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Making a Difference at UWS Laura Archibald from Glenmore Park is currently going into her third year at the University of Western Sydney and is studying a Bachelor of Business and Commerce, (Advanced Business Leadership) and majoring in International Business and Marketing. Laura has been selected to be involved as part of the 2013 advertising campaign for the UWS on large billboards along the M4 and M5 freeways in Western Sydney.

Prior to commencing her University studies, Laura was awarded the Most Outstanding Student Award for Year 11 in 2009, which was sponsored by the UWS. After completing Year 12 in 2010, Laura was awarded Dux at Penrith Christian School and also awarded an academic scholarship to the University of Western Sydney.

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From the Editor Happy 2013! We’re back for another exciting year of keeping you up to date with the latest events and happenings in the local area.

It’s our first edition of the year, and what a year it is shaping up to be! We already have so many remarkable achievements to highlight, both academic and sporting!

There is no doubt that local student Laura is certainly ‘Making a Difference’ on page 1, while our talented local sports stars on pages 14 and 15 are at the top of their game!

As 2013 gets underway, articles like the New Organ Donor Register on page 7 offer a thought-provoking read. Those that know me will know that this is a matter very dear to my heart. Every day I am fortunate enough to experience first-hand the true gift that organ donation offers, the gift of life, and the many remarkable unsung heroes. Celebrate life, it is far too precious.

By the time this issue makes it into your letter boxes, school will have resumed for the year, and we will be well and truly out of holiday mode. I’ve included a tempting after school snack on page 11, sure to please even the harshest of critics!

If this month’s recipe is not quite in-line with your New Year’s resolutions, we have a number of articles that might prove to be very helpful.

And of course, February 14 is Valentine’s Day – read about the history shrouded in mystery on page 3. There is no doubt that this edition boasts loads of informative articles from our regulars and will provide you a good opportunity to put the kettle on, and your feet up for a well-deserved break!

This year, remember, “Make yourself proud!”

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The history of Valentine’s Day – and the story of its patron saint – is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. But who was Saint Valentine, and how did he become associated with this ancient rite?

The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons, where they were often beaten and tortured. According to one legend, an imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first “valentine” greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl--possibly his jailor’s daughter--who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today.

Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories all emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and--most importantly--romantic figure. By the Middle Ages, perhaps thanks to this reputation, Valentine would become one of the most popular saints in England and France.

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Origins of Valentine’s Day: A Pagan Festival in February While some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death or burial--which probably occurred around A.D. 270 – others claim that the Christian church may have decided to place St. Valentine’s feast day in the middle of February in an effort to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of Lupercalia. Celebrated at the ides of February, or February 15, Lupercalia was a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus. To begin the festival, members of the Luperci, an order of Roman priests, would gather at a sacred cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, were believed to have been cared for by a she-wolf or lupa. The priests would sacrifice a goat, for fertility, and a dog, for purification. They would then strip the goat’s hide into strips, dip them into the sacrificial blood and take to the streets, gently slapping both women and crop fields with the goat hide. Far from being fearful, Roman women welcomed the touch of the hides because it was believed to make them more fertile in the coming year. Later in the day, according to legend, all the young women in the city would place their names in a big urn.

The city’s bachelors would each choose a name and become paired for the year with his chosen woman.

These matches often ended in marriage.

Valentine’s Day: A Day of Romance Lupercalia survived the initial rise of Christianity and but was outlawed—as it was deemed “un-Christian”– at the end of the 5th century, when Pope Gelasius declared February 14th St. Valentine’s Day. It was not until much later, however, that the day became definitively associated with love.

During the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning of birds’ mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of Valentine’s Day should be a day for romance.

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GLENMORE PARK ANGLICAN CHURCH

Rev John Lavender • Cnr William Howell Dr & Pritchard Pl, Glenmore Park • Phone: 4733 1635

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Despite our modern technology, our iphones, ipads, ipods & itunes – technology that can so easily send us off into our own private world – people want to feel connected. Add to this that the pace of life has moved from busy to frantic, even chaotic, as we fill our lives with all sorts of things & it is no wonder people are increasingly expressing a desire to feel happy, to feel some sense of contentment & to be connected with others.

Did you know that in 1985 the average person had 3 close friends, people with whom they could confide & connect with, people they could feel comfortable with. In the space of just 20 years that number dropped to two in 2004. Those who had no close friends also jumped from 10% to 25%, and people reporting a healthy circle of 4 or 5 friends dropped from 33% to just over 15%. So many of us are feeling those changes!

In 2013 we might have lots of Facebook “friends” but the reality is that so many of us feel less connected than ever, more & more cut off from those around us; isolated & alone.

However, it’s even bigger than that. As people open up about their lives, they also speak of the spiritual vacuum in their life. They feel disconnected from God. They feel as if their life is a spiritual desert; a waste land, that their life is rudderless, drifting with nothing of substance to hold onto or give direction, meaning or purpose.

At Glenmore Park Anglican Church we want to do something about that. Real life is to be enjoyed by being connected to the God who is real, who is there & who can be known. We aim to create a community where people have good friendships & where they feel they belong, but also where they have a sense of greater purpose; knowing God & enjoying real life with Him through a living relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ. Consider God’s great words from the Bible in the book of Joel, “Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious & compassionate.”

If you’ve never tried Church or even if you’ve come a few times, or if you haven’t really connected with God, we would love you & your family to come on Sundays to find real life by connecting with God & connecting with others. A great thing to do in 2013.

To find out more give me a call on 4733 1635.

Rev John Lavender

Glenmore Park Residents Group NEWS 2013 should bring some improvements to areas of Glenmore Park after a list of repair & maintenance was forwarded to council late last year. Acknowledgement was received from council’s works manager where each item was addressed as either being forwarded to the department responsible, sent to the contractor or a time frame given. These should include removal of graffiti, repairs to road surfaces where paving has lifted and fence repairs. Should you have any areas that need repair/maintenance contact Penrith City Council via their website.

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highlight of her first year at University was being selected to represent the UWS at the University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Thailand.

Laura was selected by the symposium committee to be the chair person for the closing ceremony.

She became involved in the Student Engagement Committee at UWS, which aims to improve and enhance the Advanced Business Leadership (ABL) program, and was elected as secretary for the student group.

Additional to her studies, Laura also works at the student help line at the UWS, where she provides course information and guidance for incoming students.

Laura is also on track to be included on the Dean’s Honour Roll for the second year in a row.

So as you drive along the M4 or the M5 the face that you see on the billboard is that of a young Glenmore Park resident that is “Making a Difference” to students and the community in Western Sydney.

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Starting kindergarten for the first time can be quite overwhelming, not only for kids but for parents as well. It can bring lots of smiles and laughter, as well as lots of tears and cuddles.

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Rev Mark Bonnici • Christ Church @ The College • www.christchurchatthecollege.com.au

Promises, Promises Time Magazine’s top ten New Years resolutions for 2013 were: Lose Weight and Get Fit, Quit Smoking, Learn Something New, Eat Healthier and Diet, Get Out of Debt and Save Money, Spend More Time with Family, Travel to New Places, Be Less Stressed, Volunteer, Drink Less.

It seems that each year we have aims and ambitions to better our situations and lifestyles and yet each year we are found wanting. It’s not that these desires aren’t good things in themselves, or that they are unachievable, but I think it is because at a deeper emotional and spiritual level, these changes do not give us the contentedness or happiness we seek in the first place.

