Glenmore Gazette June 2015

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Sixteen new home sites have just been released in the first stage of 6A of Mulgoa Rise, a prestige Penrith residential estate being developed by Mulpha Norwest. Over 400 home sites have now sold in Mulgoa Rise, with strong enquiry and demand continuing from homebuyers looking for a quality block on which to build their dream home.

The new home sites, many elevated with views to the Blue Mountains or Mulgoa Reserve, are all large, ranging in size from 750m² to 834m². When complete, the estate will offer a contemporary village lifestyle with all the convenience of nearby town amenities.

Mulpha Norwest General Manager, Tim Spencer, said this is the first time a new release has all lots over 750m².

“Many have mountain or nature reserve views, which will appeal to family upsizers looking to build larger homes,” he said.

“This new estate offers these families a perfect opportunity to purchase a prepared block ready for building their dream home in a family-friendly community.”

There are now 10 homes on display in the Builder’s Village on site. Allcastle, Unicus, Adenbrook, Elderton, Lily, Metricon and Roselea provide new home buyers with a wide selection of building and living options tailored to Mulgoa Rise.

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Well Winter has arrived. Time to pull out your winter

woollies, rug up and keep warm as the aroma of fresh home-made soup wafts through the home.

This month, our cover story details the latest release at Mulgoa Rise, while page 7 highlights the continued generosity of one of our local Small Business operators.

It is without doubt that there is a strong sense of community in this special place we call home. Only last month I witnessed a resident ‘Paying It Forward’ at a local business.

Something entirely unexpected by the recipient, but a true act of kindness. Not only did it warm the heart of the lucky recipient, but all those that witnessed this amazing gesture.

Share your ‘Pay It Forward’ stories with us! Email: [email protected]

This month we have ‘The Best Hot Chocolate’ in ‘What’s Cooking’ on page 10; it’s bound to keep the winter chills at bay.

Remember, ‘The grass isn’t greener on the other side, it’s greener where you water it!’

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Hopewood Health Retreat To Close

Hopewood Health Retreat has announced with great sadness that it will be closing its doors on 9 June 2015. Hopewood, one of Australia’s original retreats, has been an institution in the Wallacia region for almost 55 years and a leading voice in health, nutrition and natural living nationally.

Throughout its history, the Australian Youth and Health Foundation has conducted Hopewood Health Retreat and the charity’s Board made the diffi cult decision to close the Retreat and Day Spa.

Hopewood General Manager Sharon Beavon, who has worked at the Retreat for over a quarter of a century said today: “We are greatly saddened that this decision has had to be made, particularly for our incredibly dedicated, long serving and loyal staff . Our fi rst priorities are to support our staff in their career progression, and to ensure Hopewood’s high standard of service continues for our guests, until closure.”

As the authentic voice of health and wellness, Hopewood will continue to share its philosophy at www.hopewood.com.au providing Australians with the information they need to live happier and healthier lives.

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FAITH – ANGLICANRev John Lavender P: 4733 1635 A: Cnr William Howell Dr & Pritchard Pl, Glenmore Park W: www.glenmoreparkanglican.com.au

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The cold winter months might be here, but at Glenmore Park Anglican Church (GPAC), we have plenty of things coming up for you and your family to encourage you and to give you real hope – some will even help to keep you warm as well!

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea – 10am Friday 5th June at GPAC – I will be speaking about how God can give us His peace even while those we love or we ourselves battle cancer. The morning will cost $5 and there will be plenty of Morning Tea! Call the number above to book your spot!

The Women’s Winter Warming Night – 7.30pm Wednesday 17th June – This is a highlight of the year! There will be plenty of delicious winter warming food for you to sample and an excellent talk from Karen Lavender on “Where is God when I am suff ering?” Cost $5.

Kids Holiday Club – Tuesday 30th June, Wednesday 1st July – This is something that parents and kids look forward to every year! Previously our Kids Holiday Club has been held each morning of the fi rst week of the Public School Holidays – this year we will be having it ALL day on Tuesday and Wednesday as well as a special Family Games & BBQ Night on Thursday. This will be a great time for kids to enjoy themselves and have the opportunity to understand more of the diff erence that Jesus can make to their lives, and it will provide an opportunity for mums and dads to either have a bit of a break in the school

holidays or to be able to keep going to work, knowing that your children are being well cared for. Bookings are essential.

High School Youth Summit Camp – Wednesday 8th – Sunday 12th July in the Royal National Park at Port Hacking. High School students just love Summit! This is a brilliant few days away investigating how amazing Jesus is. We have a great team of leaders and we know that your High School aged children will love it. Bookings are essential.

Sunday at GPAC – at Church on Sundays we will be looking at the Bible’s Book of John, a superb part of the Bible, written by the Apostle John, one of Jesus’ disciples, whose aim in writing was that “you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may life in his name.” John 20:31.

We would love you get to know Jesus, and the diff erence he makes to your life, so it would be great to see you here at GPAC and check Jesus out for yourselves and see that He is all that you are looking for.

Rev John Lavender

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Little Kids With Big DreamsThe little Kids School Glenmore Park is a modern all-inclusive

centre providing enriching pre-school programs individually tailored to each child’s specifi c needs and interests. Programs, activities and play fl ow from the Early Years Learning Framework plus we work in partnership with parents/guardians to ensure the very best for your child. The centre also has a dedicated computer room for the children where they can enjoy the benefi ts of our technological age in a supervised time-managed way.

Staff are professional and qualifi ed with years of experience. They are friendly and very welcoming and only too willing to answer any queries you may have - they know how daunting it can be when you decide to expand your child’s horizons and explore the possibility of pre-school and child care. You will always feel welcomed in our beautiful centre at any time whether that be to enrol or browse through.

