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22,000 copies / month Community News, Local Businesses, Local Events and Free TV Guide 24TH NOVEMBER - 10TH DECEMBER 2017 VOL 34 - ISSUE 24 Where to See the Best Christmas Lights See page 9 SKYLINE SOLAR INSTALLS AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST RESIDENTIAL TESLA POWERWALL 2 SYSTEM MARK VINT 9651 2182 270 New Line Road Dural NSW 2158 [email protected] ABN: 84 451 806 754 WWW.DURALAUTO.COM Sandstone Sales Buy Direct From the Quarry 9652 1783 Handsplit 1300 759 765 Random Flagging $55m2 317 Windsor Rd, Vineyard 2765 113 Smallwood Rd Glenorie www.skylinesolar.com.au Community News When asked about this enquiry a representative of Community The Greenway/Macquarie Wharf Action for Windsor Bridge said “CAWB is thrilled a parliamentary By Patrica Schwartz enquiry is to be held into the Windsor Bridge Replacement Project. Did you know that the remains of what is probably the oldest This enquiry will hold the RMS to account and the truth will be existing wharf in Australia can be found in Windsor? The wharf was revealed for all to see.” commissioned by Governor Macquarie and designed by Francis Greenway and built by 1820. These remains are evidence of the Blood, Mayhem and Melodrama importance of river trade in the early days of the colony. The wharf By Tina Magennis ran parallel to the bank and was designed to allow cargo vessels of up to 100 tons to pull alongside. Cargos would be loaded from or onto drays depending whether goods were being delivered or farm produce was being sent to Sydney. Part of the construction infrastructure for the Windsor bridge replacement project will go where the archaeological remains of the Macquarie Wharf are to be found. The Environmental Impact Study for the Windsor Bridge Replacement Project states” RMS recognises that the project has the potential to have a range of adverse effects on the environment and community of Windsor, including but not limited to impacts on heritage, traffic and transport, landscape character, and the socio- economic environment. Furthermore, it is considered that the impacts of the project on the historic heritage are likely to be significant, with direct impacts on State Heritage Register listed Thompson Square Nicholas Noel as Mungo Fogg and Catherine Gregory as Pussy Galore Conservation Area and other State and local heritage items.” Mungo Fogg is furious, dangerous and hilarious. The Fury of Mungo Because of the controversial nature of the Windsor Bridge Fogg, presented by Richmond Players at the Richmond School of Replacement project a Parliamentary Committee will enquire into Arts, follows Mungo’s many attempts to obtain ownership of the and report on the expenditure, performance and effectiveness of The Lavender Cottage and its farm. Despite financial hardship on the Roads and Maritime Services’ Windsor Bridge Replacement Project. farm, the charming and purple-clad Lavender family are reluctant to The community are invited to make submissions until 28th Jan move. Unable to purchase the farm, Mungo, played by Nicholas Noel, 2018 to www.parliament.gov.au/windsorbridge ropes others into a series of schemes to try to obtain ownership of the property, becoming increasingly frustrated and furious. Audiences contribute to the humour of the show with unpredictable interjections. The MC, Michael Newcome prompts the audience to loudly boo the villain and cheer the hero in this melodrama. There are even sing-a-longs to old favourites during intervals, such as It’s a long way to Tipperary and When You’re Smiling, which maintain a high level of cheer in the room. The play was originally performed as dinner theatre in Uralla where the show raised money for the local historical society to purchase McCossins Mill as a local museum. Richmond audiences can choose between a matinee show with afternoon tea, a dinner show with a two-course meal or an evening show with a light supper served at each table. Audience members can bring their own drinks and nibbles for every show. Tickets for shows on 25 General Handy Services November and 2 December start from $25 and can be purchased at www.richmondplayers.com.au . Flat Pack Furniture Assembly The cast of the Richmond Players will demonstrate their breadth Home Maintenance of talents again in 2018 with plans for presentations including Rope, a psychological thriller by Patrick Hamilton in May