Emu Echo February 2011

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Dylan gets 2 hat tricks in 1 innings Emu Plains Cricket Club young gun, Dylan Griffey, achieved an outstanding feat in the club’s 5th Grade match against Colyton St Clair recently. Dylan, aged 17, took two hat-tricks in the one innings spread across 4 overs eventually taking 8/37 to help EPCC to a comfortable win Dylan’s captain, Michael Bowden, admitted he had not seen anything like this in his playing days and club Secretary, Jim Micsko, was wading through the club’s records and archives to see if this had previously occurred in the club’s long and proud history. Dylan has performed strongly all season and is currently the leading

wicket taker in the 5th Grade Nepean District Cricket Association competition.

The Emu Plains Cricket Club would like to congratulate Dylan on this excellent achievement and look forward to many more fine performances throughout this season and beyond.

Proposed gas main and regulating station Plans to construct a new primary gas main from Penrith to Emu Plains to improve the gas supply to homes and businesses in the Emu Plains to Blue Mountains region are already underway.

This project will also include the construction of a primary regulating station at Emu Plains for pressure reduction for the gas network to assist in accommodating projected growth

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Train Yard Protest Emu Plains residents’ concerns about the proposed train stabling yard are increasing as more implications about the development are realised.

A petition has attracted hundreds of names already. Liberal Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, raised the issue in Parliament, attended the public meeting at Nepean High School and has sent a survey out to residents.

Residents want to see the train services improved but feel there is an alternative which would not affect residential houses and two high schools.

The present plan will increase noise, vibration, light pollution and attract vandalism as well as the estimated 120 trucks a day on Russell Street.

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There is easy parking and drop off in the Civic Centre carpark.

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Community Connections with Emu Plains Anglican Church As well as being involved with teaching in local Primary and High Schools, the Anglican Church at Emu Plains is offering a fantastic range of programs for kids of all ages.

Each is geared for having a great time and learning together what the Bible is all about. Youth and Children’s Minister, Tony Jones says, “We’re finding lots of local families are getting involved, even people who don’t normally come to church. All are welcome and join in the fun.”

Little ones in pre-school can Jump and Jive their way through Wednesday mornings while parents enjoy Coffee, Craft and Chat. After school, infants age Jam together, while on Wednesday evenings primary age programs – Grace for girls and B4C (Bforce) for boys are great places to be. High Schoolers have an Epic time on Friday nights.

The programs are run by trained leaders and designed to meet the needs of each particular age group. For more information, call Judy on 47 351001 or check the web at www.emuplains.anglican.asn.au Sunday Church Meeting Times 8am (Traditional) • 9:30am (with Children’s Program) • 6:30pm (Contemporary)

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Her interest in health started while spending holidays at her grandparents’ house. After breakfast she looked in fascination as her Grandfather opened a huge container full of funny little bottles. He methodically took out different coloured pills and spent a long time assessing which he would take – and it was quite an effort swallowing them all. Of course these were all pharmaceutical drugs.

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He said that when a person gets old, they have to take lots of pills to be “healthy” but Michelle’s Granddad was very unhealthy, often in hospital, weak and tired, and couldn’t walk far So Michelle decided that she would not take lots of pills to stay healthy when she grew old.

Later Michelle noticed other pills - the vitamin pills which Grandmother took. She had a little book which Michelle liked to read called “Folk Remedies” advocating staying healthy using natural products such as apple cider vinegar, ensuring her diet contained the right balance of nutrients, proteins, carbs and healthy fats. To Michelle, Grandmother was a very healthy person. She was strong, had lots of energy and could walk for hours taking her grandchildren on various outings.

Eventually Grandfather passed away in his early 70’s, while Grandmother lived to within one month of her 100th birthday. Michelle drew her own conclusions about how to stay healthy.

Other influences in Michelle’s life continually pointed to a career in health and wellbeing, so at the young age of 47 she took the plunge and enrolled to study Naturopathy, Her studies focussed heavily on science subjects including biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, botany, pathology and pharmacology and then came 650 hours of practical clinic work.

