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This summer, there’s a new beach in Western Sydney. The NSW Government is making waves with an exciting investment to activate a temporary swim site.

Penrith Beach in Western Sydney opened to swim from 19 December 2023 to 3 March 2024.

Penrith Beach is a sun-kissed shore, where the sand meets crystal clear waters, offering a refreshing escape from the heat.

The beach offers a natural waterside experience in the heart of Western Sydney where people of all ages and backgrounds can get in, on and around the water.

Penrith Beach isn’t just about fun in the sun, it’s also about embracing the natural environment, and a symbol of the growth and commitment to provide world-class facilities to Western Sydney residents.

More than 7,000 people told the NSW Government in the 2019 Greater Sydney Outdoor Survey launch that outdoor recreation, particularly on or near the water, plays an important role in their lives. Access to waterways for recreation varies significantly across Greater Sydney, with the biggest barriers including travel distance and cost.

Without their own beach, Western Sydney residents would need to travel 40 km to swim in Lake Parramatta, 63 km to Bondi Beach, or 75 km to either Cronulla or Manly.

Located within a former quarry site, Penrith Beach runs next to the Nepean River and is part of Western Sydney Lakes, which is owned by Penrith Lakes Development Corporation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Access to Penrith Beach How do I get to Penrith Beach?

Penrith Beach is located on Castlereagh Road, north of Penrith.

Access to Penrith Beach is by car only, with car parking available via a free parking pass system only. You must reserve a parking pass for each vehicle to be able to enter.

A shuttle service is available from Penrith train station from Friday to Sunday. Please book via their website at https://events. humanitix.com/tours/penrith-beach-parking-and-shuttle-bus.

Can I walk or ride my bike into Penrith Beach?

No. There is no pedestrian path or cycleway along Castlereagh Road.

What does it cost?

Penrith Beach is a temporary activation of a great Place to Swim in Western Sydney and access is provided to visitors free of charge however a valid car parking pass is necessary.

Swimming at Penrith Beach Is the beach patrolled by lifeguards?

Royal Life Saving Society lifeguards patrol the designated swimming area, which is about 130m long and extends about 80m into the water at the southern end of the beach. Areas outside this are not patrolled.

Is the water safe for swimming?

The water quality at Penrith Beach has been tested for several years and is safe to swim in. They will be testing the water quality regularly and reporting both with signs at the beach and through Beachwatch launch. Pass holders are encouraged to check the website, particularly after rain, to ensure that the water is safe to swim in.

Operations staff at Penrith Beach will check the water daily for early signs of algal blooms, and will advise pass holders via email if the beach water is not safe to swim in.

How deep is the water?

The water in the dedicated swimming zone reaches up to 5 metres deep.

For more information, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/visitingand-exploring-nsw/penrith-beach#toc-penrith-beach-openfrom-19-december-2023. rArticle: Penrith City Council

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Hobbies + Interests Penrith Physical Culture Club Great meets at Glenmore Park Youth and Community Centre and Nangamay Public School on Monday and Tuesday nights and Caroline Chisholm High School Dance Studio on Tuesday nights. More details: penrithphysie@outlook.com

“Taste of Everything” Group for Women Learn something new each week, meet new people, and have a laugh. Meets every Thursday from 9.30am-12.30pm at Floribunda Community Centre (3-4 Floribunda Ave, Glenmore Park). More Details: Martha 0414 557 062

Markets Luddenham Country Markets Held fortnightly on Sundays from 19th March, 9:00am till 1:00pm at Luddenham Showground (Park Road, Luddenham). More details: Search Luddenham Country Market on Facebook

Penrith Producers Held on Friday 23rd June, Friday 29th September and Friday 1st December from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Triangle Park (565-567 High Street, Penrith). More details: https://www.visitpenrith. com.au/www.penrith.city/events

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).

More details: www.facebook.com/ Penrithwomenswalkandtalk

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).

More details: www.facebook.com/ PenrithMensWalkAndTalk/

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Glenmore Park Service NSW Centre Opening Imminent

Glenmore Park residents will no longer have to travel outside their local community to visit a Service NSW Centre, with a Centre scheduled to open at the Glenmore Park Town Centre shortly.

