FREE SEPTEMBER 2013 > Dural > Mid-Dural > Round Corner > Kellyville > Annangrove > Kenthurst > Glenhaven > Arcadia > Glenorie > Galston All Sugar & Spice See page 3 www.duralchamber.com.au Celebrate our 50th Birthday with us . $PeCiALS across the RANGe! Visit our new Website www.hdfe.com.au buy Kubota Parts online $ave time and $ave money. from $6,490 New Kubota ZG100 Series. Arriving October 2013. Limited stock available, pre-order now to avoid disappointment. 598 Old Northern Road Dural NSW 2158 www.hdfe.com.au Ph: 9651 1896 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Chamber leads the way By Peter Dawson On 28 August the Chamber hosted the only public forum attended by all seven candidates for the seat of Berowra or their representative. fter the Mayor of the Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne, gave the A audience a quick update on the latest issues faced by the Council, MC Tim Webster invited Michael Stove of the Labor Party, John Storey from the Greens, the Palmer United Party’s Paul Graves, Matt Cross representing Phillip Ruddock for the Liberals, Independent Mick Gallagher, Leighton Thew from the Christian Democrats and Deborah Smythe of the Stable Population Party to present their policies and to answer questions from the floor. The discussion was lively, entertaining and sharp, and each of the candidates stood up well to the occasion. Our thanks to The Hills Grammar School for providing the venue and for the excellent catering, and my congratulations to the Chamber’s Liz Pellinkhof, Rod Cuevas and Paul Pixton for their organisation of the event. Tim Webster was in excellent form and I recommend that you catch his Weekend Afternoon show on 2UE for expert advice on everything you need to complete your week - from gardening to motoring, food and wine, travel, money and lots more. MeetingS At our October meeting Steve Russell, the Mayor of Hornsby, and Dr Michelle Byrne, Mayor of the Hills Shire, will give their views on the proposals for amalgamation of local government areas. The venue is not yet agreed but details will be posted on the Chamber website www.duralchamber.com.au as soon as possible. eMail If you want to contact me or one of the very hardworking members of the Chamber Executive you can email us at mail@duralchamber. com.au and if you wish to write to the Editor or submit an article to Dooral Roundup the address is [email protected] September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 1 EDITOR’S REPORT The Times are a Changing By Judy Pope With an election coming up very shortly it is most disappointing to watch the two major parties spending millions of dollars criticizing each others’ policies, and neither of them offering anything of substance to the people of Australia. lso disappointing is that young people are so disillusioned with A our political system that 67% of them say they are going to do an invalid vote. Integrity and policy have gone out the window and big business and the media have taken over our politicians and there seem to be few left who don’t play the game. They don’t last long if they don’t toe the political line so there is little motivation to stick to ethics of any sort. The lines have been come blurred between policy and big business profit and we are risking over burdening an already over taxed middle class. Real Estate sales in residential Round Corner and Glenhaven continue to do well. Most listings are selling easily within the week and the demand is far out stripping the supply making it a fantastic time to sell. After the last two elections real estate prices actually dropped and the three before that saw prices rise. The really good news is that spring is here and good times ahead regardless of the political situation. the Rock that’ll make your business roll. Need help talking to your prospects? 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S Somerset Cottage, and owned by the infamous Rosemary Perfect for morning or afternoon tea with friends, a must and John Hemphill. However these days it is a boutique try are the decadent cakes - heavenly lemon meringue pie, nursery specialising in fresh potted herbs and potted colour sticky sweet fruit tarts and moist gluten free orange and and quality dried herbs and spices, plus a wide variety of other almond cake are to name but a few. Devonshire tea is a house plants. But the House of Herb and Roses is so much more than specialty, freshly baked home made sweet and savoury scones, a nursery. The striking A frame house is home to a quaint gift with a variety of delicious cakes and sweets. If you decide shop where you can stock up on gorgeous gifts, home wares, to visit at lunch time you can dine on freshly made soup, beauty products and bits and bobs for your garden. Wander frittatas and savoury scones as well as the daily specials. The through the gift wares and pot pouri and enjoy quality and House of Herb and Roses also serve High Tea but this must affordable shopping including; tableware and crockery, candles be booked in advance. For a girly afternoon out why not and diffusers, soaps and bathroom goods, journals, indoor and book one of their floral workshops where you can learn the outdoor furniture, wall decor, wall hangings and lots more, in a art of flower arranging and indulge in high tea at the same pleasant and tranquil atmosphere. time! High Teas are available for any function (kitchen tea, Once you have finished browsing you enter the tea rooms, birthday, bridal or baby shower or just to treat yourselves), where Maria and the other friendly staff will greet you and but bookings are essential. show you to your table. Recently refurbished, tea rooms To be surrounded by sugar and spice and all things nice, are decorated in a very chic style with feather embossed wall pop into The House of Herbs and Roses in Dural. paper adorning the walls and lovely French style home wares placed in every nook and cranny (everything is available for purchase). Every table has a vase of fresh flowers which adds to a special feeling. Specialising in loose leaf tea and offering over 25 unique blends from the quirky SerendipTea . Examples include Congo Bongo (coconut, mango and organic black tea), Snow white (white tea and apples) and Cha Cha Chai (cloves, 745 Old Northern Road, Dural 2158 Ph: (02) 9651 1027 September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 3 LOCAL NEWS Cherrybrook Kids thank Council Four of Cherrybrook’s younger residents appeared at Hornsby Council’s meeting to thank Council for help with Movies Under the Stars. he event raised more than $13,000, which has Tbeen shared between John Purchase School and 1st Cherrybrook Scout Group. “All the kids did a great job and the Councillors and public enjoyed them telling the story,” Mayor Steve Russell said. Cherrybrook’s Movies Under the Stars was supported by Council under the Community Partnership program. John Purchase School will use their share of the funds to refurbish classrooms, while the scout group will now be able to send more than 50 local cubs to the state Cuboree “The kids were very excited. It’s a big thing to do when you’re event – making them the largest contingent of cubs small,” former councillor and Cherrybrook resident Bruce Mills attending from Hornsby Shire. said following the presentation. The Anzac Spirit is Alive and Well in Wiseman’s Ferry The residents of Wisemans Ferry have banded together to create a lasting memorial to those from the region who served Australia during wartime. he memorial is being built on land owned by Hornsby Shire TCouncil, but the funds for its construction are coming from the community. Already $30,000 worth of work has been done, but not a single cent has changed hands because all material has been donated by local businesses and all labour has been volunteered by local residents. One of the bills the committee received for some significant work simply says, “Two middies when we are next in town.” “After 100 years, this town deserves its own memorial,” says Vietnam veteran Wayne Moore, who is spearheading the project. “The aim is to have the memorial in place to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli landing and to record the names of the district servicemen and women who left their family life and farms to serve their nation. All we have now are two honour boards, which are missing a lot of names and contain some that have been placed there incorrectly.” With the help of the Australian War Memorial an accurate list has been created, with 82 names that will be engraved on plaques.