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EMEMBRANCE SERVICES were Cadet Cpl Suveka Jeyakanthan held in many forms due to COVID (Baulkham Hills High) read The Ode. R19 restrictions. The annual Sunday Lillian White (Crestwood High) spoke Service of Remembrance at Balcombe about the Kokoda campaign in World War Heights Estate was a historic reminder of 2 where her great grandfather served, Max the impact of war. Williams (Northholm Grammar) spoke The Baulkham Hills complex is on about his great grandfather’s time as a the site of the former William Thomspon POW in Changi, Tahlee Arthur (Castle Hill Masonic on Seven Hills Rd which was built High) referenced women in war and nurse for the care and education of the children Ellen Savage an Australian Army Nurse, of deceased Freemasons and was opened who was the only nurse to survive the on November 11, 1922, four years after the sinking of the hospital ship the Centaur in armistice which ended WWI. May 1943. Sunday’s service was held under the Alejandro Astudillo (Gilroy College) shade of the Memorial avenue of Brush Box spoke about the lives lost after the gums, 364 trees were planted to remember bombing of Hiroshima. each of the Freemasons who died in WWI. Ron Smith, veteran Navy man and In 1942 the Masonic School was CHRSLG Director spoke about seaman established as the 103rd Australian Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean who was awarded General Hospital. the Victoria Cross posthumously just a few The service was attended by months ago, nearly 80 years after he lost Hills Shire Mayor Michelle Byrne and his life trying to save his shipmates. councillors, Baulkham Hills MP David On 1 December 1942, HMAS Armidale Elliott, Colonel Don Tait (Ritired) and came under aerial bombardment and Freemasons Neville Menzies, Bill Driver torpedo attack from Japanese aircraft. and Jamie Melville. The Hills ANZAC Teddy Sheean strapped himself into Ambassadors also made a presentation. his Oerlikon gun and commenced firing at On November 11 the Hills ANZAC the enemy aircraft continued firing the gun Ambassadors spoke at the Remembrance until the ship sank. Day Service at Castle Hill RSL.

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2 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 20 November 2020 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au BID TO REDUCE COMMUNITY NEWS SPEED 80KMLIMIT Two fatal accidents on Cattai Ridge Road, Glenorie a year apart have intensified a campaign to have the road’s 80km/h speed limit reduced.

Geoff Benfield, a Board member at Glenorie RSL and founder of Glenorie Hockey Club died when his motorbike crashed into a stationary truck on Cattai Ridge road Mayor Byrne pictured with Hawkesbury State Cattai Ridge Rd just before 7.30am on September 26 MP Robyn Preston and local resident Mark Leal this year. On September 17 last year, Arndell Anglican College “In 2019, this Council made causes of these accidents are still under science teacher Karen Mitchell, lost her life after her car representations to the then Roads and investigation, I am hopeful that Transport was involved in a head on crash in Cattai Ridge Road on Maritime Services (now Transport for for NSW will review the speed limit and her way home from school. NSW) requesting a review of the speed make the necessary safety changes. Mechanic Mark Leal who runs his business on Cattai limit,” Mayor Byrne said. “We are a growing region, which means Ridge Rd has started a petition to get the speed lowered. “At the time, the RMS responded more and more people are moving into our “Cattai Ridge Road is becoming a major thoroughfare that they had conducted a review in area and also using our local roads.” as more development occurs in Box Hill and Pitt Town,” Mr accordance with the Speed Zoning Her plea is backed by State Member Leal said. “The existing speed limit of 80km/h is too fast for Guidelines and had determined that for Hawkesbury Robyn Preston who is the condition of the road, and more measures are needed the existing speed limit of 80km/h was keen to hear from locals who live and/or to ensure the safety of all road users and residents.” considered appropriate. They also said travel on Cattai Ridge Road. “Something has to be done before another serious they would continue to monitor the “I want to hear what they recommend,” accident occurs,” he said. situation. Ms Preston said. “Clearly the fatalities Hills Shire Mayor, Dr Michelle Byrne said that council “We’ve now had a further fatal accident cannot be ignored, but we have to find had contacted the roads department after both fatalities on Cattai Ridge Road, which is incredibly appropriate solutions that make it a safer asking for a review of the speed limit on the rural road. sad for everyone involved. While the stretch of road.”

