West Life 22 August

FRI 22 AUG 2014 • Issue 1167

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arol Heuchan is a lady of many hats. She has been a professional horsewoman for most of her life, training riders and show horses and competing successfully in 34 Royal Easter Shows. She is also a highly qualified National Judge and has judged internationally.

In 2003 her first book was published and led her to the world of Bush Poetry, which she took by storm, amassing a swag of awards. Twice Australian Champion and nine times Laureate Award winner, and with five books and five CD’s (all award winning), she is the winner of the richest prize in poetry history (a $34,000 tractor!).

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In January 2015, she leaves for her sixth US/Canada concert performance tour.

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Carol Heuchan has been the main arena commentator for the last five years.

Her long association with and passion for Agricultural shows (even serving on the committee for this very show over 40 years ago) and her talent at the microphone will make this Penrith Show worth listening to!

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Come and see the animals groom, feed and care for a great variety of animals, teaching them respect for all creatures and minimises the chance of accidents, Rhonda said.

The kids will experience some great memories if they check it out!

Blacksmith is back again At this year’s Penrith District Show we are again privileged to have Ray Lincoln, a fourth generation blacksmith in Australia, entertaining the public with his blacksmithing talents.

Mr Lincoln has been working with hot

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coals and glowing red iron since he was 14 years of age at his father’s Bankstown shop in 1942.

He is somewhat of a celebrity blacksmith, delighting people young and old with his humorous yet educational routine at the various country shows in New South Wales.

He has been a regular face at the Sydney Royal where he has become a popular attraction after exhibiting in the Carlton Clydesdale Horse Stables for the past 44 years. Come and visit Ray as he demonstrates his trade throughout the Show and toils over a coal fire and anvil with his tools with steelwork.

Working dog demonstration The working dog demonstration has always been popular at the Penrith Show.

Stock dogs are used on farms for all types of stock handling including working cattle, sheep, goats and even poultry.

For the demonstration at the show short haired Collies based on New Zealand blood lines are used for their ability to work rather than their type or colour.

During the demonstration you will see a brief demonstration of the dogs’ natural instinct and how these instincts are modified in order to train the dog.

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A popular spot at the Penrith District Show with the young and the young at heart is the Animal Farm Nursery.

We would like to welcome Rhonda Hall, the principal of All Animals – Animal Farm Nursery, who is again organising this year’s display.

Rhonda will have many new animals at the show as well as the old favourites.

With over 20 years experience, Rhonda said her main aim is to let children relate to animals in the most positive way.

It also gives children a chance to

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In the early days no-one thought of woodchopping as a sport, just another novelty show attraction.

Brawny, hard-drinking axemen took part in informal contests, but there were no rules as such.

Gradually rules did evolve and by the beginning of the century, woodchopping became established as an important event at any big show in Australia and New Zealand.

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well-known part in the local production.

“When I actually went and saw the professional production of ‘Legally Blonde’ in Sydney it was just such a happy, positive and fun musical that I really just sat there and thought ‘I really want to play that role one day’,” she said.

“It was a big role and really challenging.

She’s pretty much on stage for the whole show, not many breaks,” Ashli laughed.

“She’s got really great songs and I just

If they love Legally Blonde the movie they’ll love the musical more

really loved her character development throughout the show as well.”

Having been involved in amateur theatre since the age of 15, it was the Sydney production of ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ that finally gave Ashli the light bulb moment where she knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life.

“I sat there going ‘yeah, this is a great musical, I really want to do that, I want to be like Lucy Durack,’ who plays Elle in the professional production. I’m going to try to do this professionally, so that’s kind of what got it for me.”

With rehearsals going well and plenty of extra surprises included in the musical version of Elle’s life, Ashli has no doubt that this is a production that fans are really going to enjoy.

“If they love Legally Blonde the movie they’ll love the musical even more.”

‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ will be on at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Friday, September 12 at 8pm; Saturday, September 13 at 2pm and 8pm; Friday, September 19 at 8pm; and Saturday, September 20 at 2pm and 8pm.

Tickets prices range from $20 - $35. For more information on the production or to book call 4723 7600 or visit www.jspac. com.au.

