FRI 18 APR 2014 • Issue 1149
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ENTERTAINMENT All the latest TV news and gossip p. 06
GIVEAWAY Win a Pure digital radio p. 13
SENIORS Your local What’s On guide p. 25
NEED A TRADIE? Penrith’s leading trades directory p. 26
Thirsty for more The return of Thirsty Merc
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Thirsty fans given a taste of Merc’s new music An iconic band in the 2000’s, Thirsty Merc return to the music industry with a performance at Rooty Hill RSL. Frontman Rai Thistlewayte says the band is ready to debut new songs and reboot their career. ith a string of quirky pop-rock hits in the mid 2000’s, Thirsty Merc became one of Australia’s most promising acts. Now, after a few quiet years, they are ready to return.
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The band, made up of easily recognisable frontman Rai Thistlewayte along with original member Phil Stack and later addition Matt Smith, will be performing at venues for ‘The Freaking Autumn’ tour. They will be returning to Rooty Hill RSL for a show on Saturday, April 26 with Thistlethwayte and the band excited to play at the venue. “We’re really looking forward to getting back there, it’s been a little while since we’ve played there and it’s always a really, really fun night so looking forward to partying with the fans there,” he said. Thistlethwayte said that Thirsty Merc will be playing a combination of their big hits, some of the lesser known album tracks and B-sides and possibly even debuting some new, unheard material. With their last album ‘Mousetrap Heart’ released four years ago, fans are undoubtedly hungry to hear more of Thirsty Merc’s sound and should be able to get their music fix later in the year. “We do have plans, we don’t have any exact schedule or release schedule in the book yet but what it’s looking like is there’s going to be a pretty extensive tour at the end of the year, most probably from October at some point,” he said. “That’ll indicate the start of a pretty big campaign and yeah, stay tuned for future releases.” Predicting the style or content of any new material is difficult, with Thistlethwayte well-known for his unique and flexible songwriting skills, which draw on a massive range of influences including Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra. He said that Thirsty Merc’s future direction incorporates new elements while also reflecting the band’s classic style; the only goal being “make it good and enjoyable to play”. After being absent from the Top 40 charts for years, a new Thirsty Merc album is sure to pique the public’s interest, thanks to the band’s high profile and the longevity of their early hits. But despite their well-established place in Australian music history, the band wasn’t always so secure, starting off as many other aspiring musicians do, working in pubs and clubs. “We were doing gigs around Sydney for well over a year before anyone other than our siblings and friends were coming along to the gigs, sometimes there were more people behind the bar serving
Sometimes there were more people behind the bar than in the audience
drinks than in the audience for our gigs,” Thistlethwayte joked. “The one thing that sort of did help lubricate the whole operation early on was a really, really healthy dose of enthusiasm,” he said. “I had a great bunch of friends who were really getting along great, we all had a bit of a common goal to just kind of say yes to a lot of things and really be open to a lot of different scenarios and just be prepared to really put in whatever work we could.” This experience of forging out a successful career, along with his formal training at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, has led Thistlethwayte to help mentor younger musicians. “There’s a lot of lack of confidence I think in Australian education in the creative sector so it’s been nice to actually show those young aspiring artists that we all as professionals have all of those challenges, even if we’re really experienced,” he said. Thistlethwayte himself has recently experienced the life of an aspiring musician, backing away from the comfort of his successful career with Thirsty Merc to travel to America to work on a solo career. Driven by a desire to explore differ-
ent genres and styles, Thistlethwayte performs under the name Sun Rai overseas and said he enjoyed being able to experiment with different sounds by himself. “I actually relish some of the anonymity... but that said, I had to be prepared to haul my own gear, set up my own stuff, live like a student at various times,” he said. “I think it’s been really, really good for me actually, it’s brought me down to earth a lot.” Thirsty Merc fans don’t need to panic though, as Thistlethwayte has no plans to quit and instead believes that having solo projects on the side helps him to be more creative with the band. “I find that being able to do those different things helps do the other thing... because you keep your mind fresh, you have a little more diversity in terms of what you’re doing... [you’re] keeping yourself enthused creatively,” he said. Thirsty Merc will perform at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, April 26 at 8pm. Tickets are $30 pre sale or $35 at the door. For bookings or more information, call 9625 5500 or visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au.
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CHALK AND CHEESE JOAN SUTHERLAND CENTRE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
‘Chalk and Cheese’, the latest installment in the popular Morning Melodies concert series at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, will see the Kermonds grace the stage on Wednesday, April 23. The show is a musical cabaret that will showcase the Kermond family talents as they sing and dance through a range of classic show tunes that are reflective of their long performing careers. Warren Kermond is a well-known actor who appeared on the long running series ‘A Country Practice’, while son Wayne Scott Kermond has earned his stripes as a veteran stage performer with roles in ‘A Chorus Line’, ‘Chicago’, ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ and ‘Guys and Dolls’. Wayne most recently starred as Max Bailystock in ‘The Producers’ earning him a Green Room
Award for, ‘Lead Actor in a Musical 2013’. Being raised in a prominent entertainment family, show business is in Wayne Scott Kermond’s blood – in face he is the fourth generation performer in his family. He learned his performing skills and the realities of the industry while travelling alongside his father Warren throughout Australia and America. With a mixture of music, dance and a comedic edge, ‘Chalk and Cheese’ will offer the audience a special insight into this legendary Australian family who have been a staple in showbusiness for decades. An antidote to a weary and troubled world, Chalk and Cheese will leave you with your toes tapping and walking on the sunny side of the street. It will feature vaudeville, musical theatre, slapstick and a repertoire of catchy songs like ‘Singin’ in the Rain’, ‘Smile’, ‘Hey Look Me Over’, ‘I Can Do That’ and more. ‘Chalk and Cheese’ will be held at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, April 23 at 11am. Tickets are $20 and include morning tea, to be served at 10am. For bookings call 4723 7600 or visit www.jspac.com.au.
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Aurora Chorealis takes music to western Sydney
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ST ALBANS FOLK FESTIVAL ST ALBANS APRIL 24 - APRIL 27
Folk festival fun he small village of St Albans will be buzzing with life when the St Albans Folk Festival returns for another year. The long established camping festival will be held from Thursday, April 24 until Sunday, April 27 in St Albans, a town located in the Hawkesbury Valley about two hours away from Sydney. Spread out over the Anzac Day weekend, the St Albans Folk Festival will feature a diverse range of music played at four venues around the historic Settlers Arms Hotel. There will be more than 50 acts, market stalls, workshops, sessions, camp parties, and kids activities. Performers playing at the event include The Morrisons, The Roaring Forties, The Fox Hat Trio, Tapestries of Sound, Peter Mace, Vendulka, Blues Angels, Sparrow Folk and more. Tickets range from $15-$20 for youth aged 10 to 16, $80-$95 for adults and free for children under 10. For bookings, visit www.stalbansfolkfestival.com.au.