All meals and snacks are provided in a variety-fi lled healthy rotating menu. We use the guidelines of “MUNCH AND MOVE” promoting yummy and nutritious food and we invite parents to suggest new ideas or recipes for us to implement into our delicious weekly menus.

The new interactive playground is an absolute child’s paradise designed and created specifi cally by experts with your child’s imagination and curiosity in mind.

We look forward to meeting you soon at The Little Kids School, the centre “FOR LITTLE KIDS WITH BIG DREAMS”!


Fr Robert Riedling A: 34-38 William Howell Dr , Glenmore Park P: 4737 9735 W: www.padrepioglenmorepark.org.au

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FAITH - PADRE PIO CATHOLIC PARISH

As we begin the month of June the Church moves into “Ordinary Time” which means that the season of Easter is over, marked by the great feast of Pentecost which we celebrated towards the end of May. Though Easter has concluded we don’t lose heart or

hope because we fi nd throughout the coming months signs of encouragement to keep us strong in our Christian faith. An example of this greets us during the fi rst week of June when we celebrate three feast days dedicated to Christian martyrs: St Justin (01 June), St Charles Lwanga and companions (03 June) and St Boniface (05 June). Each of these martyrs died in a diff erent period of history: St Justin in the second century, Charles Lwanga and his companions in the nineteenth century, and St Boniface in the eighth century. The example given by these selfl ess people of faith is certainly a great boost to we people of faith, especially when that devotion starts to fl ag and become lukewarm.

Martyrs are those people who willingly give their lives as a witness to their beliefs. Martyrdom is by no means restricted to Christians but obviously Christian martyrs are the focus of my refl ections in this column.

Perhaps the form of martyrdom which is most familiar to people, Christian and otherwise, is that which was perpetrated by the Romans in the fi rst three centuries of the Christian Church, when many people who professed Christian faith were periodically slaughtered in public spectacles. St Justin is one example of this. He lived in the second century, being martyred in the year 165. Justin was a philosopher who became a Christian as an adult, as was customary at the time. He referred to Christianity as the “true philosophy”. He refused to deny his faith and worship the Roman gods, and so was beheaded along with some companions of his. A couple of his written works survive to this day.

Roman persecution eff ectively ended in the early fourth century but this didn’t mean an end to martyrdom. St Boniface was an English monk who went to Germany as a missionary in

the year 719. He became a bishop there and had great success but was murdered, along with fi fty-three companions, by some pagans in modern day Holland in the year 754. His body, along with the blood-stained book he was reading at the time of his murder, can still be viewed today in the town of Fulda, central Germany.

When we move forward through history we see little or no let-up of Christian persecution. Charles Lwanga, who was martyred in the year 1886, was one of many African martyrs who were killed in a great period of persecution in Uganda between 1885 and 1887. He was a servant in the king’s court and instructed other servants in the Christian faith. He tried to protect them from the king’s sexual advances. The king, in his anger and prejudice against the Christian faith, had Charles and dozens of others slowly burnt to death.

We might think that martyrdom is a thing of the past but this is not so. In fact, it has been estimated that more Christians were martyred in the twentieth century than in the previous nineteen centuries combined. Of course, in recent times we have heard of huge numbers of Christians in the Middle East and in Nigeria being killed for their faith and vast numbers, fearing persecution, leaving their homelands to seek safety elsewhere. Martyrdom is by no means a historical curiosity, it is a present reality.

We ask for the prayers of the martyrs, those recognised by the Church and those countless tens of thousands of other martyrs who are now dwelling in God’s eternal light. We pray for an end to persecution, that those who commit such atrocities will know a change of heart and instead promote love and peace, just like the one who gave his life for us, Jesus Christ.

Our parish is a vibrant and active Christian community. If you would like to join us, particularly those who may not attend our Masses regularly and new residents in the area, we would love to welcome you here as part of our friendly, inclusive and family-oriented community.

Looking forward to welcoming you!Blessings and prayers,

Fr Robert Riedling, Parish Priest

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Breastfeeding Group Donates Toys to Family-Friendly Cafe

Local mums from the Australian Breastfeeding Association – Hawkesbury/Nepean group have rallied together to donate toys to Sapphire’s Café at the Glenmore Park Child and Family Centre.

Cafe owner Jenna Vicary is a local resident who is very generous with her time and resources in supporting local customers and community groups, often hosting mother’s groups run by the Australian Breastfeeding Association. Jenna was touched to see so many mothers visit her Café on Monday 18th May with gifts for her. The local mum’s donated a toy box for of toys designed purely for the enjoyment of others.

Jenna is usually the one giving so she enjoyed being on the receiving end for once. Jenna organised an Easter Egg hunt on Easter Saturday this year. But due to bad weather, it was a wash out. So she spent her day driving around in the torrential rain and donated them to Westmead Children’s and the children’s ward at Nepean Hospital.

According to Nicole Bridges, volunteer breastfeeding counsellor with the group, ‘We run a lot of our local mum’s groups at Jenna’s cafe which is part of a wonderful community precinct built by Penrith City Council. There is an outdoor playground that is fenced in so it has become a bit of a community hub for local parents and kids, as it is somewhere safe, partially undercover and has a lovely cafe and toilets.’

‘Jenna has always had a little corner of the cafe sectioned off for the babies and toddlers with toys, but over time they have slowly disappeared. To coincide with National Mothering Week this year, our local group has donated some toys to support Jenna and also raise awareness of the importance of supporting mums and providing community spaces that are baby, child and breastfeeding friendly.’

‘We see far too often the negative eff ects for mums when they are told to stop breastfeeding in public or made to feel embarrassed. The theme for this year’s National Mothering Week was ‘Support, Encourage, Inspire’ and we felt this was a way our local group could “pay it forward” to Jenna and ultimately encourage more mums to get out and about in the community with their babies and young children,’ said Ms Bridges.