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he 2001 movie ‘Legally Blonde’ seemed to really strike a chord with audiences.

So much so that the beloved story of Elle Woods – which originally came from the book by Amanda Brown – was transformed into a stage musical.

Having its Broadway debut in 2007 before coming to Sydney’s Lyric Theatre in 2012, audiences will now have a chance to see Elle’s story brought to life by the Penrith Musical Comedy Company when the Sydney Amateur premiere of ‘Legally Blonde’ comes to the Joan in September.

Talking to Ashli Marin – who will take on the lead role of Elle Woods – it sounds like the show will be a whole lot of fun.

“It’s a very funny, well written musical,” she said.

“It does pretty much follow the same storyline as the movie, obviously just with extra scenes and songs added. So the audience can expect a lot of laughs from this show. There’s a lot of songs that have been written purely for the comedy side of things.”

‘Legally Blonde’ is the story of Elle Woods, who decides to follow her true love to Harvard Law School. Though often seen as just a ‘ditsy blonde’, Elle sets out to prove to the haters that there’s more to her than meets the eye.

“I mean, she is of course naïve and she’s happy in her own world and everything, but I really do think she’s really driven and motivated and she’s ready to prove to everyone that she is more than her blonde hair,” said Ashli about the character.

“That’s what I think draws the audience in. The depth of her character is much more than what people think she is and I’m hoping that I can portray that as well.”

In the film Elle doesn’t go anywhere without her cute little Chihuahua named Bruiser.

Though the general advice in show biz is that you should never work with children or animals, Ashli will have a canine co-star on stage with her when the production premieres in under a month’s time.

“I was a bit weary about going into it with an actual dog because they can just do whatever they want really, they’ve got their own minds. But it just comes down to you the fact that can’t really worry about what the dog’s doing. The dog will always do what it wants to do,” she said.

“But we’ve been really lucky to have a very good trained dog. It’s been a pleasure to work with.”

The professional production in Sydney in 2012 saw Lucy Durack – most well known for her role as Glinda in the successful Australian production of ‘Wicked’ – take to the stage as Elle.

It was her time as an audience member, and witnessing Durack’s stunning performance, that inspired Ashli to take on the

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VOLUNTEERS While growing up we are faced with numerous choices on the direction of our lives such as career options, education, marriage, religion and more. The moral and ethical landscape encompassing the decisions we make can seem like a minefield of good and bad choices.

To lie or not to lie? - is it wrong to break a promise? Is it only wrong if you get caught?

While the conscience may be torn on some of life’s big ethical questions; and community attitudes and public prejudices can make these decisions even more daunting at times, it is important to know that there is support out there.

Primary Ethics held its first ethics class in February 2011 and has now grown to become an organisation that has 1,500 active volunteers including mums and dads, grandparents and other members of the wider community teaching or organising ethics classes for 20,000 children in 300 schools. Penrith RSL has partnered with Primary Ethics to bring ethics classes to children in the Penrith local government area. This Primary Ethics solution is offered

to public school children who don't go to Scripture classes.

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This is a great way for the kids who don’t go to religion classes to learn how to think about ethical issues.

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Trained volunteers teach the Primary Ethics curriculum. Children are taught the basic principles of decision making that helps them determine what is right or wrong, or good or bad in most given situations.

Children sit in a circle and through the use of 'give-and-take' discuss modern ethical topics. Children are provided with material such as stories and pictures, then the trained Ethics Teachers promote conversations between the children and their peers. Individual topics are taught over a period of two or more lessons.

Primary Ethics is a charity that creates curriculum and attracts, recruits, vets and

trains volunteers to organise and teach ethics classes for NSW public primary school children - and they need your help.

Primary Ethics needs volunteers to organise and run classes in local public schools and Penrith RSL is behind them. We are encouraging staff to volunteer and get the wider community involved.

