Emu + Leonay Gazette February 2024

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Penrith’s City Park Opens

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Penrith now has its new and iconic green heart, with City Park open.

Located on the corner of Henry and Station Streets in the City Centre, the 7,000 sqm site has been transformed into a thriving green space with a central lawn, a 78-metre sunken rain garden, amenities building with green roof, trees which will grow over time to provide natural shade, four pergolas, seating, and public artwork.

Several water features including a circular water fountain, cascading pools with a connecting stream, and fog fountains will help to cool and refresh visitors to City Park in the warmer months.

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the completion of the highly anticipated City Park was a game changer for the City.

“Penrith now has its very own vibrant, communal space in the City Centre for workers and shoppers to meet up and get some fresh air in the outdoors during the day, and for residents and visitors to enjoy special events in the evening,” Cr Carney said.

“City Park will become a focal point for Penrith and help stimulate the local economy by attracting more people into the City Centre and encouraging them to explore our exciting shops, restaurants, bars and cafes.”

“Thank you to the NSW Government for understanding the value of this transformative project and for supporting Council to bring City Park to life.”

Allen Place laneway has also been widened and revitalised with a paved footpath, vehicle loading bay area, mountable kerb, garden beds, tree planting, and the installation of raised pedestrian thresholds as part of the project.

This project is proudly funded by Penrith City Council and the NSW Government.

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said the jointly funded project included a $4 million contribution from the NSW Government as part of the NSW Public Spaces Legacy program and funding through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.

“The NSW Government is committed to investing in new and upgraded public open space areas,” Mr Scully said.

“It’s important that growing communities like Penrith have easily accessible recreational green spaces where the communities can come together to relax and unwind.

“The public open spaces created through the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program will shape and connect communities for generations to come.”

Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM MP said City Park is ideally situated for the local community being opposite Penrith Westfield and within a short walking distance from Penrith Station.

Council will hold an official opening and community event in City Park in early 2024, inviting the community to celebrate this iconic park.

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Community Groups Lions Club of Emu Plains Inc Meets 3rd Thursday of the month from 6.30pm at Emu Sports Club (1 Leonay Parade, Leonay). More Details: Cheryl Devine 0417 234 295.

Hobbies + Interests Blue Mountains & Penrith Districts Orchid Society (BMPDOS) Meets on the 4th Friday of the month in Melrose Hall (169 Great Western Hwy, Emu Plains) from 7.30 p.m. More Details: 0493 547 794.

Markets Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Club Markets Held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 8am to 1pm.

Glenbrook Infants School (10 Ross Street, Glenbrook).

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Support + Wellbeing Prostate Cancer Support Group Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at Emu Sports Club (1 Leonay Parade, Leonay) from 6.30p.m. More Details: www. prostatesupport.org.au or phone the Group’s President David Wilkinson on 1300 13 38 78.

Penrith Womens Walk and Talk Meets 5pm every Wednesday (for Guest Speaker) and walk from 6pm outside Coffee Club Nepean River (78-88 Tench Ave, Jamisontown).

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Penrith Mens Walk and Talk Meets 5pm every Thursday (for Guest Speaker) and walk from 6pm outside Coffee Club Nepean River (78-88 Tench Ave, Jamisontown).

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Eat Your Street!

The Blue Mountains Edible Garden Trail is a celebration of the myriad of ways Blue Mountains residents are creating food security, saving money and the environment, while enjoying the health benefits of organically grown fruit and veg.

Over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd March 2024, backyard growers large and small, from Blaxland to Hartley, will open their gardens to the public to share their passion and knowledge and inspire home-grown environmental sustainability.

One of the gardens on the trail this year is Melanie and Dan Jackson’s Frankie Farm in Sun Valley. Melanie describes Frankie Farm as a young permaculture patch that will show people how to garden on a slope and achieve a lot in a few short years.

“We’ve created orchards, swales, integrated goat and chicken systems, raised vegie beds, a thriving deck garden, fruit guilds, native bee homes, worm farms, composting systems, and a ramshackle glass house all on a sloping acre of land,” says Melanie.

Visitors to Frankie Farm can bring a picnic lunch, enjoy a cuppa with Melanie and Dan and learn what it takes to create a similar permie paradise in their own backyard.