So, next time you are at Sapphire’s take a moment to check out the toy box and to think about how it got there and, be thankful that we live in such an accepting and encouraging community.


Pastor Paul Marshall W: www.fvc.org.au Sunday Service Time: 9:30am @ Regentville Public School

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Politics and Our SoulsAs I write the budget is in the news, and I

am prompted to write about the well-being of our souls in a society that places economic prosperity at the centre of its universe.

Now of course it is important to manage the nation’s fi nances well, and we should thank

God for the material prosperity we enjoy in Australia. But when talking about the soul or heart, we must also talk about things like happiness, peace, and fulfi lment. What are we achieving with our life that makes us feel that what we are doing is meaningful, and that we are not wasting it? Beyond our bank balance, are we making the world a better place for our children?

We hear so much in the media now about economic indicators – from what the Reserve Bank is doing, to the profi t fi gures for the major retailers, or our import/export earnings. It is as if our essential wellbeing depends upon our economic success. Again, our economic eff ectiveness allows a more affl uent life than someone in a third world country experiences, but is it really the basis for our happiness, peace, or fulfi lment?

I suppose we can’t blame politicians for making economic prosperity top and centre because most people vote “from their hip pocket”. I have four young children and things can be tight, so I know what that’s about. Getting more money makes it easier to survive, but beyond a certain point it doesn’t make us a happier society.

We enjoy high levels of wealth in Australia, but we also work our tails off for the privilege! More time earning means that we can aff ord better things but it also means less time for other valuable activities like being with those that we love.

Everyone is talking about how fast everything is going. We must do more, to earn more, so that we can be economically prosperous. But our bodies and minds just weren’t made to live at this sizzling pace, and as a society we are paying the price in stress-related illness, high divorce rates, road rage, and unacceptably high levels of mental illness. I wonder how many people are ready to snap. We must understand the trade-off s between economic prosperity and the welfare of our minds and souls. For example, more aff ordable childcare might well make it possible for us to work more, earn more, and consume more. But what is happening to our marriages, our families, our children, and our souls when our lives are so disconnected from each other?

People who are dying live well because they are forced to see what matters. And none of the people I visit who are dying ever mention how much money they earned, or whether the national budget was in surplus or defi cit. Some worry about whether their kids will ever aff ord a home, but they know that what really matters is not about any of the things about economic prosperity that clog up our national airwaves and political debates. They talk about relationships. They talk about TIME with people they love. They appreciate the power of being still so that they can capture what matters before it is too late, or they rush past it. They talk about things that they did, or wished they had done, that make the world better for those they love. They talk about whether they found their “calling” - whether their life was meaningful. They talk about God.

Food for thought. Live well, Paul, Parish Priest.

Dolls, Bears, Craft & Collectables ShowThe Penrith Dolls, Bears, Craft & Collectables Show will

be held on Sunday 28th June, 2015 at 10am – 4pm. Venue Panthers World of Entertainment, Convention Centre, Mulgoa Road, Penrith.

Panthers World of Entertainment Convention Centre is the best venue with great support from the Management and staff and the parking is a dream for all, including coaches and disabled parking.

The stall displays are a delight and easy to move around for the people with prams and disabilities.

The feature of the show is the famous doll & bear competition, staged by Val and her team each year. The judges give their time and knowledge to award the talented doll and bear makers each year. Members of the NSW Doll Collectors Club manage the valuations table. You can bring along your childhood doll or bear and find out the history and the value of your treasured possession for a gold coin donation. This year we will feature a display from ‘Hand Weavers & Spinners from Sydney & Blue Mountains’ and a table display and demonstration from the ‘Caring Hearts’ Quilters Group.

The show provides a great day out for everyone, with refreshments available including Devonshire teas and our famous BBQ cooked by the members of the Zonta Club.

The show features collectable and reborn dolls, teddy bears, and exquisite handmade craft, doll houses, doll furniture, miniatures, books, scrapbooking, doll repairs, beads, patterns, buttons, laces and material, doll wigs, millinery, and supplies to make your own dolls and bears.

Proceeds from this show go to supporting Zonta local community projects which are focussed on initiating and supporting programs for women in the areas of health, welfare, educational opportunities, economic and professional status.

THE PENRITH Dolls, Bears, Craft & Collectables Show

Sunday 28th June 2015 10.00am - 4.00pm

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‘Resilience’ is a Bit of a Buzz Word These Days

We all want our kids to do well and to be well. One of the things that determines social and emotional wellbeing is “resilience”. Resilience is defi ned as the ability of an individual to access resources to prevent, minimise, or overcome hardship.

The problem, I think, we have when talking about resilience is that we treat it as something separate to our parenting and teaching. We treat it as something separate that our children must learn, like they learn maths, or the rules of whichever sport they choose to play. It is treated as something that we do to, or for, our children.

But really, resilience is learnt within environments through children feeling heard and feeling that they belong. Children learn coping skills in relationship with parents and teachers. They learn about feelings and how to manage them, from birth, in relationship with us. The most optimal environment is a positive one, in which parents and teachers regard themselves as guides and educators.

There is no point learning how to apply resilience in environments that are harsh, punitive, or unyielding, and having caregivers that shame children on a regular basis. It’s like applying a band aid to a gaping wound. For this reason, I think that parenting programmes like Circle of Security and Triple P are better programmes for promoting resilience in our children that any resilience programme available for children.

There has been a steady decline of resilience and mental health in young people over the past 3 decades. What I am increasingly fi nding in my work with children, is that they feel they cannot bring their struggles and problems to their parents. The message from parents to their children resoundingly is “build a bridge and get over it”, “stop being a drama queen/wuss/sook”, “suck it up princess”, or “man up”. Up to 90% of the children I work with feel they cannot talk to their parents, or when they do they are dismissed, rescued, punished, or ignored. The majority of Year 6 children I speak with, young people heading into high school and adolescence, feel their parents don’t listen to them. No wonder 1 in 4 of our young people will go on to develop clinical depression. In this ‘lucky’ country. Too sad.