Penrith RSL has partnered with Primary Ethics to help spread the word in the area – and also to encourage its staff to volunteer. Karen Harrison, HR manager at Penrith RSL, has volunteered to teach at Kingswood Public School on one of her non-work days. “I think these ethics classes are a wonderful initiative,” says Ms Harrison. “I have three adult daughters and a grandchild on the way. I want my family to live in a community with values and ethics. This is a great way for the kids who don’t go to religion classes to learn how to think about ethical issues.”

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fter calling it a day in 2007, despite two blistering albums – ‘When Goodbye Means Forever’ and ‘Music For the Recently Deceased’ – it was a sense of unfinished business that prompted Adelaide-born metalcore outfit I Killed The Prom Queen to get back on the rock and roll treadmill.

They’ve certainly wasted no time either, with an astonishingly brutal new album ‘Beloved’, released on legendary US punk label Epitaph, a run at this year’s Soundwave festival and their massive Rise of Brotality tour.

Lead guitarist Jona Weinhofen admits that it was pressure on the band from fans that prompted the reunion.

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Year and at 12 years of age had already completed her Licentiate Diploma.

‘Journey Into Romanticism’ will be conducted by accomplished Australian conductor Paul Terracini, who will also give a free pre-concert talk in the Joan’s Allan Mullins Hall.

Journey Into Romanticism will be held at the Joan on Saturday, September 6 at 8pm, with a free pre-concert talk at 7.20pm. Tickets are $22-$47. For more information call 4723 7600.

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“I guess there was a sense of a bit of unfinished business,” he said.

“When I was touring with Bleeding Through and Bring Me The Horizon, kids would often come up after the shows and ask ‘what’s going on with I Killed The Prom Queen?’ and ‘When are you guys going to do stuff again’.

“So we basically thought to ourselves, there still seems to be a lot of interest in the band, what’s the point of letting it rest.”

I Killed the Prom Queen will be performing at Hotel Gearin in Katoomba on Tuesday, September 16. For more information visit www.ikilledthepromqueen.com.

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enrith will have the chance to witness one of Australia’s rising stars in action when talented violinist Wendy Kong joins the Penrith Symphony Orchestra at the Joan on September 6 where she will perform the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto.

At only 18 years of age Wendy will take on the piece, which is considered to be one of the most difficult in the violin repertoire.

The concert, titled ‘Journey Into Romanticism’, will open with Brahms’ ‘Variation on a Theme by Haydn’ which perfectly displays the emotion of the Romantic era and is based on the St Anthony chorale.

The concert will end with Beethoven’s Symphony No.7, which the man himself considered one of his best works. It takes listeners on a journey through a range of emotions, from solemn to joyful.

Wendy has a reputation for not only her talent on violin but also for her emotional maturity. This talented young woman has acquired many accolades including being named as winner in the Queensland Youth Orchestra’s 36th National Youth Concerto Competition, as well as being a semi-finalist in the ABC Young Performers Awards and a finalist in the 2MBS-FM Young Performer’s Awards.

Wendy was also named Conservatorium High School Outstanding Student of the

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PENRITH CITY CHOIR NEPEAN CAPA HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY, AUGUST 31

Wild Wild West embers of Penrith City Choir are dusting off their boots and shining up their spurs ready for their next concert. ‘How the West was Fun’ is a collection of music and songs from America’s Wild West that the choir will present at Nepean CAPA High School at 3pm on Sunday, August 31.

Favourites, such as “Ghost riders in the sky”, “Buffalo Gals”, and “Mule Train”, are sure to set the audience’s toes a-tappin’. Penrith City Children’s Choir will also be joining in the fun, performing a rousing rendition of “Rustin’ Creek” and the heart-warming ballad “Song of the prairie”.

The program will also feature special guest instrumentalists, Ann Palumbo and Paul Laszlo.

Admission prices range from $5 for school children to $25 for adults and include a family ticket. Refreshments included. Tickets are through www.trybooking.com. For further inquiries, phone 4754 3946.

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eality music shows spawn plenty of talented acts.

Some become successful in the mainstream music world, take for example Guy Sebastian.

Others like Matt Corby take more of an alternative route.

Siblings Gabriel and Cecilia are definitely on the road to the latter.