Martin Seligman is a well known psychologist, who, speaking about the pursuit of happiness, talks about three types of happiness, ‘the pleasant life’, ‘the good life’ and ‘the meaningful life’. His theory, which can be traced back to the teaching of Aristotle, is that ‘the pleasant life’ in its pursuit of meeting felt needs and ‘the good life’ in using our virtues and strengths to better our situations, can never bring ultimate happiness.

Ultimate happiness is found when one invests their virtues, skills and strength into a cause which is bigger than themselves. This is ‘the meaningful life’.

It’s interesting that even some of the most skilled and able people in our society can be the most unhappy. Some of us live in houses which are excessively comfortable, we have interesting and secure careers, financial freedom, loving families and heaps

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of leisure time and yet we are so lonely and unfulfilled. Ironically, if Seligman is right, it is our own pursuit of individual happiness and success which brings us quite the opposite.

This year is a great time to think harder about ‘the meaningful life’. It may be a time to reassess and take stock of where we are with our spirituality. Is it time to re-connect with the greater cause?

In the apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians, he finds himself chained up in prison and facing possible execution. He has given his life to the greatest cause and has spent himself in the service of others because of his faith in Jesus, yet even in the most dire circumstances he is able to write these words: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6, 7 NIV).

Paul was living the meaningful life and his heart was guarded by God, for he knew that the source of true peace and contentedness was found not in the “what” but in the “ who”, in a relationship with God through his son Jesus, the greatest cause for which he was even willing to die.

My prayer for you this year is that you will continue to search for deep and satisfying peace and meaning and that you will find this in the depth of knowledge found in a living relationship with Jesus, that it will change your life to the extent that you will want to share this joy with others and that you will find all of this in 2013.

Mark Bonnici

New Organ Donor Register Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies MP met with liver transplantee Kyla Devine and her mum Katelan in their Glenmore Park home last month to promote the new Australian Organ Donor Register, which replaced the Driver’s licence scheme earlier this year.

Those who choose to be an organ donor can now visit www.donorregister.gov.au or www.medicare.gov.au, call 1800 777 203 or visit a Medicare Australia office to register their wishes.

Mrs Devine said that any change that encourages more people to become organ donors is a change that can save lives.

“Kyla was born with her liver condition, Biliary Atresia - she was diagnosed at just 4 days old. Other procedures were tried, but by the time she was 4 months old it was clear that she would need a new liver to survive.”

“Kyla had to have a liver from a person under 60kgs, due to the tiny size of her body - this meant that no one in the family could be a match. However, after being placed on the transplant waiting list, a match became available from an organ donor - without the donor, Kyla would not be here today,” Mrs Devine said.

Mrs Davies said the move is one of a number of initiatives in the NSW Government organ donation plan designed to lift organ transplant rates in this state.

“Moving to a single national organ donor register is a key strategy of the NSW Government’s plan to increase organ donation in NSW,” Mrs Davies said.

“Using the national register will bring NSW into line with other states of Australia and make it easier for people in NSW to make their wishes about donation known.

“The process of obtaining a driver’s licence is not the best

Kyla Devine, alive and well today thanks to an organ donor, with Tanya Davies MP

time to discuss wishes about organ donation. It doesn’t allow people the time to have a discussion with family and friends or take the time to make an informed decision.

“We’re moving to a national register – the Australian Organ Donation Register, which provides information on how to make an informed decision and prompts people to have a discussion with family and friends about organ and tissue donation and ensure that they know their intentions.

“It’s these changes that we hope will encourage an increase in organ donation rates in this state for the benefit of future patients and their families,” Mrs Davies said.

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PADRE PIO PARISH UPDATE

Fr Robert Riedling • 34-38 William Howell Dr , Glenmore Park • Phone: 4737 9735

“Australians all let us rejoice…”

In the afterglow of our recent Australia Day celebrations, it is worthwhile to reflect a little on what the day means to us two and a quarter centuries after the beginnings of European settlement.

We are indeed a blessed nation. By most measures, we live in the richest nation in the world. We have an abundance of mineral wealth, plenty of food for all, universal medical care, welfare for those in need and we have not experienced an invasion by hostile forces. We have political stability and a system of government that, though not perfect, is certainly the envy of many. We have some spectacular natural scenery, flora and fauna and we are gifted with the traditions of many different cultures, enriching our nation tremendously. In short, we have much for which we ought to be thankful.

Yes, we are indeed a blessed nation but we cannot afford to be complacent. One of the traps that we as Australians fall into at times is that of seeing ourselves as better than others, often expressed via jingoistic platitudes conveyed in a boorish and aggressive manner. People of faith must not believe that God is somehow favouring Australians above others and that we can therefore sit back and do nothing, simply soaking up the blessings that God is bestowing on our nation at the expense of others. History has shown repeatedly that those who hold such beliefs invariably meet an inglorious end.

Do we want to be known primarily for our wealth and sporting prowess or is there something deeper and more meaningful that we should be looking at cultivating? From a Christian

perspective, Jesus gives us a clear direction.

Prior to beginning his mission Jesus makes clear his “mission statement”, given to us in his own words as he returns to the region of his upbringing and speaks in the synagogue. It is no coincidence that at the beginning of his mission Jesus reads the words of the prophet Isaiah: The spirit of the Lord has been given to me, for he has anointed me.

He has sent me to bring the good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives and to the blind new sight, to set the down trodden free, to proclaim the Lord’s year of favour.

All the blessings our nation possesses are nothing to take pride in if we fail to focus on peace and justice. How fair is the distribution of our wealth? Are we willing to share with those who come to our shores as asylum seekers? What about our indigenous peoples? The incarcerated? Prejudice against certain races or those with disabilities or mental illness? Climate change concerns? Despite the blessings we have, Australia is a nation that also knows great inequality, injustice, poverty and hatred.

Our blessings stand cheek by jowl with attitudes and realities that are reprehensible at times. When we busy ourselves with building a more just and peaceful Australia we can take some comfort in the fact that we are doing something we can be truly proud of and something which stands as a beacon for the rest of the world.

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WHAT’S COOKING?

Little Red Attracts Big Crowds

After School Snack!

Families flocked to Mamre House in the January school holidays to witness the ridiculous antics of Little Red Riding Hood, her brother Blue, Granny and of course Wolfgang the Wolf. This wacky version of the children’s classic tale was written by Glenmore Park resident Gabrielle DeCelis.

With witty rhymes, silly songs and twisted humour LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD entertained children and adults alike in the beautiful gardens of Mamre House.

One patron said, “the wit and pace of the script was simply brilliant and a joy to watch,” and “Little Red Riding Hood certainly eclipsed the character and quirk you would find in any big smoke production.”

Winner of the Glenmore Gazette Little Red Riding Hood Colouring Competition, Phoebe Johnson (aged 6, pictured with Little Red) and her family wholeheartedly agree. They certainly enjoyed the fact that this original, locally produced show entertained on many different levels, the kids loved the crazy slapstick and the grown-ups appreciated the topical and sometimes satirical humour.

“The show was absolutely fantastic and thoroughly enjoyed by the entire family, it certainly provided us with some great family entertainment,” said Phoebe’s mother Coral.

If you missed the January season of Little Red Riding Hood at Mamre House don’t despair. You can catch all the zany fun in the gardens of the Norman Lindsay Gallery in Faulconbridge during the Easter school holidays!

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PET CHAT

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$1000 Guide Dog Donation Happy New Year from the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital!

Santa Claus visited Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital during December 2012 and photos were taken with your pets. We all enjoyed watching your pets get dressed up with Santa hats and scarves and sitting on Santa’s knee for a photo. With a lot of laughs and giggles, we took many cute Santa photos.