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enrith residents have the chance to be part of an exciting music event when the Aurora Festival of Living Music comes to western Sydney. The festival, which will have events held in four different venues, will run from Wednesday, April 30 to Saturday, May 3. Community members will be able to participate in ‘Aurora Chorealis’, one of the major events in the festival program, at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith on Saturday, May 3. It will involve an educational and enjoyable program of workshops and public performances, with the day focused on providing inspiration and celebrating the human voice in all its forms. Workshop participants will join other like-minded community members, along with Australia’s leading vocal ensemble The Song Company, and renowned chorale directors Roland Perlman
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AURORA CHOREALIS JOAN SUTHERLAND CENTRE SATURDAY, MAY 3 and Rachelle Elliott for singing, pop-up performances and living art installations, leading up to a magnificent final concert. For anyone who is not interested in the workshops but wants to see the uplifting and inspirational final concert, tickets are available for the evening show. The concert will include The Song Company, along with the Estonian ‘In Harmony’ Choir Kooskõlas and Norwegian folk vocalist Christine Strandli.
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‘Aurora Chorealis’ will be held at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith on Saturday, May 3, with workshops running all day from 10.30am. The evening concert will begin from 7pm, with a pre-show installation at 6.30pm. Tickets are $50 for the workshops and performance, or $20-$30 for concert tickets only. For bookings or more information, call 4723 7600 or visit www. jspac.com.au.
Popular Game of Thrones renewed CBS in America has already chosen the man to succeed David Letterman. Stephen Colbert from the Comedy Channel’s ‘The Colbert Report’ will take over as host of the iconic ‘Late Show’ sometime in 2015, with exact details about date and location yet to be announced. Letterman said: “Stephen has always been a real friend to me. I’m very excited for him”.
Channel Ten have announced the Australian ‘Modern Family’ episode will air on Sunday, April 27, which will be followed by a special behind the scenes episode hosted by Angela Bishop about the media mayhem surrounding the show when it was in Oz last month. The episode follows the clan on an Australian adventure after Phil discovers he was conceived here.
There will be plenty of people excited by the news that ‘Game of Thrones’ has been renewed for not one but two more seasons. The mega hit had its season four premiere last week. ‘Game of Thrones’ airs on Foxtel’s Showcase channel on Mondays.
One of the great cooking competitions returned to our screens last week with Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ airing on ONE HD. Season seven began with a double episode last Monday and can be caught up via Channel Ten’s TENplay catchup service.
It’s that time of year again when the world’s most famous music contest, Eurovision, hits our screens. This year’s competition will begin with two rounds of semi finals on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 from 8.30pm on SBS ONE. The Grand Final will screen on Sunday, May 11 at 8.30pm.
Bakers, it’s coming back! Lifestyle will air the latest series of ‘The Great British Bake-Off’ from this Tuesday, April 22 at 8.30pm. The hit series is back for its fourth season with Queen of Cakes Mary Berry and master baker Paul Hollywood judging the next batch of Britain’s best home bakers.
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Gig Guide 18-27.04.2014 Friday, April 18 Creedence and Friends Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $5 members/$12 visitors, 8pm 9625 5500 Live DJ Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 7pm 4721 5666 Old School Band Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500 Live DJ Venue: O’Donoghues Emu Plains Free entry, 8.30pm 4735 5509 Jalapeno Deluxe Venue: St Marys Rugby League Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Skyz the Limit Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Seattle Sound Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Easter Long Weekend Carnival Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, all day 1800 061 991 Live Entertainment Venue: Wallacia Panthers Free entry, 7.30pm 4773 8417
Sunday, April 20 Sunday Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Lisa Crouch & Dig This Venue: St Marys Rugby League Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Drew McAlister Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4577 3396 Curbside Twisters Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Friday, April 25 Mark Shelley Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 4pm 4720 5555 2 Way Split Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 8.30pm 4720 5555
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DR HOOK AND BEYOND @ PENRITH PANTHERS SUNDAY, APRIL 27 – 8PM Live DJ Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 7pm 4721 5666 Live DJ Venue: O’Donoghues Emu Plains Free entry, 8.30pm 4735 5509 Thunderstruck, The Angels and Rose Tattoo Show Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500 Live Entertainment Venue: Wallacia Panthers Free entry, 7.30pm 4773 8417 Wildcatz Venue: St Marys Rugby League Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Jellybean Jam Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Black Diamond
Saturday, April 26 Thirsty Merc Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $30-$35, 8pm 9625 5500 Rock n Roll Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1211 Melody Rhymes Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 5.30pm 4720 5555 Matt Jones Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 9pm 4720 5555 Trivia Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 3pm 9623 1211 Urban Stone
Sunday, April 27 Dr Hook and Beyond Venue: Penrith Panthers $58, 8pm 4720 5555 Blake Tailor Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 3.30pm 4720 5555 Imogen Clark and Joe Mungovan Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4577 3396 Take a Hit Duo Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 3pm 4737 4600 Dwayne Elix Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200
DAWN SERVICE | 4.30AM Assemble at corner of Tindale and Castlereagh Streets, Penrith. Silent march commences at 4.30am to Memory Park for service. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Swing Sisters 9.00am Dan Spillane 12.30pm Jellybean Jam 6.00pm TWO UP | 1PM - 4PM Gold coin donations to Legacy and RSL Defence in the Legends Bar.
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Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500 Live DJ Venue: O’Donoghues Emu Plains Free entry, 8.30pm 4735 5509 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 DJ Paul Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 10pm 4720 5555 M7 Venue: St Marys Rugby League Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Elton John Tribute Show Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $10 members/$15 visitors, 8pm 9830 0600 The Frocks Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 9pm 4737 4600 Greg Poppleton Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Cavan Te and The Fuss Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Gum Leaf Mafia Venue: Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4732 6373
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Saturday, April 19 Rock n Roll Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1211 Trivia Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 3pm 9623 1211 Hollywood Hits Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $7.50 members/$10.50 visitors, 8pm 9830 0600 Live DJ Venue: O’Donoghues Emu Plains Free entry, 8.30pm 4735 5509 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Distant Sun - Crowded House Trib-
ute Show Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500 Mesa Groove Venue: St Marys Rugby League Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 3 Rams Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Skyz the Limit Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 9pm 4737 4600 Bird Yard Big Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 After Dark Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 The Lazys + supports Venue: Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4732 6373 The Bee Gees, Everly Brothers and The Corrs Tribute Show Venue: Windsor RSL Free entry, 7pm 4587 6900
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THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG RATED M
Starring:Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen and Richard Armitage The epic tale of ‘The Hobbit’ continues with ‘The Desolation of Smaug’, which delves even deeper into the lives of the main characters from the first movie. Based on the ever-popular J.R.R Tolkein book, ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ begins with Bilbo, Gandalf and the dwarves having secured the precious One Ring and escaped from the Misty Mountains into safety, but their short lived rest doesn’t last long as more adventure and drama besieges them. Gandalf departs from the group early and leaves them to fend for themselves as they travel through the dangerous Mirkwood Forest and Lake-town. Bilbo is on a quest to find the Secret Door, which hides the hoard of the dragon Smaug, but getting what he wants requires a complex journey. Shot on location in New Zealand, ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ has stunning visuals and the cutting-edge High Frame Rate means the picture is even clearer.
THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2 RATED CTC Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx
LINDA RONSTADT DUETS Out Now
There have been many films rehashing the enduringly popular ‘Spiderman’ tale, but director Marc Webb’s 2012 film ‘The Amazing Spiderman’ did especially well with audiences. The installment continues with a sequel, ‘The Amazing Spiderman 2’, which brings Andrew Garfield back to the role of Peter Parker as he struggles with his identity and the burden that his superpowers bring upon his life. Trying to blend in as a regular high school student and enjoy his teenage years, Peter’s attempts at a normal life are constantly undermined by his secret life as a crime fighter who uses his spider-like powers to defeat evil. His justice seeking takes a personal turn when he starts to research his father’s past and discovers his origins, while in the meantime he pursues dangerous criminals who threaten to wreak havoc upon his city and loved ones. At Peter’s side is his love interest Gwen Stacy, played by Emma Stone, and his friend Harry Osborn, who both accept him and assist in his quests. The highly anticipated sequel received heavy media coverage to promote it, and will be sure to do extremely well at the box office.
Since her debut on the music scene in the late 1960’s, Linda Ronstadt has been one of the most diverse popular artists in America. Sadly, after giving the public so many timeless hits, she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and left unable to sing properly. Despite her retirement, her legendary career lives on through this release of duets. Scheduled to appear in record stores in Australia one day after Ronstadt was officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, ‘Duets’ is a celebration of the singer’s talents and features 15 tracks that are collaborations with other musicians. Songs include ‘I Can’t Get Over You’ with Ann Savoy, ‘I Never Will Marry’ with Dolly Parton, ‘Hasten Down the Wind’ with Don Henley, ‘I Think It’s Gonna Work Out Fine’ with James Taylor, ‘Sisters’ with Bette Midler and even ‘Moonlight in Vermont’ with Frank Sinatra. Some of these songs are among Ronstadt’s most popular, such as ‘I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still in Love With You)’, featuring Emmylou Harris, which won a Grammy award in 1976. Others are more obscure and will delight long-time fans of Ronstadt, such as a previously unreleased duet with Laurie Lewis, ‘Pretty Bird’. ‘Duets’ showcases Ronstadt’s musical range and honours her long career.
Games THE LEGO MOVIE GAME RATED PG
Xbox 360, PS3, PS4 and Nintendo 3DS
Any fans of the recently released ‘Lego Movie’ will love this adaptation, which features many of the characters and themes of the movie with all the fun of gaming. This is the ultimate digital Lego building experience, with the video game shadowing the plot of the film. Main character Emmet is an average, law abiding citizen who ends up in a magical adventure when his peers mistakenly identify him as an extraordinary, super power person. They
believe that Emmet is the only one who can save their world from evil plans that are set to destroy it, and so he embarks on a journey to face up against an all powerful tyrant. Players guide Emmet as he becomes a member of a fellowship of strangers who are united in their quest to free their people. ‘The Lego Movie Videogame’ includes a mix of more than 90 characters that were seen in ‘The Lego Movie’, including Superman, Batman and Gandalf.
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FOOD & WINE CULINARY GUIDE
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Panarottis has Penrith’s favourite pizzas! With a delicious range of pizzas, pasta dishes, desserts and more, there’s no better place to take the family for a night out or grab some amazing takeaway for a quiet night in. reat tasting Italian food, friendly service and a stylish atmosphere are the standout features that make Panarottis one of Penrith’s favourite restaurants. Situated in the Panthers complex, Panarottis has an airy, welcoming feel and is perfect for dining in or takeaway. Some of the delicious starters available on the menu include the bruschetta deluxe, tasty garlic or herb breads, baked button mushrooms, mussels and calamari in padella and oven-baked chicken wings. Panarottis is probably most famous for its pizzas, and any trip to the restaurant wouldn’t be complete without trying one of their many options. The pizza menu features classics like Hawaiian and Margherita as well as gourmet dishes including chilli chicken and pesto, tandoori chicken and Mediterranean. For a healthier meal, choose one of the dishes with pumpkin pizza bases, which put an interesting slant on a beloved Italian staple.
The pumpkin, feta and rocket pizza is particularly delicious, with the toppings complementing the base perfectly. The restaurant also specialises in pasta, with a choice of spaghetti, fettuccini or penne served with one of Panarottis amazing sauces and toppings. There are also a handful of gourmetstyle pastas on the specialty pasta menu, including spinach and ricotta ravioli with a rich tomato Napoletana sauce. If you’re still hungry after the hearty mains, Panarottis has beautiful desserts including a selection of cakes, refreshing gelato, ice cream or the extremely sweet ‘Death by Chocolate’. On top of the amazing food, Panarottis also offers excellent value deals for customers who dine in at the restaurant, with all pizzas and pastas available for $15 from 5pm on Mondays. There’s also family deals on Sunday nights. Panarottis is located in the Panthers complex at 123 Mulgoa Road. For bookings or more information, call 4720 5522 or visit www.panarottis.com.au.
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A day of workshops and performance to celebrate the human voice for singers and non-singers
Saturday 3 May at The Joan, Penrith
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ddystone Point is a new label that debuted last year with an aim to creating cool-climate wines from the rugged northwest tip of Tasmania that are, in the winemaking team’s eyes, drinkable, affordable and representative of the island state’s reputation for quality fresh produce. The just-released 2012 Pinot Gris certainly suggests they’re on the right track: this is a wine with a lively palate of melon and sweet pear characteristics, a supple mouth feel, and a bouquet of spicy pear and rosewater... certainly reflective of what the winemaking team said they were after. Local lass Penny Jones who hails from Hobart, moved to South Australia in 2001 to do a winemaking course at Adelaide University, graduated as Dux of Oenology in 2004, joined Petaluma in the Adelaide Hills and rose to become a winemaker there, and returned last year to her home state to join the new Eddystone Point team. Pay $26 for this one and enjoy with virtually anything from the sea – my suggestion being pasta with a seafood sauce. One to watch: The Adelaide Hills’ Howard Vineyard has put together a nicely balanced 2012 Shiraz/ Cabernet under their Picnic label, a wine that you can comfortably take along to any barbecue. With rich plum, spice and blueberry aromas, on the palate it’s got nicely upfront red berries, plums, toasty oak spice and soft tannins making it an ideal general BBQ wine at just $19, or equally so with Asian-style pork spareribs.