and the Property Maintenance Wizard of Oz in August, which will be made in collaboration with Richmond High School. Subscriptions for all three of the 2018 plays Hills and Hawkesbury Local are $50 for adults and $25 for juniors. Big Book Sale When: Saturday 2nd December - 9am to noon BIG BOOK SALE preloved plus PLANTS Where: St Matthews Uniting Church lower hall behind shops Arthur st Baulkham Hills. Down Seven Hills Rd from Bull and Bush left into Arthur follow signs. Op shop will also be open 2 24 November 2017 | Hills to Hawkesbury Living Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au Community News downsizing to retirement living. Karen will provide further Living Care Henley Brae information on the benefits of retirement living and be on hand Retirement Village Open Day to assist you to have a better understanding of Retirement Living options. Are you thinking about moving into a retirement village? Or The presentation will start at 10:30am and will be followed by a concerned about your lifestyle changes or the cost to relocate complimentary high tea and tour of two brand new villas. The villas and downsize? Please join us at the Living Care, Henley Brae are stylish and spacious with internal garage access and private Retirement Village Open Day on Tuesday 12th December 2017! outdoor space. Industry experts Jill Fellowes and Karen Mattingley will be there Included in the tour are our superb leisure facilities and an to talk on ‘Demystifying Retirement Living’ and answer all your opportunity to chat with our Retirement Living General Manager, questions! Tracey Palser and Village Manager, Donna Carter. Drawing on her considerable Some of the current residents will be available to experience working in Retirement discuss village life and the upside of retirement living. Living Villages across NSW Living Care has been providing care in New and her 30 years in education South Wales for almost 80 years. We operate nine and marketing, Jill Fellowes residential services, seven retirement villages and will present a concise talk provide in-home care across New South Wales. ‘Demystifying Retirement Living’. Jill’s presentation will cover Retirement Living contracts, the reasons that people choose to enter a retirement village and an explanation of costs and other important details. As a licensed Real Estate professional with numerous awards to her name, Karen Mattingley can also claim to have considerable specialist knowledge of Retirement Living with a good understanding of the needs and desires of those considering Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury Hills to Hawkesbury Living | 24 November 2017 3 June 6 2014:H-H 2011 5/06/2014 11:15 PM Page 7 June 6 2014:H-H 2011 5/06/2014 11:15 PM Page 7 You may be surprised to learn, for instance, that research shows beet greens may: You may be surprised to learn, for instance, that research Community News shows• Help beet ward greens off osteoporosis may: by boosting bone strength •• Help Fight ward Alzheimer's off osteoporosis disease by boosting bone strength •• Fight Strengthen Alzheimer's your immunedisease system by stimulating the OBITUARY: Geoff Purser, production of antibodies and white blood cells • Strengthen your immune system by stimulating the Castle Hill If you'veproduction never of tried antibodies beet greens and white before, blood don't cells let them intimidate you. 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This particular recipe making it particularly nourishing and healing. great, great below, from Dirt Doctor, also includes homemade broth, below, from Dirt Doctor, also includes homemade broth, grandfather making it particularly nourishing and healing. Edward Purser settled in Castle Hill in the 1830s and was the first teacher RETIRE IN STYLE TO NORTH RICHMOND in Castle Hill. The family had an orange orchard on land on Old Castle Hill Rd. RETIRE IN STYLE TO NORTH RICHMOND Retire inENQUIRIES style to NorthWELCOME Richmond Geoffrey Edward Purser was born on August 16, 1930, the STAGEConstructionPlease phone3 now for occupied on an appointmentStage I 3 leftground toat inspect. $450,000 floor eldest of three boys born to Beryl and Cecil Purser. 3 bedroomENQUIRIESReady villas to occupy hasWELCOME commenced. now He attended Castle Hill Public School and then high school Please phone for an appointment to inspect.

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