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UESTS at the launch included team captains and sponsors and supporters including Castle Hill MP Ray Williams and his Gwife Wendy. Hills Relay Patron Hills Mayor Michelle Byrne had a council meeting so couldn’t attend but sent a letter urging people to support the 20th anniversary of Hills Relay For Life. The Hills Shire Council was one of the original sponsors when former Councillor Cathy Aird worked with the Cancer Council to set up the community event, one of the first Relay events in Australia. Michelle Byrne said: “Relay For Life brings together people from all walks of life and unites us in our common goal and that is to reduce the impact of Cancer on our community. “It’s also an opportunity to support those facing cancer, to remember those who have lost their battle and to ultimately find a cure so that in the future no-one will have to hear those dreaded Relay volunteers Jan Mullan, Robin George and words “you have cancer” ever again. Lisa Carruthers with Castle Hill MP Ray Williams “I have lost friends and loved ones to this insidious disease but I have also been fortunate as Mayor and Patron to see the positive impact Picnic-style event will feature socially distanced laps of the track as this event has had on the Hills Shire. It is one of our biggest calendar well as entertainment and the Candlelight Ceremony of HOPE. days, and it has changed lives and created hope for a better future for To mark the 20th anniversary Dazzle FX and Karen D’Angola at Di our residents.” Jones Real Estate have donated a firework finale. Hills Relay For Life Chair Lisa Carruthers told attendees at the For more up to details visit the Hills Relay For Life Facebook page or launch that this year’s Hills Relay For Life would be held at Castle Hill the website www.cancercouncil.org.au/relayforlife/Events/IT0001330 Showground on May 15 in a five-hour COVID-safe format. There are currently 22 Teams registered.

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The Memorial Avenue upgrade is MEMORIAL AVENUE expected to open to road users in late 2023. Once completed, Memorial Avenue by BEV will have a consistent speed limit of UPGRADE JORDAN 80km/h. The $224 million upgrade to ease congestion and Transport NSW has listed the Memorial improve safety along Memorial Avenue at Kellyville took Avenue upgrades as below: •• From a 2-lane to a 4-lane road (with an another step forward last week (February 18) with the option to expand to 6 lanes if needed in official sod turning ceremony on the site last week. the future) Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance was •• Will include new bus stops as well as joined by Baulkham Hills State Liberal MP David Elliott for upgrading existing bus stops the landmark moment. •• Building shared paths for pedestrians State Government first announced the upgrade to the and cyclists along both sides of Memorial 2.2kms road, which joins Old Windsor Road with Windsor Avenue that will connect with paths to Road, in January 2020. Kellyville and Bella Vista Metro stations, Mr Constance said: “This major upgrade will improve as well as connecting to other shared congestion, safety and travel times for the 30,000 paths in The Hills Shire Council local drivers who use Memorial Avenue every day.” area. Memorial Avenue is being widened to a four-lane divided road, with shared pedestrian In May 2020 The Hills Shire and cyclist paths. Council officially opened the The upgrade also includes additional Greenway Bridge over Memorial dedicated left and right turn lanes at the Windsor Avenue, Kellyville. Road and Memorial Avenue intersection, and bus The $3.77 million project, links users will benefit from new bus priority traffic lights. Pellizzer Boulevard to Thomas Boulton David Elliott said the Memorial Avenue upgrade would Circuit Reserve at Kellyville, and forms part assist the community meet the future transport needs of Work will be carried out on weekdays of the bigger Greenway cyclelink between Sydney’s growing North West. (excluding public holidays) between 7am Bella Vista Farm and Rouse Hill Town “Residents are looking forward to the delivery of this and 6pm, weather permitting. Centre. much-needed upgrade to manage current and predicted During this time, road users are urged The 50-metre bridge is one of the increases in traffic and respond to residential and to drive to conditions and follow the largest pedestrian bridge projects Council commercial development in the area,” he said. directions of signs and traffic control. has ever worked on.

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Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 26 February 2021 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 3 EMERGENCY SERVICES LAWN MOWER ACCIDENT A 78-year-old man was taken to hospital after where NSW Ambulance paramedics were he fell from his ride-on lawn mower at his providing initial treatment. Galston property on Thursday, February 18. CareFlight’s specialist doctor and NSW He sustained injuries to his head when he Ambulance critical care paramedic performed a hit a guard rail. He lost consciousness from the clinical assessment on the man and conducted impact and bystanders provided first aid for the an ultrasound to assess his injuries. man. The man was taken by road in a stable CareFlight’s Rapid Response Helicopter condition with NSW Ambulance to Westmead was tasked by NSW Ambulance at 11:15am and Hospital under ongoing observation from landed 15 minutes later in an adjacent property CareFlight’s clinical team. Mower accident Galston. Photo courtesy CareFlight HOUSE FIRE CRASH APPEAL RAPTOR CHARGES A Schofields man has been charged following ESCAPE RENEWED an investigation by Strike Force Raptor into a criminal group involved in drug supply and A dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Police are still appealing for public assistance public acts of violence. firefighters worked to extinguish a fire that as inquiries continue into a serious crash at Last year, Strike Force Raptor commenced broke out at a home on McKellar Crescent in Baulkham Hills last month. South Windsor just after 6.30am on Thursday, an investigation into the criminal activities In particular, they would like to speak with of a gang with links to Western Sydney and February 18. the driver of a small white vehicle seen in the Crews arrived on scene following numerous correctional facilities across NSW. area at the time, who they believe may have Triple Zero (000) calls reporting large plumes As part of ongoing inquiries, Strike Force witnessed the crash or anyone who may have of smoke issuing from the home. Firefighters Raptor executed a search warrant at a home managed to quickly extinguish the fire, which is dash cam footage of the incident. at Deguara Street, Schofields about 9.15am on believed to have started due to a fault inside a Just before 8.30am on Saturday, January Wednesday, February 10. dishwasher. 30, emergency services were called to Seven Cash, jewellery, clothing, shoes and a white A woman in a wheelchair was safely Hills Road, after reports a Nissan Micra and a powder believed to be cocaine were located and removed from the home by NSW Police. NSW Kia Sportage had collided head-on. seized for forensic examination. Ambulance were also in attendance however no The Nissan driver, a 31-year-old woman, was About 8.25pm, detectives arrested a injuries were reported. trapped in the vehicle before she was released 19-year-old man at Riverstone Police Station With Fire and Rescue NSW crews attending and taken to Westmead Hospital with multiple and charged him with supply prohibited drug multiple house fires this week, Superintendent fractures. (commercial quantity), knowingly deal with Scott Dodson said it was a timely reminder for The Kia driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered the proceeds of crime, knowingly deal with the residents to develop their fire escape plan. minor injuries and was also taken to Westmead proceeds of crime intent to conceal and deal "Now is the time for residents to check Hospital. with property proceeds of crime. Strike Force Raptor was established in they have a working smoke alarm and that all Officers from the Hills Police Area 2009 and conducts proactive investigations members of the family have an awareness of Command attended, with officers attached and intelligence-based, high-impact policing calling Triple Zero (000) in an emergency" he to the Metropolitan Crash Investigation said. operations to prevent and disrupt conflicts, Unit commencing an investigation into the and dismantle any network engaged in serious circumstances surrounding the crash. organised criminal activity. As inquiries continue, investigators are Anyone with information, including relevant appealing for anyone who witnessed the photos and videos, that may assist Strike Force incident, or the events leading up to it, to Raptor can report it directly to investigators via contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or the Strike Force Raptor online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information www1.police.nsw.gov.au/Default.aspx?id=49 or is treated in strict confidence. call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. STUDENT HIT BY CAR A 16-year-old boy leaving his school in Carlingford paramedics were providing initial treatment. was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday, February CareFlight’s specialist doctor and NSW 17 as he was crossing the road. Ambulance critical care paramedic performed The teenager sustained injuries to his a clinical assessment on the teenager and legs and suffered a seizure from the incident. conducted an ultrasound to assess his injuries. CareFlight’s Rapid Response Helicopter was The boy was taken by road in a stable tasked by NSW Ambulance at 3:10pm and landed condition with NSW Ambulance to Westmead less than ten minutes later in a nearby oval. Hospital under ongoing observation from House Fire South Windsor NSW Police escorted the clinical team to the CareFlight’s clinical team. Photo courtesy FRNSW scene of the incident where NSW Ambulance