Join Australia’s leading vocal ensemble, The Song Company, renowned choral directors Roland Peelman and Rachelle Elliot for an incredible day of fun and inspiration. This special day includes singing, popup performances, living art installations and a glorious final concert. Come and sing with us — or just come and experience the concert! Book now on 4723 7600 or jspac.com.au
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 597 High Sreet, Penrith WW7515
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Schmidy's catering - the Best Food in Penrith Schmidy’s have introduced a stylish, contemporary menu, delivering a high standard using fresh produce.
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St Marys visited by the Easter Bunny COACHMANS PARK, APRIL 12
amilies had a great day getting into the Easter spirit with the St Marys Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12. The event, which was organised by St Marys Town Centre Management, was held in Coachmans Park in St Marys and was attended by plenty of local kids and parents keen to get their hands on some treats. As well as the Easter Egg Hunt, the day offered loads of entertainment with performers including the Tamara Miles Singers, the Salvation Army St Marys, Julia Parashko Singers, Kodie Amos, Shaeleigh Gibson, Dream Dance Studios, Total Talent Academy and more. There was also an Easter hat parade for youngsters to show off their creations and a jumping castle, Easter animal farm and face painting.
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quality, with Class-D audio amplification and in-house DSP loudspeaker correction, equalisation and sound profiling. Beyond its functional capabilities, the Pure Evoke F4 will also look fabulous in any room, with trademark real wood casing the unit and an eye-catching high gloss black cover. With touch sensitive controls, a large and clear graphical OLED display and headphone socket, the Evoke F4 is incredibly user friendly and adaptable. The Pure Evoke D2 offers similar amazing quality in a compact, classy radio that can easily be placed on the kitchen bench or bedside table for convenience. Despite its small size, the Evoke D2 has phenomenal sound and a range of features including an input for an MP3 player, an alarm with sleep and snooze timers, 20 presets (10 digital and 10 FM) and a kitchen timer. It is also portable, with an optional rechargeable B1 battery pack available, which gives the radio more than 30 hours of listening per charge. The Pure Evoke F4 is $399, and available from selected specialists and Harvey Norman Stores. The Pure Evoke D2 costs $169 and can be purchased at Dick Smith or selected Harvey Norman Stores, or online at www.au.shop.pure.com. West Life has one Pure Evoke D2 radio to give away. For your chance to win, email the code word ‘EVOKE’ to competitions@ westernweekender.com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Wednesday, April 23. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/14/00047. Terms and conditions at www.westernweekender.com.au or Weekender reception.
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Three decades of memories and many more to come Today marks 30 years since Panthers moved to its Mulgoa Road site, the start of a journey that would see the club become an industry leader and a Penrith icon NATHAN TAYLOR @natetaylor87
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or decades Panthers World of Entertainment or simply ‘Panthers’ as it’s commonly known, has been the number one destination in Penrith for locals to descend on whenever something major happens. From New Year’s Eve celebrations to Penrith grand final victories, there’s no place quite like Panthers to get the community together. Today marks 30 years to the very day that Panthers, the jewel in Penrith’s crown, opened their doors at their prized Mulgoa Road location. As current Panthers Chairman Don Feltis explains, the move from its original home in Station Street to Mulgoa Road will forever be remembered as a significant one. “It was forward thinking to purchase the Mulgoa Road property at a time when
many people questioned the decision. To have a 200 hectare property close to the CBD and the river and on the busiest thoroughfare in the Penrith district has been significant in Panthers’ development,” he said. However, it wasn’t an easy task to move the Panthers club from its premises on Station Street to Mulgoa Road, in fact it took a lot of convincing from then Panthers boss Roger Cowan to purchase the site where it now stands. Many believe the success of Panthers was due to its design and the marketing emphasis on its leisure and entertainment value. In 1976, Cowan along with deputy general manager Don Ellks as well as a number of board members travelled to the United States to gather ideas on what they wanted the new Panthers to look and feel like. “We wanted an open concept… for it to be family-oriented, with all the dining and as much of the entertainment areas as possible accessible to families. We wanted people to feel they were in a club and not
a room,” Cowan said in 1992’s Bound For Glory book. And over the past 30 years, that purpose has certainly been achieved with Panthers carving out an abundance of memories for locals. Your writer’s earliest memories of visiting Panthers was in the early 1990’s with my grandparents. School holidays wouldn’t have been the same if I wasn’t visiting Panthers to watch a movie, yes they had a cinema there once, or catching a pantomime in the old Reactor One night club. And of course every trip to Panthers wouldn’t be the same without a bite to eat at the delicious Carvery eatery followed by a game of Aqua Golf. As I grew older, I continued to visit Panthers. For my 12th birthday I remember my dad taking three friends and I to the then newly-built KAOS entertainment area. My friends and I spent hours playing on the video arcade machines before we took a ride on the TURBORIDE simulator and
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Blast from the past... the Panthers club some years ago, with a rugby league match underway in the background The thing is, this was the club’s vision from day one – to make memories for life. “The main purpose of the club has always been to provide a healthy, enjoyable, satisfying and safe environment for members and guests, to be the World of Entertainment, the best in the club industry with a successful rugby league team,” Feltis said. “Whilst there have been a number of major and threatening obstacles along
the way to overcome, overall the club has achieved its vision and purpose.” Over the decades the Penrith community has seen Panthers undergo a raft of major changes, all in which continue to establish the club as the best of its kind anywhere in Australia. In the coming weeks, Panthers will open a newly renovated Dominique’s cocktail lounge and the promising iFly Downunder indoor skydiving facility.
To celebrate their 30 year anniversary, Panthers will be holding a special event tonight, Friday, April 18, inside the EVAN Theatre where they’ll give away a brand new Hyundai i30 worth $24,555 to one lucky member. There will also be speeches by Don Feltis and Chief Operating Officer Sue McNeill as well as a cake and a champagne fountain from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. The memories just keep coming.
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dug into some lunch at Hungry Jacks. When I was a teenager Panthers once again catered for me with their underage discos known as ‘Evans’ in the EVAN Theatre, and when I turned 18 the first place I ever wanted to go was the famous Starlights night club. While Starlights wasn’t the hippest or coolest nightclub in town, it will always hold a special place in my heart as it was the setting in which I met my current partner of eight years, Monique. As you can see, Panthers has been a major part of my Penrith upbringing and no doubt locals everywhere have similar stories to mine. Don Feltis recalled to me some of his most significant memories in his long tenure at the club. “Reaching the NRL grand final for the first time in 1990 was an exciting time. The coach bringing the players back from the game in Sydney struggled to get through traffic on Mulgoa Road. Thousands of people were along the road on the club’s property and inside the club and remained there all night,” he said. “The same thing happened the following year in 1991 when our team returned after two straight grand finals – this time with the premiership trophy. Daylight saw people everywhere throughout the club, the gardens and the roadways. “Then it all happened again in 2003 with the third premiership win changing the club into a hub of activity that remained for days.” Other significant Panthers moments Feltis recalled was the opening of the EVAN Theatre and the numerous visits by Australian Prime Ministers from Bob Hawke to Tony Abbott.
