SEPTEMBER 2 - SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 VOL. 33 - ISSUE 18 ORANGE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL 17 - 18 SEPTEMBER CASTLE HILL SHOWGROUND Orange Blossom Festival is back with rides, kids zone, markets, foods, live entertainment, community stalls, fireworks, parade and so much more. For more details visit www. orangeblossomfestival.com.au BOUTIQUE FURNITURE Sandstone AND GIFTS Sales MARK VINT Buy Direct From the Quarry 9651 2182 Mention code QCHS0616 for 270 New Line Road 10% off the online rate 9652 1783 Dural NSW 2158 Specialising in corporate and
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[email protected] W: www.ubartshack.com.au FB: Ulla and Bjorn’s Art Shack MENTIONBUY A THIS DOZEN, AD QUALITY WINES, & RECEIVE 2 FREE CRAFT BEERS & SPIRITS BOTTLES FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED 1669 Old Northern Road Glenorie | Ph 1300 76 78 73 IN THIS ISSUE CONTENTS In This Issue 3 Memories 5 Living Legends 7 History 12 Health & Wellbeing 13 Your Garden 15 As We Were 17 Local Politicians Say 23 The Hills & Beyond 25 The Greying Nomad 27 Hill’s Sustainable Communities Conference with Robyn Moore LETTER FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Community Groups 28 Congratulations to Laura Rittenhouse who is our first winner of the My Garden competition.