FOOD 4 THOUGHT Fibonacci

Shop 13, Southlands Shopping centre

2 birmingham Road, South Penrith nSW 2750

Mum and I visited Fibonacci in South Penrith for Lunch. Fibonacci is at Southlands Shopping Centre on Birmingham Road in South Penrith.

For my meal, I chose the Fibo Big Brekkie. This big breakfast consisted of eggs your way, bacon, smoked salmon, avocado, spinach, mushroom, tomato, and toast. I modified this breakfast and swapped the smoked salmon for sausage and swapped the spinach for haloumi. The sausages and bacon were crisp, full of flavour along with the cherry tomatoes and mushrooms and the haloumi was cooked right and flavoursome. The avocado was fresh and was an excellent addition to this breakfast. I enjoyed the hot buttered toast and together this breakfast was filling and complete.

I also enjoyed a mug of flat white coffee. The coffee at Fibonacci is always superb. The coffee was fresh, creamy, and contained so much flavour. I really enjoyed how smooth this coffee was and can highly recommend this coffee to anyone who visits this venue. Mum also enjoyed a flat white coffee and felt that the coffee was creamy and had plenty of flavour.

Mum chose the Avocado Chicken with Salad, which consisted of grilled chicken breast cooked in creamy garlic avocado sauce served with chips or salad. She said that the avocado garlic sauce was full of flavour and the chicken was moist and tender. The salad had a tasty dressing and the whole meal was very filling. Very enjoyable.

If you are after a quick lunch and excellent coffee, I can recommend Fibonacci.

I wish to thank Allie for looking after Mum and I. Allie and the team did take in to account my sesame allergy and Allie did say that they take allergies very seriously.

The service we received was quick, efficient and Allie treated all the customers with a smile and greeted them as they entered the venue. When you are greeted this way, you feel welcome, and looking after your customers is very important.

Penrith Charity Pays it Forward

Paying it Forward Homeless Services Inc. (PIF) are a small group of volunteers, 25 in total, who form a registered not-forprofit organisation. They are a local charity that hosts a Sunday evening dinner service each week at Jamison Park on York Road in Penrith at 5:30pm.

PIF have been operational since 2013 in the Penrith area. They are one of very few local charities that provide a hot, sit-down meal including a refreshment and dessert.

When donations are available, they distribute warm clothing, towels, blankets, bathroom, and sanitary items and have an open food pantry for the needy. PIF is not associated with any religious groups or political parties.

“Our mission statement is to work alongside many likeminded local charity groups to provide support, comfort and dignity to those living on the streets and doing it tough without judgement or bias” said Gabriele Seidel-Wynne of Paying it Forward Homeless Services Inc.

They were granted a government grant for capital items two years ago, and this was used to purchase a trailer and other nonconsumable items to allow them to continue and improve their dinner service. This also allows them to move to various locations when requested/needed. PIF have no building that they operate from. They operate under the eaves of the sporting facility in Jamison Park, in Penrith. They rent a storage unit to hold their supplies, which is paid for from their fund raising.

“We have been supported by local businesses and volunteers, who make up meals for each service. PIF has previously been able to raise funds by way of sausage sizzles and cake stalls at Bunnings and the like. However, since COVID-19, fundraisers are harder to secure and all but one of our supporting businesses have closed. Some of the PIF volunteers have fallen away due to job loss, health, age, and safety concerns” she explained.

PIF have become members of Foodbank and Good360. While this offsets some of the costs involved, there is growing concern as their funds are depleting, whilst the need for their service is on the rise.

“To continue to support the vulnerable who are in need, homeless or in DV situations, PIF would greatly appreciate donations for our Annual Winter Appeal. The monies raised through this allow us to provide much needed requests from our patrons. These things include but are not limited to, blankets, sleeping bags, coverlets, warm winter clothing, towels, sanitary and hygiene products. Many of the things we take for granted” Gabriele stated.

For more information about Paying it Forward Homeless Services Inc., call 0459 262637 or find them on Facebook.

Children & Dogs

Having children and dogs together can be a great experience. Most dogs end up bonding strongly with children in the family and the love between a child and a dog can be a wonderful thing. However, many people assume that dogs should be willing to tolerate absolutely anything a child does. Some parents will allow their children to chase, poke, pull tails and annoy the family pet! While some dogs can tolerate this, this puts the child in immense risk if the dog decides it has finally had enough.