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frustrations, she mentioned a hair care method she’s only recently heard about called ‘reverse hair washing’. It might sound complicated but it simply refers to using a conditioner on your hair before using shampoo, rather than the widely recommended shampoo followed by conditioner routine. The theory is that by finishing with shampoo, you are washing out any remaining conditioner that might contribute to oily hair later on in the day. I was slightly sceptical at first but I really felt as though I had nothing to lose, so I gave it a go. Believe it or not, it worked like a charm and I won’t be turning back. As I write this, I am sitting on my third day without having to wash my hair and it still looks clean – I might even go further to say it looks softer and bouncier than ever before but that could just be my excitement talking. I will wash my hair tonight but not with a feeling of dread, like I used to. Readers, if you are sick of that oily look and washing your hair every day, I dare you to give it a go. You will honestly be surprised!
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It’s a great moment when you discover a unique trick that changes your life forever, especially when it comes to your beauty regime. I have been a sufferer of oily hair for years, but just in the last six months I have had to resort to washing my hair daily (or using a dry shampoo – bless whoever invented that) as for some reason, it has progressively become worse. I had started to use more expensive hair care products, as opposed to the $5 bottle of whatever was on special in woolies at the time, when I first noticed the change. I began to experiment with brands and types of shampoos, thinking it may have been that I was choosing the wrong product for my hair type that was causing the need to over wash. But, nothing seemed to work. Many of you, especially men, will not understand how annoying it is for someone like me to wash my hair daily – I honestly dread washing my hair. After a wash, on most occasions I will blow-dry my hair and then straighten it with my straightening iron before heading out for the day. My hair will remain straight until it gets wet, which means that if I didn’t have to wash my hair, there would be no need to bother with the straightener – what a life! Normally, I would be straightening my hair every three days, which was bearable, but once my hair became so oily it needed washing daily, I had to straighten it daily. Yes, I know I could have given up straightening my hair altogether or invest in a long-term straightening treatment, but I was happy with my routine as it was. Because of the regular washing and regular use of heat products, often without protection (naughty me!), my hair became dry at the tips. Hair that is oily at the roots and dry at the tips is possibly the WORST scenario to have – I had backed myself into a corner with seemingly no escape. As I was explaining my concerns to my mum and expressing my
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How to clean your diamond jewellery Over the next five weeks I’m going to give you tips on how to care for your jewellery. Lets begin with the most precious gem of all – diamonds. Diamonds are able to withstand a lot of wear and tear (after all, they are created by immense pressure within the earth) however there are ways that you can prolong the life of your diamond set jewellery and ensure that they are always looking their best. The most common misunderstanding is that diamonds are invincible. Way back in the 1800s these rare and valuable stones were in fact cut by hand, using an initial cut called a ‘cleave’ to begin the cutting process. This was done in a way that followed specific plains within the diamond – meaning that if a diamond is hit on the correct angle with sufficient force it will make an impact. For example, if you were to knock your ring quite heavily on a surface there is a possibility of chipping or damaging your stone. Diamond jewellery needs to be checked regularly, not only the diamonds themselves but also the actual settings that they are held in. At York Jewellers we offer this lifetime service to our clients and it’s as simple as bringing your ring back into our store to have one of our expert craftsmen look over it, tighten the setting if necessary and polish the piece to restore it’s original beauty. We recommend doing this approximately every six to 12 months. In between checks with your jeweller there are a few easy steps that you can follow to keep your ring looking its best. 1. Try and take your jewellery off during manual work; rigorous house cleaning, gardening, at the gym. Be sure to put them in a safe place! It’s ideal to have one secure spot that you always use so that you avoid losing them! 2. Whenever your ring is looking a little worse for wear make up a simple solution of hot water and dishwashing liquid to clean it with. Immerse the ring and use a soft toothbrush to gently clean under the diamonds and around the setting. 3. Use your fingernail to feel if the claws and metal holding your diamonds in is still intact. If in doubt take it to your trusted jeweller as soon as possible!
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AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
LEO JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23
Uranus sends disruptions in your direction, plus Pluto demands that you shed your old skin and start afresh. So the only certainty at the moment is change! You’re feeling restless but try to modify your reactions, otherwise it will be a long and tiring week. With Venus visiting your finance zone, the more you conserve money, the better.
PISCES FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
Pliable Pisceans are keen to please others this week but avoid the temptation to say yes to everything… you may find you’ve bitten off more than you can comfortably chew! Sunday should be super as Neptune blesses creative projects, and your intuition helps you find a solution to a long-term problem.
ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
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Prepare for a challenging week full of inconvenient disruptions and dramatic surprises. Being a rambunctious (or rude) Ram will just land you in a heap of trouble, especially with authority figures like your boss or the police. So simmer down, before you say or do something that you later regret. You’ll find cool cooperation will get you a lot further than fiery confrontation.
It’s a volatile week so keep your cool Cats! Avoid spreading unsubstantiated gossip and blurting out things that you’ll later regret; take the time to check the facts first. Plus be extra careful when driving. You’re keen to teach or instruct others, but don’t assume you have all the answers. Hot-headed hubris will put others off.
Star predictions for the week beginning April 20
TAURUS APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
With Mercury (your ruling planet) moving into fellow earth sign Taurus, you’re keen to tackle practical tasks like cooking, gardening, building and DIY projects. Plus education, study, reading and research are also favoured. You need to keep up to speed with what’s going on in the world.
LIBRA SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
You want everything to run smoothly this week but it’s just not going to happen. Work relationships will be tricky and loved ones unpredictable, so try to relax and take things as they come. With Jupiter activating your career zone until July 16, look for ways to expand your influence at work. The more you help others professionally, the more successful you’ll be.
SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
Mercury moves into your sign from April 23 to May 8, so keep two-way communication going Taurus. If you are too stubborn and unyielding in your opinions, others will just stop listening to what you have to say. Friday’s fabulous Venus/Saturn trine helps you sort out a partnership problem.
What a dramatic week! Pluto opposes Jupiter; then squares Uranus and Mars. Trying to control others and manipulate outcomes will get you nowhere fast so consider swapping Scorpio sarcasm and temper tantrums for cool, clever compromise. It’s also time to examine your life in forensic detail.
