Our top picks for the 2024 Newcastle Writers Fest
One of our favourite times of the year is almost upon us – the Newcastle Writers Festival is back again with another stellar line up of speakers and events.
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Evolution Advisers make waves for local charity
Newcastle’s business and financial experts, Evolution Advisers, have just held the eighth annual ‘Evolution Charity Cup’ as part of Surfest 2024, raising an incredible $92,000 for local charity, Hope In A Suitcase.
Swell Summer Reads – Glenrock by Lee Christine
We’re always on the lookout for our next page turner, and when Newcastle author Lee Christine’s latest novel Glenrock (published by Allen & Unwin) landed on our desks we dove right in. As the title suggests, this one is set right here in Newcastle and will appeal to anyone that loves crime fiction or mysteries (plus a little bit of romance). We had a quick chat with Lee to find out more.
Happy Summer Daze – The science behind why we love summer
Summer makes us happier… well, that’s what the science says. We certainly feel blissed out by daily Frosty Fruits, sundowners with mates and post-swim naps under the fan, but it turns out that it’s the simplicity of sunshine and warmer weather that literally changes our
brains and bodies for the better.
Falling in love with Newcastle
We love our city. Here are a few reminders of things to love, written by a newcomer to Newcastle (a Nouveau-Castrian… so to speak.)
Hosting over the Holidays?
Don’t get stuck slaving in the kitchen or worrying about where those linen napkins might have disappeared to. A little party prep goes a long way, so get your game plan sorted ahead of time with our stress-free tips for
easy entertaining.
Hosken Family Zucchini Relish
Ever planted some zucchinis under the guise that they’re one of the easiest vegetables to grow, only to forget about them and before you know it you’ve got some big enough to enter into the next country fair? If you’ve now got an abundance of zucchinis taking over your garden, we’ve got just the recipe for you!
House inspo with Taya of Goldie’s Dress Hire
Twenty-five year old Taya Calder-Mason, owner of successful Newcastle designer dress hire business Goldie’s, is a self-described creative and has already accomplished so much professionally. Her latest project has been renovating her Cooks Hill home with fiancé Rich. We were excited to take a little peek.
Hygge your way to winter bliss
Even with its dialled-down days, winter can be one of the happiest times of year. The Danish have worked out the secret – it’s called hygge and it involves a lot of cake.
Write On: Celebrating ten years of Newcastle Writers Festival
In 2023, Newcastle Writers Festival will celebrate its tenth anniversary. To mark the occasion, Swell sat down with director, Rosemarie Milsom, to learn more about the festival’s history, highlights and her hopes
for its future. Cover Photo: Chris Patterson