A little further up the mountain in Springwood Joe and Jo Tabone, of Urbavore Blue Mountains, run a regular farmgate shop and organic gardening workshops from their home and verge garden. Joe is passionate about the Edible Garden Trail. “We love the Edible Garden Trail! You get to meet so many people and have such valuable discussions around food growing,” he says. “People come away with so many ideas and are generally inspired. The Edible Garden Trail has been instrumental in changing the foodscape of our local environment.”

The Blue Mountains Edible Garden Trail is the flagship environmental event of Katoomba’s Blue Mountains Food Co-op and, like the Co-op, is community run and not-for-profit, with proceeds from ticket sales going to participating school and community gardens. “Blue Mountains Food Co-op loves encouraging people to grow their own food by supporting local backyard farmers and selling a large range of organic seeds, gardening tools, and planting charts,” says Event Coordinator, Jacqueline Forster.

The food co-op also has its own market garden, in the heart of Katoomba, which will open to the public on the 2024 trail.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ediblegardentrail.com or contact Jacqueline at ediblegardentrailbm@gmail.com. v [Top] Joe Tabone of Urbavore Blue Mountains Springwood | Image: Maja Baska [Left] Sun Valley's Frankie Farm Mel and Dan Jackson | Image Supplied by Blue Mountains Food Co-op/ Edible Garden Trail Blue Mountains. Article: Jacqueline Forster, Blue Mountains Food Co-op/ Edible Garden Trail Blue Mountains

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The Gift of Kindness this Valentine’s Day

As soon as the Christmas retail juggernaut ends, the Valentines Day equivalent begins. We are faced with red love hearts and often one-use disposable ‘gift’ items instantly appear in huge numbers in every retailer we can imagine. From car accessory shops to the local hairdresser, to our local cafes and corner shops. The internet is awash with ads for holidays, weekend getaways, and useless trinkets catering to all budgets, so that the person you love can prove their love to you by giving their money to a third party in the rampant commercialisation that is now Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day, or Saint Valentine’s Day, or even the ‘Feast of Saint Valentine’ is celebrated on February 14. Also, July 6 and July 30. Some historians believe it predated Rome and was a celebration of Juno, the pagan goddess of love and marriage.

Valentine was a common name in centuries past, and many individuals have been so named throughout history, beginning with Valentine of Rome who was martyred in 269. After him came lots more Valentines, including saints, popes, rulers, and pilgrims, and we can find their relics and the stories of their deeds littered throughout history.

From an obscure past, St Valentines Day became something to celebrate when printed cards were available commercially by the late 1700s. Printed cards appeared in the mid-1800s, when it became the fashion to exchange greeting cards to acknowledge and celebrate various forms of love. More cards are exchanged at this time of year than any other, except Christmas.

The all-pervasive advertising is everywhere we look. We are confronted with red hearts and happy couple images online, in the papers, magazines, and on the TV. Perhaps it’s time to check our expectations from this one day out of 365 each year.

It can be a time when many people feel particularly alone and unloved, especially straight after Christmas, a time traditionally spent with family and loved ones. It is a time when kindness to the people in your community, both friends and strangers, is a far greater gift than anything money can buy. Save your money for something more meaningful. r Give with your heart | Image: www.unsplash.com/Article: Kate Neil

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2024 Resolutions: Quality Time Vs Screen Time It is a few weeks into 2024, and I find myself sitting in one of my favourite places pondering the year ahead. I am in the corner of a radio station studio, my headphones filled with the gentle exotic music of a Kora, I feel wrapped in peace and the silence of the space between stars. It’s my thinking time.

It is a universe away from my daily life and the demands of the internet which are beginning to feel all-encompassing. My mornings begin with Wordle and Connections, and by the time I go to bed at night I realise much of my day has been spent looking at a screen.

When I considered this article, I googled the top new year resolutions, and the internet immediately spat out the top twenty. It seems losing weight, getting fit and learning a language still top the list, and although it did not specify Spanish, I can see that they have not changed over the years.