GEMINI MAY 22 TO JUNE 21
SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
Expect some turmoil this week Twins especially involving children, teenagers, friends or finances. With a flexible approach and a diplomatic demeanour you’ll manage things just fine. You’re in a hurry to get ahead but be cautious when it comes to money matters. So your motto is, “Look twice before you leap”.
Cutting corners could lead to unfortunate consequences. And, if you are less than 100 per cent honest, then the Jupiter/Pluto opposition increases your likelihood of getting caught out. Enthusiasm is high but don’t jump to hasty conclusions, and then pass on incorrect information. Get your facts straight.
CANCER JUNE 22 TO JULY 22
CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
Avoid using manipulation to force people to do what you think they should be doing. Let others make their own choices and their own mistakes. It’s also time to initiate career and relationship changes before Uranus and Pluto do it for you! Remember Shirley Maclaine: “Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. It’s where all the fruit is”.
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The more intently you micro-manage close relationships early in the week, the more loved ones will distance themselves from you. Emotional power struggles are likely, unless you can be more cooperative. Friday’s fabulous Venus/Saturn trine boosts your communication skills and your Capricorn charisma.
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Is your business riding the tablet wave? Take a look around the bus or train on your morning commute and you’ll likely see a bunch of people tapping and swiping away on their tablets. Whether it’s for checking emails, online banking or reading the news, tablets are incredibly versatile tools and their popularity is soaring among consumers and businesses alike. In fact, recent analysis from Gartner revealed that worldwide sales of these devices increased by around 68 per cent last year, culminating in a total of 195.4 million units and pushing them into the status of “mainstream phenomenon”. There’s simply no denying that tablets will have an increasingly important role to play in businesses both large and small. What are the main benefits these devices can bring to your company? Mobility In an increasingly mobile business world, it’s crucial that your company has the tools to keep up. Many tablets nowadays boast similar capabilities to traditional laptops, but at a fraction of the bulk. A slim and lightweight device is all that is needed to check emails on the fly, read and edit important documents and even do a bit of business banking. The rise of cloud computing also means that it’s becoming easier to access crucial business data from just about anywhere – a tablet is the perfect companion for these needs. Cost efficiency Looking to reduce the cost of investment in IT hardware? Ditching laptops for the more affordable tablets could be a way to keep with the times while shaving down costs. The constantly updating nature of most mobile operating systems such as Android means your hardware will stay relevant for a while, with less need to upgrade to newer systems. Customisation The advent of apps means tweaking your tablet devices to suit your business needs is easier than ever before. You can download just the tools your business requires, saving on memory space and associated costs. In fact, with app development becoming easier and more accessible, some companies are even stepping out and creating their own apps!
FITEC FITNESS CHAMPION
Fitec is the Fitness Industry Training & Education Centre. It’s where the trainers get their training! As part of raising awareness and promoting it in our community, we present the Fitec Fitness Champion! Each week we will interview someone who has successfully made health and fitness an integral part of their life...
How does fitness feature in your life? My fitness story starts a long time ago. As a child growing up in the 60’s and early 70’s life in general was very active. I walked or rode my bike to and from school everyday. That was also “back in the day” when you were allowed to come home for lunch, so that was another trip there and back. I also remember never being inside, I was always outside every afternoon playing football, cricket, climbing next door’s willow tree for hours on end, climbing and jumping over the wooden paling fences that separated my friends’ backyards to mine. Along the way I encountered many a hardwood splinter in my feet. But my absolute passion was soccer. My father played and formed/coached one of the very first women’s soccer teams in the Sydney region. We were called the ‘Blacktown Spartans Women’s Soccer Team’. Ages ranged from about 12 years (that was me) to 20 to 30-year-olds. I practised most afternoons after school, relentlessly kicking my soccer ball against that paling fence. I must have driven our neighbours crazy with that sound. I loved every moment of playing a competitive sport, which was pretty groundbreaking at the time but in today’s standards would have been pretty amateurish. My highest achievement was playing in the NSW Women’s team circa 1976 and toured New Zealand for a Round Robin Competition.
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Time poor people should try interval training to get the most out of their exercise
stuff. Vibrating machines, vibrating belts that went around your middle to try and wobble off your belly fat. At the age of 24, just after my first child was born, I decided that I could “do this”, you know, become an Aerobics Instructor. So I did my Fitness Leaders Course through the Department of Sport and Recreation and, well the rest is history. There was no Les Mills pre-choreographed classes back then. You had to “tape” your music from records to play in your classes, so you had to pick appropriate beats for Step Class. It took a lot of time but was a lot of fun and I think new instructors these days unfortunately don’t have freestyle skills. I taught up to 18 classes per week for many years. Fast forward 20 years and to the second stage of my fitness career. I recently re-qualified myself in Cert 3 and 4 Fitness. Face to face learning was really important to me as it’s been a long time since I’ve studied. I now teach about eight classes per week ranging from Heartmoves which is freestyle (over 55’s) to Les Mills BodyVive and BodyBalance. I’m also certified in BodyAttack, BodyPump and BodyCombat but my absolute passion now is BodyBalance. I regularly participate in Yoga/meditation/retreats/ classes as I love the “pureness” of the form and the peace of mind it brings. My fitness story has evolved over the years and in some ways I feel as though it’s just beginning.
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One question came in this week about a workout for time poor people. All of us at times find we get a little stretched to fit a workout in. One effective and simple method is to get back to basics; work as much muscle as you can as hard as you can in whatever time you have. Forget bicep curls or eyebrow raises. Perform a big compound movement, which means the more joints moving the better. Get as much weight as you can safely handle and move it as fast as you can. However, unless you are extremely fit already, an all out set of that won’t last for very long before you feel like lying down and having a rest for a week or two. This is where intervals are good. An interval type workout is where you can do all out sets of exercise broken up by rest so you can keep the intensity high enough. Think of the difference in pace if you were running the City to Surf compared to the pace you would cover 50m back to a gate if two huge Rottweilers launched around a corner at you. That 50m might only be a tiny fraction of the distance and time it takes to do the City to Surf but the actual results, training wise, in your body, would be a whole lot more than the equivalent 50m in the long distance run because of the intensity it was done at. So basically your return on time invested is a whole lot higher. There was a study done years ago called ‘Impact of exercise intensity on body fatness and skeletal muscle metabolism.’ The study, I’ll greatly summarise, showed a group of people doing interval training for 15 weeks burnt nine times the amount of fat as a group of endurance training people training for 20 weeks! Even if the fat burning was just equal it would be a good reason to do it but nine times more is incredible. There is a drawback though. It’s hard basic training, not everyone can handle it. If it’s easy, you’re doing something wrong. So keep it simple. Even start with doing as many chin-ups as you can then drop and do as many pushups as you can.