Michelle has now qualified as a Naturopath and fully appreciates that there is so much that can be done with the appropriate nutritional medicine, dietary modifications, herbal medicine and homeopathy to treat a vast range of conditions. Michelle is located at Penrith Osteopathy, 30 The Crescent Penrith, telephone 4721 0101 for an appointment, or check out Michelle’s website www.michellebeechnd.com.

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Blake Cannell and Andrew Seeley will travel to London as part of the national Skillaroos team, 30 of Australia’s elite, young workforce champions who will train for the next ten months preparing to go up against competitors from around the world at the 41st WorldSkills International Competition.

A global showcase of some of the best up-and-coming trade leaders, the WorldSkills international competition will include competitors representing 50 countries.

National WorldSkills Gold Medallist, Blake, competing in the Web Design skill category says “Web Design has always been a hobby. To have the ability to take a passion of mine and turn it into a career is a dream come true.”

Information Technology Software Applications competitor, Andrew, said “I feel very excited and honoured to have been selected to represent Australia in the international WorldSkills competition. The competitions really push your skill set and test your limits. I would highly recommend anyone in any trade to give a WorldSkills competition a shot, as the experience is invaluable and your dedication and hard work is recognised much more than you can imagine.”

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Lamrock Street unit development The development application for 92 units in Lamrock street, Emu Plains, was refused by Penrith Council due to concerns about flooding. A second application lodged for 66 units, including a helicopter pad on top of one of the buildings, was also rejected by council because of concerns about flooding, design, parking and the public interest. The development will now be decided on by the Land and Environment Court in April.

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Wedding Congratulations Sandra Morey from Glenbrook and Alan Rumsey were married on the 4th December at Blue Mountains City Church, Mount Riverview. They will be living in Glenbrook.

Best wishes to Sandra and Alan.

Train Yard Protest As residents, including Mr Trent Malley from Nixon Street, say “most local familes have at least one family member using the trains and we are all for an improved service. We feel that Novo are taking the cheap option with no regard for the residents. House prices are already being affected and when the land is built up the noise will increase even without the extra trains. The last train is 1am and the first is 4am and each train has to sound its whistle as well as check the brakes. The lifts at the station will apparently be out of use for 6 months and all the trucks along Russell Street will block up the M4 access even more affecting many thousands of residents.”

Liberal Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres encourages all Emu Plains residents to make a submission to NovoRail by writing to: Emu Plains Stabling Yard REF, c/- Novo Rail, Level 11, 338 Pitt Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000 Or emailing: enquiries@novorail.com.au Stuart says ‘’Why is the train stabling yard even being considered for Emu Plains when there is already a stabling yard at Penrith, with vacant land that does not border residential housing? I will fight to make the voices of Emu Plains residents heard”.

Reg wins Volunteer of the Year Award Reg Menz, the Nepean District Historical Society’s treasurer, has won the ‘2010 Sydney Outer West and Blue Mountains Senior Volunteer of the Year’ award. He was presented with his award in a ceremony at Parliament House on 3rd December.

The awards, presented by ‘The Centre for Volunteering’ and Westpac, recognise the tireless efforts of volunteers in our community. Reg loves working at the Arms of Australia Inn Museum in Emu Plains.

Visit www.nepeanhistoricalsociety.org.au for details

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Gas Main in Emu Plains Continued from Page 1

The construction company is Jemena and they have developed a Community Consultation Plan to ensure the community is kept well informed throughout the construction process.

There will be more details in this paper before the project starts. For more information • Phone the Community Contact Line on 1800 790 722 - 24 hours a day • Visit www.jemena.com.au • Write to: The Project Manager Emu Plains Jemena Asset Management, PO Box 6507, Silverwater NSW 2128.

Victoria Bridge update The recent feasibility study has put

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the cost of a 2.5m cantilevered walkway on the southern side at $35million. (The report can be accessed at http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/constructionmaintenance/downloads/victoria_bridge_penrith.html) Stuart Ayres is continuing to fight for a better outcome for pedestrians, motorists and cyclists.

Christmas Lights Competition 2010

The Emu Plains community centre organised the competition 1st prize: 63 Nepean St, Emu Plains 2nd prize: 18 Sheppard Rd, Emu Plains

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ELECTRICIAN

Matcan Electrical

• Domestic & Commercial • Installations & Renovations • Telephone & Computer Networks

0414 490 386 or 4773 9590

If anyone can ... Matcan!