Tanya Davies MP, Member for Badgerys Creek said that she is pleased that her election commitment to deliver a Glenmore Park Service Centre will soon be fulfilled.

“This was a vision of mine that I promised the community and I’m glad that families will conveniently be able to access in-person essential services,” Mrs Davies said.

“I consistently advocated for the Centre as we navigated through the challenges of the pandemic and finding a suitable location,” she stated.

At a Service NSW Centre, individuals can renew or transfer their registration, get a working with children check, get a license for driving different vehicles, find rebates, savings and so much more.

“I’ll continue to hold Labor to account to ensure people visiting Service NSW Centres do have access to the types of rebates and vouchers that the previous Coalition prioritised to ease the cost of living pressures for Western Sydney families,” Mrs Davies stated.

The delivery of this project will be the latest of many that Mrs Davies has delivered as part of her priority to improve the quality of living for locals.

For more government information and services, you can visit https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/ To find savings relevant to you and your family, you can visit the savings finder at https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/ campaign/savings-finder

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FAITH - FOOTHILLS CHURCH Article Written + Submitted by: Pastor Paul Marshall W: www.foothillschurch.com.au A: Junction Factory Rd & Loftus St, Regentville Service Times: Sundays 9.30am

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Finding Light

Our family drove around Glenmore Park enjoying the Christmas lights and the show was impressive.

Well done ‘Glenmore Parkians’! Some streets had so many lights that it was as bright as day, and there was no place for darkness in the middle of the night, But for many, when the Christmas lights are packed away another type of darkness returns. The sparkle and colour go and it is back to the same old, same old. The work grind and the mortgage. Issues plaguing our minds and souls creep back as though the distraction of Christmas banished them for a while, but now that the lights have gone, their place opens again. They slink back in and drag us down.

Old enemies of our soul might include things like anxiety about finances, other fears, memories of a failure, confusion about what to do now, hurt from the past, concern about a child, issues within a marriage, unhappiness about the way we look, or boredom with life.

This might seem a bit dark right after Christmas but some reading these words are experiencing this darkness and if this is you, I do not want you to feel alone or to give up hope.

There are things to do on a practical level that bring light into our world. For example, we could do more fun activities or throw ourselves into activities we find meaningful.

We could put serious effort into working on issues in a strained relationship. But when there is darkness in our souls, we will take that darkness with us wherever we go and whatever we do. We might find flashes of light but eventually the darkness returns.

To escape this sense of darkness we need light shining into our souls and minds.

It is recorded in the Bible that Jesus taught: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” This means that He is Light to live by, and that Light that can shine into our souls and drive away any darkness residing there. r Image: www.pixabay.com

FAITH – GRACE WEST ANGLICAN CHURCH Article Written + Submitted by: Senior Minister Christopher Braga P: 4733 1635 A: 16 William Howell Drive, Glenmore Park W: www. gracewest.church Service Times: Sundays @ 8.30am, 10.30am and 6pm. Plus activities for adults + young people right throughout the week.

No one likes a hypocrite, someone who says one thing but does another. The word ‘hypocrite’ comes from the ancient Greek for an actor on stage. The actor pretends to be someone they are not.

It’s not that all actors are hypocrites, but that all hypocrites are pretending.

It is easy to be a hypocrite yourself. We all want others to think we are better people than we really are. We present our best ‘selves’ to the world, while underneath we can be struggling, and feeling that our life isn’t that great.

Hypocrisy is so much the domain of religious people. Religious people often claim or think they are better than they really are. It is easy to pretend you are better than you really are, and even deceive yourself into thinking you are pretty good.

When Jesus came, he exposed the hypocrisy of the religious leaders of the day. His most heated conflicts happened when he exposed them as ‘whitewashed tombs’, and they even killed him for it.

Jesus doesn’t expect people to pretend. He knows that we are all deeply flawed and sinful people. He accepts us as we are and seeks to have a life transforming relationship with us.

Instead of pretending we are better than we are, Jesus brings us forgiveness with God and helps us live authentically changed lives. The best thing in the world is to know Jesus and his transforming power in your life!