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Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 20 November 2020 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 3 EMERGENCY SERVICES YOUTHS ARRESTED GIRL ASSAULTED Four juveniles were arrested in a stolen Land A man has been charged over the alleged online Rover in Kellyville about 1am on Tuesday, grooming and sexual assault of a girl with a November 17 after it was involved in pursuit cognitive impairment. with Highway Patrol in North Sydney. Officers from Quakers Hill Police Area POLAIR tracked the vehicle on the M2 to an Command were contacted on Sunday, address in Kellyville where four were arrested. November 8, following reports a 15-year-old girl One juvenile attempted to escape, however was had been sexually assaulted. arrested on an adjoining rooftop. All four have She was treated by NSW Ambulance been charged with various offences relating to paramedics before being taken to The Children’s the pursuit and theft of the vehicle. Hospital at Westmead, where she underwent surgery. Inquiries revealed the girl met a man RIVER PATROLS on social media and the pair had been Hawkesbury Police boarded the NSW Maritime FATAL CRASH communicating for a period of time before he Vessel and conducted a joint patrol with a local arranged to meet her. Boating Safety Officer on the Hawkesbury and GROSE VALE Detectives from the State Crime Colo rivers between Laughtondale, Wisemans A 32-year-old man died following a head-on Command’s Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad Ferry and Lower Portland on November 14. crash on Grose Vale Road, Grose Vale, about attended a short time later and commenced NSW Maritime undertook a several safety 6.45pm on Monday, November 9. an investigation, together with officers from inspections with Police providing a breath A Lexus SUV and a BMW SUV had collided head- Quakers Hills Police Area Command. testing capability. Thirteen Breath Tests were on causing the Lexus to roll, ejecting the driver. Following extensive inquiries, a 20-year- conducted during the patrol. The Lexus driver and sole occupant, a old man was arrested at Toongabbie about A number of offences were identified 32-year-old man, was treated by paramedics; 12.40am on Monday, November 9. including riding a PWC with no licence, towing however, he died at the scene. He was taken to Riverstone Police Station too many persons and lack of safety equipment. The BMW driver and sole occupant, a and charged with two counts of aggravated Maritime taking carriage of these matters an 57-year-old woman, suffered minor injuries and sex assault – victim under the age of 16, two infringements/marine cautions issued. was taken to Nepean Hospital. counts of aggravated sex assault – victim with Police will continue to work closely with NSW Officers from Hawkesbury Police Area cognitive impairment, and intentionally sexually Maritime and resources from the Marine Area Command are investigating the circumstances touch child aged between 10 and 16. Command over Spring and Summer in efforts to surrounding the crash. A report will be prepared Anyone with concerns about suspected maintain safety on our inland water ways. to the Coroner. child abuse or exploitation should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: nsw. SCAM ALERT crimestoppers.com.au. Local police have had several reports of scammers calling people from what appear L DRIVER ALLEGED to be trusted NSW Police Force numbers and threatening the call recipients with fines or SPEED 190km/h TEEN STABBED arrest. An unaccompanied learner driver from Police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy These scammers are using technology to Baulkham Hills faced court on Wednesday, was stabbed during a fight at Castle Hill on make it appear that the calls originate from November 11 charged by Strike Force Raptor Saturday evening (November 14). legitimate police phone numbers; a practice operatives following a police pursuit near Emergency services were called to Castle known as ID spoofing. Parramatta. Hill Metro on Old Castle Hill Road at around The caller impersonates a NSW Police Force Officers attached to the Criminal Groups 9.40pm on Saturday. officer and states that the person receiving Squad’s Strike Force Raptor Highway were The teenager was found with a stab wound the call has an outstanding fine or warrant. conducting proactive patrols along the M4 to his chest. He was treated on scene by NSW The scammer demands a form of payment to Motorway at Granville at about 1.45pm on Ambulance paramedics before being taken prevent arrest or further court action. Tuesday, November 10, when they attempted to to Westmead Hospital in a serious but stable The NSW Police Force will never call a stop the driver of a white Mercedes AMG. condition. member of the public and demand payment It will be alleged the driver accelerated Police were told the teenager was stabbed over the phone in order to avoid going to court from police, reaching speeds of 190km/hr in a during a fight with three males, who then fled or being arrested. signposted 90km/hr zone, before stopping in the scene. If you get an unexpected call from someone traffic at the intersection of the Great Western Officers from The Hills Police Area who states they’re from the police, and starts Highway at Mays Hill. Command are investigating the incident. asking for personal details or threatens you, The Mercedes and a mobile phone were Anyone with information about this incident hang up. seized to undergo further examination. is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 If you are concerned, you can always verify The 24-year-old driver was charged with 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is by contacting your local police or the Police police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly, treated in strict confidence. Assistance Line directly on 131 444. drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner To find out more information about scams, dangerous, learner not accompanied by driver/ Ring 000 in an emergency or ring or to find out other ways to protect yourself, police officer/tester and learner driver not SES on 132 500 in storm and flood visit www.scamwatch.gov.au display “L” plates as prescribed.

4 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 20 November 2020 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au COMMUNITY NEWS GREAT DAY FOR RFS LEGEND By BEV JORDAN There was a big roll-out for Hawkesbury resident and veteran Rural Fire Service volunteer Peter Speet AFSM last week when he was recognised for 63 years’ service to the Oakville Rural Fire Brigade. Local politicians joined NSW Police and Emergency Services Minister David Elliot and NSW RFS Assistant Commissioner, Rebel Talbert who presented Mr Speet with a 4th clasp Commissioner Resilience NSW Shane Fitzsimmons; Susan Templeman Federal Member for Macquarie; to his National Medal. RFS – Hawkesbury Superintendent Karen Hodges, Minister David Elliot, RFS Assistant Commissioner Rebel Talbert, Robyn Preston State Member for Hawkesbury; Clr Nathan Zamprogno Hawkesbury City Council. The remarkable milestone was a happy With Captain (Retired) Peter Speet. occasion for the father of four and grandfather of eight who was joined by his family for the big 2013 and last summer proving extremely most recent trophy being this year. The Junior occasion. challenging. Mr Speet shows true leadership Division also won in 2004 and 2012. He told the Hills to Hawkesbury Community to his team.” Mr Speet said last week’s celebration was News that he had wanted to be an RFS Peter Speet, who still runs a farm, helps “very humbling” Police and Emergency Services volunteer ever since his father helped set up the with training and was at Sunday’s RFS training Minister David Elliot had glowing praise: “Peter Oakville brigade in 1947. day. He lost one of his legs in 1972 working on Speet embodies the very best qualities of our “I wanted to join (the RFS) since I was six a friend’s truck and in April this year his second Rural Fire Service volunteers who humbly years old,” he said. leg was amputated. Nothing has stopped his dedicate their lives to the service of their He joined as soon as he could, in 1957 and involvement. His four daughters have all helped communities, asking for little in return.” in the 60 plus years since he has held numerous out with the RFS and now one of grandsons is Assistant Commissioner Talbert thanked roles including Brigade Captain and Group deputy captain at Oakville. volunteers and said: Captain for the district for 28 and 25 years. The Oakville Brigade has competed in “We also thank the family, friends, employers RFS Assistant Commissioner Rebel Talbert many Fire Fighting Regional Championships and colleagues of all NSW RFS volunteers. We said, “Over the years, he has attended numerous competing at State Championship level and know it takes their ongoing support and patience bush, grass and structural fires, as well as tragic taking home the NSW State Championship five to assist and enable our volunteers to do what vehicle accidents, with many seasons including times in the Seniors Division since 1998 – the they do to save lives and property.”