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Phone: 4773 8974 Email: editor@districtgazette.com.au

HANDY MAN

Joe’s Ultimate Handyman Services

All Aspects of Building and Building Repairs

BUILDING Concrete Footings, Bag Rendering, Block Work, Window Repairs, Saw Cutting, Stone Walls, Decorative Stone Laying, All Brickwork BUILDING REPAIRS Tiles, Plastering, Carpentry, Doors & Locks, Painting, Fly Screens, Leaky Taps GENERAL JOBS Lawn Mowing, Rubbish Removal, Garden Care, Property Maintenance

0422 765 397

‘Service with a smile’

All work guaranteed

EXCAVATIONS

building services pty ltd

Excavation & Tipper Hire

MINI EXCAVATOR RUBBER TRACKS ROCK BREAKER & 2 TONNE TIPPER • Trenching & Footings • Post & Pier Holes Concrete & Soil Removal • Driveways • Retaining Walls • Land Clearing • Rock Excavation • Drainage • Removal of Fill • Licensed and Insured • All General Excavation • Free Quotes EXCAVATION - Buckets 300 to 450 - Mud buckets -Tight Access Specialist - 700mm wide able to fit through door - Hammer & Ripper - Conveyors

Quality Services at an Affordable Price Servicing all Areas

David La Rosa Mobile: 0418 286 147 Office: 4733 4466

Licence 62100C

FUNERALS

Reflections Funerals At Reflections we offer care, support and understanding to provide a compassionate Celebration of Life.

Reflections is a local, family owned company offering your family the best service and value, 24 hours everyday.

Reflections

• 4732 4440 • All Suburbs

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Lic No: R84571

Natural Therapies for:

Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue, Fears/Phobias, Pain and Trauma. Many other conditions and problems treated, simply, safely and effectively.

New Dimensions Health Club, 32 Leonay Parade Call Michelle for appointments

0419 638 561 HOT WATER

HOGAN HOT WATER All Brands of Hot W ate r Systems Re place d All Hot Wate r Proble ms Solve d

GAS · SOL AR ·ELECTRIC YOUR LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST

Ph: 0408 259 994 HOT WATER

CHEAPER HOTWATER Piping Hot Plumbing lic 195703c

Repairs / Replacement of all brands Pensioner discount/Guaranteed work

ALL AREAS 24/7 SAME DAY SERVICE Call Graham for local service

0419 233 465 / 4774 9942

HANDY MAN

INSURANCE

BRICKLAYING, Handyman, BUILDING, RENO & REPAIRS

If you were to die tomorrow or were unable to work due to a sickness or accident, which would you rather lose

30 years experience Fully insured & Free quotes

Frank & Olly’s

• Bricklaying • Paving • Tiling • Cleaning • Painting • Carpentry

When quality counts

For friendly reliable service contact us on

Lic No. 221280C

0409 393 243 or 4735 1175

HANDY MAN 968WWT6484

Southern CroSS

• Pre Sale Property Maintenance • Roofing • Repairs • Guttering • Roof Inspections • Handy Man Services • Pressure Cleaning...

And any other job you can think of •Free Quotes Martin 0420 975 050

monark@optusnet.com.au

YOUR HOME or YOUR MORTGAGE?

LIFE INSURANCE INCOME PROTECTION TRAUMA INSURANCE Glenn Maher 4721 5582 or 0419 975 543 Authorised Representative of Pivotal Financial Advisers Limited AFSL 237857 ABN 13 085 335 397

LIC 29201C

HEALTH & FITNESS

Personal Training Set your goals and take actions to achieve the things you want.

Get Fit, Lose Weight, Tone Up Whatever your Health Goals are...

With the right attitude and someone there to support and motivate you, you can and will achieve results.

IRONING

Too busy to Iron?