Thank you for all of the donations for the photos. With your great support, we raised $1000 for The Guide Dogs NSW. We all had lots of fun and The Guide Dogs get a great donation.

Thanks again for participating. Too much fun!!

may be required, and we may also need to use muscles relaxants and activated charcoal.

There are a few simple precautions you can take to ensure that your pet has a safe Valentine’s Day. Ensure all chocolate is kept out of reach from your pets. Ensure small children do not give your pet any chocolate. And distract your pet with their favourite treats while chocolate is around.

Please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital. Call 4736 2027 to make an appointment.

Valentine’s Day – Beware of Chocolate!

We all love our pets and with Valentine’s Day coming up, please be aware of chocolate toxicity in pets. You may buy your beloved furry friend a Valentine’s gift that is safe, however if you are lucky enough to receive a box of chocolates, then your pet may find your secret stash and help themselves.

Chocolate is toxic to pets. Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which when ingested by a dog or cat, causes vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, increased heart rate, restlessness, muscle twitching, increased urination, excessive panting and if left untreated can be rapidly fatal.

If your dog does accidentally eat some chocolate it is vitally important that they are seen within 30 minutes to an hour by your local veterinarian. The veterinarian will give an injection to make your pet vomit, which removes most of the toxins from the body. Sometimes, your pet will be hospitalised, where intravenous fluids may be used, an enema or stomach pump

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Kim of Crystal Clarity & Harmony Hello my name is Kim of Crystal Clarity & Harmony.

My passion is to provide insight into people’s lives, to help them find understanding, healing and happiness in ‘The Self’ in any way I can.

It may be said that illness comes from those imbalances within our Chakras from emotions or life situations that are left to fester.

This is where Reiki and Crystal Light Healing will be of benefit, as it relieves anxiety, tiredness, depression plus many more conditions and balances, clears and removes blockages by getting to the source of the issues causing illness or stress.

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THIS SPORTING LIFE Tupaea on Top of her Game Life for sixteen-year old Tahlia Tupaea of Glenmore Park promises to be just as hectic in 2013, as it was during a whirlwind 2012. The talented young basketball player began her 2013 representative program at the East Coast Challenge (ECC) in mid-January, with the two NSW Under 18 women’s team playing against two Victorian Metro teams.

This tournament was followed by an Australian Under 17 Development Camp from 21-25th January, where Tupaea hopes to move closer to securing a berth in the national team for the 2014 Under 17 World Championships. The first step towards the World Championships will be held in September, when Australia competes in the FIBA Oceania Qualifying Series.

In between the above dates, the Australian Under 18 Championships are also being held in April, with the NSW Metro team to be announced following the completion of the ECC. 2012 was of course unbelievably hectic for Tupaea, who won three “Most Valuable Player” Awards during the year, including the Under 16 Metro League (premiers with Penrith Panthers), Waratah Youth League (Premiers with Penrith Panthers) and National Schools Championships (bronze medal with NSW).

Trials with both the Australian Under 19 and Under 17 Women’s team, plus selection in the national Under 17 team for the Oceania Youth Championships, highlighted the extraordinary talent of this modest young girl during 2012. Tupaea finished 2012 on the sidelines through injury but will be hoping to stay fit during 2013, as yet another healthy representative season beckons.

rTahlia Tupaea gave an MVP performance in the 2012 Waratah Youth League grand final v Emllie Junod Ellie in action for the Bankstown Bruins in the WCL Playoff Series in 2012 - photos courtesy of Noel Rowsell (www.photoexcellence.com.au)

KEEPING FIT WITH Rj Make the Best of Your 2013!

Junod Joins Kilsyth Lady Cobras The Swinburne Kilsyth Lady Cobras are happy to announce the signing of Ellie Junod for their 2013 season. Ellie Junod of Glenmore Park comes to the Swinburne Kilsyth Lady Cobras from the Sydney Uni Flames where she has been playing in the WNBL. The 19 year old forward has most recently enjoyed success with Bankstown Lady Bruins, where she was named the 2012 Under 21 Youth Player of the Year in the Waratah Championship League (WCL) competition and also named in the Waratah All Stars Side.

Ellie said that she’s thrilled to be about joining the Swinburne Lady Cobras and is “feeling really good about the move, if not a tad nervous and excited at the same time. I am looking forward to the new experience and a new level of basketball” she said, it will be something different but I’m ready for the challenge.”

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So many people set New Year’s resolutions only to find themselves failing and back where they started by January’s end. The key to ensuring your success in health and fitness for 2013 is by breaking old habits, setting smaller, achievable goals and holding yourself accountable.

Most people want to exercise more in the New Year. While a gym is the best place to work out, just signing up for membership won’t make you exercise more. Make a specific fitness related goal, for example ‘I will exercise three times a week’ and continue to do it until a new, healthier habit is formed. Habits are formed by repeating the same action in the same situation day in, day out. The stronger the habit gets, the more likely you are to perform it without even thinking about it. To make the best of your 2013 why don’t you give it a try!

Rj Tierney (owner) – Pure Fitness Penrith Ph: 4732 2884 rj@purefitness.net.au www.purefitness.net.au

More Pride For Penrith At National Olympic Youth Festival Young Judo athlete Daniel Rivet is the latest athlete to create pride for Penrith with a bronze medal at the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney last month.

Just 16 years of age, Daniel is the son of Mr and Mrs Didier Rivet of Mulgoa.

A Year 10 student at Glenmore Park High School, the young Judoka has been studying Judo under the astute guidance of Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist and two time Olympian Jean-Claude Raphael. Raphael is the principal of Kokoro Judo Coaching in High Street, Penrith.

Daniel says he enjoys the challenge of Judo, the competiveness and has formed many great friendships.

Daniel’s record speaks for itself – • 2013: Bronze medal – Australian Youth Olympic Festival.

• 2012: Silver medal Cadet Division – Oceania Championships.

• 2011: Silver medal – Under 15 National Championships.

• 2010: Champion – Under 15 National Championships.

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Exercise Boosts Brainpower!

Not only does exercise improve your body, it helps your mental function. Exercise increases energy levels and increases serotonin in the brain, which leads to improved mental clarity. All that makes for a more productive day. Improved productivity not only makes you a better worker, it makes things better for everyone in the workplace. Companies with less wasted work hours and less sick time end up with lower health care costs– and an improved bottom line!

Come and Try BMX BMX Australia in conjunction with the State Associations and Member clubs will be holding a Free Come and Try Day this February. Kids and their parents can head down to their local club and see what BMX Racing is all about. Clubs will have clinics that the kids can join in for free and learn the basics of BMX Racing.

Come and try for FREE at Penrith Panthers BMX Club on SUNDAY 24TH FEBRUARY (see ad below).

BMX is a fast paced exciting sport. Riders sprint around a dirt track 300-400 meters long, with jumps and turns. In 2008 BMX made it’s Olympic debut in Beijing. Now is a great time to get involved in BMX so get on your bike and head to your local track to experience first hand the speed and excitement.

We have riders ranging in age from 4 years old to 64 years of age. Riders of all ages, genders and riding abilities can take part in BMX. It offers a great alternative to those sports traditionally offered to kids, full of excitement and FUN! For attending the day kids will receive a showbag containing a hat, BMX DVD, stickers and other products and a certificate and have the chance to win a Redline racing bike.

Registration Days February 9th & 23rd at Doug Rennie Fields Paskin Street, Kingswood

The Penrith Waratahs are seeking players for the 2013 season.

Girls are encouraged to apply.

The Waratahs have one of the lowest registration costs; so come & play with the family club.