4 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 26 February 2021 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au COMMUNITY NEWS MUM AND DAUGHTER TIME by BEV JORDAN There was a flurry of activity in Jan Sanders Baulkham Hills garage last week as she, her daughter Vicki Stack and three friends packed items for those in need. Last year their group sent over 1500 gift packages to Anglicare Family Support at Mt Druitt. Jan and Vicki have been running the group since Vera Abell, whose mother (Beatrice) originally WORKING BEE: Vicki Stack, Jan established the BEA Group, decided to step down. Sanders, Yvonne Kelly, Kay Hancock and Pat Woods. For Jan, it was a continuation of the volunteer work she had been doing for decades for Anglicare knitting children’s jumpers. and crocheted and knitted rugs. “I have been doing Aqua Aerobics at ARV in Castle We also give children’s and Hill for 26 years, and heard of the BEA group with Vera adult clothes. As everything at the helm,” said Jan, “And I joined.” Girls and boys pack we give is a gift, we don’t give “About 8 years ago, Vera had to move to Brian King second-hand articles.” Gardens (at Anglicare Castle Hill) and she asked Vicki, my There are also special gifts for Mothers’ Last week mum and daughter were daughter, and I, if we would take over and continue her day and Fathers’ day and also Christmas. being helped by regulars Yvonne Kelly, Kay legacy. Which we did.” “We do up special gift packs so the Hancock and Pat Woods. They all met Jan The groups meets every month to sort and pack families and children can choose gifts for at aqua aerobics. donated items, many made or bought by group members. each other,” said Jan. Jan was named Hills Senior Citizen of Jan and Vicki regularly shop together to build up supplies “We have lots of helpers who give 2021 because of her work but said it was and Jan knits and sews items, such as baby wraps and their time by making bags, over 300 last the whole group involved. “I am just the fleece throws for children. year, children’s clothes, and beautiful dolls figurehead.” Toiletries and school essentials are packed into age clothes for the dolls (we buy) at Christmas. If you would like to get involved or appropriate hand-made material bags which are created by “There are also knitted and crocheted donate new items please email Jan at volunteers who sew and knit, some in their 80s and 90s. adult and children’s jumpers and cardigans [email protected]

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The first people to receive the COVID 19 Vaccine in Australia pictured at Castle Hill Medical Centre. by BEV JORDAN COVID VACCINE ROLL-OUT Instant celebrity status was bestowed on 84-year-old Jane Malysiak who became the first Australian to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. The aged care resident had Prime Minister Scott Morrison by her side when she received the Pfizer vaccine at Castle Hill Medical Centre on Sunday (February 21). Frontline workers, Mr Morrison, Chief Health officer Paul Kelly and Chief Nursing officer Prof Alison McMillon, Jane Malysiak, 84, receives her vaccine with Prime Minister Scott Morrison by her side. were amongst the 20 people to be vaccinated at Castle Hill that day. Mrs Malysiak told ABC radio: “I wasn’t nervous. I have Castle Hill Medical centre at Castle When medical centres become part of had no side effects, everyone should just go and get a jab.” Mall will be part of the wider roll-out. It the roll-out Castle Hill Medical Centre has The 84-year-old is a patient at MyHealth Kable Street in has a dedicated Respiratory Clinic for the nurses to deliver 800 vaccines a day. Windsor. COVID-19 testing and in the last year has Alex Hawke MP, said: “Our message Prime Minister Scott Morrison said: “This is an historic tested over 6,500 individuals. is simple - the vaccines are safe and day for Australia. What we're demonstrating today is Castle Hill Medical Centre GP effective. Get vaccinated and help our confidence. I am supremely confident in the expert Dr Nigel Grebert, who was vaccinated Australia out of this pandemic.” process that has been led to get us to this day. So, from said: “I believe it’s the medical centres and As Minister for Immigrations, tomorrow, tens of thousands of Australians over the general practitioners across the continent citizenship, migrant services and course of the next week will confidently come forward that will play a very important role in this multicultural Affairs, Mr Hawke said: “I from those key priority groups that have been defined to stage of the pandemic. think multicultural communities are also ensure that we move into this next phase of how we've “We’ve all done our bit over the last embracing the concept of vaccination been preparing and dealing with COVID-19.” 12 months in providing ongoing support as the wider community is, and from the The first stage of the roll-out will see nurses delivering as front-line medical teams in our government's perspective, we have a vaccines to aged care residents. Frontline health workers, communities, but we’re not done yet.” series of consultations, roundtables with border and quarantine staff are being administered in “Clinimetrix (a complete analytics community leaders, faith leaders, some of hospital hubs. tool available for medical practices across which have been mentioned today. The first phase is expected to take about six weeks Australia) allowed management to think “There's so much diversity in the and reach 600,000 people. on its feet when the pandemic first hit last Australian community. We thought about The next phase due to start in late March will focus year and patients stayed home. translations in about 60 languages, there’s of those over 80 and then those between 70 and 79, “Not only has it delivered the insight communications would be in every single other healthcare workers and people who are immune- and understanding around our database one of those languages. There’s video supressed. – we have 10,400 patients over 70 and communications. We're working with the Phase 2a will start in the middle of next year and 8,000 of our patients have chronic disease Multicultural Council of Australia as well to include other critical and high-risk workers plus adults - it has also allowed us to report back ensure that every part of the vaccination over the age of 50. accurately and seamlessly on managing message is delivered to every community The goal is to immunise 20 million people by October. the COVID-19 pandemic as a team.” in Australia. “

Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 26 February 2021 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 7 COMMUNITY NEWS by BEV JORDAN ARTISTIC JOURNEY AT NORWEST PRIVATE Four stunning artworks by emerging aboriginal artist Karen Lee are now gracing the entrance lobby of the Norwest Private Hospital. The major works were commissioned by Suzanne Hall, General Manager of Norwest Private Hospital, at the start of last year. The aim was to recognise and celebrate the traditional owners of the land on which the hospital sits. Karen Lee, a Wiradjuri woman from NSW who has Aboriginal elder Graham Davis King and artist Karen Lee pictured with Deborah Fogarty (State lived and worked in Darug country for over 40 years, met manager Healthscope), Suzanne Hall (GM Norwest Private), Tui Dowsett-Moeahu (Norwest Private) with the Norwest Private Hospital Team over a number and Anita Hodge (Healthscope). of weeks to develop the concept for a series of art works titled “The Journey”, representing the past, present and Murun (muron) Life symbols meeting together at the meeting future journey of Healthscope’s Norwest Private Hospital. The second piece celebrates the journey point in the middle of the piece represent Together the series showcases how all these of life, from birth to life’s end and the role the diversity of cultures coming together elements work in harmony to come together for the of Norwest Private Hospital in providing and working together in harmony. common purpose of caring for the people of The Hills and care to our community through every surrounding communities. part of life’s journey. Every person who Dhagun (Daagon) Land Elder Graham Davis King sang a welcome to the land passes through Norwest Private Hospital The fourth piece holds many symbols and conducted a smoking ceremony outside the hospital’s has a role to play in the celebration of life, representing the native flora and fauna of entrance before Karen Lee and Suzanne Hall unveiled the whether they are staff, doctors, patients or the environment, such as animal tracks, four paintings. visitors. flowers, and waterholes. The land of this country is both significant to Indigenous Gabin-Gidyal (Gubbin-giyal) A Beginning Mayiny (Mi-in) People culture and where people gather and meet. The first artwork features hill symbols to represent the The third piece tells the story of the Together we respectfully acknowledge land on which the Bella Vista Homestead and the suburb diversity of cultures in the Norwest area, the Traditional people of the land on which of Norwest sit. To this day ancient bunya pines line the which may signify a birth place, workplace we work and learn, and pay respect to the entrance to the homestead. Bunya are of profound cultural or a community of practice at Norwest First Nations Peoples and their elders, significance to indigenous culture as a staple food source. Private Hospital. The four long journey past, present and emerging.

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Arden’s top five tips for parents who want to choose the right School for their children:

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99-year tradition of strong academic accomplishment, sporting achievement, community service and a Choosing the right commitment to lifelong learning. The pre-school and Junior campus are located in leafy Beecroft and feature a charming blend of federation-style school for your child heritage houses with contemporary education facilities. The secondary campus is in Epping and features Choosing the right school for your child is students, walk around a class in progress a brand new 21st Century education facility adjoining one of the biggest decisions you will make and capture the culture of a school. the existing campus. The five-storey redevelopment on their behalf, and parents seem flooded Arden is a vibrant, co-educational features administration and student services, science with information these days: HSC and Anglican School, providing high quality, laboratories, food technology kitchen, resource centre NAPLAN results, social media, websites, well-rounded education in a caring (library), technology workshops, multimedia and design glossy brochures and virtual campus tours. Christian environment. As a non-selective laboratories, general classrooms, passive recreation Arden Anglican School suggests there school, they have a well-earned reputation area on the rooftop and at the heart of the building, a is no substitute for visiting a school and for nurturing each child to reach their full magnificent Creative Arts Centre. taking a walk around the campus on a potential. Students are well known, well Both campuses are conveniently located within normal school day. t encourages parents cared for and well taught. walking distance from the North-West train line and Metro to make the time to attend a tour and take Located 25km from Sydney’s CBD and stations. Arden Anglican School holds Campus Tours advantage of the opportunity to really look, servicing the North Shore, North West through the year. Dates are published on the website and listen and talk with staff, ask questions of and Hills District, Arden is proud of their bookings are essential. www.arden.nsw.edu.au

Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 26 February 2021 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 9 SCHOOLS OPEN DAY INVITATION Hills Grammar staff and students are looking forward to welcoming you to the upcoming Open Day on Friday, March 19.

Please don’t forget to bring ‘walking shoes’ as your student guides revel in showing you the full extent of the school's 53 acre campus and its unique built and natural environment. With the School almost 40 years old, there is much to showcase and discuss on our tours; our exceptional teaching staff, modern classrooms with collaborative learning spaces, the small class sizes we are committed to maintaining, the use of the natural environment to enhance the academic and co-curricular programs and our confident and creative young Hills Originals. With no formal religious instruction, Hills Grammar prides itself on strong and unquestionable core values held by the students, staff, parents and alumni of our community; Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence. Understanding that our graduates may change careers many times, we foster creative thinking, encourage curiosity and instil a deep love of learning. These qualities are just a few that characterise a Hills Grammar Original. To learn more about our Hills Grammar Originals, register your attendance for one of our many tours throughout the year at hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au/tours