Karen’s the person to contact Free pick up & drop off in Emu Plains & Leonay

0413 992 365 KITCHENS

Quality Affordable Kitchens

Call now to book a Training Session

Enquire about a Free Consultation

Call Blake

U19/29 Coombes Dve Penrith

Ph 0422 082 250

The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland)

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Come and visit our showroom at

p: 4732 4566

f: 4732 4588 www.jandlkitchens.com

Open 7.30am-4pm Mon-Thurs 7.30am-2pm Fri 9am-1pm Sat

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LANDSCAPING

PLUMBING

PAINTER

HERITAGE LANDSCAPES & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Licence No. 223594C

Gardens, Decks, Retaining Walls, Turfing, Irrigation, Paving & Garden Maintenance Call Ben

0448 844 314

Southern Sun Painting & Decorating

All painting work domestic & commercial FullyCommercial Licensed & Insured Domestic, & Industrial Free Quotes - No Obligation

Paul Kowalczuk Lic. No. 191875C Paul Kowalczuk Lic No. 191875C Mb: 0408 741 548 Mb: 0408 741 548

LAWN CARE

PAINTER

Coochie HydroGreen Lawn Services

Ron Hallesy Painters & Decorators

Organic Soil Conditioning Liquid Fertilisation & Greening Soil Moisture Retainers (Wetters) Lawn Insect Pest Control Grass & Broadleaf Weed Control Lawn Disease Monitoring & Treatment Fabian Gemin 0401 701 322

fgemin@coochie.com.au • www.coochie.com.au

LAWNMOWING

Gordons Mowing & Slashing 0421 757 944 Free Quote - Same Day Response Fully Insured

• Lawn Mowing • Hedging • Annual Maintenance Service • Weeding • Rubbish Removal • Odd Jobs & Much More

4735 5477

Lic. 2411C

solicitors & attorneYs

Family Law, Conveyancing, Wills, Probate. mob: 0438 000 123

Nepean Mountains Dog Grooming Established 1990

Special care with older dogs 4735 2558 0427 352 558

STRESS FREE PLUMBING

4722 9492.

PET CARE - MINDING

Dial A Minder Pet & Home Care

Personally tailored pet care & home care solutions to suit you & your pet’s every need.

- No more kennels or catteries! - Act NOW! -

Melina 0412 971 110 or 4733 2453

PLUMBING - GASFITTING - DRAINAGE

*Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge.

Loyalty Discounts Can Apply

PAINT

House Paints Automotive Paints

Professional Colour M atching Available BES T PAINT BES T ADVIC E

6777

Lic.No. 225162C

Nicholas McLeod * Hot water services * Blocked drains * Gas fitting LPG & Natural Gas * Pensioner discounts * Rainwater tanks * 24 hour service * Same day service

Mob. 0431 253 543 email: countrysideplumbing@live.com.au

PLUMBING

POOL SERVICES

Get Western Cleaning Solutions to do it for you!

Western Cleaning Solution use a specialised steaming machine that steams at 170 degrees to ensure that the best possible results are achieved NO FUMES • NO HARSH CHEMICALS • NO FUSS

Call Bob on 0417 262 706 or 4774 0026 (AH)

PLUMBING

www.dialaminder.com.au HATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN?

$60*

LPG, natural gas Hot water systems

Tel: 4729 3441 Mob: 0432 823 021 Email: plumbingstressfree@yahoo.com

Unit 39, 38-40 Abel Street, Penrith,

MUSIC TUITION

OVEN CLEANING

Lic No 181864C

No call out fee Quote up front

Dog Grooming Salon and Pet Boutique

open Mon to Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3.

The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland)

PLUMBER

PET CARE - GROOMING

37 Ross Street, Glenbrook Email: legal@fegebank.com

108 Russell St, Emu Plains 4735

0405 184 516

PET CARE - GROOMING

K.W.Fegebank & Associates

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- Blocked drains cleared with electric eel - Taps & Toilets no job too small - Hot water services quoted & guaranteed - Water jetter services - Camera inspections Contact Paul on

Over 30 Years Experience

Unit 3/14 Smith Street, Emu Plains

LEGAL SERVICES

Tel: 4739 5322

Ring Ron For A Quote

24 hour Maintenance on Plumbing & Drainage

Western Western Sydney Sydney Pool Services Pool Services 133 Russell St, Emu Plains

Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hours—7 Days Bathroom Renovations Extensions Maintenance Blocked Drains Hot Water Broken Pipes

For friendly & reliable service contact Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573 www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

on Specials Pumps, Filters, Chlorinators Pumps, Filters, Chlorinators NEW RANGE of & Pool Cleaners Pool Cleaners Whole New Spa Range and much more.