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Sometimes it can be nerve-wracking to be in the passenger seat and supervise your child or younger sibling when they’re logging their hours for their Learners. That’s why Penrith Council and Transport for NSW have partnered to run a free online workshop to provide you with some of the best tools and tips when it comes to Learner Driver supervision.

You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have and receive advice from a Road Safety expert.

The workshop is best suited for anyone supervising a person under 25 years. You can be a parent, older sibling, or older person supervising a child, sibling, or young adult in getting their Ls. The workshop will be held on Microsoft Teams. You can access Teams via PC, laptop, or mobile phone, and will need internet access.

Limited spots available. Register for the free Helping Learner Drivers Become Safe Drivers Workshop at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ helping-learner-drivers-become-saferdrivers-workshop-february-2024-tickets692146989277?aff=wo.

If the workshop is full, you will be offered a place on the waiting list.

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Creating Well-being Through Singing Singing is proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and release endorphins. Group singing also builds a sense of community and boosts confidence. Inspired by this knowledge and the positive impact experienced

by Penrith Harmony members, the group initiated a project to share their love of singing and its health benefits with the Penrith community.

Penrith Harmony is an all-male group, passionate about a cappella singing in the four-part harmony Barbershop style. “Aside from regular performances at local community events, the group competes in contests locally, nationally, and internationally. Their diverse repertoire, encompassing traditional and contemporary songs, brings joy to audiences during community and corporate events, charity fundraisers, and concerts” said Richard Wadick, President of Penrith Harmony.

Recognising the need for funding, Penrith Harmony successfully applied for a Stronger Communities Grant from the Penrith City Council. This motivated them to create an event aimed at promoting community singing, improving the well-being of residents, and strengthening community connections.

As a result of this funding, the group will be hosting an event with two expert facilitators, Rob Sequeira (Vocal Coach and Music Director of Vox Canvas, Sydney’s eminent male-voice a cappella chorus) and Dr Sarah Powell (Senior Lecturer in Creative Arts, Macquarie University) who will guide participants through vocal techniques and share insights into the health benefits of group singing. Individual members of Penrith Harmony and other invited community singing groups will also address the audience about how group singing has positively impacted their physical and mental well-being. Participants will have the opportunity to learn a popular song in four-part harmony.

You can join this free event on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Penrith School of Arts, 3 - 7 Castlereagh Road, Penrith. There will be additional sessions on March 25 and April 8, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, at The John Lees Centre, 15 Evan Street, Penrith, which will deepen the insights gained in the first session.

Members of the local community can register for this FREE event by visiting www.penrithharmony.com/registration, clicking on the ‘Buy Tickets’ icon and completing your details. Participation is open to everyone irrespective of gender, age, or singing experience.

If you are interested in joining Penrith Harmony, rehearsals are held every Monday night from 7:00pm, starting January 29, 2024, at The John Lees Centre, 15 Evan Street, Penrith (behind the fire station). More information can be obtained on their website at www.penrithharmony.com or by contacting the membership team via email membership@penrithharmony.com. r Penrith Harmony performing at the 2022 Blackheath Choir Festival | Image Supplied by Penrith Harmony. Article: Julie Lobel

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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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New Ched Towns Reserve Amenities Building Officially Open Penrith City Council has opened the doors to the new amenities building at Ched Towns Reserve, Glenmore Park.

The amenities building includes four universal design change rooms, a change room for officials, canteen, storage, accessible toilets, first aid and administration areas.

An additional public toilet has also been installed at the nearby playspace as part of the works.

Alongside the new amenities building, tree planting and landscaping has been completed in the Reserve.

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the upgraded amenities building is a step forward for sporting clubs, residents, and the Glenmore Park community.

“This much-needed new facility will cater to the more than 10,000 members of local sporting clubs who play at and visit the sportsgrounds, including the Glenmore Park Brumbies Junior Rugby League Football Club, Panthers Juniors, Penrith District Junior Rugby League, Glenmore Park Cricket Club, Penrith Junior Cricket Association, and Nepean District Cricket Association,” Cr Carney said.