I lifted my head after a lot of reading and scrolling. I had looked up the options to learn a language, checked out apps to follow a new exercise regime and how much it costs to join some weightloss programs these days, I saw the price of a picture of my cat as the king and noticed someone is making shoes that are super comfortable. I realized an hour had passed.

I put my phone down and rather than google what internet addiction looks like, I considered what I could have done with that hour. The first thing that came to mind was making a coffee and sitting in my garden with my dogs and cat, to enjoy the relaxing green space.

The internet likes us to focus on what other people are doing and thinking. What are their New Years resolutions? Which café did they have lunch? How is that holiday going? Let us not forget that the reason entities like Facebook exist is to sell advertising and make money. They show us how our lives could be, then bombard us with ads to convince us that if we just spend some money, we could live the dream.

I have made my New Year’s resolution now, and although it is only early days, my pets and I are happily on board with the plan.

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PARENTS CORNER Article Written + Submitted by: Sussan Omar | Parenting Facilitator Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services W: www.nepeancommunity.org.au E: info@nepeancommunity.org.au

Playgroups: Building Blocks for Success

Playgroups play a significant role in giving your child the best chance at successful happy transition to school. Children who attend playgroups generally adapt to school life more easily having better social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills.

Impact on Brain Development The first 3-5 years of life are vital for brain development, this is the time the neural pathways that create the foundation of our brains are built. The first three years are signified by rapid development, and during this time, every child needs to feel secure attachment to their primary caregivers, and supported by their community environments, including playgroups.

Playgroups support brain development by providing an interactive and stimulating environment. One of the ways they achieve this is sensory play, where children are exposed to touching and exploring different things, and physical play, which enhances sensory and motor skills.

Language and Cognitive advantages Language and vocabulary develop through play and communication with others, listening, and following instructions in playgroup. Cognitive skills are developed through exposure to activities like puzzles, games, and activities, encouraging critical thinking, memory and problem solving.

These building blocks are appreciated by schools when the children start Kindy.

Social and Emotional Development One of the key advantages that schools report for children attending playgroups is the impact on social and emotional development. Exposure to playgroups and interaction with other children and caregivers provide opportunities for children to practice sharing, co-operating, and navigating emotions in a safe environment. In addition, children benefit emotionally as they learn to express feelings like sadness, fear, anger, and joy, all in the context of play in a nurturing environment.

Children also benefit from the structured nature of playgroups that can help with practical tasks at school like lining up, sitting down, and following instructions.

Research consistently highlights a distinct advantage that children who attend playgroups have over other children when it comes to future academic outcomes. Playgroups provide a safe and nurturing environment to explore, play and practice a range of social, emotional, and cognitive skills that are building blocks for healthy relationships and ensure a smooth transition to school.

For more information on playgroups and to access NCNS local playgroups click below.

• NCNS Playgroups at www.nepeancommunity.org.au/ service_category/events • NSW Playgroups at www.playgroupnsw.org.au

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your Book Review Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder Author Kerryn Mayne

‘Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder’, published in November last year, was given to me by my daughter, who read the back, and thought I’d love it. I read the back, and couldn’t imagine why, but I never look a gift book in the mouth, and so here we are pondering Lenny Marks and her past.

Lenny Marks is an annoying character at first. She’s an irritating, boring and uptight rule follower, and she’s not easy to like. Her life revolves around her teaching job.

Lesson planning, structure, rules, and order. She spends her evenings playing scrabble and watching TV with her imaginary flat mate. She’s 37, and content with her life.

To make her stepmother happy, or at least leave her alone, Lenny decides to ‘get a life’. She doesn’t have a clue how to do that, and her awkward attempts at friendship and socializing are cringeworthy, not least because it makes you think back over your own excruciating moments and social faux pas.

Lenny just doesn’t understand the social norms and subtleties of friendships and relationships, and you begin to wonder how she became so unsure of herself, completely lacking in confidence and social skills.

A letter finds her and starts Lenny on a journey of terrible memories she has hidden even from herself. The people around her become far more complex than she understood them to be, and worse, she doesn’t know who she really is or what she has done in the past.

I loved this book. I didn’t expect the story to go in the direction it did, and I found myself hooked and needed to know what it was that Lenny had forgotten. Despite my initial annoyance with Lenny, the book dragged me in, and by the end I loved it. It’s one of those books you think about long after you’ve finished reading it.