As an Aboriginal woman said to me many years ago, “you can’t be a strong tree, if you don’t have strong roots”. So how do our children grow strong roots? Australian psychologist, Andrew Fuller, cites the research and advises that those children who are most resilient have been found to have three factors in their life (https://vimeo.com/43821184):

1. Feeling love, connection, and belonging within their family;

2. Having a few friendship groups, so that if they fall out with one group they can align themselves with another group;

3. Having an adult outside the family that likes them.Parenting is the most important factor in children’s resilience.

Children grow up in the context of family. I would like to see the resilience debate going forward as placing an emphasis on parents to learn positive parenting skills and providing an environment in which our children grow their resilience skills, rather than placing the onus on children to bear the responsibility for learning resilience skills. How are you creating an environment in which your children can grow strong roots?


WHAT’S COOKINGThe Best Hot ChocolateEasy • Time 10min • Serves 6Ingredients • 1/2 Cup (110g) Caster

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• 3/4 Cup (75g) Good-Quality Cocoa Powder

• 1L(4 Cups) Milk

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heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the chocolate and stir until melted, then whisk in cream, cocoa and 1/3 cup (80ml) milk. Transfer to a jug.

2. Meanwhile, warm remaining milk in a pan over medium-low heat to just below boiling point. Divide among mugs and let guests add warm chocolate mixture to taste, then serve topped with whipped cream and extra cocoa.

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Fish & ChipsCapable Cooks • Time 1 hour 50 min • Serves 4

Ingredients • 1 Cup (150g) Plain Flour, Plus Extra to Dust• 1 1/3 Cups (330ml) Good-Quality Beer (Lager), Chilled• 4 Large Floury Potatoes (Such as King Edward, Russet), Peeled• 12 (About 50g Each) Flathead Fillets• Sunfl ower Oil, for Deep-Frying• Lemon Wedges & Tartare Sauce, to Serve

Method1. Place the fl our, 1 teaspoon sea salt and some freshly cracked black pepper

into a large bowl, and make a well in the centre. Slowly start pouring the beer into the well, whisking to combine, until all the beer is added and a smooth batter forms. Strain batter through a fi ne sieve to remove any small lumps of fl our. Place in the fridge for 1 hour.

2. Dry the potatoes with kitchen paper and cut lengthways into chips about 1cm-thick. Half fi ll a deep-fryer or large heavy-based saucepan with oil and heat to 160°C. (If you don't have a deep-fryer thermometer, test a cube of bread - it will turn golden in 30 seconds if the oil is hot enough.) Fry chips in batches for 5-7 minutes or until soft but still pale, then drain. The chips can be prepared to this stage ahead of time.

3. Preheat oven to 170°C. When you are ready to cook the fi sh, increase the temperature of the oil to 190°C (a cube of bread will turn golden in 15 seconds). Fry chips again, in batches, for a further 2-3 minutes or until crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper. Keep warm in the oven.

4. Maintain the oil temperature at 190°C. Dust the fl athead fi llets in the extra fl our. Dip into batter, one at a time, allowing excess to drain off . Carefully place into the hot oil. Depending on the size of your fryer, cook fi sh in batches. Fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, then drain on kitchen paper.

5. Remove chips from oven. Sprinkle fi sh and chips with salt. Serve with wedges of lemon and tartare sauce.

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Tanya Davies MP, Member for Mulgoa has encouraged local high school students to get involved in the NSW Fair Trading Money Stuff Challenge.

Tanya Davies said that students would have the opportunity to devise innovative messages about consumer rights, with the best entries in line for category prizes of $250 for individual students and $2,000 for schools.

“The Money Stuff Challenge allows students in Years 8 to 10 to learn about consumer rights by developing educational material for their peers on issues such as eligibility for refunds and avoiding scams,” Tanya Davies said.

“By tackling issues of relevance to young people such as signing mobile phone contracts, online shopping and buying your fi rst car, the competition teaches students to become savvy consumers.

Minister responsible for Fair Trading Victor Dominello said the Money Stuff Challenge had been running for over 15 years and last year’s program saw over 1,000 NSW high school students involved.

“The program encourages students to become subject experts in consumer law and to share those learning with fellow students in innovative ways,” Minister Dominello said.

“Entries can include short movies, websites, magazines, radio plays and more and can be submitted online via the Money Stuff website.”

The competition is run as an in-class assessment for students meeting the learning needs of the commerce syllabus.

Information packs are being distributed to schools which contain a student guide outlining entry requirements and a teacher guide for running the classroom component of the competition. A gallery of past winners can be viewed at www.moneystuff .net.au.

The $16,000 prize pool is spread across several categories, including regional and metropolitan and the People’s Choice Award category, which allows the public to have their say on the best student concepts.

Postal entries close 24 July 2015 and online entries are due by 31 July 2015 with announcements of the winners expected in September.

For more information please visit the Fair Trading website www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au or phone 13 32 20.

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Four Important Psychological DiscoveriesEvery day of every year, scientists toil away in their eff orts

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Study 1: We look for happiness in all the wrong places:

We typically think of major life events, raises, large purchases, and success as the main sources of happiness in our lives. But a Harvard University study by Zhang, et al., 2014 shows that we are overlooking a powerful and readily available font of happiness: the small things that happen from day to day.