“One of the significant aspects of the new amenities building is the inclusion of changerooms for girls which helps make it a welcoming environment for more girls to get involved in sport.”

This project was proudly co-funded by the NSW Government through the Office of Sport’s Greater Cities Sports Facility Fund ($1.66 million), Penrith City Council ($565,000) and the Glenmore Park Brumbies Junior Rugby League Football Club ($10,000). The NSW Government has also completed through the Greater Sydney Sports Facility Fund ($655,000) in association with Penrith City Council, the Stage 2 amenity building and landscaping works at Mulgoa Rise to include two additional universal change rooms, universal toilets, BBQ storage, landscaping, and tree planting.

Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper MP said projects like these show the importance of removing barriers for participation from the grassroots and up.

“The NSW Government understands the critical role local sport infrastructure plays in keeping communities healthy, active, and connected. We are focused on rebuilding our grassroots community facilities,” Minister Kamper said.

“It is critical to make sure all members of the community can take part in their chosen sport in an environment that supports their needs. The new facilities at the Ched Towns Reserve will ensure locals can do just that.”

Member for Badgerys Creek, Tanya Davies MP said, “I am thrilled that this project has now been completed and our local community will be able to enjoy participating in competitive and social sport with access to the best facilities.”

This project was identified through Council’s Sport and Recreation Strategy, which is a 15-year road map for the future provision of sport, play, recreation, and open space across the City.

For more information, visit penrith.city/spros.

r [Top] L-R: Penrith Deputy Mayor Mark Davies, The Hon. Bob Nanva, MLC, Member for Penrith Cr Karen McKeown OAM, and Member for Badgerys Creek Tanya Davies MP join local sport user groups to celebrate the opening of the new amenities block [Above] The amenities building includes four universal design change rooms, a change room for officials, canteen, storage, accessible toilets, first aid and administration areas | Image/Article: Penrith City Council

Get Back To School Ready With Online Working With Children Check Renewals The NSW Government is helping teachers and educators get ready for term 1 2024, with the new option to renew their mandatory Working with Children Check online in as little as 10 minutes.

The new renewal option saves busy workers up to one hour and allows people to complete the administrative task from the comfort of their own home or office.

Teachers, childcare workers, and volunteers are among the roughly 1.9 million people in NSW who hold a Working with Children Check, and those in regional areas will particularly benefit from the new online renewal option.

More than 3,000 people have renewed their WWCC online since the option launched late last year, with 98 per cent providing a ‘thumbs up’ in their feedback on the transaction.

The online verification for WWCC is a significant step in the NSW Government’s Digital Identity journey, removing the need to share copies of physical documents and cards to prove an identity.

The identity checks use advanced facial verification technology that can securely verify a person’s identity and detect their presence through a liveness check, to confirm authenticity.

Service NSW will confirm the identity of a person by matching their live facial scan with the reference image associated with them, such as the photo that was taken when a driver licence was issued.

Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Jihad Dib said, “The new online option for renewing your Working with Children Check is a great example of how we are using technology to improve access to government services and helping people save valuable time.”

To preserve privacy and safeguard against fraud, photographs used for verification are immediately and permanently destroyed after the realtime check is completed.

Renewing a WWCC using digital proof of identity is optional and people can still apply in-person at Service NSW. Executive Director Identity NSW Lenka Bradovkova said, “We hope this new option will become the go-to renewal method for essential workers looking to easily meet their compliance obligations and reclaim valuable time.” r Article: Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Jihad Dib

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Rising to the Top

Brumby Up in 24!

The Glenmore Park Brumbies JRLFC are set for their biggest year yet, as they prepare to take the field for the 2024 season in the Penrith District Junior Rugby League Competition.

The local club will be heading into their 31st year, after the celebration of last season’s 30th Anniversary, which saw the successful Glenmore Park Brumbies Old Boys Day held in August at Ched Towns Reserve.

The newly opened Ched Towns Reserve Amenities Building will no doubt be a welcome addition for the Brumbies faithful.

The family-oriented club will be looking to field teams from the Under 6s to Open Men’s and Women’s teams. New and existing players are welcome.

