Anzac Day 2015 — Lest We Forget
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April 17 - May 3 Volume 32 - Issue 8 Anzac Day 2015 — Lest We Forget “Can you keep my dog from getting out?” MARK VINT 9651 2182 270 New Line Road Dural NSW 2158 [email protected] ABN: 84 451 806 754 WWW.DURALAUTO.COM BRISTOL PAINT AND Hills Family Free Sandstone battery DECORATOR CENTRE Run Business backup when you mention “We Certainly Can!” this ad Unit 7 No 6 Victoria Ave Sales Castle Hill, NSW 2158 Buy Direct From the Quarry P 02 9680 2738 F 02 9894 1290 9652 1783 M 0413 109 051 Handsplit 1800 22 33 64 E [email protected] Joe 0416 104 660 Random Flagging $55m2 www.hiddenfence.com.au A BETTER FINISH BEGINS AT BRISTOL 113 Smallwood Rd Glenorie Treasure to be found in the Castle Hill There has been a recycled ladies clothing There’s treasure to be found in the Castle shop on the Nuffield Village site for more CASTLE HILL RSL Hill’s ARV, Nuffield Village and it’s not just the than 30 years, entirely manned by volunteers memories of residents. (mainly residents). On the 3rd SUB BRANCH March, 2015 we moved into a Recruitment for It is the Ladies and Lavender new venue, purpose built with Current and Boutique, a tiny shop which trades Ex-serving Members pre-loved clothes waiting to be new fittings and change-room. of Allied and re-loved, at very low prices and We are open Tuesday, Australian new lavender products, at realistic Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Defence Forces prices. mornings from 9.30am • Free membership for current serving defence Also see the pretty display of until 11.30am and force members jewellery items. Everyone is welcome to Thursday afternoon • 6 months qualifing period in the defence force. browse, no-one is asked to buy. from 1.30pm until • Providing support to those We are very fortunate to receive many 3.30pm. Our shop is who have served next-door to the Farrer • Lest we forget quality donations from ladies who have • Many benefits available enjoyed the clothes’ newness and passed Brown Court, Coffee CONTACT RSL RECRUITING them on to us in cared-for condition. Shop in Lloyd House OFFICER “Families donate remarkable things, which is very close to 0425269521 so it’s a great place to hunt for a lovely outfit, a the entrance of the Anglican Retirement Village, stylish bag or a colourful scarf,” said June Foxall, David Road, Castle Hill… (almost opposite the manager of the shop. corner of Tree Tops Road) Australian Alpaca Week Australian Alpaca Week returns due to popular demand! Hawkesbury/Blue Mountains Region of the Those who visited an alpaca farm in 2014 enjoyed themselves Australian Alpaca Association Ltd. invites you to:- so much that it is being done all over again! The week of May 2nd to 10th has been deemed “Australian Alpaca Week” in the Hawkesbury and Hills districts. National Alpaca Week During this period, farms in the area will be hosting Open 2-10th May 2015 Farm days for the public to come and see these endearing Alpaca farms around the region will be open - visit an alpaca farm during creatures and their babies grazing in their paddocks, as well as alpaca week to find out more about these magnificent animals. in penned environments. Alpaca breeders love to talk about alpacas, so visitors are welcome to ask questions and learn what is involved in raising and managing these animals, whether as herd guards, pets or for breeding. Entry is free. Alpacas are recognised as environmentally friendly livestock. With their soft-padded feet, they are very kind to fragile Australian soils as well as being hardy and adaptable to most conditions. Alpacas are easy to manage and in addition to producing a soft-handling fleece are also extremely appealing animals to own. Most people who start out with a couple of alpacas, even as grass-eaters, are soon on the lookout for a few more to complement their herd. Alpacas are farmed primarily for their fleece and many farms will have raw fleece, spun wool for knitting and finished garments on display and for sale.The fibre to find farms that are open during National Alpaca Week visit: is in high demand overseas and is also very popular with hand spinners. The great range of natural colours means that dying is www.hbmalpaca.com.au unnecessary, leaving the fibre with its original silky handle. People come along for many reasons, some for a day out or facebook: Alpacas Hawkesbury Blue Mountains & Hills Districts with the family, and others who are thinking of owning their or contact the Secretary for a list: Sue Maynard 9653 2277 own alpacas. Whatever the reason for visiting, the opportunity to meet the animals and chat with their owners, many of whom have been involved in the industry for 15-20 years, is very beneficial. More information on alpacas