Their music is quirky, beautiful

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and raw. The duo released an album three years ago titled ‘Dirt on Our Shoes’ and since performing on the hit TV show ‘The Voice’ – where they just missed out on a Top 8 spot – Gabriel and Cecilia have had plenty of interest in their music.

On Saturday, August 30 audiences will have a chance to hear these talented musicians live as they perform at the Collector Hotel. Their beautiful harmonies are complemented by the

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stripped back sound of the acoustic guitar and piano.

Regardless of whether you’re a fan of music reality shows or not this is quality music at its finest, more than worthy of a Saturday night out.

Gabriel and Cecilia will be performing at the Collector Hotel in Parramatta on Saturday, August 30 at 7pm. Tickets are $15 presale via www.oztix.com. au or $25 at the door. For more information call 9689 1122.

Can’t wait for Big Brother drama I must say I thoroughly enjoyed Channel Nine’s long-awaited ‘Big Brother’ promo, which premiered last Thursday night during the footy. The promo promises plenty of action and conflict and I certainly can’t wait for it to begin on Monday, September 8. It’s understood this year’s series may only last about 77 days due to the end of the ratings period on November 30.

Still on ‘Big Brother’ and episodes this year could be aimed at a more mature audience with the show set to air at 8.30pm on some nights due to ‘The Block: Glasshouse’ still being aired. Usually ‘Big Brother’ has been a staple at 7pm and has been rather family friendly over the years. With the later time slot we can only hope an adults-only version will get a run.

Fans of magician Dynamo will be upset to read that his show ‘Dynamo: Magician Impossible’ will end after its fourth season. In a statement the UK magician said it “felt right” to end the show and he wants to leave people “wanting more”.

It looks like Australia could be getting their own version of America’s ‘Shark Tank’ with Channel Ten casting entrepreneurs to pitch business ideas and products to a panel of investors. ‘Shark Tank’ is huge in the US and will no doubt do well on our shores.

A few shows, which air here in Australia, have been axed in the US over the past week, which is sure to have fans disappointed. E! talk show ‘Hello Ross’ has been cut, as has ‘Twisted’.

Meanwhile, ‘Switched at Birth’, which airs on FOX8, has been renewed by ABC Family in America.

SBS has announced the upcoming A-League season will feature live games every Friday night on SBS ONE. Previously games were shown on SBS 2 but due to the popularity of the sport in recent years, SBS has decided to shift the A-League to its main channel. Games will be broadcast live on SBS HD too.

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Gig Guide 22-31.08.2014 Friday, August 22 Glass Towers Venue: Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4732 6373 Koppen Terrace Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Sound City Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Matt Jones Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Chosen Few Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 DJ Stu Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Live Entertainment Venue: Wallacia Panthers Free entry, 7.30pm 4773 8417 Ebony and Ivory Venue: Terrace Bar at Penrith Panthers Free entry, 8.30pm 4720 5555 Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4721 2060 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 7pm 9623 1211 Chantelle Morrell Venue: Dom’s Cocktail Lounge at Penrith Panthers Free entry, 8.30pm 4720 5555 Saturday, August 23 The McClymonts Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $40, 8pm 9625 5500 Awakened Venue: Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4732 6373

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THE MCCLYMONTS ROOTY HILL RSL SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 $40 Gala Concert Venue: The Joan $120, 8pm 4723 7600 Soundproofed Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Blow Band Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Venus 2 Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Blake Tailor Venue: Terrace Bar at Penrith Panthers Free entry, 5.30pm 4720 5555 Simply Bushed Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 The New Vintage Venue: The Henrys Sports Club Free entry, 7.30pm 9623 2119 Sunday, August 24

Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Midnight Drifters Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Matt Price Venue: Terrace Bar at Penrith Panthers Free entry, 2pm 4720 5555 Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 5pm 4721 2060 Friday, August 29 The Frocks Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 2 Way Split Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Rapture Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180

Red Morning Venue: Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4732 6373 DJ Stu Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Live Entertainment Venue: Wallacia Panthers Free entry, 7.30pm 4773 8417 Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4721 2060 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 7pm 9623 1211 The Beatnix Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $10-$15, 8pm 9625 5500 Clive Hay (Duo) Venue: Terrace Bar at Penrith Panthers Free entry, 8.30pm 4720 5555 Saturday, August 30 The Nevilles Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