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Study 2: The mind/body connection:

In 2014, study after study has shown that mindful people are better off in a variety of diff erent ways. In fact, higher emotional self-awareness has been found to improve your overall health. A Brown University Study by Loucks, et al., 2014 showed that people who are more aware of what they are thinking and feeling in the moment have lower BMI (body mass index), lower fasting glucose, less smoking and higher levels of physical activity.

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Dr Katrina Warren and Kelly Gill will be hosting their Fourth Border Collie Fun Day at Castle Hill Showground on Sunday 5th July 2015.

‘Dr Katrina and Kelly Gill are delighted to welcome Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital to our Border Collie Fun Day. Dr Camille Brandt will be our offi cial vet on the day and will also be off ering free veterinary checks and answering your Border Collie health questions.’

The Fun Day will be showcasing a wide variety of Border Collie activities, including sheep herding, tricks, fl yball, agility, and nose work.

There will also be a special appearance by The Wonderdogs. The Wonderdogs are a team of chocolate Border Collies owned by Kelly Gill of Kerodan Kennels. The Wonderdogs star in many television commercials and work with Dr Katrina Warren on stages all over Australia.

There will be stalls, show bags, fun competitions, photo opportunities and interactive activities.

Dr Katrina and Kelly Gill are also out to fi nd the fastest border collie over a sprint, racing against the clock.

There will also be a beautiful Memory Tree. This will be a special tree where people can pin a photo or write a note to remember a beloved pet who is no longer physically with us. I know many of you have lost precious pets over the past year and this is a beautiful way to honour them and include them in some way.

The day will also be raising money for Border Collie Cancer Research at Sydney University, with a huge raffl e and lots of other fundraising activities.

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Mondays 9.30am - 11.30am

Craft ‘n’ Connect Join others to work on craft projects, and make packs for foster carers. At Floribunda Community Centre, Glenmore Park. Call Jo on 0477 114 701.

Mondays 7.00pm - 10pm

Riverland Harmony Chorus RehearsalsGlenmore Park Child & Family Centre, Blue Hills DrivePhone: 4773 8284 or 4739 1834

Wednesdays 9.15am - 10.15am

Heartmoves A gentle exercise program for all ages and abilities. Only $5 per session. Held at Floribunda Community Centre, Glenmore Park. Call Julie on 4733 1499.

Wednesdays at 10.00am -2.00pm

Nepean Valley RSL Day ClubThe Salvation Army Hall at Glenmore Park. It is a social club for Seniors in the community to come along & have fun, socialize & enjoy a morning tea & lunch.$7.00 per meeting. Enquires: Jan Eaton on 4704 8506

Wednesdays 7.00pm for 7.15pm start

Rotary Club of Wallacia-Mulgoa Valley Cost of meal $20.00 per head (One course, Plus tea/coff ee/BYO Alcohol) To book, contact Jan Bradley on 0428 289 919. Expressions of interest for Guest Speakers. Please call Jan or email:

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Thursdays 9:30am - 11:30am

“Taste of Everything” group for WomenLearn something new each week, meet new people, and have a laugh. Floribunda Community Centre, Glenmore Park. Call Julie on 4733 1499.

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ZumbaCall Elisabeth on 0421 978 220

Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:45pm

Love Modern Jive dance lessons and social group for over 18’s. Get fi t, learn to partner dance and meet new friends. Beginners, couples and singles welcome. $10 for members, $15 casual per session. For more information call Andrew

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Wednesday June 10

Lung Support Group(2nd Wednesday of each month) 10 - 12pm Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre 19 Bringelly Road Kingswood.$3 to cover tea and coff ee. Followed by Lungs in action exercise class run by a qualifi ed instructor. 12 - 1pm - FREE Enquires: John

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Wednesday June 10

Arthritis NSW (2nd Wednesday of each month)Penrith Branch MeetingCWA Hall, Tindale St, Penrith. Coff ee available from 9:30amFurther details - Diane 9623 9789

Friday June 12

Open Mic Night 6pm – 8pm. (2nd Friday of Every Month)Gloria Jeans Glenmore Park, Glenmore Park Town Centrefacebook.com/gloriajeansglenmorepark

Thursday June 11

Red Cross Penrith Branch Meeting(2nd Thursday of each month)CWA Hall Tindale St, PenrithCoff ee available from 9:30am Enquires: Diane 9623 9789

Saturday June 13

The Informed Health Nutritional Wellbeing Centre are holding two FREE talks presented by Clinical Nutritionists at 10.00am: Beauty from the inside out. How much does your diet and lifestyle eff ect your skin and aging? 11.00am: Type 2 Diabetes, what is the best diet to manage your blood sugar levels? Informed Health Nutritional Wellbeing Centre, 1 Lemko Place (corner Borec Rd, entrance on Lemko) PENRITH Bookings essential: ph 4722 2111

Saturday & Sunday June 13 & 14

The Nepean Potters are holding their half yearly sale and Exhibition" East Meets West"At Glenbrook Community Hall. Starting at 9am to 5pm both days. Entry is free and people are welcome to come and have a look.

Monday June 15

(3rd Monday of each month)Nepean Evening VIEW Club are holding their Dinner Meeting at Panthers Penrith arrive 7.00pm for 7.30pm meal and meeting - cost $26 (bookings essential). Women of VIEW support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life project. New members warmly welcomed. Enquires: Yvonne Boorer on 0413 559 711

Monday June 15

The next meeting of the Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held at 6.30pm in Lecture Room 1, Learning & Development Unit, located in the SWAHS 2 building Nepean Public Hospital. Tonight we have as our guest speakers Yvonne and John Alexander who are Trainers with St John Ambulance. They will give information on what to do in the event of an incident requiring fi rst aid. All meetings are available to males and their partners who are seeking information on this cancer, and who live in the Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith areas. Come along and experience the caring and benefi ts off ered by our Support Group whose motto is YOU ARE NOT ALONE.Enquiries: prostatesupport.org.au or David