The best way to avoid a potentially dangerous situation is to supervise all interactions between your dog and your kids. Even if your dog is friendly & gentle, remember that it only takes a few seconds for a child to accidently hurt a dog and for the dog to react. If you supervise diligently, you can step in when necessary to avoid bad experiences for both your dog and your children.

What signs are you looking for as a parent? If a dog shows their teeth or growls at a child, obviously they are feeling overwhelmed and reacting. But there are subtle signs that you can pick up before such dramatic behaviours occur. It is much safer to learn and recognise early warning signs that a dog is feeling uncomfortable, overwhelmed or uncomfortable.

The first signs that a dog is getting uncomfortable is often a 'freeze' or a hard stare. Some dogs will simply run away and some dogs will also prick their ears back when they are feeling anxious. If these signs fail to deter the action that is making the dog uncomfortable, the signs may escalate to snarling, growling and biting.

If you aren't able to supervise the interaction between your dog and children, it is best to confine the dog in a safe area away from the kids. If you teach your dog to be comfortable in a crate, you can easily put them away when necessary. A crate also provides a safe place for your dog to sleep & eat without worrying about children bothering them. Make sure that children cannot access your dog's confinement area as this needs to be the dogs 'safe space'.

To accomplish a good relationship between pets and children, there should be frequent positive interactions for the young pup to meet children during its early months of life. Puppies are most social and receptive to learning up to 16 weeks of age; the experiences and interactions they have during this time can make a lifelong impression. This means that if a young child accidentally hurts a young puppy, the puppy may be scared or act inappropriately towards children all its life. Ongoing positive experiences between children and puppies are essential to maintain healthy social relationships.

Puppies should be introduced to children when they are calm, and treats should be used to facilitate introductions; this allows the puppy to build a positive association with children. Positive interactions at a young age help prevent the development of fear, avoidance behaviour and aggression when the pet becomes older.

All family members should make a point of gently and positively handling the puppy in ways that a child might touch it. This may mean that you give the puppy treats while touching the tail, ears, body as well as during grooming, nail trimming and teeth brushing. This will allow the puppy to become used to handling and not become fearful. Any type of physical punishment, threats with the hand or forceful interactions should be avoided. Pets must learn that the human hand is friendly and not to be feared; if pets associate hand movement with threats or discomfort, they can bite when a child moves a hand towards them as they may associate it with a previous negative interaction.

Puppy Preschool classes that encourage family attendance can be a great way for puppies to interact with other dogs, people and children in a controlled environment. However, it is important that puppies are not overwhelmed so they do not develop fear or avoidance behaviour towards other animals or people.

For further information about integrating a new puppy into the family call Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital on 0247362027.

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If you’re looking for a fun dog sport to enjoy with your dog or want some advice on what dog would suit your lifestyle, then look no further than Dogs on Show! This free and fun event is held at DOGS NSW grounds at Orchard Hills.

Dogs on Show will feature a Championship Dog Show, a colourful Pageant of Breeds (a showcase of different breeds and information about their origins) and sporting demonstrations which include Agility, Drafting, Dances with Dogs, Junior Handlers, Herding, Trick Dog, Scent Work, Earthdog Trials and Retrieving. Come and see which sport you and your dog could try a paw at!

Besides a showcase of dog products and services stands, ‘Dogs on Show’ will also have many breed clubs in attendance as well as a DOGS NSW Information stand to provide expert advice on all the Dogs Australia recognised breeds. This will be a fabulous day out for any dog enthusiast, or simply a fun FREE day out for the entire family. There is something for everyone, so why not come along and enjoy in the festivities.

When: Saturday 17 June 2023

Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm.

Where: The Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs

44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills NSW

This event is brought to you by DOGS NSW and proudly sponsored by Royal Canin.

Be a part of all the FREE fun sports and activities at Dogs on Show!

Bring your dog, bring your family, and have FUN!

This event has FREE ADMISSION & PARKING!

For further information go to: https://www.dogsnsw.org.au/ upcoming-events/dogs-on-show-championship-show-openday/

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