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Taylor achieves A CHAMPION the ropes challenge in Australia’s first women’s rally champion, Molly Taylor, is used to SAS Australia. Photo Courtesy setting the pace and turning heads in what is still a male-dominated sport. Channel 7 The Arcadia local broke the barriers being Taylor’s endurance and fortitude is Growing up with the first woman and youngest driver to win remarkable and the 32-year-old impressed even her parents made the Australian Rally Championship in 2016, hardened SAS veterans, who called her effort Taylor believe there was at the age of 28. Now a whole new audience at completing the rope challenge over a steep nothing different about a is watching the Subaru driver living life on drop, “outstanding and the first woman to finish woman taking to the exciting the edge in Seven’s exciting reality show, SAS this course”. sport where speeds can go up to Australia. “It was an incredible experience and it 210 kph. Taylor was one of 17 well-known people, was the hardest I’ve done,” Taylor told Hills To “I loved seeing Mum in action,” Taylor said. “I including swim ace James Magnussen, Hawkesbury Community News. “It is a once-in- tell the young girls it is okay to be rally drivers. Ironwoman Candice Warner, rugby’s Nick a-lifetime experience. “I know I am privileged to be in this sport ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins and comedian Merrick “It was pretty brutal but I learnt a lot which and to be able to break down barriers. Watts, who took on the show’s brutal physical I can use in life. For me, it was just pushing “My biggest buzz in rallying is the challenge challenges. myself and getting out of my comfort zone, and adrenaline I get from it – you can’t compare learning things about myself I didn’t know anything with it!” about. What was most challenging was jumping Taylor has a swag of titles and awards out of a chopper and swimming in a lake during on the Australian and European circuits, winter. A lot of us got hypothermia.” winning the first FIA European Ladies Rally “The camaraderie was amazing, everyone Championships in 2013 and competing in the suffered so much and it made us stronger World Rally Championship. together; there was no competition at all, it was “It’s a male-dominated sport and sometimes just awesome.” that can be a bit of a challenge like when you Fittingly, Taylor watched two of the are young and someone would say ‘you don’t episodes with her parents, Mark and Carol, at want to be beaten by a girl’,” the Peter Brock their Arcadia home. medallist said. “I use it as a motivation.” Being the daughter of Mark and Coral - a Taylor, who is also a part of the Australia four time champion herself - Taylor was Road Safety Foundation, will compete at the Taylor on the track. Photo courtesy Subaru. destined to be a whiz behind the wheel, learning Netier National Capital Rally in Canberra slated her skills at her Dad’s rally school. for November 27-29. More Sport on page 25

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OMNI is an organisation for men over the age of 55 who are no longer in full time employment. SUICIDE Ron said the BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Network provides a The Network, formerly known as the Western safe “men only” sharing Sydney Suicide Prevention and Support environment, to build Network, is running bereavement support self-esteem and talk groups in both Windsor and North Richmond. in a non-judgemental Chair of The Network Chair Barbara Kent environment. The aim said: “Some of our attendees lost someone to is to set up a Hills Older suicide 12 months ago, for other people, it’s Men’s Network in Castle the first time they’ve felt ready to discuss their Hill to meet fortnightly. grief in over 20 or 30 years.” The International “We welcome everyone who feels they Supt Jason Joyce, Gary Massie MC, Men’s Day breakfast was Hills Shire Mayor Michelle Byrne and Lexi and Ron Parnell. may benefit from sharing time with others attended by a range of who have experienced the terrible grief of service organisations losing someone they love to suicide. There is and volunteers in the absolutely no obligation to speak.” HILLS OLDER MEN’S Hills including The Hills Family, friends, colleagues and the wider SES, St John Ambulance, community are affected by suicide. Rotarians, Lions, Castle Connecting with people going through a NETWORK LAUNCH Hill RSL sub-branch similar experience can be very powerful. T members and special As a not-for-profit, community-led International Men’s Day on Thursday seemed an appropriate guests Hills Shire Mayor organisation, The Network was awarded time to launch the Hills Older Men’s Network. Michelle Byrne and Hills funding from the Federal Government’s It was a full house at Castle Hill Project about the need for men to Police Commander Supt MUSTER scheme to: Community Centre when Norwest connect and talk. Jason Joyce. •• Support bereaved families Sunrise Rotary Club held an Ron Parnell, who is leading If you would like •• Provide a voice for those affected by suicide International Men’s Day breakfast the push to have an Older Men’s to get involved in the •• Raise public awareness of services to assist to launch Hills OMNI but also hear Network in the Hills, established setting up of The Hills suicide prevention from speakers Jay Bacik from the an OMN in Hornsby 20 years ago Older Men’s Network Positive Vibes Foundation and which is still running. There is email Ron Parnell at To find out more visit The Network’s website: Barry Costello from The Fathering another group in Epping. [email protected] suicidebereavement.org.au/

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Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 20 November 2020 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 11 COMMUNITY NEWS POSITIVE VIBE AT MARKET The Positive Vibes Foundation is gearing up for the next Hills Upmarket which will be held at Castle Hill Showground on Sunday, November 29 between 9am and 3.30pm.

The Positive Vibes Foundation was set up David Soritis with a young patient at the launch of Spertees in 2018 to remove the stigma of mental illness and to promote mental well-being. PVF Director Mario Rodrigues said the markets were dog-friendly and The Positive Vibes Foundation recognised the importance of dogs to all round mental health wellbeing. Although the October monthly parker was cancelled SUPERTEE due to the weather, he said September event, the first since COVID restrictions began in March was very successful. He said: “PVF volunteers talked to many visitors about mental health and services available; pamphlets and books were also on display. We even had a GP to answer questions. “ Some medical professionals were eager to sign up to help at future events, and we also signed up a number of volunteers to assist us at The MISSIONby BEV JORDAN Hills Women’s Shed and PVF’s other initiatives.” There will be over 60 stalls at the popular COVID safe market. Father of three Jason Sotiris was inspired by his children to come up with a specially designed Super Hero T-shirt to brighten up hospital stays for children FREE CHEMICAL CLEANOUT and make them a little easier. FREE Household Chemical CleanOut Event is scheduled for this Saturday, November 21 and Sunday November 22 at Castle Hill Showground between 9am and 3:30pm. The event is organised by the NSW EPA and hosted by Hills Shire SAVE UP TO 70% Council and allows for safe disposal of all household chemicals. GLO HILL PAINTINGS WINNER OF OVER 100 AWARDS Household items for collection include: •• Paint and paint related products www.glohillart.com

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This year’s service of Remembrance at St Matthew’s Anglican Church West Pennant Hills (Cnr New Line Road and Castle Hill Road) will be on Tuesday, December 1 starting at 7.30pm.

The service is for families and friends of children who have died or are missing. This year's will be both on site and online at WE ARE A FULLY OWNED AUsTRALIAN www.stmatts.org.au/events/remember COMPANY EsTABLIsHED FOR OVER 30 YRs The names and ages of the children who have died or are ENQUIRIEs EMAIL: [email protected] missing will be read out. To have your family included email the PHONE or TEXT: 0425 223 847 fullname/s and aged to [email protected] or call 9479 3700.