I’m looking forward to her next book ‘Joy Moody Is Out of Time’, about a woman who dies without telling her twin daughters who their real parents are, to be released on February 27. r Book Review by: Kate Neil

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A Mix of Emotions for Big Day

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Ella Savill will be starting school this month at Leonay Public School, along with an estimated 64,000 others who, across New South Wales, will also start Kindergarten. And what is Ella most looking forward to about starting school? Well, she says its “making lots of new friends, learning new things and playing in the playground at lunchtime”.

For Megan Woodley, her daughter Ella’s first day of school is a “mix of emotions”, and when asked what it will be like for her seeing Ella go off to school, she said “I cannot rule out shedding a tear or two”. As the day beckons closer, Megan reminisces about her own school days fondly, especially in regard to her own memories of “playing and making lots of friends”.

Ella’s older brother Lachlan is also at the school, in Year two.

According to Megan, Ella aspires to “become a Doctor, when she finishes school”. This is a wonderful thought, when you think that she is just embarking on her first year of school and that there are 12 more years ahead before that journey starts, with another seven of university.

Megan offers some wonderful words of advice to other parents, “Enjoy and embrace this next phase in their lives, and hope that your child has an awesome experience starting big school”.

Thousands of parents across the Penrith district, state and Australia are preparing for their children to start or return to school. Statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) from 2022 estimate that 4,042,512 students were enrolled in 9,614 schools. The procedure is tedious with preparations starting straight after Christmas for most families. For Kindergarten goers, the process starts at the end of the Preschool year, with visits to “big” school for orientation beginning the transition to Primary education.

We wish Ella and everyone at Leonay Public School and all others at schools in the district, a wonderful start to school in 2024. r Ella ready for the big day | Image: Megan Woodley. Article: Julie Lobel

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Award-winning Baby Development Class Coming to Local Area

Registered midwife and Lower Mountains local, Jessica Dorrell, is launching an award-winning Baby Sensory program in Penrith and the Blue Mountains. Founded in the UK, Baby Sensory is a leading baby development program supporting early learning in the first year of a child’s life.

After a decade working as a midwife, Jessica had her first daughter Evie. “Understanding how much babies can learn in the first year of life, I was looking for activities that would make the most of this precious time. Baby Sensory is stimulating, explorative, and inclusive and I could see how much she was engaging and enjoying the activities.” Jessica said.

“The classes were reassuring; the simple activities could be recreated at home, and I had the opportunity to connect with other mothers.”

The program was developed by child development expert Dr Lin Day (PhD, M.Phil, PGCE, BSc, Dip Ed). It is designed to stimulate, educate, and provide precious memories during the all-important first year of life.

After taking her daughter, Evie through the program (twice!), Jessica saw an opportunity to bring her passion for working with parents and babies to the region where she grew up. ‘’The Baby Sensory program is packed with an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, dance, and baby signing”. she said.

The activities include every possible sensory experience from sign language, fibre optic shows, baby massage, music, and movement, to amazing bouncy light balls, rainbows, bubbles, bells and so much more – with no two lessons are ever the same.

“Everything we do is backed by over 35 years of research into early childhood development, and we explain the reasoning behind every activity so parents can understand how to support their babies learning and development.’’

Babies can start Baby Sensory classes from birth and attend until they are 13 months old.

The Baby Sensory program has won multiple awards both nationally and internationally since 2008 and over 25,000 babies attend classes worldwide. ‘’Baby Sensory classes are an incredible opportunity for parents and babies relax, spend quality time together and enjoy meeting other parents and babies.”

Jessica will be running the Baby Sensory program in Floribunda Community Centre, Glenmore Park and St Andrews Uniting Church, Glenbrook from February 2024 and hopes to expand to other locations in Penrith and the Blue Mountains soon.

If you are interested in finding out more, visit the website at www.babysensory.com.au/penrith-nsw. r Baby Sensory class | Image: Baby Sensory | Article: Jessica Dorrell

Emus Aiming for New Heights in 2024

Emu Plains JRLFC proudly fielded a record-breaking 49 teams in 2023, a significant increase from 39 teams in 2020. This included the addition of five all-female teams, reflecting the surge in female participation in rugby league.