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Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 26 February 2021 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 11 LIBRARY NEWS Free Storytime fun @ your library Many of the popular Hawkesbury Library Service programs have returned in 2021, including Pre-School Storytime. This free activity is perfect for children aged 3 to 5 years with themed stories and fun craft activities. The aim of these sessions is for children to be entertained while storyboxlibrary.com.au is a must distancing requirements will be observed. helping to develop their listening and interactive skills. see for anyone who loves children’s Hand sanitiser and hand washing facilities Pre-School Storytime takes place at Hawkesbury literature. Have your Hawkesbury Library will also be available. If you are feeling Central Library, Windsor every Tuesday and Thursday at membership handy to access hundreds unwell, please do not attend. 11am during the school term. Bookings are not required; of favourite stories read by Australian Storytime is held at Hawkesbury you can just turn up. celebrities. There’s something for everyone Central Library, 300 George Street Windsor. Other children’s activities are planned to return soon, to enjoy including craft and activities Visit www.hawkesburylibrary. depending on COVID restrictions. Keep an eye on our related to most of the stories. eventbrite.com to book or phone 4560 Facebook page or contact the Library for more details. Hawkesbury Library Service has 4460 for more information or visit the If you are unable to make it to the Library try a COVID-Safe plan in place. Participant library website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov. some of our online resources. Story Box Library www. numbers will be restricted, and social au/library POLICE NEWS HOMEWORK HELP Hills Community Aid is offering free homework Cherrybrook help on Mondays after school. Volunteer tutors will be on hand to help students during the school term starting on Monday, March 1. man arrested Sessions for Years 4 to Years 6 will be on Mondays between 3.30pm and 4.30pm. Homework sessions for students in Year 7 to Year 12 will be over magic between 4.30pm and 5.30pm on Mondays. The Free Homework Help service will be conducted at Hills Community Aid at the Balcombe mushrooms Heights Estate, in the Turner Buildings, 92 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills (opposite Jasper Road A Cherrybrook man has been charged after Public School). To register interest email Belinda at a large-scale seizure of $700,000 worth of A Cherrybrook man was arrested at Kellyville. [email protected] call 0423 213 199. magic mushrooms in Greystanes earlier this Picture: NSW Police Force month. Police investigators arrested the 26-year- in the Greystanes area. As part of inquiries, old man at Kellyville around 10am on Strike Force investigators executed a search 1 March- Art Demo Wednesday, February 24. warrant at a home in Merrylands Road, On Monday 1 March at 7pm, Baulkham Hills Art He was taken to Castle Hill Police Station Greystanes, on Wednesday, February 3. Society will be holding their monthly demonstration and charged with manufacture prohibited At the premises, officers located an active at the Crestwood Community Centre (UBD 170 F3), drug, (large commercial quantity), supply clandestine laboratory used to manufacture corner of Chapel Lane and Crestwood Drive. prohibited drug (large commercial quantity), psilocybin. With the assistance of the State JEANETTE PROUT is the featured artist and organises/conducts/assists drug premises, Crime Command’s Chemical Operations will give a demonstration on collage artwork using and possess or use a prohibited weapon Unit, a total of 46.3kg of psilocybin, with an acrylic paints to create a textured floral painting. without permit. estimated street value of nearly $700,000, was Jeanette has been an art teacher in the Hills In January 2021, detectives attached seized. A 26-year-old man has been charged District for many years and her work is featured in to Cumberland Police Area Command and remains before the courts. Psilocybin many Sydney Galleries. established Strike Force Bagster to investigate is considered one of the most well-known Current members and visitors are welcome to the suspected manufacture of illicit drugs psychedelics. attend . Further details from Lorraine on 9674 1240

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14 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 26 February 2021 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au CLEAN UP COMMUNITY NEWS AUSTRALIA DAY The Hills Shire Youth Ambassadors, Hayley Irving and Anthony Radic, along with their fellow Youth Army colleagues are getting behind this year’s Clean Up Australia Day event. The budding environmentalists will join Hills Shire Mayor, Dr Michelle Byrne at Bella Vista Farm on Sunday, March 7 to clean up the site. Hayley, who studies biology and environmental science at university, said Clean Up Australia Day reminds everyone that they are all part of a bigger picture. “The world will keep spinning long after we're gone, so it's our job to take care of it for future generations,” Hayley said. “I want young people in 80 years to experience the natural beauty of our country, and enjoy it as much as I do now. If we don't help to clean up Australia, there'll be nothing of worth left to see. I want to keep seeing our breathtaking Australian landscapes for the rest of my life,” she added. Anthony, who is in Year 12, shared similar sentiments. “It’s fantastic to see how much our young people care about our local “Clean Up Australia Day is a simple way for all of us to take pride in community,” Mayor Byrne said.“Hayley and Anthony are great role models our beautiful Shire,” he said. “We are so lucky to live in the picturesque and I congratulate them for taking on this wonderful initiative. country that is Australia. Taking a few moments to look after our parks, “I encourage others in our community to sign-up a team, because, schools and bushland is no hassle at all. I think Clean Up Australia Day is a together, we can all make a difference,” she added. reminder for all of us to do our best for the community, year round. The first Clean Up Australia Day was held in 1990 and it has since “Ultimately, by taking care of our community we are fostering a lasting become one of the largest community events held in Australia. Over the respect for generations to come,” Anthony added. years, volunteers, businesses and schools have donated more than 36 Mayor Byrne congratulated Hayley and Anthony on their enthusiasm, million hours at various locations across the country. Together, they have and encouraged local schools, community groups, businesses and friends removed the equivalent of 380,000 ute loads of rubbish. and families to sign-up a team and join one of Australia’s biggest clean-up To register your Clean Up event or make a donation, initiatives. go to www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au The Hills Shire Council The Hills Shire Council News

Proposed Licence Agreement with Parramatta National Rugby League

In 2019, Council called for Expressions of Interest for the The remaining areas of Kellyville Park consisting of development of Kellyville Park as a Premier Rugby League five additional playing fields (existing and those under facility and the establishment of pathways that will support construction), and future facilities including associated community members who aspire to reach a representative amenities, playground, pathway network and the and/ or elite level in their chosen sport. existing car park will remain accessible to the public and community groups. Council resolved to accept the Expression of Interest from Parramatta National Rugby League. A draft licence agreement The partnership between Council and PNRL will provide an has been prepared. In accordance with Section 47 of the elite facility for our community at this location consistent Local Government Act, Council is notifying its intention to with Council’s recently updated Master Plan in an enter into a licence agreement with Parramatta National economically responsible way consistent with Council’s Rugby League (PNRL) for 21 years in keeping with Council’s current funding levels. Masterplan and Plan of Management for Sportsgrounds. Submissions close: 4:00pm Tuesday 30 March 2021 The Licence Agreement at Kellyville Park relates to land classified as “Community” that includes Lot 1 DP 167535, Lot Enquiries: Open Space and Recreation Team on 60 DP 10702, Lot 123 DP 1113073 and Lot 1002 DP 113811. 9843 0235 Submissions: The intended licence agreement is for the exclusive use Submissions can be made to either: of two playing fields and the current temporary Centre of Excellence (COE) facility. Upon completion of the playing • [email protected] field expansion and future permanent COE, the exclusive • The Hills Shire Council area will consist of the two fields, future COE and 3 Columbia Court associated amenities. NORWEST NSW 2153