Open 7 days SPRING INTO SUMMER

• Mon to Fri: 9am - 5pm SPECIALS!!!

• Sat: 9am - 2pm • Sun: 9am -1pm SAVE ON WATER!

1Come 32 Russell St, Emu Plains in and see the new

4735 5322

water saving products 4773 9005 (after hours)

Business hours:

February 20119am-5pm Mon-Fri

Sat

9am-2pm

4735 532210

POOL SERVICES Lic No 105354C

NEED HELP WITH YOUR POOL?

NEPEAN POOL CARE

4773-9977 Mob 0408 96 95 93 ● We supply all your pool needs ●We recover green pools ●Install & repair solar heating ● Supply and maintain pumps, filters, cleaners ● Clean pools on regular or casual basis

POOLS & SPAS

Four Seasons Pool Heating SPECIALISING IN SOLAR

1300 650 806 Factory/Showroom

Unit 2/17 Pullman Place, Emu Plains * New Systems * Insurance Work

* Service & Repairs * Free Quotes

POOLS & SPAS

Graham Stapleton 0419 018 909

SCRAP METAL

VET

Highlander Scrap Metal & Recycling

“We treat your pets like our own”

Scrap Metal Wanted For Recycling We will collect any • Fridges • Cookers • Washers • Metal items All removed Free from your home or business Regular collections can be arranged Please phone Trevor 0468 575 934 Email smurthwai8@aol.com

SCRAP METAL

JJ’s SCRAP

SCRAP METAL REMOVALIST

We pick up & remove all types of metal at your convenience: • All Scrap Metal • Cars/Car Parts/Batteries • All Whitegoods • All Electrical Appliances • Swing Sets/Bikes etc.

Free Pick-up Anywhere Any Time

Accredited Pink Batt Specialist

1 Station Street

Phone 4721 1937 or 0415 989 421 or 0434 397 211

EMU PLAINS 4735 3268

SMASH REPAIRS

VIDEOS TO DVD

Email denton53@optusnet.com.au

15 SMITH S TREE T, EMU PLA INS PHONE: 4735 4811

• Swimming pool maintenance & inspections New Roofs, Re-roof, • Pumps, filters, chlorinators, cleaners Roof Restoration, Repairs, ROOFING Re-ridging, Extensions,

• Full service Hospital • Puppy training classes • Cat boarding facilities • House calls available • Catering for all companion animals • Special interest in birds

INS URANCE AND PRIVA TE WORK

TENNIS COACHING

www.railwayrowvets.com.au

PRESERVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES

VHS/tapes, photographs/slides, memorial tributes to professionally edited DVD movies

Ph: 4753 7761 www.blackdogmemories.com.au

WASHER REPAIRS

License N: 86216C

Lower PenrithSince Since1995 1995 Lower Mountains Mountains ~~ Penrith

Lic No 86216C Supply a nd fit fascia & (New & Old) guttering • New roofs

• Roof repairs & restoration 0418 446 590, 4773 8634 • Supply & fit fascia & guttering • Bonded asbestos removal • Supply & fit insulation Phone Greg

License No. 63551C

Phone Greg 0418 446 590 or 4773 8634 www.completeroofing.com.au

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Simply the best BI NS

Simply the best BINS

2m³- 6m³

7 days pick up and delivery

Free call

1 800 50 2468

SCAFFOLDING “For all Your Scaffold Needs”

1800 704 611 Locally owned Supporting Our Community The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland)

Washers, Dryers & Dishwashers

Tennis(all Australia Coaching levels) -Endorsed small groups Certified Professional Qualifications AdultClub social tennisCoaching & competitions Racquet restringing & demo service

