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10 000 COPIES/EDITION 14th – 28th February 2020 | Vol 37 – Issue 04 FOR GIVING HOPE Read the full story on page 2 POSITIVE Organise an obligation free EARTHMOVING tour of the grounds today. Established over 40 years 4 Generations of Tree Experts - Rock Walls Built Over 60 years in the Industry. Knowledge and Expertise you can trust. 10 Tonne and 30 Tonne Excavators All Terrain Forklift and Tree Removal Pallet Truck Hire Pruning 6 Tonne and 16 Tonne Tipper Hire Stump Grinding Your Total Trade Solution for Land Clearing Residential, Commercial & Industrial Mulch Sales 0418 26 16 76 Plumbing • Electrical • Hot Water Firewood Sales [email protected] 9629 1477 0415 20 33 88 M: 0414 635 650 T: 9653 2205 GLENORIE castlebrook.com.au [email protected] COMMUNITY NEWS Mr Butler has survived cancer twice and said the friendship spirit shared among the cancer survivors Thank you for giving hope and those with cancer has a “significant” effect on their The past 18 Hills Relay events have collectively raised over $4 million for the outlook. Cancer Council, all money which was raised by the community. For this the Hills He also said one thing Relay For Life praises great emphasis on is respect for each other’s stories. “It’s Relay for Life organising committee said “thank you for making a difference.” different for everyone who experiences cancer,” he said. That was the message conveyed to more preventative programs, and the community- “Some people li ke to have other people around them than 200 people who attended the Launch based fundraising organisation Relay for while for others it varies, it’s important we respect each of the 2020 Hills Relay for Life at Event Life is one of their major donors. other’s ways for how they cope with their experiences. Cinemas in Castle Hills on Wednesday Cancer Council community programs That’s what creates strength.” February 12 where everyone enjoyed coordinator Jasmine Enright said people To acknowledge donations from local businesses, a screening of A Beautiful Day in the donating to Relay for Life were contributing purple Sponsor awards went to Castle Towers, Event Neighbourhood. to Cancer Council’s research greatly. Cinemas and the Castle Hill RSL. Community Spirit awards The $4 million fundraising achievement “Our campaigns like Sun Smart, and went to Ruth Disbury for coordinating three events at is made more remarkable by the fact 96% programs where we go out to schools Castle Towers in 2019, Sorpotimists of the Hills running of Cancer Council’s funding comes from to educate people about sun safety, the and baking the Survivors and Carers Tea events for 18 the public. money comes from the public, so I’m very years. Norwest Sunrise Rotaryalso received a community Cancer Council is the not-for-profit grateful the community is being recognised spirit award for 18 years of catering for Relay events. organisation that is the leading researcher tonight for their donations.” Several school students also attended the event after in Australia for a cure cancer and provides Feted among the guests were Chair school to raise money and show support. The 2019 Hills of the Hills Relay for Life organising Relay For Life raised over $320,000 for the Cancer Council. committee James Butler, Hills Shire Cr The Hills Relay for Life will be held on May 16 and 17 Ryan Treacey and Hills Shire Mayor Cr at the Castle Hill Showground. For more information visit Michelle Byrne. https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/event/relay-for-life- hills/ Robin George, Michelle Byrne and James Butler Owner: Compton Media Group Publisher: Diana Paton | 0408 011 193 Advertising email: [email protected] Editorial: [email protected] www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Facebook @hillstohawkesbury DIANA PATON RANIA SALLOUM BEV JORDAN IVOR JONES Publisher Advertising Journalist Contributor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 0408 011 193 0457 120 077 0451 519 088 2 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 14 February 2020 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au COMMUNITY NEWS LOCATION: Richmond Swimming Centre, 65 East Market Street, Richmond DATE: Saturday, 29 February Free Pool Party TIME: 11am to 3pm • Free entry to Richmond Swimming Centre • Free sausage sizzle and snow cones at Richmond • Free activities from PCYC Hawkesbury • Meet the Surf Life Saving NSW team • Meet Lochie the Lifeguard Mascot from Royal Life Swimming Centre Saving NSW • Community information about the PCYC sport and Come along to Hawkesbury City Council’s free End of Summer Pool Party at Richmond recreation facility at South Windsor Swimming Centre on Saturday, 29 February – it’s for the whole of the Hawkesbury and • Free rides – jumping castle everyone is invited! • Pool activities including volley ball and soccer Bring your family and friends for a splash in the pool, free water activities and enjoy a • Soccer shoot out! free sausage sizzle sponsored by Council and cooked by our local Richmond Rotary Club, • Giveaways for first 300 children free jumping castle and waterslide. You can also find out about our Hawkesbury PCYC • Council information tent – find out about Council community sport and recreation facility, as well as Council’s new projects and upcoming projects and upcoming events events. 