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is eldest child Angela, now eight years old, was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer just a few Hweeks after her first birthday. He and his wife Vanessa were told Angela had Langerhans Cell Hystiocytosis and had a 20 per cent chance of survival. “Angela was an IVF baby,” said Jason, “so it was hard for us to go through the journey of becoming parents.” “Nothing can ever prepare you for seeing your child battle something like cancer. It was like a bully hiding inside our child’s organs and veins. We wanted to be her heroes, to give her the strength and courage tofight a massive battle. “It was while Angela was undergoing three years of treatment at the Children’s Hospital, Westmead that Jason noticed how difficult it was to change her whilst she was connected to the IV drip and monitors. He wondered what would make things easier, and a lot more fun, than a hospital gown when he was inspired by his son. Jason Soritis and Dr Annemarie Christie (CHRSLG) hand over some Supertees donated by the group to “Teo came out of his bedroom dressed as batman, David Simmonds (director of Nursing, Midwifery and Community Health at Hawkesbury Hospital. looking all serious, when I asked what are we doing today? Who are we saving? He said his sister’s name.” “There is a lot more to Supertees than Recently Jason was at Hawkesbury Jason struck upon the Supertee idea and then just a T-Shirt,” said Jason Hospital with Castle Hill RSL Group approached his childhood friend Yusuf to help brainstorm “We hope the supertee provides Director Dr Annemarie Christie who design and finance and grow the start-up. motivation for those facing tough battles.” donated 36 Supertees to the Hospital’s Jason spoke with nurses, other parents of sick kids It took nearly two years and hundreds children’s ward. but most of all his wife who spent most of her time with of variations to arrive at the Supertees He still works two to three days a Angela in hospital. which are now being given to children who week and runs the Supertees project as a The Supertees are packed in bright colourful tins with need them. Since June 2018 they have volunteer. stickers, a comic, a bookmark and are the children to keep. been worn by more than 4500 of Australia’s For more information visit www. There is also a private FB page for their parents. sickest children nationwide. supertee.org.au

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Community Member Bob Bonetti, Rotarian John van den Burg, Community Garden Project Manager Keith Stapley, Rotarian Fran Broadbent, North West Disability Services Coordinator Alison Middlemiss and Community Member Erin Wilson.

community. It will also allow them to meet other like-minded individuals, while learning a new and beneficial skill in the process.”. Community gardens have shown to contribute to a better and healthier lifestyle by: •• providing fresh, safe, affordable herbs, fruits and vegetables •• helping to relieve stress and increase sense of wellness •• getting people active to help improve overall COMMUNITY GARDEN physical health •• providing social opportunities that build a The seed of an idea for a Community Garden Council’s Orange Blossom Festival revealed an sense of community and belonging in the Hills was planted years ago but now, the opportunity for a community garden given the •• giving people an opportunity to learn and Rotary Club of The Hills-Kellyville is on the verge increase in higher density living in the area,” Mr share knowledge on gardening, nature, and of seeing its dream for a Community Garden in Van den Burg said. cooking Baulkham Hills flourish. “We believe that this initiative could benefit •• providing an inclusive meeting area where The Hills Shire Council has entered into many in the community for decades to come,” all interested people of all ages and cultural a five-year licence agreement with the club he added. backgrounds can come together to share allowing it to establish a Community Garden Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne experiences at Conie Avenue Reserve, in Baulkham Hills, said community gardens had a number of opposite the North West Disabilities Services benefits, including strengthening community Community Garden membership will be open base. connectedness. to everyone with an interest in gardening. President of the Rotary Club of The Hills- “COVID-19 has affected many in our Community members who want to guide how Kellyville, John van den Burg, said it would be a community, including the loss of employment the garden will be set up are asked to contact vital asset for the growing Hills Shire. and meaningful social connections with others. the Rotary Club of The Hills-Kellyville via their “Our involvement in the annual Sydney Hills This community garden will provide a wonderful website, Facebook page or contact the Project Garden Competition as part of The Hills Shire outlet for residents to re-connect with their Manager, Keith Stapley, on 0412 079 014.

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16 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 20 November 2020 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au The Hills Shire Council | Development Applications & Public Notices The Hills Shire Council The Hills Shire Council | Development| Development Applications Applications & &Public Public Notices Notices PUBLIC NOTICES Help keep our Shire’s parks, reserves and waterways PUBLIC NOTICES Helpclean keep by disposing our Shire’s of dogparks, poo, reserves while alsoand avoidingwaterways a fine LIBRARY FINE AMNESTY cleanof up toby $880. disposing When of taking dog poo, your while dog foralso a avoidingwalk, make a fine sure LIBRARY FINE AMNESTY ofto upbring to at$880. least When two plastictaking bagsyour dogto pick for aup walk, after make them. sure toFor bring more at information least two plastic on responsible bags to pick pet upownership, after them. visit Forwww.thehills.nsw.gov.au/ more information on responsible and search pet ‘Pets ownership, & Animals.’ visit BRINDLEwww.thehills.nsw.gov.au/ PARKWAY RESERVE and search ‘Pets & Animals.’ BRINDLE PARKWAY RESERVE