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Castle Hill Library is temporarily closed – Love your Library online Castle Hill Library is temporarily closed for refurbishment until Tuesday, 20 April 2021. Refurbishments will include a new lift, recarpeting, sanding and resealing the hard floors inside Castle Hill Library, as well as painting and refurbishing the customer service area. Reservations and return facilities will not be available for collection from Castle Hill during the closure; however an alternative pick up location can be nominated. Baulkham Hills and Dural Libraries’ operating hours have been extended throughout the closure. Vinegar Hill Memorial Library at Rouse Hill will also remain open. Online library services will continue as usual, including the Shovel ready projects across The Hills Shire proposed for LRCI Funding Stay Home and Read Delivery Service for members over the age of 65, Tailored Reads requests and a wide range The Hills Shire Council is proposing 34 projects to be • $215,000 for resurfacing four courts and a remote of resources including the Hobbies and Craft Reference funded under the Federal Government’s Local Road access control system at Les Shore Reserve in Centre, Mango Languages as well as access to a wide and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Phase 2 Extension Glenorie; variety of eBooks, online magazines and audio books. Program. Worm farming EOI update • $660,000 renewal of pathways, border edging, stairs, To access online Library services or to become a Council has already received approval for almost $1.2 irrigation and park furniture at Roxborough Park Rose member, visit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Library. In October 2020, Council conducted an Expression of million under the economy-boosting program, and will Garden in Baulkham Hills; Interest in order to select an apartment building in The now seek to secure a further $5.4 million from the Federal • $105,000 playground replacement at Glenhaven Hills to receive a free worm farming trial. Government to fund these projects. Reserve in Glenhaven; and An apartment building in North Kellyville has been Some of the projects include: • $470,000 pavement rehabilitation at Old Glenhaven chosen as the site for the worm farming trial. In February, • $150,000 war memorial upgrade at Balcombe Heights Road in Glenhaven. residents will receive educational materials and support on Estate in Baulkham Hills; how to use the worm farm and what food scraps they can These projects were selected to create employment and add. The three month trial will run from March until May. • $250,000 reconstruction of netball courts at Ted business opportunities, while fast-tracking community Horwood Reserve in Baulkham Hills; infrastructure, including parks and playgrounds. The LRCI Recent kerbside bin audits show that over 40% of red enables Council to deliver priority projects, with a focus lidded garbage bin waste in The Hills is made up of food on local road and community infrastructure upgrades and scraps. As part of Council’s Local Strategic Planning maintenance. All projects need to be completed by 31st Statement, Council is prioritising the trial of organic waste Call for Youth Ambassador December 2021. separation for high density developments. This trial will Applications help inform Council on food scrap separation behaviours and allows for further discussions to take place on Applications to become a 2021-2022 Hills Shire Council the potential of collecting food waste separately from Youth Ambassador are now open. Council Meetings apartment complexes in the future. The role of the youth ambassadors is to represent Ordinary Meeting: Tuesday, 9 March 2021 – 7pm, Food waste in The Hills Shire is currently sent to landfill youth interests at Council functions, events and forums Council Chambers. Due to the latest Public Health and breaks down in a way that can create emissions over a period of 12 months. Young people passionate Order, limited seating is available at Council meetings. which impacts upon air quality and public health. about meeting new people and getting involved in their One such gas is methane, which is more potent and community are encouraged to apply. detrimental to the environment than the carbon dioxide Applicants must be between 15 to 24 years of age and emissions that come out of your car. Making a Submission to Council? live within The Hills Shire local government area. Any person may make a submission to Council. Food scraps can also be composted to enrich soils and To apply to become a Hills Shire Youth Ambassador Submissions which obtain objections must be specific Visit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au to find out which ward grow more food instead of disposing of them in landfill, or for more information about the program, visit www. in their content. Council’s preferred method of receiving you’re in. where disposal costs are currently on the rise. thehills.nsw.gov.au and search for ‘Sydney Hills Youth submissions is via Council’s website through each To register to vote, check your enrolment or to update your For more information about the trial, visit Ambassador Program.’ Applications close on Monday, exhibition’s online submission form. To view current enrolment details, visit https://www.elections.nsw.gov.au. www.thehills.nsw.gov.au and search for ‘EOI – Worm 22 March 2021. exhibitions, search for ‘Have Your Say.’ Farming Trial.’

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Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 26 February 2021 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 17 COMMUNITY NEWS BAGPIPES AND DRUMS by ANNINA CHRYSTAL

The Hills District Pipe Band has been “rat-a-tat-tat” sound; played with drumsticks performing at local community events for 51 to produce accents and rhythmic patterns to years and is well-known for their excellent accompany the bagpipe tunes. uniform; proudly wearing the McDonald of With a sense for music and rhythm, any Clan Ranald tartan (bagpipers) and the of these instruments can be learnt. Members Argyll of Sutherland tartan (drummers). of the Hills District Pipe Band are experienced While 2020 had its challenges for the live tutors and welcome any new or experienced music industry, the Hills District Pipe Band is players to the band. looking forward to reconnecting with the Hills The Hills District Pipe Band practices community throughout 2021. As a social in the Stamford Hall at Balcombe Heights band the engagements connected to the Estate, Baulkham Hills every Wednesday community hold great value. night from 7pm-9pm. The band warmly In a traditional pipe band there are four welcomes you to come along to practice if different instruments – the bagpipes, bass you’re interested in learning a new instrument drum, tenor drum and snare drum. Multiple and skill. Bring a friend. bagpipers play tunes together, and with harmonies, under direction from the Pipe The Hills District Pipe Band plays at Major. community events, fairs and markets, The bass drum is the largest drum in the weddings, funerals, community services, drum corps, which is held vertically with a birthdays, and any other social events that harness, hit on either side, and provides the would like a touch of Scottish Flair. Bookings band with a low-tone beat. The tenor drum can range from a full military band, a mini is held horizontally on a harness and hit with band, or just a lone piper for a modest two tenor beaters, to produce a mid-high tone donation to the band. beat to compliment the bass drum. To find out more information, or to book The tenor beaters also flourish in the air the Hills District Pipe Band for an event email: in-between beats for dramatic presentation. [email protected] or visit the The snare drum is popular for its military website http://www.hillsdistrictpipeband.com

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18 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 26 February 2021 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au ADVERTORIAL MEET THE KINDERGYM KIDS Children learn a by LAWRENCE MACHADO variety of skills at kindergym Castle Hill RSL Group's gymnasts are a source of opportunity to reach their potential, practise pride not only for the Hills Shire but also for NSW skills and actively solve problems. and Australia, having produced several national She said the structured program is run and world champions over the years. by qualified and fully accredited coaches in a The remarkable roll out of champions over professional environment. the years has catapulted CHRG gymnasts “Kindergym is the perfect opportunity for and their well-drilled teams to the national preschoolers to develop physical and cognitive limelight time and again. skills in a fun and playful way at their own rate The club has a swagful of awards through guided exploration,” Whelan said. from Gymnastics NSW, including Club of “Whether you want to participate and share the Year, Trampoline Club of the Year for the experience with your child, or have a four- more than six years on the trot and Junior year-old that would like to attend independently, Development Coaching team of the Year. we have a class for you. The club's ability to get their basics right is “It is exciting to have the opportunity to one of their key strengths with their kindergym watch your child grow in confidence and skill the ideal foundation for their award-winning as they explore an environment that is safe, gymnastics squads. stimulating and fun.” Targeted at toddlers to the five-year-olds, Whelan said there are a variety of musical kindergym classes have a new theme each activities included in each session, which leads week, giving the children the opportunity to into an interactive circuit for the participants to enjoy different learning experiences, including experience along with their carers. circus, back to the farm, space and Disney. “Once children reach four years of age, they The children can make the most of have the opportunity to join the independent the opportunity to experience a new and classes with a more structured approach to the stimulating environment that encourages skills of gymnastics,” Whelan said. interaction and participation. Classes are held every week day in the Castle Hill Fitness & Aquatic Centre CHRG's state-of-the-art centre, with no bookings gymnastics manager Vanessa Whelan required. said these classes give the children the For details, contact 9846 1270.