40 years of bird watching 40 years of bird watching, sightseeing and social camaraderie culminated into a delightful celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Cumberland Bird Observers Club. The first meeting of the Cumberland Bird for 8 years), long term members Jim Observers Club was held on September Dixon, Keith Brandwood, Dick Turner, Colin 18, 1979 at the premises of A W Webster Scoular and Ian Johnson, Cathy Goswell, (manufacturer of vaccines) on Windsor Lyn Eggins, Jan Galloway, Jane Miller and Road at Northmead, lead by Athol Janet Love. Colemane. Intended to cater primarily “Birds are seen and/or heard by the for residents of the western fringe of the vast majority of people in Australia. Out of Sydney district, the club for bird watchers curiosity, many ask What bird is that? Bird in Sydney prior to the inauguration of watching is healthy and outdoors oriented,” CBOB was the New South Wales Field Mr Robertson said. Ornithologists Club which met at the Birdwatching sharpens the senses, to destroy bird habitat from businesses such as land/ Australian Museum in the city. eyesight and hearing, and teaches us to home developers, timber industry, farmers.” “Because of the travel time involved, pay better attention to our surroundings, he Soon after CBOB’s formation in 1979, it was reported this was difficult for people in this area said. “The joy of being outdoors, as well as that it had 65 members. The number grew to over 400 to attend regularly,” CBOB member Don the sight and sound of birds has a positive around 2010. Robertson said. He was among the effect on a person's wellbeing.” What birds should we keep an eye out this Summer 330 members that attended the 40th “Conserving natural habitat is the most and coming Autumn? anniversary. useful way to help conserve birds - both the “The noisy miner, rainbow lorikeet , corella and ibis,” Mr Feted among the guests were CBOB variety of species as well as the numbers Robertson said. president Pat Thorn, one of CBOB’s of each species. “In suitable areas such as along the Parramatta river founding members, and someone who “Efforts to maintain these require at Sydney Olympic Park there are Fairy Wrens, white faced is still involved, Tony Dymond (CBOB vigilance and pressure on decision makers heron.” President for 13 years and Vice-President because there is usually plenty of pressure For more information visit www.cboc.org.au. Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 14 February 2020 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 3 COMPARISON RATE P. A . 0% FINANCE Offer is available for business borrowers only. This 0.0% p.a finance rate offer is only available with a minimum 20% Ph: 9651 1896 deposit, 36 monthly repayments and minimum financed amount of $4,000. Terms, conditions, fees, charges and credit criteria apply. Different term and different deposit may result in a different rate. Credit provided by Kubota Australia Pty Ltd ABN 72005300621. This finance offer is available until 28/02/20 and applies to new RTV www.hdfe.com.au series models. 4 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 14 February 2020 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au COMMUNITY NEWS Mrs Fisher began running workshops as a social worker and now also as life coach. “I am conscious of the new year being a time of contemplation for many women. Often we dream about making changes and self-improvement but struggle to translate our initial thoughts into actionable plans or have a visual guide to focus on.” She has collaborated with personal trainer Raelene Barnett, who will co-run the workshops. • Monday, February 17, 6.30pm for 7pm start. Books and Beyond After-hours Book Club. Read A Well Behaved Woman by Anne Fowler. Meeting will be held Castle Hill RSL to discuss the book for those who have read it. Anyone interested in joining the book club needs to join the facebook page as it will have all details regarding the meeting at www.facebook.com/ groups/633594310378688/ Women's Shed leadership • Tuesday, February 18, 1pm to 3pm. Drop in/Beware of Scams Police Presentation. Women are invited to drop in where we will be joined by our local Hills Police Area workshops in February Senior Constable Alison Brown who will share ways we can avoid scams and stay safe. New women are To promote passion for professional and personal development, always welcome and bookings are not required.

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