Wilkinson, President 1300 13 38 78

Tuesday June 16

Glenmore Park Residents Group Meeting(3rd Tuesday of the month) Floribunda Community Centre, Glenmore Park @ 7pm Enquires: 4733 1499

Wednesday June 17

Glenmore Park Probus Club Inc.(3rd Wednesday of the month)Held at Glenmore Park Community Centre at 10am. We welcome retired & semi retired, socially active people, to enjoy our friendly meetings & outings each month. Visitors welcome....Contact Rayella Haines 0411 237 699

Thursday June 18

Solo Circle of Friends(3rd Thursday of each month)For single men & women 55 yrs & over who enjoy lunches, dinners, outings etc. Come and join our friendly group. To join, send self

addressed envelope to Secretary, PO Box

7557, South Penrith NSW 2750

Thursday June 18

South Penrith Probus Club(3rd Thursday of the month)Glenmore Park Community Centre. 10:00am Visitors welcome Social Club for active retirees. Enquires: Merle Blatch 4733 1614

Thursday June 18

Blue Mountains Parkinson's Support Group (3rd Thursday of every month)Meet us at Springwood for morning tea, guest speakers, and support for suff erers and carers of Parkinson's Disease. Enquires: Viv or Barry

for initial contact on 0404 836 921 or 47

379141.

Sunday June 21

Penrith City National Servicemens Association of Australia(3rd Sunday of the month)Penrith RSL Club at 10:30am.New members and visitors welcome. Coff ee and tea providedEnquires: Harry Morfoot J.P 4737 8257

Saturday June 27

Glenmore Park Monthly Twilight Market(Last Saturday of Every Month)

3-7pm Glenmore Park Community Centre, Cnr Luttrell Street & Town Terrace. Taking stall bookings now. [email protected]

Sunday June 7

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Mulgoa Rise will comprise more than 600 homes when complete. Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Mountains, Mulgoa Rise has its own sporting fi elds and parks on the estate, with golf courses, lakes and rivers located nearby. This, together with walkways connecting the estate to Mulgoa Nature Reserve, will appeal to families looking to enjoy a healthy, outdoor lifestyle.

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New Homes, Duplexes, Townhouses First Floor Addition, Exte., Granny. Flat Free advice and quote

- Extensions / Renovations - Decks / Pergolas- All Carpentry - Bathrooms - Insurance work

Free Quotes All Suburbs 30 Yrs ExperienceChris 0405 107 506

Licence [email protected]

Karen’s House Keeping

ABN - 4867 8510 608

0419 166 [email protected]

Phone: 0412 418 387 4737 9511

General Cleaning Services

Contract Cleaning End of Lease Cleaning

Free Quotes, Fully Insured

PMG CLEANING SERVICE

VENETIAN / TIMBER BLINDS PLANTATION SHUTTERS

CALL OR TEXT PETER FOR A FREE QUOTE

0414 329 062

Buying, Selling or Refinancing?

For friendly and efficient service contact

(Located in Glenmore Park)

BLUE HILLS CONVEYANCING

Eli Denmead Licensed Conveyancer

(Lic No 1127685)

Ph: 4737 8211 Mob: 0412 218 387

- MOBILE SERVICE -

CONVEYANCING

CONCRETING

CLEANING

Carpet & Upholstery CleaningTile & Grout Cleaning

Locally owned & operated. On time, every time. Quality work at competitive prices.

1300 557 548 or 4733 5290

ARGYLLCARPET CLEANING

CELEBRANT

CLEANING

CLEANING

CLEANING

WHALE BATHROOMSLic No 67245c

4773 8700 0417 417 556www.whalebathrooms.com.au

BUILDER / REPAIRS

BUILDER

BUILDING DESIGN

BOOKKEEPING

Nepean Balanced Books MOBILE BOOKKEEPING SERVICE

Tania 0414 951 624

BATHROOMS

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOLOGY

BATHROOMS

BALLOONATICS

Helen & Dianne Balloo

0408 667 916 0437 970 513

BALLOONS / GIFTS

CLEANING


(CALL)0424 540 405 Lic No: 263767C

UP FRONT ELECTRICAL & DATA SERVICES

Up Front Pricing24/7 Service

Reliable Team

Your Local Electrical and

Data Specialists

DDATA S&& DDDATTTA SEU

DaDDDDD

Make Your Vinyl Floors Look Brand New!

Restoration of Vinyl Flooring

0497 391 282

PANTHER GARAGE DOORSFor all your Garage Door Needs

Sales, Service and InstallationRoller DoorsPanelift DoorsRemote Controls

After hours service available Call Phil for a free measure and quote

0409 476 275 or 47 33 4346

Licence No 115083Cwww.craigsmgasteelbuildings.com.au

P: 4773 4478 | M: 0419 993 723CALL US FOR AN OBLIGATIONS FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION

Carports

ABN: 27 109 556 890

®

Blue HillsBuilding Maintenance & Handyman Services

Call Heath Davies - 0409 717 454License no. 228868c

Residential & Commercial Fully Licensed & Insured

Specialising in all types of household repairs, maintenance and improvements to Glenmore Park,

Western Sydney and beyond. From minor repair work to totally renovated kitchens,

bathrooms and laundries.... no job is too small.

Shop 8 NK Centre 450 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750

1300 664 661

Delivering to Sydney + Central Coast + Wollongong

lollylicious.com.au

Delicious Chocolate Bouquets!