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ABOUT THE DECISIONS OF LastMayor year, Byrne close added. to 2000 items were donated and over DISCOVERCOUNCIL MORE ABOUT THE DECISIONS OF Last1543 year, overdue close items to 2000 were items returned were to donated Council’s and libraries. over ToCOUNCIL access information about Council services including “I1543 thoroughly overdue encourage items were everyone returned toto giveCouncil’s generously libraries. to Tocurrent access plans information on exhibition, about audio Council recordings services and including “Ithis thoroughly worthy cause encourage this Christmas, everyone evento give if you generously don’t have to minutes from Ordinary Council meetings and more, a late library book to return,” Mayor Byrne said. current plans on exhibition, audio recordings and this worthy cause this Christmas, even if you don’t have minutesvisit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au from Ordinary Council meetings and more, “Let’sa late libraryend the book year to on return,” a positive Mayor and Byrne spread said. some visit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au “Let’sChristmas end thecheer,” year she on aadded. positive and spread some AChristmas list of acceptable cheer,” she non-perishable added. food items can be MAKING A SUBMISSION TO COUNCIL Any person may make a submission to Council. Afound list of at acceptable your local librarynon-perishable branch or food on The items Hills can Shire be MAKING A SUBMISSION TO COUNCIL Submissions which contain objections must be specific foundCouncil’s at your website, local www.thehills.nsw.gov.aulibrary branch or on The Hills Shire Any person may make a submission to Council. in their content. If you make a submission objecting to, Council’s website, www.thehills.nsw.gov.au Submissions which contain objections must be specific The Mayor’s Library Fine Amnesty will run from the or supporting, a planning application you must disclose Monday, 16 November to Sunday, 13 December 2020. in their content. If you make a submission objecting to, The Mayor’s Library Fine Amnesty will run from the ordonations supporting, or gifts a planning made to application Councillors you or mustCouncil disclose staff. 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18 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 20 November 2020 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au COMMUNITY NEWS EXECUTIVE EPA FINES OF THE YEAR BUSINESS The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) CEO Magazine’s Not-for-Profit Executive has fined three subsidiaries of waste company of the Year 2020 is Winston Hills Cleanaway $31,500 for alleged waste storage and resident Arani Duggan, Head of record keeping offences at its Windsor, Rutherford, Marketing & Fundraising at Ronald and Wetherill Park premises. McDonald House Charities Greater The fines follow a targeted compliance Western Sydney . inspection operation by the EPA on Cleanaway premises in multiple locations around the state As an independent not-for-profit, fundraising support for families in need could continue. which were inspected simultaneously on one day is vital to help RMHC GWS continue to A new virtual campaign, Dance for Sick Kids in June. support over 2100 families a year from the was born, exceeding its fundraising goal and EPA Executive Director Regulatory Operations Westmead facility, which operates 24 hours a attracting international attention, with the Steve Beaman said during the EPA compliance day, 365 days of the year. campaign set to run nationally in 2021. Arani operation EPA officers discovered potential licence The move from the 18 room House to credits her team of seven for the exceptional breaches. the current 60 room ($40 million) facility in results they’ve achieved together. At South Windsor, the EPA alleges the company February 2018, brought with it increased Her own inspiration she says, comes from failed to keep records relating to the disposal of pressure to raise additional revenue. Then the families that stay at Ronald McDonald waste between June 2018 and March 2020. in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and House. “They’re going through the toughest “Poor waste storage creates a risk of land and with core fundraising events and programs journey imaginable, and their resilience, water pollution occurring and at the Wetherill Park suspended, Arani and her team – all of whom generosity and spirit are awe-inspiring.” premises an added risk of fire. Accurate and complete were working from home pivoted to ensure its record keeping provides proof of proper handling of waste. It’s important for companies to comply with their licences to reduce risk to the environment and be transparent. The EPA will respond with enforcement if they don’t comply,” Mr Beaman said. For more information about the EPA’s regulatory tools, see the EPA Compliance Policy at www.epa. Congratulations!from Hills to Hawkesbury Community News Family nsw.gov.au/legislation/prosguid.htm

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Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 20 November 2020 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 19 ADVERTORIAL Timing it right Despite the uncertainty that 2020 brought with it, it hasn’t put all plans on hold with many retirees choosing to move forward and downsize from the family home to a retirement village. Westmead’s newest retirement community opened its doors to its first residents in October and since then many of the new residents have been settling into their new home and enjoying what village life has to offer. For Barbara and Warwick who are eagerly anticipating their move this month, there were several deciding factors as to why they chose to take the leap now rather than later. “It’s what we needed to do for health reasons, it’s time,” said Warwick. Barbara adds the location was a big factor in their final choice. “It is perfect, it’s across the road from Parramatta Park which we’re very familiar with, and having grandchildren it’s an ideal spot to be for us,” said Barbara. ”Having a coffee shop there on site… well, that’s a plus.” Uniting Westmead independent living residents have a range of services at their fingertips including a café, specialised seniors gym and assisted living services providing meals, cleaning and care if needed. If you’d like to take a one-on-one tour of this exciting community, call 1800 864 846 or visit uniting.org/ westmead to book your tour.

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20 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 20 November 2020 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au WHAT’S ON Let us know what you have coming up email: [email protected] ELOUERA COTTAGE CHRISTMAS MARKET DAY Sunday, November 29 | 10am to 2pm SHOW AND SELL The CWA Cottage, Saturday November 21 | 11am to 2pm 2 Annangrove Road, Kenthurst. Cherrybrook Uniting Church, 134 New Line Road, Cherrybrook, CWA Castle Hill branch will hold its annual Xmas Market Day on Sunday, November 29. Wednesday November 25 to November 27. There will be lots of Christmas craft and The well-known Elouera Cottage Crafts’ decorations. crochet tea towels, hand annual Show and Sell features an extensive towels, Scandinavian stars, stockings, range of locally produced handcraft on baby bibs. Christmas bakes and biscuits, display and for sale. The Christmas tree mulberry jam, marmalade, pickles and is laden with handcrafted decorations, chutney. Lots of gift ideas for Xmas gifts. and Christmas fare is also available. The display will be held in the room at the rear of the main building and adjacent to the ZOOM IN ON RETIREES carpark. Covid-19 regulations limit visitor Friday, December 4 numbers at any one time, so bookings are Zoom link live at 10.45am. preferred. Call Maryann 0408 441 766 to ST MONICA’S CHURCH book a convenient time to visit. Sydney Hills District Branch of the MEGA BOOK SALE Association of Independent Retirees is holding its meetings via Zoom. Saturday, November 21 to November 29 FESTIVE ART MARKET Guest speaker at the next monthly 9am to 3pm daily. Saturday, November 28 | 10am to 3pm. meeting on December 4 is Johnny Pace Cnr Windsor & Bourke St, Richmond Castle Glen Community Centre followed by the Investors Group with a 157 Ridgecrop Drive, Castle Hill, talk on the Assets Test and the Retirement Fantastic collection of pre-loved books: novels, Sci-Fi, (behind Knightsbridge shopping Centre) Income Review. To be sent a link email Mal mystery, thrillers, crime, adventure, romance, children’s, Steel: [email protected] reference, historical, art, Australiana, cookbooks, craft, Castle Hill Art Society is holding its annual collectable, gardening, handyman, sports, war and Christmas market and offers a whole range more. As well as books there are also magazines and of creative Christmas gift ideas. * Let us Know about your event email DVDs too. Plenty to keep everyone interested, come Paintings, gift cards, craft and curiosities [email protected], along and enjoy a covid safe event. plus trash and treasure will all be on show. clearly mark the date of event in the subject.