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MAJOR WORK STARTS ON BIDJIGAL RESERVE MEMORIAL AVENUE UPGRADE SECURES $500,000 FOR Major work to ease congestion and improve safety along Memorial Avenue in Kellyville has begun, with the sod turned on the $224 million IMPROVEMENTS upgrade last month. Funding of $500,000 will be used for improvements at Bidjigal Reserve Memorial Avenue is being widened to a four lane divided road, with in Baulkham Hills through the Greater Sydney Crown Land Open Space shared pedestrian and cyclist paths to help people connect with Sydney Activation Program. Metro stations at Kellyville and Bella Vista, and will improve safety and This investment allows for a range of upgrade works to be done at travel times for the 30,000 drivers who use the road every day. this beautiful local reserve, including bushland restoration and upgrades The upgrade also includes additional dedicated left and right turn to walking trails, signage and stormwater infrastructure lanes at the Windsor Road and Memorial Avenue intersection, and bus The reserve contains an extensive network of walking tracks and can users will benefit from new bus priority traffic lights. be accessed from various points including Baulkham Hills, Castle Hill, Work will be carried out on weekdays (excluding public holidays) West Pennant Hills and North Rocks. between 7am and 6pm, weather permitting. The major upgrade is Bidjigal Reserve is part of a 300-hectare corridor of bushland along expected to open to road users in late 2023. Once completed, Memorial Darling Mills Creek and is home to 370 native plant species, 140 native Avenue will have a consistent speed limit of 80km/h. animal species and a diverse bird population.

Council as part of the Master Plan for the training at Kellyville Memorial Park by the park include the construction of a new end of the year. SIMPLY THE BEST playing field, refurbishment of two existing The Eels are also building a $40 million by LAWRENCE MACHADO fields, construction of a new car park and Centre of Excellence at the park, with Parramatta Eels Chief Executive Officer Jim Sarantinos access from Stone Mason Drive. the Federal Government committing $15 is so proud of the new training facilities coming up at Apart from the works, the council million to the project, which will be the Kellyville Memorial Park that he expects it to be recently resolved to enter into a licence largest community rugby league facility in “the best rugby league facility in the agreement with the Parramatta NRL Australia, according to the club. country”. for the joint redevelopment and use of The Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne Works already done Kellyville Memorial Park as a premier rugby said the extension of the fields “is just a by The Hills Shire league facility. small piece in the bigger picture to transform “We are proud to say this will become Kellyville Memorial Park into a premier rugby the best rugby league facility in the league facility. Our community is growing, country,” Sarantinos said. and we need to provide further opportunities “The project is testament to for play, as well as a pathway for our the great relationship our club emerging talent to reach a representative has with the council and we look level in their chosen sport.” forward to seeing the precinct “I’m so proud of the work we are doing develop further for the local at Kellyville Memorial Park and I’m looking community over the coming forward to seeing our community using years.” these new and improved fields very soon. A council The new grounds will add to the spokesperson said existing fields onsite, and will be used by that once the work is the Parramatta NRL their training facility. complete, there will be The majority of the playing field five rugby league grounds, expansion project is being carried out by along with the existing Western Earthmoving. baseball field and facilities. The council spokesperson said the Eels players should value of the field extension works is around Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne with field extension contractors Western Earthmoving at Kellyville be using the two new $1.4 million and the new fields will also be Memorial Park. Picture: Western Earthmoving fields 1 and 3 for their used by the community.

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MICK’S THE MAN FOR BULLS’ CHARGE Mick Withers is fine tuning the Hills Bulls before their season opener. by LAWRENCE MACHADO Picture: Rob Gleeson

For Mick Withers, last year's COVID-interrupted rugby league The Bulls began their trials with a win season had at least one silver lining. over the Wolves on February 13 but more importantly blew away the cobwebs after the The Hills Bulls, who usually played in the Mounties and Windsor Wolves always produce holiday break. Ron Massey Cup, were thrown into a tougher strong teams.” The Bulls then went down 22-28 to the competition via the President's Cup, and very The Bulls have retained highly-rated ex-NRL reigning champions Wentworthville Magpies in nearly entered the grand final. players, Tim Robinson, Levai Li, Daniel Harrison their second trial. “That was a stronger challenge for the and Josh Lewis while recruiting David Gower in “We are happy to be playing footy again players and they stood up well,” Withers, 44, the off season. and I gave many players a hit out against the told the Hills to Hawkesbury Community News. Withers himself was a classy player, having Magpies,” Withers said. “We lost by a mere two points in the semi-final led Bradford Bulls to three Super League titles in “We have one more trial game, against St at Maitland, which was tough to take. But by Britain and three World Club Challenges, where Mary's this Saturday before the season opens. playing in the President's Cup, the team gained his team saw off Newcastle Knights, Penrith “The main thing is to go through the trials valuable experience which will hold them in without injuries, regardless of the results. and Balmain Tigers in style. Withers was a good stead in this year's Ron Massey Cup. “However, we did have one injury when our regular scorer for the Bradford Bulls, planting “Because of COVID restrictions in the NRL, front rower Dylan McKeown, dislocated his 108 tries in 170 games. there were a lot of players from the Reserve shoulder during the trial but he should be fit for Grades playing for us last season. There is Former NRL coach Matthew Elliott, who first the opening game.” always room for improvement, of course, and suggested to the centre and full back that he Withers, who has three children, Zack, we are fortunate we have retained several should move to Britain, is among his favourite Tenieke and Keira, also helps in training the players from last year because the club has coaches. junior teams. recruited well. We also have a lot of youngsters The Hills Bulls are gearing up for the start The Hills Bulls play their final trial game coming through the junior ranks. of the 2021 Ron Massey Cup on the weekend of against hosts St Mary's. The Sydney Shield “Wentworthville Magpies are again the ones March 13 and 14 where they will play Windsor game is scheduled at 4pm, followed by the Ron to beat in the Ron Massey Cup while St Mary's, Wolves. Massey Cup game at 6pm.