In my primary and secondary school years I remember with great affection taking out Junior Sports Champion at the primary level and Champion Girls Athlete at high school. I also participated in gymnastics at the YMCA and judo as well. You could pretty much say I was obsessed with anything that involved sport in a team environment or in an individual manner. After leaving school I joined a gym that had the most ridiculous fitness equipment I’d ever seen. But this was “state of the art”
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NICOLE MCMILLAN Practice owner of Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic and the Western Sydney Cat Hospital
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Making indoors fun for your cat
Winter pain relief with rubs and creams
There are many advantages to keeping your cat indoors. Cats have a detrimental effect on Australian wildlife and the majority of injuries that we see in cats are due to them being outdoors where they can be attacked by other animals or hit by motor vehicles. By keeping your cat indoors, this will help preserve our wildlife and also keep your beloved cat safe. When keeping a cat indoors it is important to enrich their environment so they do not become bored and destructive. The environment can be enriched in several ways through feeding, toys, play, training and environmental aspects. Enrichment through food is important to simulate natural hunting behaviour. There are toys available that can be filled with food for the cats to empty and this will keep them occupied and active. Family food tossing sessions can also be great to enable your cat to chase food. Water fountains are also an interesting addition to the environment as most cats love flowing water and this keeps them well hydrated. Toys and games are essential for cats and they should replicate a cat’s natural behaviour. Young cats seem to enjoy stuffed toys that can be attacked while others enjoy toys suspended from strings that bounce and sway. Rotating the selection of toys is important to increase their novelty and interest. Make sure that string-and-thread toys are kept hidden between play sessions as these can be dangerous if eaten. Always remember that hands and fingers should never be used to encourage play and play biting should always be redirected to toys. The most important way to keep your cat happy and active is to enrich the environment itself. The house should be able to satisfy each cats’ specific needs. Some cats like to explore multiple levels and ‘cat shelves’ can be mounted on the wall to allow them to perch at higher levels. Sunny areas are perfect for perching areas and most cats love to sit by the windowsill and watch the world go by! Cardboard boxes with treats can also be placed around the home to encourage exploratory behaviour. Objects for the cat to scratch should be provided as this will help unwanted scratching on furniture.
With the weather starting to cool down, arthritis joint problems seem to get worse and other aches and pains also appear. The cold temperatures are thought to stiffen joints, along with the fact that many people just move around less during winter. Less movement means you lose flexibility and mobility in your joints and limbs. Rubs, creams and ointments have been used for many years to help loosen stiff body parts, provide pain relief and also bring down swelling and inflammation. There are three main types: 1. Heat rubs are the traditional treatment option and include products like Deep Heat, Dencorub and Metsal cream. These creams contain methyl salicylate, which is similar to aspirin and is what gives these creams their distinctive smell. These creams work to warm the area, increasing mobility and blood flow. The extra circulation helps to promote healing if there is an injury to the area. The creams are also anti-inflammatory so they help relieve swelling and pain. If you are taking blood thinning medication you should talk to your pharmacist before using these creams. Natural creams and rubs typically use menthol, eucalyptus and other natural ingredients. These are safe to use and are effective at treating pain and increasing movement. These products include PainAway, Elmore Oil, A Little Bit Of Relief, Blackmores Flexagil and Rowo Herbal Sports Gel. Finally anti-inflammation creams such as Voltaren, Feldene and Nurofen Gel have no smell or heating effect. They work to reduce pain and also swelling. Again, if you are taking blood thinning medications, you must talk to your pharmacist before using these creams. Many people believe that creams are very safe and use them to excess. But, anything that is rubbed into the skin is absorbed into the body, so use only the recommended amount and apply to the site of pain only. If you are on medication, it is very important to check what you are using is safe. This includes products that can be purchased in supermarkets.
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Rubs and creams are thought of as safe but they are absorbed into the body so must be checked
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The second most quoted English writer after William Shakespeare
One stated publicly that his dictionary was “imperfect and faulty,” another that it was “grammatically and historically contemptible” and a third that “nearly one-third is as much a language of the Hottentots as it is of the English.” But conversely, when two society ladies complimented him on having left vulgar words out of his dictionary, the ever-witty Dr Johnson feigned surprise, gasping: “What, my dears – you have been looking for them, have you?” The tens of thousands who today visit the home where he wrote his dictionary, obviously have more admiration than Johnson’s critics. Found at number 17 on the small pedestrian-only Gough Square off Fleet Street, the circa-1700 building is “four bay windows wide and five storeys high” (as chronicled when Johnson lived there) and is as sparsely furnished today as in his struggling times. In fact the only times he had money of any significance was when writing spasmodically for the Gentleman’s Magazine, fascinatingly described as “a repository of all things worth mentioning” and which was published for over 190 years from 1731 to 1922. Dr Johnson’s House is open Monday to Saturday 11am to 5pm; details www.drjohnsonshouse.org.
Head for a Boeing 727 where it points out towards the Pacific Ocean from Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park, and you’ll not have to worry about metal detectors, X-ray machines, pat-downs, baggage searches or any other of the frustrations of big-city aircraft trips. Not that they’re unusually slack about security over there in Costa Rica. Rather that this 727 isn’t going anywhere: its fuselage sits atop a 16m high concrete tower, its wheels on a couple of sturdy equally-high steel frames, and its nose sticks jauntily out from a rainforest that abounds with everything from monkeys and iguanas to colourful toucans. And the reason you’ll go aboard will have nothing to do with flying. It’ll be to spend a night or two here atop your concrete tower, indulging in one of the world’s most unusual hotel suites and a view to die for. The so-called 727 Fuselage Home is part of the Hotel Costa Verde that offers a range of accommodation options from traditional hotel rooms to family suites, apartments and studios 300m in from the beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park – one of Costa Rica’s most-visited tourist spots. And it certainly gets its fair share of attention. Built in 1965 and operated for many years by South African Airways before being acquired in its latter years by Columbia’s Avianca Airlines, the old plane saw sterling service shuttling locals and international globetrotters around Africa and South America before being retired and shunted off to its final resting place on the outskirts of San Jose airport in Costa Rica. There it was slowly stripped, both officially and by vandals and souvenir hunters, until not a window or door remained. It made for a forlorn sight, until spotted one day by executives of the Hotel Costa Verde passing through San Jose airport, who when told the once-proud old jet was for sale at a give-away price, got immediately excited. So much so that they snapped it up. Interior designers and furnishers spent months turning the 727 into a luxury hotel suite. The entire interior was lined with Costa Rican teak panelling. Outside, the fuselage was painted brightly. Prices range from US$250 to US$750 a night depending on season. For more details: www.costaverde.com.