“Since introducing our first all-girls team in 2016, Emu Plains has been at the forefront of promoting female rugby league,” said Club Secretary, Jo McDonald. “In 2023, over 100 girls registered with the club, participating in both all-female teams and mixed competition teams from Under 6’s to Under 9’s.”

This growth is not just in numbers; the club's Under 17 Girls were Division 1 Grand Finalists. Looking ahead, the 2024 season promises further expansion in the club's female teams, with planned entries in Under 10, Under 12, Under 13, Under 14, Under 15, Under 16, and Under 18 female competitions.

The 2023 season had many highlights with numerous teams advancing to Semi-finals and higher divisions, with 8 teams reaching Grand Finals. Notably, the Under 15/2’s and Open Men Division 1 teams clinched their competitions. The club also celebrated a record number of players being selected for Panthers pathways programs.

“I can’t wait for the 2024 season to start,” said Jo. “We’re focused on building on the previous season’s successes, increasing participation and welcoming new players and families.”

Financially, registration fees alone are insufficient for the club's operations. Hence, the club expresses gratitude to its sponsors and invites potential sponsors to explore the 2024 sponsorship packages on the club’s website.

“Emu Plains is a local club, run by volunteers. We are always looking for more people to assist. If you are interested in helping, please message our Facebook page. We would love to hear from you,” said Jo. Emu Plains welcomes all players, male and female, from Under 6 to Open Age. Registration fees, detailed on the club’s website and Facebook page, vary by age, starting at $70 for 4-year-olds. These fees cover essentials like player shorts, socks, referees’ fees, insurances, and game day jerseys, with no ongoing weekly costs.

With registrations open for 2024, the club eagerly anticipates welcoming new, returning, and existing players to another exciting year of rugby league.

“If you or your child is interested in playing rugby league with us in 2024, then don't forget to register at www. playrugbyleague.com,” said Jo. For more information, contact Club Registrar Joanne Vella via email at epjrlfcregistrar@outlook.com or message the club’s Facebook page at https://m.facebook.com/emuplainsjrlfc/

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PAWS A WHILE Article Written + Submitted by: Kellie Tickner from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital A: 49 Wentworth Rd, Orchard Hills P: 4736 2027

Back to School With our children now back in the classroom, it is time to think about enrolling our puppies into school also.

Our Puppy School and Adolescent dog classes provide a safe space to allow structured socialisation for puppies with other dogs their own age. Our trained instructors will teach you about socialisation, dog communication, vet care, pet care, child & dog safety and troubleshooting undesirable behaviour.

Over a 5-week period you and your puppy will learn practical information to put you on the path to success.

Our Puppy Pre School classes are specifically designed for dogs eight to fourteen weeks of age as this is a very important developmental period for dogs. Through positive reinforcement puppies find that learning is fun and rewards will follow. We also offer new adolescent dog training classes for dogs from six months of age for those dogs who need a little extra assistance with their training.

Prior to six months of age is the time that puppies start exploring, a time when puppies are very accepting of new situations and experiences, and learn strategies to cope with

situations that may be new or a little frightening. This makes it the perfect time for introducing your puppy to the big wide human world that it is going to live in - a world of funny sights (cars, bicycles, balloons, hats, other animals), funny sounds (horns, thunder, television, lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners) and funny smells (foods, perfumes and cleaning products).

It is also a good time for learning about other puppies – that they come in all shapes and sizes; short, tall, long tails and floppy ears. For some dogs, missing this ‘window of opportunity’ can lead to a life time of fear and anxiety. Even though it is important to continue to expose your dog to as many sights and sounds as possible throughout adolescence, this early period is seen as perhaps the most important.

Our puppy classes aim is to give you realistic expectations of your puppy through the understanding of their natural behaviours. The program equips you with the tools to develop a strong relationship with your puppy, allowing them to become an integral part of the family.

Please contact our friendly team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital on 0247 362 027 for further information.

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Upon entering the restaurant, Luke and I were warmly greeted by staff and seated at a lovely window table. Situated on the second level, the ambiance was delightful.