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FREE TUTORING IN 2021 FREE For the first time in NSW, students will receive free tutoring in 2021 thanks to a $337 million program as part of the 2020-2021 Budget. This program PRESCHOOL is set to increase the ongoing support for students’ education after a The NSW Government is disruptive school year. The program will not only support our students, but continuing free education at also provide employment opportunities for qualified teachers and tutors. state funded preschools until the end of 2021. This funding was initially brought in with our COVID-19 Response; and SCHOOL BUILDING BLITZ has saved countless services Thanks to the new $120 million Metro Renewal Program community and kept children learning funded school infrastructure projects will be accelerated to deliver during their essential early modern facilities to students and communities. This program will boost years. Families will have the school infrastructure, the local economy and the morale of school financial certainty moving

communities. This funding will benefit schools and see jobs and funding into 2021 that their child will ! Congratulations∫¢ flow into our community as we aim to use local contractors and suppliers. be able to continue with their celebrating Anniversary preschool education. ∫¢ 50th Years Emilio & Caroline TIS THE SEASON Ugarte

With the festive season just around the corner, I’d like to wish you all ∫¢ a very Merry Christmas. This has been a tough year for everyone, and I am looking forward to 2021 bringing us all Peace, Love, Health and 61st Years William & Beverley Happiness. Green BE QUICK TO CATCH to make the most of the supports available. “We know that the simple act of putting a hand out for help can be incredibly difficult,” said BUSHFIRE GRANTS Commissioner Fitzsimmons. “We will keep these grant programs open The NSW Government has urged bushfire-impacted businesses and to December 15 to ensure people are able to primary producers to submit their applications for bushfire grants come forward in their own time. I know many people and communities have already, and will before December 15. continue to do so over the coming months, be dealing with the anniversary of the fires. If you haven’t managed to come forward yet to seek The $10,000 Small Business Grant, the Bushfire Deputy Premier John Barilaro said: assistance please do so before the programs Recovery Grant of up to $50,000 and $75,000 “We’ve provided almost $350 million to small close.” Primary Producer Grant have played a vital role businesses and primary producers through If you need any advice about the in keeping regional businesses and economies these three grant programs alone. application please call the dedicated bushfire afloat following the devastating impact of the Resilience NSW Commissioner Shane support line on 13 77 88 or visit service.nsw. summer bushfires. Fitzsimmons asked businesses and producers gov.au.

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Association. Now a feared opponent at the Grand Slams, Thompson advanced to the fourth round of the 2020 US Open, before bowing out JORDAN to 27th seed Borna Coric. Thompson has plenty of big name scalps under his belt, including former world number one Andy Murray in 2017, and represented Australia at the 2016 Rio Olympics. ACE’Sby Lawrence MachadoIT A winner of several ATP Challenger titles, Thompson has impressed with his never-say-die attitude, with his closest matches lasting more than four hours. In his first major championships as a teen, Thompson reached the final of the US Jordan in Action at the Adelaide Open 2019 Opens boys event in 2012 with fellow Aussie Photo Credit to Tennis Australia/Getty Images Nick Krygios. His coach Jaymon Crabb says Jordan “Thommo” Thompson is heading to Thompson could break into the top 32 which be a big household name as he continues to means a seeding at Grand Slam events. makes waves in the Association of Tennis “He's very professional, he does all the Professionals Tour. Jordan Thompson, right, with his fitness trainer right things for his body,” Crabb told ATP Tennis Tonu Liiband and Dad Stephen Thompson (centre). The Cherrybrook ace, also an imposing Radio. “If he needs extra serves and returns, he's competitor for Australia in team competitions, “Jordan always had very good ball skills and always willing to do them. recently shot up to 51 from 60 on the world was much better than I was (as a child),” said “I think for Thommo, seeing the guys he rankings after an impressive run in the Stephen, who still accompanies his son at some trains a lot (Aussie stars Alex de Minaur, John Paris Masters this month, halted only by the events. Millman and Matt Ebden) make the break incomparable Rafael Nadal. Thommo's highest “He has done very well this year specially through to the top 50 and beyond, sort of gives ranking to date is 43 in July 2019. with the disruptions due to Covid-19 and to be him the confidence as well he can do it.” One of the many sporting stars produced ranked in the top 50 is where he would like to Thompson, who proudly wears tattoos of by Castle Hill's Oakhill College, Thompson, be. “His strength is his tenacity and court speed the Australian coat of arms and the Olympic 24, turned pro in 2013 and is a tough, and he won't give up. rings on his right biceps, is a huge West Tigers uncompromising player. Thompson did his early schooling at Jasper rugby league fan. He even considered a career His Dad Stephen, a former ATP player in Road Public School, Baulkham Hills, and played in league but fortunately for tennis, he gave up singles and doubles, started coaching Jordan for Hornsby Kurin-gai Tennis Club – where Dad on that idea. when he was four. Stephen coaches – and Hills District Tennis STOLZ WINS AT RICHMOND by Lawrence Machado Queenslander Andre Stolz overcame a shocking Stolz took control of the final round of two bogeys to seal his first championship with a sizzling 6-under Australian PGA Seniors crown at Richmond Golf 64 second round in the three-day Club, becoming just the second player to win championship before surviving bogeys this coveted title in his debut year on the tour. on the 9th and 15th holes. He made up The 50-year-old carded a three-round score for these errors, sinking four birdies, of 9-under 201 (67, 64, 70) for a memorable including the final hole. four-stroke win over fancied Peter Lonard on “It was great playing with (Peter) Saturday, November 7. O’Malley and Lonard, they are old buddies Lonard, 53, finished with 67, 68, 70 for a of mine and you know they’re not going to five-under 205, a great result considering he hand it to you so it was nice being able to get on had aggravated a back injury a week before the top of them,” Stolz said. championship. “I have been playing some great golf despite in contention like that I can sort of get the job Another Queenslander Simon Tooman the unlucky break on nine and maybe a wrong done and I’ve done it a lot in the past. But it’s picked up third prize with his four-under par 206, club on 15, but I always felt I was in control been so long since I won anything.” following rounds of 68, 70, 68. Stolz and Michael which was good enough to keep them at bay. Last year’s runner-up O’Malley and former Long (2018) are the only golfers to win the senior “It’s been a long time, it’s interesting, champion Peter Fowler of Hornsby were tied for PGA title in their debut year on the Legends tour. normally when I play pretty good and get myself fourth,4.9 Go oaftergle Star Rati nbothg carded three-under 207 scores..

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Regular reader and contributor to this publication, Mary Leonora Smith of Old Toongabbie tells of how it was for her parents back around in the early 1920s in Australia and during the depression years of 1929 to 1942.