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What’s In A Name? George St Windsor approx 1900s (Pinterest) Have you ever wondered how your street, suburb or district got the name Pioneer settlers and prominent residents are remembered by names that it has? Some names are logical. Australian towns, villages and such as Mileham St named for Dr Jas Mileham, Bell St for Lieutenant streets were often given names that were familiar to white settlers from A Bell, Day St for Dr Day, Christie St for William Christie and so on. The the “old country”. Around Windsor in the Hawkesbury district names such Hawkesbury was so named after Baron Hawkesbury the Earl of Liverpool as The Terrace came about as it overlooked the river. Bridge St is self- (1770-1828). There is some conjecture however over the name of explanatory as it ran down to the South Creek Bridge and Court St led to Freemans Reach. Some say it got its name as it was the site of settlement the Court House. for free men whilst others claimed that two brothers named Freeman Green Hills was the original name given to present day Windsor settled there. Names such as Tizzana, of Italian origin, was given by Dr by settlers due to the hills that surrounded the settlement. Lachlan Fiaschi, a vitner and Vineyard was so named as it was in this area that Macquarie, when visiting Green Hills, said that it reminded him of Windsor early settlers grew grapes. Aboriginal names were also used for local in England and renamed the settlement to reflect that. Some of the settlements such as Kurrajong which has also appeared with alternative early streets of Windsor owe their names to Lachlan Macquarie such as spellings such as Curryjong (1824), Korijong (1857) and has appeared in Campbell Street which was named after Lady Macquarie whose maiden places as Kerri Jong and Kurry Jung. Cattai also had various alternative name was Campbell. Argyle Street was named after Argyleshire, Scotland spellings over time including Caddie, Caddye, Catta and Catye. The from where Governor Macquarie had originally come from. Quite a few settlement along the banks of the Hawkesbury named Cornwallis was streets were named after early settlers and prominent citizens in the named after the ship “Marquis Cornwallis” which arrived in the colony in area whereas George St was named after King George III who had many 1796 carrying Capt. Brabyn, an early settler in the area who also has a streets and towns named after him throughout the then British Empire. street named after him. British politicians and noblemen also provided a source for the names There we have it. The origins of some of the street, suburb and town of towns, villages and streets in the district. Politicians such as William names. Of course there are a few names that I haven’t mentioned which Wilberforce, William Pitt, Evan Nepean, Viscount Castlereagh all provided I am sure some of our readers would know. Space in this publication a source for town names around the Hawkesbury, or in the case of Evan prevents me from mentioning them at the moment but they may become Nepean the name for a river. part of a future “Memories” article. EVERLASTING LOVE by BEV JORDAN Valentine’s Day was a very special day for Frank Margret’s family migrated to Australia when and Margaret Nanninga who were married at she was 10. The couple discovered they grew Windsor on February 14, 1970. up in the region of Groningen Province not far The couple met at a dance at Parramatta from each other. Both are amazed they ended Town Hall organised by a Dutch Social group. up at the same dance. Frank was 20 when he migrated from “My parents lived in Pitt Town and we Holland after spending 4 years in the Dutch were married at St Matthew’s, Windsor,” said Navy following school. Margaret. He said his father urged him to travel when The couple have three children, Marcel he left the service. Troy and Kylie, and four grandchildren, “When I was about 4 years old my dad and Tayah, Liam, Rhys and Natalie. The couple his cousin decided to go to New Zealand. We worked at the Royal Hotel in Richmond in were on the boat waiting to go when my father the 80s and lived at Agnes Banks for 36 changed his mind. I had a choice of Canada, years. New Zealand, Australia and South Africa and I They moved to Riverside Gardens at picked Australia, six weeks later I was off.” North Richmond towards the end of last He flew over in 1965. year. “I couldn’t even speak English when I arrived When you ask what the key to a here,” he said. After working in Melbourne for successful partnership 76-year-old Frank several years he arrived in Sydney and met says: “Being honest with each other.” Margaret in May 1968. Both believe that good communication “When I saw her walking on the dance and lots of laughs are very important. floor I thought ’that’s it’. We were engaged on “We love one another heaps,” said Christmas Eve.” Margaret, 75.

26 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 26 February 2021 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au Collection compiled by IVOR JONES showing life in the Hills and Hawkesbury area during past decades. PHOTOS FROM THE PAST George St.,Windsor approx 1900s (Google)

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SHARE YOUR OLD PHOTOS AND MEMORIES We love hearing people's memories of life in the Hills and Hawkesbury areas and we would love to see your old photos. If you have some wonderful family photos you would like to share, or if you are a local community group that would like to share your history please feel free to contact us. Either email George St Shops 1899, Ivor Jones at [email protected] or Windsor (Google) write 17 Rose St Baulkham Hills NSW 2153. Anything that shows how life used to be is always great to see. Photographs and stories will be acknowledged.