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hen he wrote his celebrated Dictionary of the English Language back in the mid-18th century, lexicographer Dr Samuel Johnson and seven assistants took eight years to complete the job – in today’s terms a seemingly inordinately long time. But across the English Channel, a French publishing house had 40 academics spend nearly four decades producing their first major dictionary, while in Italy another publisher took 30 years to get their dictionary done and into print. The Johnson dictionary was by no means England’s first, with the Wordbook having been published in 1538, and a dozen or so others in the years before Johnson’s. But his was the mostcommonly referred to and most trusted – until the Oxford English Dictionary came along 150 years later. And today, visitors to London can drop into the house just off London’s famed Fleet Street, and see for themselves the garret Johnson and his team toiled away in for those eight laborious years. When finally completed in April 1755, A Dictionary of the English Language comprised two volumes containing 43,000 entries, with 100,000 definitions of word meanings attributed to hundreds of earlier writers Dr Johnson referred to and quoted. One apparently simple word could attract vast explanations in his dictionary. ‘Put,’ for instance, was given an extraordinary 100 plus meanings, taking up five pages. And so large and cumbersome were the initial two volumes that they were later broken down into four – that when stacked one on top of the other, stood well over 25cm thick, and as the pages were 46cm by 50cm in size, their combined weight was 9.5kg. Samuel Johnson was an extraordinarily colourful and charismatic person, with an exceptionally brilliant mind. He was a teacher, journalist, essayist, poet, literary critic, biographer and book editor, yet almost all his life lived near-penniless. His teaching career had ended while still quite young, after students complained of his “unusual” behaviour, which included appearing clumsy through being both partially blind and deaf, and also suffering involuntary head-shaking, gesticulating, grunting, emitting halfwhistles and making sudden “clucking” sounds with his tongue. It was only well after his death that doctors started to record a condition that was to become known as Tourette Syndrome – Samuel Johnson’s nowobvious problem. Yet despite his ailment, Dr Johnson has been described as “arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history,” and “the second-most quoted English writer after William Shakespeare,” although he was not without detractors in high places.
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PENRITH’S #1 GUIDE FOR OLDER RESIDENTS he NSW Caravan and Camping Supershow kicks off next weekend and is expected to see crowds flocking to Rosehill Racecourse during the week-long exhibition. Over 300 exhibitors, featuring the latest in caravan and camping products, will be on show from Saturday, April 26 to Sunday, May 4. “The Supershow is an excellent way for those people who haven’t had any experience of camping or caravaning to get to know the products on offer in one easily accessible location,” said Caravan & Camping Industry Association NSW President, Theo Whitmont. “The Supershow has been a hugely successful event for many years because there’s always something new to see, showcasing the latest products, gadgets and trends from cabins, to tents and RV’s, new park offerings and experiences.” There will be entertainment, food, seminars and exhibitions from 10am all week long for a discounted price of $15 for Seniors Card holders. “The Supershow is a fantastic day out with the family and will help those who have been dreaming of purchasing their next caravan, adding to their camp gear or looking for an ideal holiday destination with the perfect place to see it all,” Mr Whitmont said. Visit www.supershow.com.au.
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he Arms of Australia Inn Museum was awash with colour last weekend as almost 140 quilts were hung and displayed as part of the sixth annual Airing of the Quilts. 106 quilts made by the Caring Hearts Community Quilters were on display, as well as 32 unique vintage quilts. The event is held each year by the group of community minded patchworkers, who are keen to show off their year’s work.
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ocal seniors still in the work force are urged to be aware of age discrimination following a recent law suit that resulted in almost $30,000 in fines for a Queensland company. A 65-year-old man had been working for Theravanish Investments, which operates Thai restaurants, since 1996, when he received a letter detailing the company’s plans to terminate his employment on his 65th birthday. The letter stated that “the policy of the company is that we do not employ any staff that attains the retirement age, which in your case is 65 years”. The comments were not taken lightly. The 65-year-old responded to the company, referring to the case as “blatant discrimination”. “It must be pointed out, my effectiveness
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as a food and beverage attendant when I turn 65 is no less than my effectiveness at the age of 64,” he said. When the company refused to rethink their actions, the man reported the incident to the Fair Work Ombudsman, which subsequently took the matter to court. “Limiting employment opportunities of workers because of their age is totally unacceptable and we take such conduct very seriously because of the impact it has on individual workers and the labour market generally,” said Fair Work Ombudsman’s Natalie James. “[It] can have a terrible impact on their self-respect and dignity and deprive them of an equal opportunity to make a positive economic benefit to the company and the wider community.” Last week, the company was fined $20,790, with both joint directors penalised a further $4,180 each. The company was also ordered to pay $10,000 in compensation to the former employee. “We encourage employees to speak up against discrimination they may have encountered in the workplace,” Ms James said. The Fair Work Ombudsman has received more than 80 complaints since 2009 about age discrimination.
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AFTER A long career as an electrician, Thomas William Reynolds-Rowe is enjoying a quiet retirement with his wife Dorothy. Thomas, who has lived in Penrith at Mountain View Retreat Retirement Village for 13 years with his wife, jokes that one of the best things about moving to the village was “getting out of mowing the lawns”. Prior to his retirement, Thomas was an electrician, spending 12 years with the Royal Australian Navy and also working on the railways. He and Dorothy lived in Greenacre and raised their three children before becoming Penrith residents; the couple now has grandchildren as well. Thomas said he and Dorothy enjoy attending the social events and entertainment available at the village.
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The Nepean Evening VIEW Club will hold its April meeting on Monday, April 28 at 7pm. Women of VIEW support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life project. New members are warmly welcomed into the group. Cost is $25. For details on this meeting or the VIEW club in general, ring Joyce Leavett-Brown on 4731 2851. Join today!
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Commencing at 4.30am from the Castlereagh Street side of the Penrith RSL Club, a silent march will make its way along High Street to Memory Park for a 5am service. This emotional ceremony is expected to attract thousands of people this year. For details call 4728 5225.
Penrith City National Servicemens Association meets on the third Sunday of each month at Penrith RSL from 10.30am. For details contact Colin on 0400 129 006.
RUGBY LEAGUE Monday, April 21 Sportingbet Stadium Kickoff 7.00pm The Penrith Panthers take on the top of the table Gold Coast Titans at Sportingbet Stadium this Monday night. Adult tickets are just $15.
GOOD FRIDAY Friday, April 18 St Finbar’s Church From 7.30pm Hear the music of Bach and sacred readings this Good Friday. Performances by the Blue Mountains Chamber Chorale. Call 4758 6067 for details.
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$
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From
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$
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$ WW7442
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Lic 83907c
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WW8435
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Lic No. 4715C
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1300 785 845
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WW305
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$
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lic. 251075c
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WW354
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WW7899
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from
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Glenmore Park
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Personally
WW416
Fax: 9670 2656
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WW3608
0408 022 374
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M&J
Lic 416722C
Call Barry on
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