Leaving England in his mid-twenties, my father migrated to Australia to see what life was like on this side of the world. He liked what he saw and wrote glowing letters home to the girl he planned to send for. However, before this happened war was declared and he returned to England to join the armed forces. After serving for almost two years in France he returned home and they were married in England instead. When the war ended in 1918 he returned with his young bride to resume the life they and soon the poultry farm was finished. had planned in Australia. They arrived with few A second mortgage was raised on the seven one before.” This humourous little incident was possessions, very little money but with stout acre farmlet; a small herd of cows, a bull and often recalled in later years. hearts and a will to work and make a home a horse and cart were bought. Almost single His name was Dick and he had to be paid, for the family they hoped to raise in their new handed my father felled trees, built barns, fed and housed and this inroad into profit meant country. ploughed paddocks and sowed crops to feed his the occasional sacrifice of a cow. The choosing Shortly after their arrival, my father, with stock. Working the farm by day and delivering was sad and difficult as they had all become the help of an overdraft, but unfortunately no the milk at night, they managed to survive the pets and it was hard to see them go. previous farming experience, bought a small, next two years. There was little comfort in the Times were hard for customers too, stories stocked poultry farm. It was not long before he old farmhouse but they were happy and the of hardship were shared daily and lasting was visited by a plausible poultry dealer who birth of their third child completed the family friendships made. For as long as he could, convinced him that he should exchange his they were determined to have. my father sold milk cheaply and gave it free white hens for black ones. Taking the advice in The good times were not meant to last to families with young children who could not good faith, the exchange was made but it soon though, as my father developed a skin disease afford to pay. Eventually the income was not became evident that the new hens were sick from the milk and this meant he had to enough to feed the stock and repay the bank and most of them died. employ someone to milk the cows. I can just and it was a sad day when we watched the Another small loan was arranged, the hens remember this young man, he was tall and bony, remaining eleven cows, the big friendly Jersey replaced once again and with egg prices rising I remember too how my parents used to laugh bull and the machinery being loaded onto the bank was slowly being repaid. The new about the time they had getting him to take a trucks. We cried as we disappeared around the hens did well for several months but suddenly bath. When the ordeal was completed, however bend in the old Seven Hills Road. developed an eye disease which blinded them he said “If I’da knowed it was so good I’da had (to be continued in the next issue)

NOW WHAT ABOUT YOUR MEMORIES OR YOUR STORY. This page is about memories so tell us yours. If you have some great memories, or perhaps you belong to a local community organisation and would like to share your organisation’s history or story with us then feel free to share your memories or experiences by writing to 17 Rose St, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 or email to [email protected]. You can also share memories on any of my Facebook memories groups including Hills District Memories which you will find at www.facebook.com/groups/Hills.memories/ ROTARY BBQs LOSING CONTACT by Maisie Grady by Carmel Liddell Saturday morning and there’s work to do, “Don’t be shy, please come near”. We’ve been friends forever. Off to Bunnings for a Rotary Barbecue. Not too close with covid 19 here, Buddies from the start. And it’s sad that we’ve lost contact We hope the weather will be fine, But we’ve taken precautions, have no fear. though you’re always in my heart. With many people in the line. Busy hands for several hours, Here they come – they make a queue, The numbers seem to be lessening now. I know you need attention. But my back is shot to bits. Snags and onions, more than a few. We’ve fed the hungry crowd, And it is difficult to focus There’s barbecue, chilli, or tomato sauce, We’re sure we did them proud. now my eyesight’s on the fritz. And lots of lovely, fresh bread of course. Norwest Rotary Club did well, “More onions,” is a frequent cry, The Barbecue helped our funds to swell. So please will you forgive me for my lapse in loyalty? “Sausages needed,” a voice cries high. Money needed to assist those in need, It’s just that you’re so far away “Soft drinks and water over here”. Folk here and overseas, appreciate our help indeed. my Little Feet, from me.

26 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 20 November 2020 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au Collection compiled by IVOR JONES showing life in the Hills and Hawkesbury PHOTOS FROM THE PAST area during past decades.

