – Flinders St, Darlinghurst  7pm – 11pm, From $61 + booking fees, Wheelchair Accessible.

What to wear to Mardi Gras 2018?

The great thing about Mardi Gras as you can dress in whatever you like, but most importantly, simply be yourself.

Is the Mardi Gras on TV?

Yes, it will be streamed live from 7pm on Facebook and SBS Demand and if you can’t make it on the night, it will also be broadcast on SBS Demand – Sunday 4th March at 8:30pm with all our favourite hosts including Magda Szubanski, Patrick Abboud, Joel Creasey and Urzila Carlson for our special Mardi Gras broadcast, including hilarious Mardi Gras commentary, a behind the scenes look at the parade and insightful stories that delve deeper into the issues faced by the LGBT+ community.”

Source Online:

“2018 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is one of the world’s largest and most high profile LGBTIQ+ celebrations. Having started as a civil rights protest in 1978, Mardi Gras has grown into an opportunity to celebrate diversity, equality, inclusion and pride on a global scale.

Following last year’s historic same-sex marriage vote, this year’s Mardi Gras will be a celebration of how far the LGBTIQ+ communities and their allies have come in the last 40 years, as well as a reflection on the community’s hopes for the future.

The television broadcast will feature the best and brightest floats and costumes in the parade, interviews with special guest and celebrities including international music icon Cher, commentary from Magda Szubanski and Joel Creasey, as well as on the ground coverage from Urzila Carlson. The Feed’s Patrick Abboud will present a series of stories which introduces us to parade participants, the people and special meanings behind the floats, and the stories of Mardi Gras marchers– including the 78’ers who pioneered this global event 40 years ago.”

Online source: https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/02/40th-sydney-gay-lesbian-mardi-gras-tv-guide.html

Whatever you find yourself doing this weekend, Happy Mardi Gras!

Rachael ????

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Filed Under: Celebrations, Community Update, Events, Family, Food, Fun Days Tagged With: BeresfordHotel, Cher, CourthouseHotel, Mardi, MardiGras, Stonewall, Sydney, TheColombianHotel, TheFlinders, TheOxfordHotel, VIPVIewing

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

20 December, 2017 · Posted by Rachael Goldsworthy


This is one of my favourite times of the year when people get together to celebrate Christmas, as I will be with family and friends.

We’re looking forward to another successful year ahead with you, exciting new concepts to share, and we’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you for all your support throughout 2017.

Our office will be closed for the Christmas break from Friday 22nd December, 2017 and will re-open on Monday 8th January 2018 where we look forward to being of assistance to you, your family and friends.

Best wishes to you and your family for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, we look forward to working with you in 2018.

Kind regards,

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Filed Under: Celebrations, Christmas, Education, Events, Family, Food, Fun Days, Hawkesbury, Motivational, Real Estate, school holidays

Happy Mother’s Day

12 May, 2017 · Posted by Rachael Goldsworthy

Mothers Day at Rachael Goldsworthy Realty

Mother’s Day is a special day to remember all the extraordinary Mums in the world that are so amazing and inspiring.

How will you be spending this Mother’s Day? Here’s a couple of suggestions.

Visit The Garden of Yuck and Yum
Self guided trail for children and families
The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah
9.30am – 4.30pm
Suitable for children 6 – 13 years. Includes all materials
Member and non-members $6.50 per kit available at the Visitor Information Centre
Visit bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au for more information

A Classic High Tea
Breakfast and afternoon packages available for the whole family
The Sebel Hawkesbury Valley
Bookings essential
Visit sebelhawkesbury.com.au for more information

Cruise the Hawkesbury
Seven Islands Cruise
Hawkesbury Cruises
Bookings essential
Visit hawkesburycruises.com.au for more information

Cook for Mum
Make her breakfast in bed or spoil her with brunch
Hash brown and egg cups for breakfast, include chocolate melting moments for high tea, garlic and chorizo prawns for dinner
Visit taste.com.au for menu inspiration

Have a wonderful Mother’s Day from all of us at Rachael Goldsworthy Realty.

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Filed Under: Celebrations, Children, Community Update, Education, Events, Family, Food, Fun Days, Hawkesbury, Housing, Motivational, Real Estate

Episode #43 The Drive Home to the Hawkesbury with Rachael Goldsworthy and Brenda Richardson from Tommy’s Tuc Shop

14 March, 2017 · Posted by Rachael Goldsworthy

Rachael G.:         Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening depending on when you’re watching this video. I’m Rachael Goldsworthy checking in with you on the drive home to Hawkesbury. And today I’m lucky enough to be joined by Brenda Richardson from Tommy’s Tuc Shop.

How are you?

Brenda R.:           Good, thanks. How are you?

Rachael G.:         Really really good. Tell me, what made you move to the area and why did you open this takeaway?

Brenda R.:           Well we’ve always lived locally and it was just a bit of a change. I’ve always done administration work.

Rachael G.:         Yeah?

Brenda R.:           And flipping hamburgers is definitely a bit of a change. So yeah I just decided to do something. I’ve had a few ups and downs over the last couple of years so I actually decided to actually open a takeaway shop with my daughter.

Rachael G.:         No, that’s great!

Brenda R.:           And this is how we came up with Tommy’s Tuc Shop.

Rachael G.:         Yes, and if anybody knows the local area Mulgrave, McGraths Hill, Windsor, and the greater Hawkesbury, everybody wants to come for your infamous burgers and also your bacon and egg rolls. Apparently they are like the best in the area.