The drinks set the tone for the evening.

The Lychee Lycious Mocktail was a delightful blend of spritz and sweetness, a perfect start.

However, the Baalbek Sunrise Mocktail fell short, lacking the expected sweetness.

For starters we tried the Baba Ghanouj, an eggplant dip, which was a perfect teaser dish. Smoky and smooth, the pomegranate garnish added a beautiful sweetness without overpowering. We paired this dip with the provided Lebanese bread.

Next, we had Mjadara, a cumin infused lentil rice, with tomato sumac salad and mint cucumber yogurt. This dish was a perfect balance of flavours with the zesty yogurt and perfectly cooked rice.

We then tried the Triple Cheese Sambousek, a Lebanese style pie. These were a delight with stringy cheese, hints of parsley, and a perfect doughy lining.

Lastly, we had the Hommos Bi Lahme, which consisted of hommos and pan-fried lamb mince, topped with toasted pine nuts and sizzling ghee. While tasty, the dish left us wanting more lamb.

Though portions seemed small for the price, the overall experience was delightful, with dishes complementing each other well. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff ensuring our needs were met promptly.

I highly recommend Al Aseel, whether you love Lebanese cuisine or are yet to try it, you will not be disappointed.

Tayla Luke showcasing the delicious assortment of meals we enjoyed!

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After eight years of striving for glory, Emu Plains’s own Lukas Armstrong has been crowned the 2023 Australian Barbecue Champion.

The 2023 Barbeques Galore Australian Barbecue Championship was a very close battle, with three teams ending the season in a tie, forcing a countback to decide the winner.

Lukas, from the Jacks Creek BBQ Team, received his trophy on the 19th of December by the Australasian BBQ Alliance and Barbeques Galore Australia at the local Penrith Barbeques Galore store.

“After coming so close in previous years, it was exciting but relieving at the same time to finally win,” Lukas said. “We were in NZ at a competition when we found out we had won the championship. We had a few quiet drinks that night to celebrate.”

The Championship occurs over twelve months and, in 2023, Lukas and his team competed in 17 competitions, travelling as far south as Melbourne and North/West as Oakey in Queensland.

“Most competitions involve at least a week of preparation, then usually a lot of hours on the road and a ruined sleep pattern,” Lukas said.

While Lukas may wear the crown, he credits the people around him for his success.

“To be the best, you need to surround yourself with the best people, products and services,” said Lukas. “Having the best team around me makes my job so much easier. Companies like Jacks Creek Beef, Scotty at East Blaxland Butcher, Heats Beads, 7sins BBQ with rubs and sauces, Traeger Grills Australia and the list goes on. There are a million people I could mention.”

His goals for 2024 remain the same - to win! However, Lukas has his sights set on international glory.

“We plan on taking it to the USA and winning a competition there, so keep an eye on our socials as we will be doing some BBQ classes to help fund the trip.”

Lukas is always ready to fly the flag for local business, insisting he would not be where he is without them.

“Without the support of so many people and local businesses, we couldn’t do any of this, so please support your local butcher and BBQ supply store.”

To keep up to date with Lukas and support his quest for an international trophy, follow him on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/RollingSmokeQue. r Feature Article [Cover] Lukas Armstrong and his 2023 Australian BBQ Championship Trophy [Above] Lukas Armstrong receives his winner's cheque and trophy | Images Supplied. Article: Tanya Nellestein

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2024 Australian Yoga and Wellness Festival After a successful launch last year, the Australian Yoga and Wellness Festival will be returning in 2024, with a whole lot of new elements.

Last year’s event at Panthers Penrith was a huge success, with over 200 people coming through the doors to fill each of the 4 classrooms.

Now they are bringing it back with a new team, consisting of Hayley Ashe from Embodied Breathwork, Nin Yoga’s Annika Saigi and Amy Horder from Align with Amy, in its brand new home at The Western Sydney Conference Centre in Penrith.

This new venue provides plenty of opportunity for growth, with capacity being several times larger than last year’s event.

In addition to a huge variety of yoga classes, the festival’s schedule will consist of all thing’s wellness and mindful living; from meditation, breathwork and sound healing sessions, self-help talks, massage, and psychics readings available on the day.