can be found at www.alpaca.asn.au. For more local information, contact the regional secretary on 9653 2277 or [email protected] 2 • Hills to Hawkesbury Living • April 17 LOCAL NEWS Drug Supply Arrest Tea on Saturday 23rd May 2pm. Hills Volunteers Asked To at the Dorothy Paul Centre, the Knock For Salvos During Red Proactive Crime Team Police Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Shield Appeal Payless from Hawkesbury LAC arrested a $ PAINTING CONTRACTOR PTY LTD Children North Rocks opposite Lic No: 264325C Lic No: 124588C 48 year old South Windsor man Having a Salvos volunteer Westfield. All proceeds to benefit just after 7pm on Tuesday 14th knock on your door during the RIDBC. Cost is $25. April 2015 in Macquarie Park, Red Shield Appeal has become an Domestic - Commercial - Windsor for alleged supply of RSVP: Eileen 9680 4956 or annual tradition and Hills Shire Industrial cannabis to a minor. Joan 9871 6128 Mayor Clr Andrew Jefferies is calling on residents to once again We Guarantee Your Police will allege the 48 year Council Signs Partnership take part. old supplied an amount of cannabis Agreement with WSI TAFE for Satisfaction to a 15 year old female before being Events Interns “The Salvation Army do Pensioner Discount - arrested by Police. A search of amazing work in the community. The Hills Shire Council has All Suburbs the offender’s belongings located Whether it’s providing support signed an agreement with the individually packaged resealable through homelessness services, Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Call for a free Quote bags and over half a kilo of cannabis. women and children services, that will see Diploma of Events emergency welfare, financial Fully Insured The male was taken to students complete internships at counselling and so much more,” Windsor Police Station and later Council every semester. Mayor Jefferies said. Call Alex: charged with Supply Prohibited Council has a very successful M. 0408 439 230 Drug and Supply Prohibited Drug Salvation Army spokesman volunteer program, with more to Child. The male will appear Steve Burfield said the Salvos Ph. 9899 5760 than 900 volunteers contributing before Windsor Local Court in May. were thankful for the generosity to the community. The partnership of Australians over the last 50 Temporary Roundabouts Domestic Violence in the with the Western Sydney Institute years. Installed In Next Stage Of Hawkesbury of TAFE addresses a new need Samantha Riley Drive Upgrade and pillar of opportunity - the To volunteer call 13 SALVOS A 37 yr old male from Richmond education and up skilling needs of (13 72 58) or register online at The upgrade and widening of has been charged with 3x breach our community. salvos.org.au/volunteer. You can Samantha Riley Drive to a four- Apprehended Domestic Violence donate to the Red Shield Appeal lane carriageway continues, with Order (ADVO) over the weekend. Hills Shire Mayor Clr Andrew by calling 13 SALVOS (13 72 58), three temporary roundabouts to The male is currently named as the Jefferies said the partnership helps online at salvos.org.au, in person be installed at the intersections defendant in an enforceable ADVO students get hands-on experience at any Westpac branch. protecting the victim. for putting on events of all sizes. continued on page 4 On Friday the 10th of “The events world is very February 2015 Police will allege competitive and cut throat and the male attended a residence in securing an internship can often Kurrajong Heights knowing the prove to be extremely difficult,” victim was at the location. The Mayor Jefferies said. BMW, AUDI, VW male became abusive towards the Council’s focus on growing the victim and later stole her vehicle visitor economy is a key driver of from outside the home. The males MERC & PORSCHE major events. behaviour prompted another SERVICE & REPAIRS occupant of the home to call 000. Residents Encouraged to Knock Down and Rebuild with For quality service at Police arrived at the home a $2000 Rebate short time later and spoke with the competitive prices by trained Approved victim and other people present. Council’s Knock Down and Repairer BMW Audi, VW, Merc & Police attended the males home in Rebuild Scheme is now up and Porsche technicians Richmond where he was arrested running and property owners can and conveyed to Windsor Police apply for a $2000 rebate. Our Service includes: Use of the latest BMW, Audi, VW, Station. The male was charged with Merc & Porsche diagnostic equipment for all models. Hills Shire Mayor Clr Andrew the breaches and bail refused by Jefferies said the scheme was police. The male appeared before • Full vehicle service including Auto Electrical. aimed at rejuvenating low density Parramatta bail court on Saturday • Dynamometer tuning.