Registration Enquiries Call Ryan after 5pm on 0413 534 658 Coaching Positions Still Available Call Glenn on 0421 038 685 All Other Enquiries Call Bill on 4732 4439

National Sign On Day – Come and Try BMX!

Penrith Panthers BMX Club is holding a FREE COME AND TRY DAY

Sunday 24 February 2013 9:00 am – 11.00am Panthers St Marys BMX track Creek Road St Marys

NOW REGISTERING FOR THE 2013 SEASON

Registrations Now Online!

Please check website for full details: www.glenmoreparkfootball.com.au

(Behind Blair Oval, Near Ripples Swimming Pool)

For attending the day kids will receive a show bag and certificate PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Glenmore Park Football Club would like to thank their sponsors: Krispy Kreme, Vantage Automotive, Mulgoa Rise and Brilliant Homes.

Visit our website for further info:

http://panthers.bmxnsw.com.au phone: 0434267785 email: penrithbmxclub@gmail.com

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ENQUIRIES

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PARENT’S CORNER Article by: Narelle Smith (Family Worker) Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services.

Ph: 0409 986 121 Email: Narelle@nepeancommunity.org.au Blog: http://oranaplaygroup.wordpress.com

Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world”.

When I address parents at the beginning of every parent group, I start by saying that they have probably started the group to find out how to fix their child’s “problem” behaviour, and they will leave the course thinking about how much they need to change their own behaviour, parenting and otherwise. If your children are yelling at each other, where do they see and hear yelling? Where do your children learn: to be kind; to persist at a task; to stay and sort things out rather than walk off in a huff; to say please and thank you?

“YOU are what you teach your children.” – Magda Gerber Many people struggle with parenting because they have lots of ideas about what they didn’t like about their childhood, but they don’t quite know what else to do. Your parents were your role models, you learnt how to parent from them. The hundreds, thousands, hundreds of thousands of interactions between you and your parent/s were stored in your procedural memory, and now parenting has become automatic. You say the same thing that your parent/s did, you respond in the same way, and you say to yourself “I’m starting to sound like my mother/father”. This may displease, upset, or concern you.

You want to be different, and that’s the first step in becoming a “reflective parent’. Reflective parenting is not easy, it is really hard work, but it is worthwhile. It is stopping and thinking before you react to your children, thinking about how your child may be feeling and thinking (empathy), and thinking about what may have gone wrong in the interaction with your child and resolve to do better next time. It means pulling apart the interaction: what you said; what she said; thinking about how she may have felt; how

you felt when certain things were said; what were your intentions and motivations; the point at where things went wrong and misunderstandings occurred; and what went well. This technique is grounded in the understanding that your child is a separate being with his/her own attitudes, beliefs, thoughts, intentions, desires, and motivations.

How do we become really good role models for our kids when our own role models weren’t so great growing up? Sheer will power.

Getting some therapy when it’s needed. Some of the parents I work with have had terrible childhoods. These parents work really hard on becoming good role models for their kids by thinking every day in every way about how much they want to change for their children’s sake. Wanting to make themselves better so their kids can be better. They have developed reflective parenting as a way of life. When they stuff up, which they do (as we all do) they sit with their kids, and explain how they felt about the child’s behaviour (owning their own feelings, not blaming the child), they apologise (sincerely), and they engage in a dialogue about how they can do better next time. This is such good stuff, transformational stuff, the stuff that changes the lives of children and future generations. It takes a lot of courage to get past old wounds, face up to where you are going wrong, and learn new ways of knowing, being, and doing. Parenting is always a work in progress.

“Who we are and how we engage with the world are much stronger predictors of how our children will do than what we know about parenting. If we want to teach our chilldren to dare greatly in this “never enough” culture, the question isn’t so much “Are you parenting the right way?” as it is: “Are you the adult that you want your child to grow up to be?”.” – Brene Brown

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What’s On in Term 1 After School Activities Craft ‘n’ Connect Mondays 9:30-11:30 Join others while you work on the craft projects that are unfinished at home. We also make foster care packs to give to new Foster Carers!

Call Joanne on 0477 114 701

Taste of Everything Workshops for Women Thursdays 9:30-12:30 An opportunity to try something different every week! Learn new skills and make new friends.

Small cost involved and may vary from week to week (negotiable).

Bring your sense of humour and be ready to have a laugh.

Golden Afternoons 2nd Thursday each month 1:30pm – 4:00pm Come and watch a good ol’ movie, and enjoy afternoon tea.

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Wednesdays 3:30 – 5:00pm Starting 27 February 5 WEEKS OF FUN! Indoor and outdoor activities and crafts, designed to suit your child’s interests and needs! $25 for 5 weeks

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TAFE OUTREACH Introduction to Computers This free course will teach you the basics of using a computer— from turning it on to creating documents and using email and the internet.

The course will run Mondays 9-12, from 4 February to 17 June.

Call Julie on 4733 1499 for more information.

Other courses are available, please call or drop in.

Wednesday 7.00 to 8.30pm Falun Dafa Qigong is the practice of refining the body and mind through special exercises and meditation.

FREE!

Call 0459 099 689

Tai Chi Fridays 7.00pm to 8.00pm Cost $5 per class

PARENTING WORKSHOPS Special Playtime Workshop Wednesday 27 February 10am to 12pm Childcare provided FREE! This workshop will teach parents skills in “Special Playtime”. This technique has been used for the past 40 years to build a relationship with your child through five minutes of parent-child play per day. It also addresses behavioural difficulties (eg, tantrums, defiance, not listening, anger) in children.

Triple P Workshop For more information please call: Christie on 0431 149 131

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4 Sessions, starting Wednesday 20 March, 10am to 12.30pm Childcare provided FREE! Call Narelle on 0409 986 121

Community Noticeboard Monday February 19 Glenmore Park Residen ts Group Meeting

Join the International School of Music Penrith’s Show Choir.

A great way to learn how to sing and perform.

For students aged 7+.

For further information call 47321444

Thursday February 7 Red Cross Penrith Branch Meeting

CWA Hall Tindale St, Penrith Coffee available from 9:30am Further details – Diane 9623 978 9

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Saturday February 16

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Lower Blue Mo untains Rotary Club

Monthly Markets Glenbrook Infants School, Ross Street, Glenbrook.

Rotarians helping their com mun ities.

Mon day February 18

Nepean Evening VIEW Club Nepean Evening View Club will be holding its Dinner meeting at Panthers Penrith at 7:00pm. Cost $25 .

Women of VIEW support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life project.

New members warmly welco med.

Details and bookings by February 11: Anne 4721 5757. (if unavailable, please leave name, number and message).

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Wednesdays 7:00pm – 8:15pm Falun Dafa Qigong Classes

Floribun da Community Centre, Glenmore Park Falun Gong is the practice of refining the body and mind through special exercises and meditation.

Please wear comfortable clothes & bring a mat. FREE! Call Andrew or Erin on 4733 4523

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Penrith Panthers BMX Club is holding a FREE COME AND TRY DAY 9:00 am – 11.00am Panthers St Marys BMX track Creek Road St Marys (Behind Blair Oval, Near Ripples Swimming Pool)

PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Visit our website for further info: http://panthers.bmxnsw.co m.au phone: 0434267785 email: penrithbmxclub@gmail.co m

FREE Com munity Chat & Outings Gro up for 40’s+ 283 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains Lets get together, to chat, plan outings and have fun.

Situated in a cozy heritage building , comfy lounge area.

No steps, easy parking, airconditioned, very friendly. ...co me along and have fun, bring your ideas.

Lets make this a success.