2nd Castle Hill Rovers East Kurrajong School of Arts North Richmond Probus Club Soroptimist of The Hills www.gwsrovers.com.au First Tuesday each month 10am to Our meetings are on the second S.I. of The Hills. Annangrove Environment Centre 1pm. Bring along any sort of craft Wednesday of the month at 10.30am Cathy Tracey | 0435 837 11? 02 9654 3571 (Thurs) | activity you’re interested in, bring at Panthers, North Richmond, Beaumont STaR Association 02 9843 0533 (Wed-Fri) pencil’s or brushes to practice your Rd, N. Richmond. Meetings will 8850 1269 | www.star.org.au. [email protected] drawing or painting with Ruth, browse recommence on 12th August 2020. the library for a book to read or simply Joan Fewings | 0401813152 The Hills Community Aid and Arcadian Quilters just relax, have a cuppa and enjoy a [email protected] Information Service Inc Meet in Galston Community Health chat from 10am to 1pm. Gold coin 9639 8620 Centre 1st and 3rd Wednesday mornings, Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club donation for morning tea. The Hills Learning Centre evening group 2nd and 4th Mondays. New We are a breakfast club and meet Ann | 02 4576 5031 02 8850 0555 members welcome every Thursday morning at 7.20am. At RSVP | [email protected]. Carole | 9894 7749 Galston VIEW Club the moment it is online but there are The Club always welcomes new COVID-Safe Face to Face Meetings once facebook.com/thehillslearningcentre Australian Sikh Association members and holds monthly meetings. a month. The Rotary Motto is Service The Hills Shire Garden Club 0433 580 539 The Club raises money to support Above Self. If you want to meet like- 9624 5034 www.asainc.org.au The Smith Family Learning For Life minded people please join us. Bushrangers Hash House Harriers Program. norwestrotary.org.au The Inner Wheel Club of 04 0828 9562 Helen | 9614 1512 Baulkham Hills Pennant Hills Mens Probus Club You are invited to meet each month with Castle Hill Art Society Girl Guides Australia John | 9487 1385 a group of friendly ladies who are involved Castle Hill Art Society offers a place There are great programs for girls aged in fundraising for charity and enjoy social from 6 to 18. They meet once a week Pennant Hills Combined Probus Club of art practice for artists of all ages, Meets at Hotel Pennant Hills every third activities. Due to Covid, our meeting dates either in groups of various art media in groups relevant to their age groups and venue are varied. which are run by trained Leaders and Monday of the month at 10am. New or classes for adults and children. members and visitors welcome. Robyn | 9639 2742 Demonstrations and workshops by Unit helpers. Lorene | 0429 396594 well-know artists are held monthly and There are Girl Guide groups The Sydney Hills Branch of the members can participate in several established at Castle Hill, Kellyville, Pitt Town Probus Club Association of Independent Retirees exhibitions during the year. New North Rocks, Baulkham Hills, Meets at 10:00am on the 2nd Tuesday Meeting on Friday, at Beecroft members always welcome. Crestwood and Galston. To find out of the month at the Pitt Town and Presbyterian Church Hall, Welham www.castlehillartsociety.org.au . more about the best day, time and District Sports Club, 139 Old Pitt Town Street Beecroft. Meeting commences 9899 3179 (ans. machine) group for your daughter call: Rd Pitt Town. New members welcome. at 10.45am. The future topics will Margo | 0417 657 433 Denise Fairfax | 0435 447 414 be Health, Centrelink, Retirement, Castle Hill Senior Citizens Club Inc., Technology Safety and others. Glenhaven Probus Club Inc Club members invite anyone over 55 Probus Club Of Round Corner (Dural) Lauris Rennie | 9634 1186 Meets 10 am on 2nd Tuesday of each to come and meet a very active and Secretary, Julie Pam | 0412 737 234 month at Castle Hill Bowling Club. friendly group of Seniors who play PO Box 822, Round Corner 2158 [email protected] Carpet Bowls, Cards and Rummikub. secretary.glenhaven.probus @gmail.com Probus Club of the Hills Inc The National Seniors Australia Our Club building is on the corner of Ken | 02 96296459 McMullen Ave. and Old Northern Rd., Glenwood Men’s Shed Are you over 50? Castle Hill (opposite the new Metro James | 04 0333 8450 Probus Combined Kellyville Club 9639 1814 station) with parking at the rear. Meets at 10am on 2nd Monday of the www.hillnsa.com 9680 3958 Hawkesbury Artists & Artisans Trail month at Moran Aged Care Kellyville, 02 4567 7400 The Hills District Pipe Band [email protected] 35 Goodison Street, North Kellyville. Practices in the Harvey Lowe Pavilion at [email protected] New members welcome. Christ Church Castle Hill Showground every Tuesday www.haat.com.au Glenys | 0419 616 431; An Anglican church located at 26 Pitt night from 7.30pm-9pm. The band Joy | 0416 239 696 Town Road, Kenthurst,has a service at Hawkesbury District Agricultural Assn warmly welcomes new members and 9.30.am every Sunday morning. You 4577 3591 (BH) Probus Club – Winston Hills gig enquiries. Facebook and Instagram: are most welcome to join us. www.hawkesburyshow.com.au Northmead Combined @hillsdistrictpipeband New Minister, Rev. Chris Baxter Hawkesbury Nepean Chapter of Meets at 10am at Toongabbie Sports Suzie Whitaker 0423 119 131 the First Fleeters Club, 12 Station St.,Toongabbie, [email protected] www.hillsdistrictpipeband.com Cumberland Bird Observers Club Meets on 2nd Saturday of each month. 2nd Thursday of the month. New The Club conducts three outings a Pamela Hempel | 0407 660 579 members welcome. The Hills Trefoil Guild month to observe birds in their natural www.fffhnc.com secretary@winstonhillsnorth Elaine | 0417 330 196 meadprobusclub.com.au environment. General meetings are Hawkesbury Woodcraft Membership Officer | 0421 410 305 Thursday Ladies Tennis Competition in held at Castle Hill on the 3rd Tuesday Cooperative Ltd the Hills District of the month. New members are 4721 8709 Red Cross, Castle Hill Branch hillsladiestennis.org always welcome. New meeting venue is Wesley Uniting Hills District Women’s Bowling Club Peter 0412 770 757 or Cathy 9809 5668. Church, 32-34 Showground Rd. Castle Hill Wanderers Bushwalking and Jenner Street, Baulkham Hills www.cboc.org.au from 10.15A.M. To 11.45A.M. the second Outdoor Club 9639 2733 friday in the month. New members always Meet every second Tuesday in the CWA of NSW – Galston Branch www.thehillswomensbowls.com.au month at Crestwood Community Centre, Our next meeting is Wednesday from welcome. Hills/Toongabbie Music Club 8850 7056 Drive, Baulkham Hills at 8 pm 10am. Please join us for morning tea 0452 465 906 and/or a yummy lunch prepared by the Meets 2nd and 4th Fridays 7.30pm Northmead Scouts Hall 17 Whitehaven RDA(NSW) Tall Timbers Centre www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au/ CWA ladies Equine assisted programs, Speech wanderers 9653 1056 Northmead. Beginners to professionals all welcome . Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Volunteering Opportunities. Located at Windsor Probus Club CWA of NSW – Castle Hill Branch Allen | 0439 831 531 Meets at 10am on the 1st Wednesday Holds its monthly meeting every second [email protected] Gables/Box Hill 9679 1246, of each month at Windsor Golf Club, Tuesday at the CWA Hall, 2 Annangrove McQuade Ave, South Windsor. New Road, Kenthurst (off Angus Road) from Learning in the Hills [email protected] 9639 7918 www.rdanswtalltimbers.org.au members always welcome. 10am. We also hold our Craft mornings Membership Officer Alan | 0407721461 or for members on 1st and 3rd Tuesday’s www.hca.org.au/learning-in-the-hills/ Richmond /Windsor VIEW Club Secretary Ann 0414298945 of the month from 10 to 12. Bring along Lions Club of Richmond Inc. (Voice Interest and Education of your lunch if you wish to stay longer. Geoff | 0412 969 651 Women Club which Supports the Smith Winston Hills Joey Scouts 9862 8482 Maureen | 0411 724 925 Lions Club of Windsor Inc Family.) Meets on 2nd Wednesday [email protected] Dural Country Club Bowls Pam | 0413 395 145 of the month,11 am for 11.30 am at Richmond Golf Club, 34 Bourke Street, Wisemans Ferry Community 04 2131 5074 Macquarie Towns Garden Club Richmond Men’s Shed Inc Dural Galston Probus Club Jill | 4575 3858 Carol Jackson | 45781510 We are a mixed club for retired and www.macquarietownsgardenclub. 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18-20 Cardinal Avenue, Beecroft A newly completed over 55’s development adjoining Beecroft’s Fearnley Park.

Single Level Living – Main Bedrooms, Ensuite and Living areas are located on the Ground Level of each residence.

Masterbuilt by award-winning local builders Gremmo Homes.

Ideal for those looking to downsize, low maintenance and brand new - Move in Ready!

Torrens titled development - no exit costs!

In close proximity to Beecroft shops and station, Pennant Hills golf club and numerous public transport links.

OPEN HOME TIMES: Thursday 1:00 - 1:30pm Saturday 10:00 - 10:30am

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