Purchase your ticket and you can plan a wholesome wellness day just for you!

In between visiting their 4 rooms of wellness offerings, you can browse the 50 market stalls, book a psychic reading, or grab a bite to eat from onsite facilities.

With tickets now available for Saturday the 3rd of February 2024, the trio can’t wait to see their vision come to life.

Tickets are on sale now at bit.ly/47cQAaD. For more information, visit www.yogawellnessfestival.com.au. r Event Coordinators - (L-R) Amy Horder from Align with Amy, Hayley Ashe from Embodied Breathwork, and Annika Saigi from Nin Yoga. Image Supplied by Amy Horder/Australian Yoga and Wellness Festival.Article: Amy Horder/Australian Yoga and Wellness Festival

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Functional Scoliosis – A Hidden Cause Of Future Back Injury!

Scoliosis can cause much back pain. Scoliosis occurs when the spine (viewed from behind) isn’t straight, but instead deviates left or right forming an “S-Shape” along its length. Very few people have a perfectly straight spine. Most of us will have a small amount of left-right deviation here or there, usually without symptoms.

There are two main sub-types of scoliosis: functional and structural.

In functional scoliosis, structure of vertebrae and discs are normal. Altered muscle length/tightness on the left and right of the spine can pull the spinal column out of vertical alignment e.g.

1. Over-development and or shortening of muscles on one side of the body from: a. playing one-sided sports (golf, tennis, etc), b. different leg lengths, c. compensating for chronic/acute pain, or 2. Muscle spasms due to: a. injury on or around the spine, b. altered nerve flow to muscles,

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c. inflammatory conditions, e.g. appendicitis, and can lead to functional scoliosis. Since no structural problem exists, returning muscles to normal length removes scoliosis.

Treatment may be as simple as playing two sided sports, evening-up leg length with orthotics, or stretching. However, often muscles simply don’t come back to their ideal length without specific treatment. Such ongoing/untreated muscles and the resulting functional scoliosis can eventually produce excess ‘wear and tear’ and premature degeneration of both vertebrae and discs. Such chronically weakened vertebrae or discs can increase risk of acute injury, that is, the type where a simple lift leads to a ‘slipped disc’.

Specific treatments such as ‘muscle elongation therapy’ (MET), and sometimes the addition of nutrition focused on better muscle health, can help. MET treatment restores affected tissue to optimal length and condition, helping chronic injury. Call the clinic if you’d like to learn more.

Next month, we will talk about Structural Scoliosis

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Make It Rain There’s been more rain than expected lately. The weather seems more unpredictable than ever with forecasts changing by the hour. It would be hard to find a person who has not been caught out in the wet this Summer.

Deep down, we would love to control the rain and people throughout history have tried. During droughts, African rain makers would use rituals and ceremonies involving sacrifice, medicines, trees, chanting, drumming, and dancing - to mixed results.

Ancient Israelites used prayer. Moses spread out his hands toward the Lord and made it stop raining in Egypt (Exodus 9:33). The prophet Samuel called on the Lord to make it rain, and it happened that same day (1 Samuel 12:18). The prophet Elijah prayed that it might not rain, and for three years and six months. Then he prayed again and it rained. (James 5:17–18). The results speak for themselves - it’s God who makes it rain.

God sends rain from heaven to reveal himself. It reveals the people he is working through, his power over all creation, and his good nature. Paul tells the crowds in Lystra, “[God] did not leave himself without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven” (Acts 14:17). And Jesus teaches rain is a sign of God’s common love for all people, as He “sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” (Matt. 5:45).

God reveals himself so we might turn from depending on ourselves to depend on him. Not just for everything we need in this life but also the life to come. Because better than rain, God sent his Son from heaven to reveal the way of salvation to all people.

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The Summer holidays brought some amazing weather that was only best suited to lazy days by the pool (and a lot of rain!), for many of us the holidays were filled with joy, laughter and unforgettable memories.

However, in our local area there are some who have experienced great loss and heartache - facing unthinkable tragedies.

There is no time limit to grief; I hope that the New Year can bring them happiness, healing and peace.

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