Meetings Tuesday’s 11am-1pm Wednesday’s 7pm-9pm Ph: Deirdre/Narrelle 4727-6532 or 0406171879

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Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group 6.30pm. Lecture Room 1, Learning & Development Unit, SWAHS 2 building Nepean Public Hospital All meetings are available to males and their partners who are seeking information on this cancer, and who live in the Blue Mounta ins, Blacktown, Hawkesbury and Penrith areas. Come along and experie nce the caring and benefits offered by our Support Group whose motto is YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Alan Moran, President 4730-3122 Visit our website www.prostatesupport.org.au

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Riverland Harmony Chorus Rehearsals Glenmore Park Child & Family Centre, Blue Hills Drive Phone: 4773 8284 or 4739 1834

(3rd Tuesday of the month) Floribun da Co mmunity Centre, Glenmore Park @ 7pm Call 4733 1499 for mo re information

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Weekly Events

Thursdays 9:30am – 12:30pm “Taste of Everything” group for women

Come along and learn how to change a tap washer, build a craft box plus much more. All welcome Floribun da Community Centre, Glenmore Park More information call Nerida 4733 1499

Fridays 10:00am – 12:00pm Happy Chucklers Playgroup

Surveyor’s Creek Community Centre Ballybunnion Terrace More Information: 4733 1961

Fridays 7:00pm – 8:00pm Tai Chi Call Christie: 0431 149 131

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Foster Carers Needed Is it possible to trust when you’ve always been let down?

Hayden James Milne

Born 22 November 2012 @12:38pm at Nepean hospital weighing 3115g, loved and welcomed by Mum, Dad and big brother Blake.

We believe it is.

YOU CAN HELP THEM to believe it too by becoming a foster carer....

Amy Scotty & Proud Big Sister Chardonnay from Glenmore Park would like to Introduce their new baby Girl

Emmerson Andrews

born on 11 January 2013

8.37am ... 3310grams ... 54cms

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Flynn & Ko bhi

Barnardos Temporary Family Care (TFC) Program, Penrith urgently needs Short Term and Weekend Carers for children 0 – 12 years in the Blue Mountains, Penrith and Hawkesbury areas.

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- Extensions Renovations - Decks / Pergolas Extensions / Renovations • Decks / Pergolas • All Carpentry • Bathrooms • Insurance Work FREE Quotes All Suburbs- Insurance • 30 Years work Experience • info@philway.com.au - All Carpentry - Bathrooms CARPET CLEANING FLYER DISTRIBUTION ANTIQUE RADIOS Free Quotes All Suburbs 30 Yrs Experience members “Spread the Word” Restoration and ABN 41586176397 Licence 238922C Glenmore Park & Chris 0405 107 506 Regentville

ARGYLL

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Servicing Vintage Valve Radios

Components available

Letterbox Distribution

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Tile & Grout Cleaning

4774 8118 or 0427 015 662 238922C Licence

0416 334 226

Locally owned & operated. On time, every time. Quality work at competitive prices.

info@philway.com.au

Duncan McDonald

ASBESTOS REMOVAL

reliable.affordable.easy

BUILDER BUILDER

Heart Strings Ceremonies

5 STAR ASBESTOS REMOVAL • Bonded & Friable Removal Lic No: AD210995 • Burnt out Asbestos Houses & Garages • Demolition Lic No: AD210980 Phon • Site Remediation for a e or ema il • WorkCover Approved free quot e • Fully Insured Company In New South Wales, bonded asbestos 10m² or more must be removed and disposed of by WorkCover Licensed Asbestos Removal Companies.

Asbestos removal is a specialised business, and you need a reliable and experienced company to do the job.

Don’t trust any removal work by unlicensed cowboys!

What you save now, you will pay for later.

Phone Shane 0428 600 122 or 4773 9404 info@5starasbestos.com.au www.5starasbestos.com.au

AWNINGS & CARPORTS

AMAZING AWNINGS & DECKS • Carports & Patios • Flat, dome & gable roofs • Free measure & quotes • Qualified licensed tradesmen Call Mark on 0404 163 158

- Extensions / Renovations - Decks / Pergolas - All Carpentry - Bathrooms - Insurance work Free Quotes All Suburbs 30 Yrs Experience

Chris 0405 107 506 Licence 238922C ABN 41586176397

Licence 238922C

Helen & Dianne Balloon Decorators

0408 667 916 0437 970 513 balloonaticsnsw@bigpond.com

BATHROOMS

WHALE BATHROOMS

Lic No 67245c Free Quotes • Quality Bathroom Renovations • Customer discounts given • Rotted Timber Repairs • All Work Guaranteed • Portable Bathroom Hire 4773 8700 or 0417 417 556 www.whalebathrooms.com.au

Designer Cakes, Cupcakes and Cookies for all occasions

www.loveatfirstslice.com.au lisa@loveatfirstslice.com.au

0416 471 520

CMC DipCel JP

0447 778 870

‘Ensuring you a personal and sincere service’

Email: reflectionstoshare@bigpond.com

CLEANING

CARPENTRY MATHEW PEARSON CARPENTRY

• Renovations • Pergolas • Decks • Floating floors • Built in wardrobes • Hang doors • Skirting • Architraves • Gyprocking/Plastering • General household maintenance & much more!

• End of lease • One Offs • Regular Cleans • Spring Cleaning • Carpet/Lounge Shampooing • Window Cleaning & De-cluttering • Oven Cleaning

Professional, honest,reliable & friendly service.

FREE QUOTES Contact Mathew on 0439 322 498 or peoscarpentry@hotmail.com

Credit Card Accepted

Licence No: 195360C

CARPENTRY

Call us for our competitive & reasonable FREE quotes

0432 211 473 or 4737 9962

CLEANING

General Cleaning Services

MFP Carpentry & Maintenance

Contract Cleaning End of Lease Cleaning Free Quotes, Fully Ins ured

Specialising in …

Home Renovations Home Maintenance All Types of Carpentry Shopfitting

0412 418 387 4737 9511

Phone:

“No job too big or too small” Scott Page 0417 427 410 4736 5946 Licence No:177828c

Maintenance & Carpentry

admin@nepeanbalancedbooks.com.au

Be Happy

Weddings Namings Celebration of Life: Funerals

Nepean Balanced Books

Tania 0414 951 624

Live Life

Reflections To Share, Celebrancy Services

CARPENTER

• Registered BAS agent • Fully qualified • All bookkeeping services • On site or remote • Reasonable rates and efficient service • MYOB Professional Partner

Smile

Pamela Noal

BOOKKEEPING MOBILE BOOKKEEPING SERVICE

0403 738 500 (e) ellena@heartstrings.net.au www.heartstrings.net.au

CELEBRANT

CAKES

BALLOONATICS www.balloonaticsnsw.com.au

Ellena Jee-MacLennan Civil Celebrant marriage naming days significant anniversaries renewal of vows commitments 16th 18th 21st 30th 60th 80th birthdays funerals special event MC (m)

info@philway.com.au

Lic No. 169819C

BALLOON ARTISTRY

1300 557 548 or 4733 5290 CELEBRANT

All domestic maintenance Doors Plastering Guttering etc $45/hour + GST and materials Fully Licensed and Insured Builder

Steve Fyffe 0422 248 799 20 Years Experience, All Trades Available Lic No. 150517C

less than $2 per day Phone: 4733 0792

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DRIVING SCHOOL

COMPUTERS

REGENTVILLE

Phone: 4733 0792

less than $1 per day

Email: advertise@districtgazette.com.au

COUNSELLING

Connections Counselling Building Bridges Colleen Nicholas, Dip.Couns.

