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YOU’RE ALL INVITED – BICENTENARY OF BLUE MOUNTAINS CROSSING EVENTS During the month of May, Penrith residents will be treated to some wonderful historical events to commemorate and celebrate the Bicentenary of the First European Crossing of the Blue Mountains by Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson.
CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith Office Civic Centre, 601 High Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. St Marys Office Queen Street Centre, 207–209 Queen Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30am–5pm. Mon–Fri.
Best of all – each event is FREE and so everyone can come along and learn something about one of the most significant historical milestones in our country’s history. Here’s a quick run-down of the events: Saturday, 11 May, 7am – see Jack Thompson farewell two groups of trekkers as they depart the site of Blaxland’s farm at Luddenham Road, South Creek. Saturday, 11 May, 4pm – join Jack Thompson for a ‘Night out under the Stars’ at Weir Reserve, Penrith. Camp sites will be limited. Sunday, 19 May, 10am – Mamre House – Historical Family Festival where you can learn about the past. Saturday, 25 & Sunday, 26 May – ‘Back to Emu Plains Weekend’ – includes walking tours and a William Cox Open Day. For more information contact 4732 7645.
P: (02) 4732 7777 F: (02) 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751. E: pencit@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
SERVICES Waste Hotline: Freecall 1800 734 735 Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad). Graffiti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182
MEETING DATES Council Meetings 11 March 2013 – 7.30pm (Policy Review Committee) 25 March 2013 – 7.30pm (Ordinary meeting)
As the title suggests the festival will celebrate rock music throughout the ages as well as World Cup Rowing which is on at the Sydney International Regatta Centre from 18 March. However what would a festival be without a street parade starting at 12.30pm. No matter how you look at it, it’s a great day you simply can’t miss! s Residents are benefitting from the digital revolution with free group and one-on-one training at the new Penrith Digital Hub at Penrith Library. Sessions have covered emailing, online and social networking, Skype and more. All classes and personal sessions are free. For further information call the Nepean Community College on 4721 5368 or visit ncc.nsw.edu.au This initiative supported by the Australian Government. s Mark your calendar for 3 March to take part in the annual Clean Up Australia Day. To be involved, you’ll need gloves, a hat, sturdy shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen. Check for registered sites where you can volunteer at cleanupaustraliaday.org.au or to register a site not yet listed, visit the website or call 1800 CUA DAY (1800 282 329).
ENERGY $AVING TIP s ) NSULATION IS A COST EFFECTIVE AND PRACTICAL WAY TO SAVE POWER AND money at home – an uninsulated ceiling can gain up to 35 per cent of heat in summer and lose up to 35 per cent of heat in winter. Visit www.svepower.nsw.gov.au for more energy saving tips
PUBLIC NOTICE
Applications must be received no later than Friday, 8 March 2013. These applications will be assessed at the Bus Access Committee meeting of 12 March 2013 according to the Priority of Access Criteria set by Council. For further information regarding fees and application forms, please call 4732 7837.
The winning post this week to the question: What would you like to see developed along the Nepean River? Tony Robinson – ‘(Have the) markets moved there on Sundays along the walk track’. Watch this space Tony, Sunday Siestas are coming to the river on 10, 17 and 24 March (featuring live entertainment and market stalls). Q 3: What improvements would you like to see in the Penrith City Centre? Answer the question at facebook.com/penrith.city.council Find us online:
Friday, March 1, 2013
Applications are now being called for the use of the Community access buses in Penrith City from 1 April to 30 June 2013.
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COUNCIL BRIEFS s Keep Saturday, 16 March free because the ‘Rock and Rowing’ Penrith Festival is coming. From 9am to 3pm it’ll be a great day full of fun, free activities and entertainment, lots of stalls, bargains and fantastic food to choose from. The outdoor market alone will take up the majority of High Street.
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