Family Business Est 40 Years

4739 1368 or 0419 625 561 Beginner to Elite Programs

TILING Equipment Supplied

E&M Tiling

Small Groups ~ Limited Vacancies

All Wall & Floor Tiling 20+ Adult years experience Social Tennis 4732 4298 or Hotshot Tiebreak Competitions 250 293 Racquet0418 Restringing & Demo Service Licence No. R97930

4773 8242 • DISHWASHERS • INSURANCE CLAIMS • PENSIONER CONCESSIONS

0417 657 410

Penrith BlaxlandTILING Emu Plains Mt Riverview

YOGA

Silver Service  4739 1368  0419Tiling 625 561 All aspects of tiling, bathroom renovations, repair work Shane - 0418 439 992 a/h 4774 2511

Yoga

classes

For adults, seniors, teens and kids

Suzanne Ellis - Ph 0413 923 791 www.blaxlandyoga.blogspot.com ** Mention this ad for a free class **

TILT TRAY PRO-TILT TILT TRAY SERVICE Local and Country Work 13.5 Tonne Capacity • Earthmoving Equipment • Containers • Site Sheds • Caravans Call Nathan on 0419 439 668 or email protilt@msn.com

www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

YOGA Nurture your mind, body and soul with Hatha yoga We cater for all ages and levels of experience See current timetable online at

www.yogaembrace.com.au or call Tracey on 0419 292 420

First class is free!

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Community Noticeboard Special events February 22

Sustainability Talks with Pat Raynor on Food Security. Lawson Bowling Club, Loftus St. 7:30pm - 9pm. Entry is free for Permaculture Blue Mountains members and $5 for non members. For more details call Pat on 4787 9108

March 5

Dr Chris Brown, the ‘Bondi Vet’ at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Open Day. See page 3

Friday February 18

(Third Friday of the month) Blaxland Glenbrook Probus club 10am - 12noon Glenbrook Uniting Church

Monday February 21

(Third Monday of the month) Nepean Evening VIEW Club (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Dinner Meeting at Panthers Penrith at 7pm cost is $25 Bookings. Veronica on 0410 553 272

March 5

Blue Mountains Historical Society - Free public McLaughlin Lecture “The City of the Arts & the Dog Catcher” with John Ellison. 10.30am at Wenworth Falls School of Arts. Contact 4782 3751 or 4757 3824 (Tues & Fri only)

March 13

Nepean Family History Society. Family History Fair 10 am - 4 pm. See page 2.

Monthly events Wednesday February 9

Arthritis foundation. CWA Hall, Tindale St. Penrith. Meet and greet coffee at 9.30am

Tuesday February 15

(Third Tuesday of the month) St Andrews Uniting Church Friendship club

Wednesday February 16

(Third Wednesday of the month) Glenbrook Historical Society Glenbrook Girl Guide Hut 1.30pm 4751 3275

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Two Weekly events Glenbrook Toastmasters meet at the Glenbrook Guide Hall corner of Moore Street and Hare Street Glenbrook 7.30pm 0408 692 770 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month Emu Plains Lions Club meet at Leonay Sports & Recreation Club at 7.30pm.

Enquiries 4736 4408 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month Lower Blue Mountains Men’s Shed 19 Calver Ave, Mt Riverview 9am - 12 noon.

See http://lmshed.org or phone Michael 4782 7733 or 0409 075 558 2nd Tuesday & 4th Saturday of the month

Weekly events Mondays

Mountains Fencing Club (sword fighting, that is!) 7.45pm at the Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, Lawson. Call Anton on 0412 421 786 http://mountainsfencing.com.au/.

The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland)

www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

Tuesdays

Playgroup 10am-12pm - The Mighty Mights.

Meet other local mums and preschoolers at Emu Heights Community Centre. Contact Vanessa 0414 581 513

Wednesdays

Bridge Club 6.30pm for 7pm start St Finbar’s Church hall 4735 6048

Thursdays

Emu Heights Little Rebels Playgroup meets each Thursday 930-1130 at Emu Heights Neighbourhood centre on Wedmore Road. Phone Tanya 47352183 for details. New members welcome.

Fridays

Carpet bowls 1-4pm at St Finbar’s Church hall

for FREE listing and ts n e v e local meetings tails to: Send your de o.net.au info@theech 8974 or phone 4773

February 2011