Individual, Couple & Family Therapist colleen.connectionscounselling@gmail.com

Phone: 0414 935 362

Manual / Auto Vehicles Pre Test Evaluation and Report Late Model vehicles Dual Controlled Structured Lessons Air Conditioned, Packages Available Patient and Hassle Free 6 am till 6 pm

0410-727-890 Safety Is No Accident

DRIVING SCHOOL

CONCRETING

Vince Driving School

DEZIGNA

One hour lesson = 3 Log book hours

St en cil Sp e ci ali st s

Ph: 0414 272 922 FOR ALL YOU R CON CRETIN G NEED S FOR DRIVEWAYS, PATHS, PATIOS, POOL AREAS

CONCRETING

DRIVING SCHOOL

1 Hr. = 3 in Logbook

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOLOGY

Air Conditioned, Dual Control, Automatic, Reliable, Safe, Patient, Qualified Driving Instructor

Stress-free

Phone: 4733 5235 Mobile: 0433 192 932 Web: www.vincedrivingschool.com.au Licence No. 012293

ELECTRICIAN

Local licensed electrician for 20 years

• Stencil, Stamp, Coloured and Spray On Concrete • Driveways, Patios & Shed Slabs • All general concreting Lic No 179227C

Neat work and fair prices • Fans • Pools • Power points • Garages • Safety switches • Extensions • TV Brackets parts nteeadnship a r a u G orkm &w

Ph: 0410 474 366 or 9673 5725

CONSULTING / PLANNING Nuttwood Consulting Town Planning Services Specialising in Council Approvals • Complying Development • Development Applications • All types of Reports (SEEs, EIAs, Bushfire, Flood) • General Planning Advice

Licence no.162002C

Mobile: 0403 773 364 email: allcustom@iinet.net.au web: www.allcustomelectrical.com.au

Call Matt 0458 738 352 nuttwood@bigpond.com

CONVEYANCING

DRIVING SCHOOL

Buying, Selling or Refinancing?

B LBLUE UE H I LLS HILLS D RDRIVING I VI N G SCHOOL SCH OOL

For friendly and efficient service contact

BLUE HILLS CONVEYANCING - MOB ILE SERVICE (Located in Glenmore Park)

LIC: 010646

Air Conditioning Hazard Perception Dual Controlled Manual/Automatic Instruction Safety Awareness Package Deals Pre Test Evaluation

Eli De nmead Licensed Conve yancer (Lic No 1127685)

Ph: 4737 8211 Mob: 0412 218 387 22

February 2013

ELECTRICIAN

www.glenmoregazette.com.au

6am til late Safety Comes First

Ph: 4733 4999 Mob: 0410 070 045

ELECTRICIAN

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

0414 490 386 or 4774 2576

If anyone can ... Matcan!

ELECTRICIAN

DESIGN • INSTALL• MAINTAIN • Lighting & Power Points • TV & Phone Outlets • Smoke Alarms • 3 in 1 Heaters & Ceiling Fans • Stove & Hot Water • 24 Hr Emergency Service Available Visit our website www.rondys.com.au for detailed information about our services

Call 4737 9990 or 0423 877 630 Lic No 205620C

Seniors Card accepted!

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

GAS HEATING / HOTWATER

HAIRDRESSER

PENRITH GAS SHOP

KARIZMA HAIR

Save Money - Switch to Gas Gas room heating servicing/repairs Hot water repairs / replacement - Gas appliance conversions LPG to Natural Gas - New heater sales

YOUR ONE STOP GAS SHOP

0405 274 162

GIFTS

HAIR & BEAUTY

Tracys

Mob: 0415

401 911 0062

Home: 4774 Lic No. 162374C

Pool & Ga rden Colorbond Glass Security Pic ket Ba lustrading

GARAGE DOORS

FIVE STAR DOOR SERVICE For all your garage door needs !

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Roller doors Panelifts

Tilter doors Automatic ope ners And ser vicing those noisy, har d to open gar age doors.

Phone for a free measure and quote

Paul Land 0407 217 760 or 4733 3640 Licence No:104830c

www.tracysessentiallooks.com.au

gorgeous and unique chocolate bouquets for every occasion

Professional Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon

New Year February Special

(delivery to your door)

1 hour Body Massage for $55 OR 20% OFF all Spray Tans

View our entire collection online 1300 664 661

• 25 years Experience • Appointment Only • Gift Vouchers Available 1 Castle Rd, Orchard Hills

e: info@lollylicious.com.au Sydney Wide Delivery available ( See website for details)

4736 6881 HANDY MAN Blue Hills

Building Maintenance & Handyman Services

Phone: 4733 0792

FENCING

Essential Looks

where the gift of giving is delicious

Quality Services at an Affordable Price Servicing all Areas

Licence 62100C

Half price Keratin Latino treatment ( Formaldehyde free ) Colour packages inc cut & style From $70

4729 6155

EXCAVATION - Buckets 300 to 450 - Mud buckets -Tight Access Specialist - 700mm wide able to fit through door - Hammer & Ripper - Conveyors

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

Glenmore Park This month’s special

less than $1 per day

 Residential & Commercial  Fully Licensed & Insured Specialising in all types of household repairs, maintenance and improvements to Glenmore Park, Western Sydney and beyond.

From minor repair work to totally renovated kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.... no job is too small.

Email: advertise@districtgazette.com.au

Call Heath Davies - 0409 717 454

GUTTERING

HANDY MAN

License no. 228868c

Joe’s Ultimate Handyman Services

Lic No 52238C

Installers of all guttering, downpipes, fascia cover and leaf guards.

And suppliers of Ace Gutters The Rainwater Product Specialists Servicing All Local Areas 20 Years Warranty FOR AN OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE RING

9835 0595 FLYER DISTRIBUTION

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

Lic No: R84571

HANDY MAN

“Spread the Word” Glenmore Park & Regentville Letterbox Distribution

Southern Cross

0416 334 226

• Pre-sale Property Maintenance • Roofing • Repairs • Roof inspections • Guttering • Handyman • Pressure cleaning.... and any other jobs you can think of • Free Quotes

reliable.affordable.easy

monark@optusnet.com.au

Martin 0420 975 050

www.glenmoregazette.com.au

Lic 29201C

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HOT WATER

LAWNMOWING & GARDENS

LANDSCAPING

Justin’s Outdoor Services

HOT WATER SPECIALIST Experts in Plumbing Specialising in Gas, Electric and Solar Hot Water Systems Lic No. 225 162C

Lawn Mowing & Edging Hedging, Gardening Rubbish Removal Free Quotes - Fully Insured

Contact: Nicholas McLeod

0431 253 543 www.countrysideplumbing.com.au countrysideplumbing@live.com.au

We service/replace all makes and models of Hot Water Systems SAME DAY HOT WATER Free Quotes and Pensioner Discounts available

• Consultation • Construction - design • Stone Mason • Retaining Walls • Rockeries • Water Features • Paving • Pergolas • Maintenance • Timber Decks

4733 5513 0418 645 582 www.grantslandscapes.com.au

Call Justin or Belinda

0416 757 689 or 4731 2386 LAWNS & GARDENS

Lawnmowing from $25 Complete Garden Maintenance Landscape Creations Fully qualified and insured 10 years experience. Free Quotes

Licence 140803C & 155424C Member of Landscape Contractor’s Association of NSW

Call Terry 0410 461 288

LANDSCAPING

LAWNS & GARDENS

IRONING Pressed for Time Ironing

HERITAGE LANDSCAPES & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Providing FREE pick up and delivery in Glenmore Park and Regentville

$25 per flat basket Residential and Commercial

Licence No. 223594C

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

Please call or text Melissa 0414 429 735

0448 844 314

KITCHENS Quality Affordable Kitchens

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

SILVERDALE SAND & SOIL

Enquire about a Free Consultation

4774 2440

Come and visit our showroom at

U19/29 Coombes Dve, Penrith

p: 4732 4566

Deliveries Available Open 7 days

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

f: 4732 4588 www.jandlkitchens.com

KITCHENS

LAWNS & GARDENS

LAWN CARE Your Lawn Care Specialists

We treat all types of lawns. Talk to us about our lawn care program.