The Brumbies experienced many highlights in their 30th Anniversary season last year.

“There were a number of teams that made it through to their Grand Finals. Unfortunately, there were no winners, but there was quite a number of other teams making it to the Finals” explained Allen Bush, Secretary of Glenmore Park Brumbies to the Glenmore Gazette.

Allen and his fellow Committee members are positive for the year ahead.

“We are looking forward to our Under 19s and Open Women’s sides going one step further and winning their respective competitions this season. Building our female sides and hopefully attracting younger girls to the club based on the success of our Open Women’s team last season” he said.

“After two years of COVID, then working from containers for two seasons to now being able to utilise our new facility will be great. We are always looking for players, volunteers and sponsors who are willing to help and support a worthwhile, local community club” Allen continued.

Registrations for the new season are now open and will remain open until teams are full. You can register at www. playrugbyleague.com.

For more information about the Glenmore Park Brumbies, visit their website at www. glenmoreparkbrumbiesjuniorrugbyleaguefootballclub.com.au or find them on Facebook and Instagram. r Glenmore Park Brumbies Under 11’s in 2022 | Image: Glenmore Park Brumbies JRLFC

From the grassy fields of local clubs to the dazzling lights of the international stage, 21 year-old Brooke Bailey’s rise in the world of AFL and Oztag is a tale of determination, skill and an unwavering passion for the game.

Brooke’s Oztag career spans 16 years and includes representing Penrith and the West Sydney Tigers in various State Cup tournaments. In 2023, she played for Penrith Women’s 20’s and captained the Australian Women’s 21’s in the International Tag World Cup in Limerick, Ireland.

The Women’s 21s Tagaroos had an incredible World Cup campaign, finishing off with a masterclass Grand Final performance, which saw them defeat New Zealand Exiles 10-2 and return home as World Cup Champions.

“That was definitely a highlight,” said Brooke. “Getting to play for and captain my country in Ireland.”

In 2021, the Glenmore Park local ventured into the world of AFL and quickly established herself as a rising star in the game.

“I love playing both (Oztag and AFL) not only because they’re great sports, but it allows me to push myself and display the skills I work hard on individually and in a team environment,” Brooke said.

Playing for the East Coast Eagles in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division, Brooke has played an integral role in securing back to back premierships for the team in 2022 and 2023. So much so, that she caught the eye of the Sydney Swans AFLW, joining their train-on squad last year.

Brooke’s growing prowess in AFL has shaped her goals for the 2024 season.

“I have decided to focus on AFL this year,” said Brooke. “I would love to win three in a row with the East Coast Eagles, however my end goal is to play a good season of football and hope that my hard work gets me to an AFLW club by 2025.”

As Brooke Bailey continues to dazzle on the field, she doesn’t just chase the ball – she chases greatness, setting a new benchmark for aspiring AFLW athletes everywhere.

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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 New Era Awaits

As the new school year fast approaches, a significant milestone is about to be marked in households across the country: the first day of school for a new generation of learners. It’s a rite of passage for parents, teachers and most importantly, children.

It’s a time of mixed emotions for all, but for one little girl in Glenmore Park and her family, excitement is the predominant feeling.

Lily Sidrak will be starting Kindergarten in February at Regentville Public School.

For her mum, Rebecca, the experience is not as stressful as she imagined it might be.

“I’m not as emotional about it as I thought I would be because she is ready and raring to go,” said Rebecca. “Lily is assertive and fearless, and I’m excited for her.”

Lily is eager to join her older brother at school, and she is most looking forward to buying chicken nuggets from the school canteen.

School is often the first setting where children are exposed to a world beyond their family. The playground and classroom dynamics offer real-life scenarios where children learn to navigate friendships and begin to shape their personality and interpersonal skills.

“I was a dancer growing up,” said Rebecca. “I loved to choreograph dance routines with friends, and we even won the school talent contest. Strong friendships were formed, and memories made in the school playground.”

Lily is very passionate about the wellbeing of animals and already has a clear idea of what she wants to do when she grows up.

“Lily would like to be a Veterinarian so that she can help sick animals,” said Rebecca.

“She was very hands-on raising our litter of greyhound puppies.”