Brenda R.:           Bacon and egg rolls. Hamburgers.

Rachael G.:         Hamburgers.

Brenda R.:           And we make all our own patties here.

Rachael G.:         Okay.

Brenda R.:           All the bacon and eggs. They’re just awesome-tasting. They’re coming from me.

Rachael G.:         She’s not bias but I can guarantee that many people, and lots of people say good things about all the food that’s served here. And she’s always so friendly. That’s what I like about Brenda. She always got a smile on her face. The people here are really nice. It’s in a great location if you’re not familiar with it, it’s in Wingate.

Brenda R.:           Wingate road. McGraths Hill, Opposite Canal.

Rachael G.:         Terrific, okay. Opposite Canal is really easy to find but if you ever want bacon and eggs rolls, burgers, those sorts of things, this is the place to come. Now, tell me, what’s the best part about the whole [inaudible 00:02:09]? What do you like about living here?

Brenda R.:           Just the friendly people.

Rachael G.:         Yes.

Brenda R.:           They are. You can have people come in here every day. And maybe their having a bad day but all the time they walk in [inaudible 00:02:22] [crosstalk 00:02:24] they usually got a smile on their face.

Rachael G.:         You brought their day. [crosstalk 00:02:24][inaudible 00:02:24]

Brenda R.:           We try and make sure that we make them talk. A lot of them come in, they don’t really say much. If you start up a conversation, then obviously they’re going to try to do that. And at the end they usually say “bye, have a good day.”

Rachael G.:         So you had win at the end of the day with everybody. Yeah, oh that’s good. So what sort of hours do you work? You wake up early in the morning for the workers or —

Brenda R.:           I’m usually here by maybe 5, 5:30.

Rachael G.:         Wow. That’s early enough. 5, 5:30, my goodness!

Brenda R.:           And then I’ve gotta leave. I usually go in and get my break around 6 so I’m usually back here by 6:30, so I’m usually open around 20 past 6:30.

Rachael G.:         Okay 20 past 6:30. If you want coffee, burgers, bacon and egg rolls, even milkshakes as well.

Brenda R.:           We do milkshakes, we do honey mustard burgers, which are really good. Chicken Caesar burgers which are even better.

Rachael G.:         Yes. Is there a special sauce on the chicken Caesar burger you can share?

Brenda R.:           No, no just a normal Caesar dressing. I think it’s just the way that it’s made. Everything’s made with love.

Rachael G.:         And that’s [inaudible 00:03:38] Things are made with love, people absolutely love the food that it is, and love what it is about the place as well, so it’s almost like a culture when you come and have lunch at somebody’s restaurant or café. You remember people, you know their name, you know what their order is, you probably get the regulars in everyday.

Brenda R.:           And if you have a great attitude, and your personality is [inaudible 00:04:01], or somebody should [inaudible 00:04:03].

Rachael G.:         No, that’s great

Brenda R.:           It sort of makes your day when you know that you know — that’s what you do.

Rachael G.:         Yeah, absolutely.

Brenda R.:           And they won’t run too far. I mean it’s not long before [inaudible 00:04:19].

Rachael G.:         Yeah, so you’re here from Monday through Friday?

Brenda R.:           Yes, Monday through Friday.

Rachael G.:         Okay, so if people wanted to phone orders in, can they do that? Is there a number that you can tell everybody?

Brenda R.:           I do but I don’t actually know it off my head.

Rachael G.:         That’s okay. She doesn’t ring herself so it’s all right. We [inaudible 00:04:36] numbers too.

Brenda R.:           Fax the orders through. [inaudible 00:04:45] A lot of [inaudible 00:04:40] fax their orders through. We also supply delivery service as well. We don’t always guarantee that we’re going to get it there the specific time they’ve actually asked us [inaudible 00:04:53] [crosstalk 00:04:53] but we try.

Rachael G.:         Yeah, that’s good.

Brenda R.:           Maybe 5 minutes or 10 minutes late but [crosstalk 00:05:03] —

Rachael G.:         We’re not going to mark it down for 5 or 10 minutes late.

Brenda R.:           We usually like to be on time.

Rachael G.:         That’s good, that’s good. So what we’ll do is we’ll put a link on the video for you, they can call in for the phone number [inaudible 00:05:12] the fax, you can order your meals via fax or phone in the orders prior to — so it it the day before or day of? You have to — [crosstalk 00:05:17]

Brenda R.:           [crosstalk 00:05:19] Usually yeah —

Rachael G.:         Look at that. The day of and you can still get a meal and —

Brenda R.:           We usually do like breakfast orders.

Rachael G.:         Yes.

Brenda R.:           We actually have people that come in and sit down and have bacon and eggs and substitutes and mushrooms.

Rachael G.:         Yeah. Well from one local business to another, thank you for being part of the [inaudible 00:05:37]. We really it. We all appreciate you being up early, feeding us, and ordering us making sure that we can go to work and do what we do and anybody that wants a really good bacon and egg burger, Caesar burger, anything to do with milkshakes or whatever, even if it’s small, [inaudible 00:05:55] she’ll bring that everyday of the week. Thank you very much for doing that Brenda and thank you [inaudible 00:05:59] today.

Brenda R.:           Thank you.

Rachael G.:         Yeah you’re welcome. Look forward to seeing you on the next video.

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