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24th May – 07th June 2019 | Vol 36 – Issue 11 Magical ATTime HILLS RELAY — See DETAILS ON pages 4 & 5 — Sandstone MARK VINT OPEN 7 DAYS MARK VINT Sales 9651 2182 Buy Direct From the Quarry 9651270 New Line2182 Road 270Dural New NSW Line 2158 Road 9652 1783 [email protected] NSW 2158 Your Total Trade Solution for U 3, 2 ROB PL Residential, Commercial & Industrial [email protected]: 84 451 806 754 Gabion Spalls $16.50/T (min) VINEYARD NSW ABN: 84 451 806 754 75mm - 150mm for baskets Plumbing • Electrical • Hot Water WWW.DURALAUTO.COM WWW.DURALAUTO.COM 113 Smallwood Rd Glenorie 0415 20 33 88 MASSIVE SALE ON LOUNGE & SOFAS! COMMUNITY NEWS You are invited to a champagne reception The Sanctuary and providing us with all and a special V-Max screening of the movie we need, day in and day out to support RocketMan on Thursday May 30 at Event vulnerable women and children. Because Cinemas Castle Hill. of your unwavering support 311 lives - and The fun night is being put on to celebrate counting - have been forever changed.” The Sanctuary _ The Hills Women’s Shelter’s One of the women to seek refuge said: third birthday but also to raise much needed “It wasn’t until we stayed in the shelter funds to keep The Sanctuary operating. that we realised how much more calm More than 300 women and children and peaceful it was, and I was really happy have found refuge at The Sanctuary since it’s for the kids to see that this is the way life doors opened in 2016 should look.” Sanctuary directors, Eddie Painter, Yvonne Keane It’s costs $400,000 a year to run, all The $50 ticket price includes and Paul Hargrave get into the swing of RocketMan proceeds from the RocketMan charity night champagne, canapes, lucky door prize, will help The Sanctuary continue it’s work movie screening, goodie bag, popcorn and with women and children escaping domestic coke plus a special limited edition Sanctuary violence and homelessness. Supporter Gift. Director of The Sanctuary Yvonne The fun starts at 5pm at Event Cinemas ROCKETMAN Keane said: “I am so grateful to our sublime Castle Hill. Book tickets at humanities.com.au CHARITY SCREENING community for wrapping their arms around and search for Sanctuary special screening. CARNABY ST VIBES The Swinging 60s swung in to action at Riverside Gardens one recent Sunday afternoon courtesy of the The Swell Sisters. The vinyl-boot clad trio bought back a flood of memories to residents with their program featuring the sounds of Dusty Springfield, The Supremes and so much more. The musical trip down memory lane even brought some residents to their feet dancing, while others sang along to 60s' favourites like Georgie Girl with Swell Sisters Mandy, Sarina and Jo. Alan of Wild Essence Catering prepared a light lunch of delicious sandwiches, wraps and other little delights on sticks. Riverside Gardens Retirement Community is a privately owned Over 55s village at North Richmond. For details about available villas call (02) 4571 4545. The Swell Sisters will be returning to provide the soundtrack to the Riverside Gardens Christmas Lunch later in the year. TVs, VCRs, Microwaves HiFi, DVD and AV Equipment... 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Competition ends on 31st DIANA PATON KAREN TAYLOR BEV JORDAN IVOR JONES May and the winner announced on 1st June so you 0408 011 193 0499 040 726 0451 519 088 [email protected] have lots of time to find that great location! Publisher Advertising Journalist Contributor 2 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 24 May 2019 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au RETIRE IN STYLE TO NORTH RICHMOND ENQUIRIES WELCOME Please phone for an appointment to inspect. 2 and 3 Bedroom Villas • Small private Garden CURRENTLY AVAILABLE • Garage with Internal Access • Ducted Air Conditioning From $520 000 Another villa coming soon If you are over 55 and looking to relocate to semi rural Hawkesbury in order to pursue other leisure activities in your spare time why not consider relocating to Riverside Gardens — our small retirement community. Affordable costs Walk to shops, health practitioners and bus stop Nearby scenic walks along the Hawkesbury River foreshore 8km from Hawkesbury Hospital Security gated property Vital Call in every home Spacious Community Centre Phone Patricia 34 Beaumont Avenue North Richmond 2754 Phone 4571 4545 Mobile 0447 334 615 www.riverside-gardens.com.au Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 24 May 2019 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 3 COMMUNITY NEWS | HILLS RELAY FOR LIFE 140 survivors and Carers walked the first lap together Soroptimists International of the Nine-year-olds Aaron Meltzer and Hills has provided the Survivors Isabella Baad both had their head President of Castle Hill RSL Warren Glenny presents and Carers morning tea for shaved. a $15,000 cheque to Relay chair Michelle Sollom 18 years HOPE SHINES AT RELAY Thousands of people took steps to help eradicate cancer at the weekend during the annual Hills Relay For Life. There were princesses, stormtroopers, numerous ballerinas and the SES Platypus adding to the carnival atmosphere at Castle Hill Showground during the 24-hour event. It was the 18th Hills Relay For Life and before the first lap by cancer carers and survivors, had even happened MC Gareth McCray announced that the Hills community already raised $4 million for cancer research and support programs since its first Relay For Life event. Anita Dessaix from the Cancer Cancer, Director of Cancer Prevention and Advocacy praised the work of the volunteers and particopants. Hills Relay For Life Patron and Hills Shire Mayor Michelle Byrne said the fundraising enabled researchers to actually get on with the job of researching instead of chasing funds. Kevin McElduff from Bella Vista (pictured) walked for the entire 24 hours and was cheered home on the last lap by a crowd including his grandchildren and Bananas in Pyjamas. An estimated crowd of 4000 people were part of the day which showcased local entertainers and highlighted healthy lifestyle messages. Among those getting their head shaved were two nine-year-olds, Isabella Baad from Castle Hill Public School and Aaron Meltzer from Rouse Hill Anglican College and journalist Bev Jordan (pictured) Isabella’s hair was plaited up so it could be donated to make wigs Bev Jordan after her head for children before Northmead hairdresser Karin Murton gave both shave with Karin Murton Isabella and Bev a 0 shave. First lap for Survivors and Carers lead by Piper Fraser Smith 4 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 24 May 2019 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au HILLS RELAY FOR LIFE | COMMUNITY NEWS FUNNY NIGHT OUT A good laugh and a great night with friends is on the cards the Pavilion Theatre charity night on Wednesday May 29. The comedy, Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig follows the fortunes of two hapless English actors trying to survive in America who try to pass 24 hour walker Kevin McElduff themselves off as long lost after his last lap. Rachelle’s Princesses were queens of the track The force was with us at the Hills Relay For Life nieces to a dear old lady. The doors open at 7pm Thousands also attended the Candlelight Ceremony activities, so we are hopeful of achieving this ambitious for the Hills Relay For Life of Remembrance which saw illuminated Hope bags placed target for the second year in a row. “The Hills Community charity night at the Pavilion under the HOPE sign shine throughout the night can be very proud knowing they have raised close to $4.5 Theatre in Castle Showground. Sunday’s highlight was the dogs of all shapes and sizes million for the NSW Cancer Council since the inaugural Tickets are $25 which who walked the track with their owners. Hills Relay in 2001. “ includes finger food and a The entertainment was provided by the award winning “The Hills Relay For Life is so much more than glass of bubbles followed by Norwest Thunderdogs (the flyball championsin the a fundraising activity. It is an opportunity for the Hills the show at 8.15pm. There Norwest Canine Association). Community to come together to fight back against Cancer. will also be a raffle on the Chair of the 2019 Hills Relay For Life organising “ We Celebrate Survivors, Support those undergoing night with all proceeds from committee Michelle Sollom said participants, included 140 treatment, Remember and Honour those we have lost and the night going to the Cancer Cancer Survivors and Carerswho had registered to take part Fightback against Cancer by raising awareness and learning Council. I the first lap. how to reduce our own cancer risks. “ For bookings and “We are on track to reach our fundraising goal of Purple sponsors of the event were: Castle Hill Fitness information call Maureen $310,000 with over $260,000 already banked.“ Teams will and Aquatic Centre, Castle Hill RSL, Event Cinemas Castle Cartledge on 0408 204 835 or continue to bank their fundraising from the weekend’s Hill, Castle Towers and Hills Shire Council.

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