As parents prepare for the first day of school, Rebecca has this piece of advice. “Label everything! The pile of unclaimed lost property is staggering.”

Best of luck to Lily and all the children starting their school adventure in 2024. r Lily Sidrak is excited for her first day of Kindergarten | Image: Rebecca Sidrak. Article: Tanya Nellestein

A local group has been created on social media for both mums and dads, designed to bring the community together.

Glenmore Park and Penrith Mums and Dads was started by Joanne Younger and Kiley Woodford on 11th January 2021.

The group currently has 917 members and can be found on Facebook.

“This group is designed to keep up to date on calendar events in the Nepean area and share information with anything local related. It is for people to make friends, who might feel alone or isolated. We also allow advertising on Sundays” explained Kiley Woodford to the Glenmore Gazette.

Kiley believes that it’s important to have groups like this available to families and residents of the area.

“It brings the community together and allows a place for mums and dads both to be a part of, rather than separate mums and dads groups. Plus, it encourages people to attend local gatherings and events that they may not know about” she said.

For now, the group has no immediate plans to expand into different areas, but rather focus on the Nepean and all that it has to offer.

“There are lots of different groups on Facebook for many areas, so keeping it restricted to just the Nepean region is more beneficial to our members” Kiley stated.

Adding to this, Kiley said, “Everyone in Glenmore Park and Penrith is encouraged and welcome to join the group. We approve all posts before they show on the feeds to rule out any scams and inappropriate content. Importantly, we don’t allow any bullying or demeaning comments or posts. We remove and block offenders. We want this to be a safe and friendly environment for our members”.

For more information or to join, search ‘Glenmore Park & Penrith Mums & Dads’ on Facebook.

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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

Penrith’s City Park Opens 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.

Find out more at: yoursaypenrith.com.au/penrith-city-park

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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

HEALTH MATTERS Article Written + Submitted by: Andreas Klein Nutritionist + Remedial Therapist from Beautiful Health + Wellness P: 0418 166 269

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.

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FEET FIRST Article Written + Submitted by: Repairs Afoot Podiatry, Wallacia P: (02) 4773 8071 W: www.repairsafoot.com.au Shaheen Aumeer-Donovan (Practice Manager) & Philip Aumeer-Donovan (Clinical Manager and Podiatrist)

Kids & Feet Part 1

Kids generally do a lot of milage on their little feet. Here are some things to look out for to ensure problems don’t arise as they grow*.

Wearing Out Shoes Quickly Better quality shoes do tend to last longer, but it’s not always about the price! Look for a pair with a reinforced toe box if your child tends to obliterate the toe area of their shoes. Wearing down one side of the shoe significantly more than the other can indicate that the child may need wedges or orthoses to support the feet better.

Not Tying Laces Properly Good shoes will only support the foot optimally if the laces are done up properly. If your child is scuffing their shoes a lot, check the laces are tight as loose shoes are not only a trip hazard, but will contribute to faster wearing of the shoes. Laces must also be tied firmly to prevent feet from slipping forwards and hitting the end of the shoe, which can cause trauma and encourage nails to ingrow. Keeping laces tied when putting shoes on will cause the back of the shoe to wear down faster and lose its support. It is important to get children into the good habit of untying shoelaces when removing shoes and tying them firmly when putting them on.

Toe Walking, In-Toeing, And Out-Toeing If your child walks on their toes or has feet that are significantly turned in or out, they are likely not stretching certain muscles enough. A podiatrist can give you appropriate stretches to ensure it doesn’t start to cause further issues, which can extend into the knees and hips.

Poor Sitting Position Some children like to sit in the “reverse W” position on the floor.

This position is fine if balanced with regular cross-legged or legs forward sitting but will likely be problematic to the hips and legs down the track if the child sits in this position for a majority of the time. Sitting in this position over-stretches the outside of the hips and encourages the muscles on the inside of the hips to tighten up, which could result in in-toeing.

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FOOD 4 THOUGHT Al Aseel Restaurant 62/72 Batt St, Jamisontown

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!

Lychee Lycious & Baalbek Sunrise

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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.

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