MULTI-AWARD WINNING

Lic No: R84571

Joe’s Ultimate Handyman Services

All Aspects of Building and Building Repairs

0422 765 397‘Service with a smile’

BUILDING Concrete Footings, Bag Rendering, Block Work, Window Repairs, Saw Cutting, Stone Walls, Decorative Stone Laying, All BrickworkBUILDING REPAIRS Tiles, Plastering, Carpentry, Doors & Locks, Painting, Fly Screens, Leaky TapsGENERAL JOBS Lawn Mowing, Rubbish Removal, Garden Care, Property Maintenance

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

HANDY MAN

HANDY MAN

PENRITH GAS SHOP Save Money – Switch to GasGas room heating servicing/repairs

Hot water repairs / replacement – Gas appliance conversions LPG to Natural Gas –

New heater sales YOUR ONE STOP GAS SHOP

4731 1208

GAS HEATING / HOTWATER

GIFTS

Paul Land 0407 217 760 or 4733 3640

Roller doors Panelifts Tilter doors Automatic openers

And servicing those noisy, hard to open garage doors.

Phone for a free measure and quote

Licence No:104830c

FIVE STAR DOOR SERVICE

For all your garage door needs !

GARAGE DOORS

GARAGES

GARAGE DOORS

FLOORING

24 E y Swww.rondys.com.au

4737 9990 0423 877 630

ELECTRICIAN

Choose FIRST PLACEin your chosen CATEGORYAsk us how!

[email protected]

ELECTRICIAN

CHRIS POLI ELECTRICAL SERVICES

0400 430 363*Domestic *Commercial

*Data/Phone Points * Ducted Vacuums*Hot Water System Repairs *TV Outlets

*Electrical Tagging *Installation & RepairsABN 78 738 702 949

ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN

Air Conditioning Hazard Perception Dual Controlled Manual/Automatic Instruction Safety Awareness Package Deals Pre Test Evaluation

Safety Comes First

Ph: 4733 4999 Mob: 0410 070 045

LIC: 010646

6am til late

BLUE HILLS DRIVING SCHOOL

DRIVING SCHOOL


Luddenham Auto Repairs

40 Campbell Street, Luddenham Phone: 4773 4442

OUTWEST LOCKS MITH S ERVICES

Deadlocks & Window Locks Installed Locks Altered & New Keys Cut Automotive Lock Specialist Lock Out Service

47335405 0419735567 Master Lic.408106191

Hot Water SpecialistGas, Electric & Solar Hot Water Systems 24hr Hot Water ServiceSame Day ReplacementCompetitive PricingPensioner Discounts

******

Lic.No. 225162CNicholas McLeod

Email: [email protected]

Give us a call, we live in Glenmore!


Mob. 0431 253 543

Too Busy to Iron?

Mobile – 0413 992 365

You Need Karen Shepherd8 Years Experience in IroningFree Pick-up and Delivery24 Hours Turn AroundNon Smoker$35 for 30 Mixed Items

4732 4566 fax: 4732 4588

www.jandlkitchens.com

Open Mon – Thurs 7.30am - 4pm Friday 7.30am - 2pm Saturday 9am - 1pm

Quality Affordable KitchensEnquire about a Free Consultation

Come and visit our showroom at Unit 1/6 Coombes Dr, Penrith

HOGAN HOT WATER All Brands of Hot Water Systems Replaced

All Hot Water Problems Solved

GAS SOLAR ELECTRIC

Ph: 0408 259 994

YOUR LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST

4774 2440Deliveries Available

Open 7 days

SILVERDALESAND & SOIL

Gardens, Decks, Retaining Walls, Turfing, Irrigation,

Paving & Garden MaintenanceCall Ben

0448 844 314

HERITAGE LANDSCAPES & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Licence No. 223594C

LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

4733 55130418 645 582

www.grantslandscapes.com.auLicence 140803C & 155424C

Member of Landscape Contractor’s Association of NSW

WW

T

GRANTS

Professional Structural LandscapingProfessional Structural LandscapingLANDSCAPES

Kevin Ryan0418 480 753

Lic No. 60523C

Specialising in• Kitchen renovations• Replacing benchtops and doors to existing kitchens

KITCHENS

KITCHENS

IRONING

IRONING

Dianne's Ironing Service

15 Years Established Service

0452 258 280

* Excellent Finish* 24 Hour Turn Around* $40 for 30 Mixed Items* Non Smoking Environment

HOT WATER

HOT WATER

HATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN?Get Western Cleaning Solutions to do it for you!

Western Cleaning Solution use a specialised steaming machine that steams at 170 degrees to ensure that the best possible results are achieved

$70*Call Bob on 0417 262 706 or 4774 0026 (AH)

*Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge. Loyalty Discounts Can Apply

LAWNMOWING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Lawnmowing Weed Spraying Hedge TrimmingGutter Cleaning Rubbish Removal MulchingClean Ups Irrigation Systems All Gardening

For a Quote, call JAMIE on 0428 277 811

Lawn Mowing from $25Top Dressing and Fertilising

Complete Garden Maintenance10 Years Experience. Free Quotes

Call Terry 0410 461 288

Fabian Gemin 0401 701 322Freecall 1800 245 955 www.coochie.com.au

We treat all types of lawns. Talk to us about our lawn care program

Complete balanced liquid lawn fertiliserWeed Control eg. bindi, clover etc

Beetle, grub and army worm control

Your Lawn Care SpecialistsSave water with Coochie

and enjoy a healthy green lawn

LAWNS & GARDENS

LAWNS & GARDENS

LAWNS & GARDENS

LAWN CARE

LOCKSMITH

PAINTER

0417 423 1660417 423 166Free Call

Glen Baragry

4736 5136 0418 638 845

Professional . Pride . PerfectionProfessional . Pride . Perfection

MOTOR MECHANIC

OVEN CLEANING

MUSIC TUITION

PAINTER


less less than than

$1 per $1 per dayday


Lic.No. 225162CNicholas McLeod

Email: [email protected]



Mob. 0431 253 543

* Hot Water Services* Blocked Drains

* Pensioner Discounts* Gas Fitting LPG & Natural Gas

* Rainwater Tanks* 24 Hour Service* Same Day Service


less less than than

$1 per $1 per dayday(CALL)

0432 205 799LIC: 262150C

PLUMBING

PLUMBING

Licensed Plumber, Drainer

Lic: 224647CAll aspects of plumbing maintenance

and new installations.Specialising in BATHROOM

RENOVATIONS.

