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SBS Australia
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
Melbourne's Filipino seniors to lead 127th Philippine Independence Day tribute to heroes old and new
Bayanihan in Melbourne Inc. is a group of mostly senior citizens dedicated to combating loneliness through social activities and cultural engagement. The event, themed "Greatness of the Past, Strength of the Present," will pay tribute to figures from Dr José Rizal to modern heroes, including nurses, legal advocates, and community changemakers—featuring Rizal's great-granddaughter, now living in Melbourne. Set to take place at St Peter's Eastern Hill Hall, Melbourne, the celebration will include cultural performances, games highlighting Philippine national symbols, and opportunities for social connection. SBS Filipino 29/05/2025 10:56 In an interview with SBS Filipino, Versie Tamblyn, president of Bayanihan in Melbourne, shared that her personal modern-day heroes are mothers. "Mothers sacrifice so much, especially here in Australia, where there's often little help with raising children, unlike in the Philippines, where you might have nannies, parents, and extended family for support. Mothers are often forgotten, even by their own children, yet they continue to love unconditionally. That's why, for me, mothers are true modern-day heroes.' 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Disused Sunderland church to become arts and learning centre
A historic church building could receive a new lease of life as an adult learning and arts City Council's planning department has approved the change of use of St Mary's Church in South Grade II listed structure, which sits on the corner of Wear Street and Church Street, dates to the 1800s and has been vacant for some time.A previous property listing for the site said the church had "formally closed for worship" and described it as a "redevelopment opportunity for a range of possible new uses". The applicant is a firm called Pecorino Properties, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.A statement of intended use submitted to the council said the aim was to "use the building for adult education and arts-related activities", with a focus on "learning, participation and cultural engagement".The space would host arts exhibitions and a range of other creative initiatives alongside educational programmes involving maths and literacy.A council report said there would be no external changes made to the church as part of the any future building work to facilitate the new use "may require planning permission and/or building regulations approval", planning documents recent months, a company with the same name has also been progressing plans to repurpose another Grade II listed church in the city, St Mark's, off Hylton Road in the Millfield included plans to revive the space to attract not-for-profit organisations, local artists and small start-up businesses to occupy new units on site. Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