2nd Castle Hill Rovers Dural Galston Probus Club Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club Soroptimist of The Hills www.gwsrovers.com.au We are a mixed club for retired and We are a breakfast club and meet S.I. of The Hills. semi-retired people who enjoy friend- every Thursday morning at 7.20am. Cathy Tracey | 0435 837 11? Annangrove Environment Centre ship, interesting speakers, outings and At the moment it is online but 02 9654 3571 (Thurs) | there are COVID-Safe Face to Face STaR Association holidays. Visitors are very welcome. 8850 1269 | www.star.org.au. 02 9843 0533 (Wed-Fri) Tiina Kase | 0428 888 411 Meetings once a month. The Rotary [email protected] Motto is Service Above Self. If you The Hills Community Aid and East Kurrajong School of Arts want to meet like-minded people Information Service Inc Arcadian Quilters First Tuesday each month 10am please join us. 9639 8620 Meet in Galston Community Health to 1pm. Bring along any sort of norwestrotary.org.au Centre 1st and 3rd Wednesday craft activity you’re interested in, The Hills Learning Centre North Rocks Evening VIEW Club 02 8850 0555 mornings, evening group 2nd and 4th bring pencil’s or brushes to practice Muirfield Golf Club,58 Barclay Rd, your drawing or painting with Ruth, RSVP | [email protected]. Mondays. New members welcome North Rocks. facebook.com/thehillslearningcentre Carole | 9894 7749 browse the library for a book to read Toni | 9871 1926 or 0411 693 076, or simply just relax, have a cuppa or Margaret on 9872 1405 The Hills Shire Garden Club Australian Sikh Association and enjoy a chat from 10am to 1pm. view.org.au 9624 5034 0433 580 539 Gold coin donation for morning tea. North Richmond Probus Club The Inner Wheel Club of www.asainc.org.au Ann | 02 4576 5031 Our meetings are on the second Baulkham Hills Bushrangers Hash House Harriers Galston VIEW Club Wednesday of the month at 10.30am You are invited to meet each month at Panthers, North Richmond, 04 0828 9562 Raises money to support The Smith with a group of friendly ladies who are family Learning for Life program will Beaumont Rd, N. Richmond. Meetings involved in fundraising for charity and Castle Hill Senior Citizens Club Inc., hold its 1st Luncheon/meeting on will recommence on 12th August 2020. enjoy social activities. Due to Covid, our Club members invite anyone over 55 Wednesday 22nd July 2020 at 21-25 Joan Fewings | 0401813152 meeting dates and venue are varied. [email protected] to come and meet a very active and Arcadia road Galston@11am after Robyn | 9639 2742 friendly group of Seniors who play the shut down of the Coronavirus in Pennant Hills Mens Probus Club The Sydney Hills Branch of the John | 9487 1385 Carpet Bowls, Cards and Rummikub. early March, they had given the View Association of Independent Retirees Our Club building is on the corner of club the go ahead to start holding its Pennant Hills Combined Probus Club Meeting on Friday, at Beecroft McMullen Ave. and Old Northern Rd., monthly meetings. Pennant Hills VIEW Club has Presbyterian Church Hall, Welham resumed regular meetings on the Castle Hill (opposite the new Metro Helen | 9614 1512 Street Beecroft. Meeting commences second Tuesday of each month at at 10.45am. The future topics will station) with parking at the rear. Glenhaven Probus Club Inc Oatlands Golf Club at 11am. Lunch 9680 3958 10am every 2nd Tuesday of be Health, Centrelink, Retirement, is followed by an interesting guest Technology Safety and others. [email protected] each month at the castle Hill speaker. Visitors and new members Bowling Club. are welcome. Lauris Rennie | 9634 1186 Christ Church secretary.glenhaven.probus@gmail. Margaret | 9873 2402 Pam | 0412 737 234 An Anglican church located at 26 Pitt com [email protected] Pitt Town Probus Club Town Road, Kenthurst,has a service 04 4977 8659 Meets at 10:00am on the 2nd The National Seniors Australia at 9.30.a.m. every Sunday morning. Glenwood Men’s Shed Tuesday of the month at the Pitt Are you over 50? You are most welcome to join us. James | 04 0333 8450 Town and District Sports Club, 139 9639 1814 9651 1119 Old Pitt Town Rd Pitt Town. New www.hillnsa.com Hawkesbury Artists & Artisans Trail members welcome. The Hills District Pipe Band Cumberland Bird Observers Club 02 4567 7400 Denise Fairfax | 0435 447 414 The Club conducts three outings [email protected] Practices in the Harvey Lowe Probus Club Of Round Corner (Dural) Pavilion at Castle Hill Showground per month to observe birds in www.haat.com.au Secretary, Julie every Tuesday night from 7.30pm- their natural environment in Hawkesbury District Agricultural Assn PO Box 822, Round Corner 2158 9pm. The band warmly welcomes interesting places all around Sydney. 4577 3591 (BH) Probus Club of the Hills Inc new members and gig enquiries. General meetings which focus on www.hawkesburyshow.com.au Ken | 02 96296459 Facebook and Instagram: @ identification of birds and their Hawkesbury Nepean Chapter of hillsdistrictpipeband Probus Combined Kellyville Club Suzie Whitaker conservation are held at Castle Hill the First Fleeters Meets at 10am on 2nd Monday on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Meets on 2nd Saturday of each month. of the month at Moran Aged Care [email protected] You are welcome to attend outings Pamela Hempel | 0407 660 579 Kellyville, 35 Goodison Street, North www.hillsdistrictpipeband.com and meetings. The Club has just www.fffhnc.com Kellyville. New members welcome. The Hills Trefoil Guild celebrated its fortieth year and is Hawkesbury Woodcraft Cooperative Ltd Glenys | 0419 616 431; Elaine | 0417 330 196 Joy | 0416 239 696 keen to welcome new members. 4721 8709 Thursday Ladies Tennis Competition Peter 0412 770 757 or Probus Club – Winston Hills in the Hills District Hills District Women’s Bowling Club Northmead Combined Cathy 9809 5668. Jenner Street, Baulkham Hills hillsladiestennis.org www.cboc.org.au Re-locating to Toongabbie Sports 9639 2733 Club. Meets 2nd Thursday of the Wanderers Bushwalking and CWA of NSW – Galston Branch www.thehillswomensbowls.com.au month Outdoor Club Our next meeting is Wednesday from Hills/Toongabbie Music Club Membership Officer | 0421 410 305 Meet every second Tuesday in the 10am. Please join us for morning tea Meets 2nd and 4th Fridays Red Cross, Castle Hill Branch month at Crestwood Community 7.30pm Northmead Scouts Hall 17 New meeting venue is Wesley Uniting Centre, Crestwood Drive, Baulkham and/or a yummy lunch prepared by Hills at 8 pm the CWA ladies Whitehaven Northmead. Beginners Church, 32-34 Showground Rd. Castle Hill from 10.15A.M. To 11.45A.M. the 0452 465 906 9653 1056 to professionals all welcome . Allen | 0439 831 531 second friday in the month. New www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au/ CWA of NSW – Castle Hill Branch [email protected] members always welcome. wanderers 8850 7056 Holds its monthly meeting every Ladies Tennis Club at Winston Hills Joey Scouts 9862 8482 second Tuesday at the CWA Hall, Crestwood Reserve Richmond /Windsor VIEW Club [email protected] 2 Annangrove Road, Kenthurst (off 9624 2236 or 0432 494 132 (Voice Interest and Education Angus Road) from 10am. We also of Women Club which Supports Wisemans Ferry Community Learning in the Hills the Smith Family.) Meets on hold our Craft mornings for members Men’s Shed Inc 9639 7918 2nd Wednesday of the month,11 am Meeting Tues and Sat 9am - 5pm on 1st and 3rd Tuesday’s of the www.hca.org.au/learning-in-the-hills/ for 11.30 am at Richmond Golf Club, month from 10 to 12. Bring along 34 Bourke Street, Richmond Alan Hunt | your lunch if you wish to stay longer. Lions Club of Richmond Inc. Carol Jackson | 45781510 4566 4626 or 0428 784 425 Geoff | 0412 969 651 Adrian Acheson | 0448 833 781 Maureen | 0411 724 925 Scouts Australia - Greater Western Lions Club of Windsor Inc Sydney Region YMCA NSW Community Visitors Dural Country Club Bowls Pam | 0413 395 145 Scheme 04 2131 5074 9639 2488 Macquarie Towns Garden Club www.greaterwestscouts.com.au 9633 8209 or 0402 255 193 Dural Men’s Shed Jill | 4575 3858 Sleep Disorders Australia - NSW Zonta Club of Sydney Hills 04 0247 8498 www.macquarietownsgardenclub. 02 9990 3514 0414 641 408 www.duralmensshed.org wordpress.com/ www.sleepoz.org.au www.zontadistrict24.org

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