Call your local plumber Paul on 0414 955 528

All aspects of plumbing maintenance and new installations.

PLUMBING

No Job too Small

0410 436 [email protected]

Property Maintenance | All Plaster WorkGutters Cleaned | Lawns Mowed

Lic. No. 223838C

Mark Gentle

PLASTERER

PET CARE - MINDING

Dial A Minder Pet & Home Care

Personally tailored pet care & home care solutions to suit you & your pet’s every need.

- No more kennels or catteries! - Act NOW! - Melina 0412 971 110 or 4733 2453

www.dialaminder.com.au

PET CARE - GROOMING

Nepean Mountains Dog Grooming Established 1990

Special care with older dogs

4735 25580427 352 558

Unit 3/14 Smith Street, Emu Plains

PLUMBING

24 Hrs – 7 Days Licensed Plumber, Drainer & Gasfitter

Emergency Hot Water Repairs & Replacements

Blocked Drains Leaking Taps & Toilets, Gutters,

LP Gas & Natural Gas, Water Leaks, Rainwater Tanks.

Call your local Plumber on: P: 4727 2727 M: 0410 638 342

No Job Too Small Lic 158889C

Call your local plumber on:P: 4727 2727 M: 0410 638 342

No Job Too SmallLic. 158889C

PET CARE - GROOMING

PEST CONTROLSpiders, Ants, Fleas,

Cockroaches, Rodents, Wasps & Bees, Bird Lice, Carpet Beetles.Termite Inspections & treatments

FULLY GUARANTEED WORK

AUSKIL

Call Karen

4733 8492Family owned local business

PET CARE - GROOMING

PEST CONTROL

PET CARE - GROOMING

Mobile Clipping, Washing & Grooming Service

• Small to medium dogs only • Full clipping & grooming service • Soap free shampoo • Flea shampoo • Blow

drying • Eyes & ears cleaned • Nails Clipped

Phone Wendy on 0412 073 608

PET CARE - GROOMING

Your Dog Clean, Flea-Free& Smelling Great...

OR IT’S FREE

Hydrobath in warm clean water using environmentally friendly products, Brush, Nail

clipping, Ear & eye Cleaning, Drying, Deoderise, Doggy Treat, Aromatherapy Phone Aaron

0402 885 518 or 1300 369 369

Dog Grooming Salon and Pet

Boutique

Unit 39, 38-40 Abel Street, Penrith, 4722 9492.

open Mon to Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3.

WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED

Painting & Decorating

DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIALGLENMORE PARK BASED

• Dulux Accredited • Decorative Paint Finishes • Big or Small Jobs • Interior & Exterior • Fully Licensed & Insured • All Work Done Personally

Call 0417 221 822or 0417 223 288

FREE QUOTES

PAINTER

Evelyn 0432 056 413

Mobile We Come To You

www.1james.com.au 1800 1 JAMES (52637)


Tutoring - All Levels for

AAC –Tutoring Glenmore Park

MATHEMATICS

To book call Sam on:

Email:

5+3=?7x5=?

Steve's ShuttlesAffordable transfers for

all occasions including airportAny genuine quote beaten

Steve 0412 025 180 [email protected]

PLUMBING

ROOFING

Lic No 86216C

0418 446 590 4773 8634

TM

WWW.MATTSSKIPBINS.COM.AU

0432 696 812

2 cubic metre from $1753 cubic metre from $2754 cubic metre from $3506 cubic metre from $5508 cubic metre from $6509 cubic metre from $750

CASH OR CARD WELCOMEConditions Apply.

TIME FOR A CLEANOUT?

$

MATT’S SKIP BINS0432 696 812

Pre PackingFree Packing Materials

All removals BIG or SMALLPh: 0450 369 949

Phill Stevens

LOCAL COUNTRY NSWMENTION THIS AD

FOR 10% OFF

REMOVALS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

G&J Reading SolutionsLearning to Read - Changing a Life

Shark Express Shuttle

ALL OCCASIONS TRANSPORT Call Samir on o4o3o15598

E: [email protected] www.sharkexpressshuttle.com.au

Licence No.239747C

Paul’s Tiling

Mobile: 0439 664 866

Our Services Include:

ABN 91 265 262 565

Phone: 0412 418 387 4737 9511

Window Cleaning & General Cleaning Services

Contract Cleaning End of Lease Cleaning

Free Quotes, Fully Insured

PEARCE UPHOLSTERY CO.Re-cover & repair for

commercial & domesticAntiques • Lounge Suites • Sofas Dining Suites • Offi ce Furniture

Ph: 4733 4450Mob: 0417 067 126

FREE QUOTE PICK UP & DELIVERY

WINDOW CLEANING

WASHERS + DRYER REPAIRS

TREE SERVICES

TILING

SHUTTLE SERVICE UPHOLSTERY

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RUBBISH REMOVAL

TUITION

SHUTTLE SERVICE

TUITION

Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hours—7 Days

Bathroom Renovations Extensions

Maintenance Blocked Drains

Hot Water Broken Pipes

For friendly & reliable service contact

Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573

PLUMBING

Ace Washing Machine & Dryer Repairs

Based in Glenmore Park for over a decade. All makes and models

Free service call with repairsPensioner discountsAll work guaranteed

Call Eddy on 4737 9065 or 0405 218 995

TREE SERVICES


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Glenmore Gazette June 2015