Lawns Mowed, Edges Weeding & Maintenance For a free quote Call Yvonne or Ernest

Fabian Gemin 0401 701 322 Freecall 1800 245 955 www.coochie.com.au

4737 8632 or 0438 486 774

LANDSCAPING

LAWNMOWING & GARDENS

LOCKSMITH

Brickscape Lic. no. 110202C

Andrew Johnston's Garden Services From Lawns to Tree Lopping

Kevin Ryan

0418 480 753

Specialising in • Kitchen renovations • Replacing benchtops and doors to existing kitchens

Lic No. 60523C

• Design & Construct • Paving • (Pool Areas & Bullnose) • Retaining Walls • Turfing • Excavation • Water Features • Concrete Driveways & Paths

Save water with Coochie and enjoy a healthy green lawn Complete balanced liquid lawn fertiliser Weed Control eg. bindi, clover etc Beetle, grub and army worm control

$10 off

your first job!

Fully Insured

0449 134 772 andrewjlawns@hotmail.com

OUTWEST LOCKS MITH S ERVICES • • • •

Deadlocks & Window Locks Installed Locks Altered & New Keys Cut Automotive Lock Specialist Lock Out Service

Master Lic.408106191

47335405 0419735567

LAWNMOWING & GARDENS

20 years experience Call Jamie for a free quote

0412 730 059

Phone: 4733 0792

less than $1 per day

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For all your car servicing needs Mobile Mechanic MASSAGE Fully Qualified & Licenced ESSENTIAL BODYWORKS Call Adrean on 0403 726 481 Sue Mitchell ( Dip. Rem) for a free quote

• Remedial massage, • Pregnancy massage, • RelaxationLike massage, • Sports massage, us on Facebook • Reflexology, • Hot stonespecials massage, to see our monthly

Licence Nº MVRL49786 Mon - Sat by appointment. Late night Wed.

4722 3503

0419 289 607

Inside Insignia Hair & Day Spa Unit 14/69 York Road, Penrith

MOBILE MECHANIC

PEST CONTROL

PAINTER

Southern Sun Painting & Decorating

All painting work domestic & commercial

Domestic, Commercial Industrial Fully Licensed & & Insured FreeKowalczuk Quotes - No Paul Lic.Obligation No. 191875C PaulMb: Kowalczuk Lic No. 191875C 0408 741 548 Mb: 0408 741 548

PARTY HIRE

Local Knowledge Reliable On-Time Service Environmentally Friendly Control Thorough 2 Hour Treatment

Castles & Slushee machines

Mobile Mechanic Fully Qualified & Licenced Call Adrean for a free quote 0403 726 481 Licence Nº MVRL49786

MUSIC TUITION - GUITAR

Guitar tuition Call Peter on 4736 2534 or 0402 907 244 PAINTER

Spiders • Cockroaches • Rats • Mice • Ants • Wasps & Bees

Ph: 0415 413 493 Call Justin or Belinda

0416 757 689 or 4731 2386 FLYER DISTRIBUTION

Your Local Pest Control Service

“Spread the Word”

Your Dog Clean, Flea-Free & Smelling Great...

OR IT’S FREE

Glenmore Park & Regentville Letterbox Distribution

0416 334 226 reliable.affordable.easy

PET CARE - GROOMING

Hydrobath in warm clean clean waterwater usingusing environHydrobath in warm mentally friendly products, Brush, Nail clipenvironmentally friendly products, Brush, Nail ping, Ear & Eye Cleaning, Drying, Deodorise, clipping, & Aromatherapy eye Cleaning, Drying, Deoderise, Doggy TEar reat, Phone Sue

Doggy Treat, Aromatherapy Phone Aaron

0404 369 369 369 0402309 885482 518 or or 1300 1300 369

PET CARE - GROOMING

PEST CONTROL

Dog Grooming Salon and Pet Boutique

• General Pest Control (Cockroaches, Ants, Spiders, Wasps, Fleas & Rodents) • Most treatments 12 month warranty • Domestic & Commercial Pest Control • Pre Purchase Timber Pest Inspections • Termite Inspections & Treatments

Unit 39, 38-40 Abel Street, Penrith,

4722 9492.

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

DOG Mobile Clipping, PET CARE - GROOMING Washing & Grooming Service • Full clippingWashing & Mobile Clipping, grooming service &• Soap Grooming Service free shampoo

Free Quotes: Fully Licensed & Insured: Great Rates & Same Day Service 7 Days a week: Seniors Discount

FREECALL: 1800 187 499 or 0412 074 484 www.creepycrawly.com.au Lic. 15 101007 001

PAINTER WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED

Painting & Decorating DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL GLENMORE PARK BASED • Dulux Accredited • Decorative Paint Finishes • Big or Small Jobs FR • Interior & Exterior QU EE • Fully Licensed OT ES & Insured • All Work Done Personally

Call 0417 221 822 or 0417 223 288

• Flea shampoo • Blow drying • Small to medium only • Full • Eyes & earsdogs cleaned clipping & grooming service • Soap • Nails clipped free shampoo • Flea shampoo • Blow Phone Wendy on 0412 073 608 drying • Eyes & ears cleaned • Nails Clipped

Phone Wendy on 0412 073 608 PET CARE - GROOMING

PEST CONTROL

CRYSTAL CLEAR PEST CONTROL

Mobile We Come To You

Spiders, Ants, Fleas, Cockroaches, Rodents, Wasps & Bees, Bird Lice, Carpet Beetles.

Termite Inspections & treatments FULLY GUARANTEED WORK

Call Karen

4733 6753 Family owned local business

* * * * * *

Clean, warm Hydrobath Full Grooming Flea & Tick Control Eye & Ear cleaning Nails Clipped Free Quotes Natasha 0414 488 266 Evelyn 0432 056 413

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PET CARE - GROOMING

FLYER DISTRIBUTION

PLUMBING

“Spread the Word”

Nepean Mountains Dog Grooming

Glenmore Park & Regentville Letterbox Distribution

Established 1990 Special care with older dogs

4735 2558 0427 352 558

0416 334 226

Unit 3/14 Smith Street, Emu Plains

reliable.affordable.easy

Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hours—7 Days

PLUMBER

PET CARE - GROOMING

West Pet Care WE COME TO YOU

OUR BUDGET MOBILE DOG WASH & clipping service, WILL KEEP YOU & YOUR DOG HAPPY

1 PROMPT & logo.pdf RELIABLE

16/07/12

“SATISFACTION IS OUR POLICY”

4774 0026 0417 262706

Family Business Est. 30 Years

11:10 PM

Bathroom Renovations Extensions Maintenance Blocked Drains Hot Water Broken Pipes

For friendly & reliable service contact Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573

LICENSED PLUMBERS, DRAINERS GASFITTERS • COMMERCIAL • DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES

All Leakingtaps, taps, Allyour yourplumbing plumbing needs needs::Leaking Cisterns, Hot water replacement cisterns, Hot water replacement $37 service call,service Seniors Discount, Friendly & reliable - Seniors Discount

Melina 0412 971 110 or 4733 2453

0415 249 677

www.dialaminder.com.au

Lic. No. 39212C

0419 486554 554 ah ah 4773 86938693 0419 486 4773

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! -

PLUMBING

Paul Gibson Plumbing Friendly & reliable service

logo.pdf

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Lic No: 790323 Lic No 790323

PLUMBING

PHOTOGRAPHER

Reflex Plumbing Services

Phone: 4733 0792

less than $1 per day

Email: advertise@districtgazette.com.au

PLUMBING

PHYSIOTHERAPY Andrew Hamilton Mobile Physiotherapy

Mobile service that comes to you After hours available

0418 124 298 PLUMBING

Licensed Plumber, Drainer & Gasfitter

Lic: 224647C CONCRETE CLEANING All aspects of plumbing maintenance and new installations.

Specialising in BATHROOM Concrete Cleaning Services RENOVATIONS. Spring Specials Does your plumbing flow right?

Available Now!!

ABN: 74 595 Call 156 012 your local plumber Paul C

Lic 251075C

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Licenced Plumber, Drainer, Gasfitter/ LPG/backflow/TMV

All aspects of plumbing maintenance • local plumber • leaking taps • toilets • hws • broken pipes • blocked drains • camera tests • pensioner discounts • • FREE quotes • 24hr service • For all your plumbing needs call... (m) 0404 478 487 (p) 4737 8302 (e) cvella@reflexplumbingservices.com.au

www.reflexplumbingservices.com.au

PLUMBING

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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

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MY

955 149 528 355 on 0414 Call Michael 0432 CY

Email: flowrightplumbing@bigpond.com CMY

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Emergency Hot Water Repairs & Replacements

PLUMBING ABN 74 595 156 012

Lic 213296C

24 Hrs – 7 Days

Licensed Plumber, Drainer & Gasfitter

• Blocked Drain Specialists!!

• 24/7 Emergency Service • Pensioner Discount

For all your plumbing needs!!

Ph 0432 149 355

www.greenjetplumbing.com.au

Blocked Drains

Leaking Taps & Toilets, Gutters, LP Gas & Natural Gas, Water Leaks, Rainwater Tanks.

Call your local plumber on:CaCall Call your local Plumber on: 47272727 2727 M: M: 0410 P:P:4727 0410638 638342 342

No Small NoJob Job Too Too Small Lic.158889C 158889C Lic.

New Roofs, Re-roof, Roof Restoration, ROOFINGRepairs, Re-ridging, Extensions,

UPHOLSTERY PEARCE UPHOLSTERY CO.

Accredited Pink

License N: 86216C

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

No. 63551C • Roof repairsLicense & restoration Phone Greg • Supply & fit fascia & guttering 0418 446 590, 4773 8634 • Bonded asbestos removal • Supply & fit insulation

Phone Greg

0418 446 590 or 4773 8634

Phone: 4733 0792

less than $1 per day

Email: advertise@districtgazette.com.au

Amazing

Simply the best BI NS Simply the best BINS

E&M Tiling

Established

45 years

All Wall & Floor Tiling 20+ years experience 4736 1629 or 0418 250 293

• DISHWASHERS • INSURANCE CLAIMS • PENSIONER CONCESSIONS

Licence No. R97930

RUBBISH REMOVAL

TRUCK RENTALS

TIME FOR A CLEANOUT?

KINGSWOOD CAR, TRUCK & UTE RENTALS

2 cubic metre $140 3 cubic metre $200 4 cubic metre $280 0432 696 812$400 6 cubic metre

2 cubic metre $150 3 cubic metre $220 4 cubic metre $300 6 cubic metre $440 CASH OR CARD WELCOME Conditions Apply. Valid till 15/03/13

TO REDEEM, MUST CALL MATT DIRECT ON & PRESENT VOUCHER UPON DELIVERY

CASH OR CARDSERVICE WELCOME SHUTTLE

CONDITIONS APPLY. VALID TILL 27/8/11.

Washers Dryers Dishwashers Family Business

1 800 50 2468

MATT’S SKIP BINS 0432 696 812

0417 657 410 WASHER & DRYER REPAIRS Ace Washing Machine & Dryer Repairs

KINGSW OOD CAR Call Eddy on 4737 9065 or 0405 218 995 TRUCK & UTE RENTALS WINDOW CLEANING 48 Cox Ave

v v CHEAP CAR/TRUCK RENTALS KINGSWOOD

Tel:**CHEAP 4732CAR/TRUCK 4000 RENTALS**

Email: kingswoodrental@tpg.com.au Cars – $38/day Utes – $66/day Pantech Trucks – $110 or $155/day Mobile: 0414950094

Steve 0412 025 180 bus01@tpg.com.au

SIGNS

Window Cleaning & General Cleaning Services Contract Cleaning End of Lease Cleaning Free Quotes, Fully Insured

Tel: (02) 4732 4000Phone: 0412 418 387 4737 9511

Cars - $38/day Utes - $66/day TUITION

WINDSCREENS

Pantech Trucks - $110 or $155/day

Learning to Read - Changing a Life

for all occasions including airport Any genuine quote beaten

Based in Glenmore Park for over a decade. All makes and models Free service call with repairs Pensioner discounts All work guaranteed

48 Cox Ave, KINGSWOOD

Solutions Steve's Shuttles G&J Reading 8 seater wagon - $88/day

CALL MATT DIRECT ON Affordable transfers ENT VOUCHER UPON DELIVERY

PICK UP & DELIVERY

All aspect of tiling which include: • Ceramic, Marble, Mosaic • Waterproofing

TILING

RA UT?

FREE QUOTE

Quality Workmanship Guaranteed

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Free call

Ph: 4733 4450 Mob: 0417 067 126 WASHER REPAIRS

Contact Daniel on: Mobile: 0430 793 669 Office: 8883 0094 Email: danyhcy@hanmail.net Lic No: 245 011C

7 days pick up and delivery

Antiques • Lounge Suites • Sofas Dining Suites • Office Furniture

TILING Tiling Services

www.completeroofing.com.au

2m³- 6m³

Re-cover & repair for commercial & domestic

Fully qualified Primary and Reading Recovery Teacher, with international teaching experience, available to tutor your child K-6 in Reading, Writing & Mathematics

ACE WINDOW REPAIRS

Your local guy GREG FOUNTAINE Garden Hill Rd Mulgoa DOMESTIC-COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL GLAZING & ALUMINIUM FABRICATION

Mob: 0411 878 198 Phone: 02 4773 9200

FLYER DISTRIBUTION “Spread the Word”

NAPLAN preparation classes Years 3, 5 and 7 Small group or individual sessions available After school Monday to Friday

Glenmore Park & Regentville Letterbox Distribution

Book now Call Greg 0422670860 or e-mail gregory@gandjsolutions.com.au

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0416 334 226

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BE PART OF YOUR LOCAL TEAM!

PENRITH HEARTLAND PENRITH AMBASSADOR Nathan Smith

PRESENT THIS AD... at the time of a new or used car sale, and receive a signed jersey from NATHAN SMITH

YOUR LOCAL TEAM AND RESIDENTS ...

John Veitch – New Car Manager Ryan Thompson - New Car Sales Robert Matthews - New Car Sales Danny Fenwick - Used Car Sales Manager Greg Ausburn - Service Manager Penrith Lisa McDeed - Customer Relations Manager

PENRITH 4725 6590 Cnr Coreen Ave & Castlereagh Rd www.heartland.com.au DL 18044

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