A Girl’s A Gun Venue: Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4732 6373 One Hit Wonders Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 The Pink Show Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Blackwater Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Crossroad Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Abbalanche Venue: Evan Theatre at Penrith Panthers $29, 7.30pm 4720 5555 Walk Like A Man - The Lions Den Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $10-$15, 8pm 9830 0600 Fleetwood Mac Show Venue: St Marys Band Club $10-$15, 8.30pm 9623 1211 Joe Kalou Venue: Terrace Bar at Penrith Panthers Free entry, 5.30pm 4720 5555 Sunday, August 31 Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Steve Pasfield Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 5pm 4721 2060 Imogen Clark Venue: Terrace Bar at Penrith Panthers Free entry, 2pm 4720 5555

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Penrith Toy & Hobby Fair A show the whole family can enjoy 31st August 2014 9am-3pm Proudly Sponsored by

Penrith Exhibition Marquee (next to Penrith Panthers) Mulgoa Rd Penrith

OUT THIS WEEK

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Music

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER RATED M

Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson & Samuel L. Jackson When you live the life of a superhero your work is never done. Though Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, played by Chris Evans, is trying to get on with his life in Washington D.C. he is once again called to duty.

After Captain America becomes aware of a conspiracy that may end the world he teams up with Natasha Romanoff aka the Black Widow, played by Scarlett Johansson, to expose the evil plot and once again save the world.

To help the pair out they join forces with the Falcon, played by Anthony Mackie and the three heroes end up in a battle against a new enemy, the Winter Soldier.

The cast also includes Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Redford and Australia’s own Callan Mulvey.

‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ was directed by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo who also directed ‘You, Me and Dupree’ and has been very warmly received by audiences.

SPECIAL GUEST

TIM SHEENS

KIMBRA THE GOLDEN ECHO Out Now

The successful British comedy series ‘The Inbetweeners’ spawned 2011’s ‘The Inbetweeners Movie’ where the boys lived it up on a trip to Malia. This year the guys are back with a sequel that sees them running amuck in our fair country.

In the same vein as teen comedies like 2007’s ‘Superbad’ the story revolves around the sexual exploits of four young males, Will McKenzie, played by Simon Bird; Jay Cartwright, played by James Buckley; Neil Sutherland, played by Blake Harrison; and Simon Cooper played by Joe Thomas.

Jay, Will and Neil are all single and while Simon still has a girlfriend, he wants to end things with her. Jay, who is on a gap year in Australia, convinces his mates to come to the land down under for a holiday.

Of course their trip is quite eventful and results in plenty of hilarious situations for the guys as they backpack around in a bomb of a car that has Peter Andre’s face painted on the side. Their trip is full of girls, drinks and interesting characters.

Kimbra may be well known to mainstream listeners as the woman who poured her heart out alongside Gotye on the almost annoyingly successful track ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’, but this amazing songstress well and truly deserves her own limelight. The singer who hails from New Zealand has just released her sophomore album ‘The Golden Echo’, which is full of experimental pop tracks that take inspiration from a multitude of sounds and genres.

The first single from the album, ‘90s Music’, perfectly captures these random musical influences that Kimbra draws on. Yes, it is pop, but with an eclectic twist on the genre. It’s full of synth and interesting vocal effects. ‘Miracle’ is a sparkly pop tune perfect for those that love to dance, ‘Everlovin’ Ya’ features American singer Bilal and has a contagious groove, while ‘Goldmine’ is an RnB inspired track with a soulful and rhythmic sound.

Upon listening to the album you realise that Kimbra deserves praise for at least trying to give the much loved pop genre some depth and intrigue. Mostly she succeeds in doing so, and while not every track is amazing there are so many feel good and catchy pop tunes that are definitely well worth a listen.

Games PLANTS VS ZOMBIES GARDEN WARFARE RATED M

PS3 and PS4

Anyone who has played even a small amount of video games has most likely played a shooting game. Generally it goes something like this: acquire gun, shoot bad guy. But in Plants Vs Zombies the good guys and bad guys are a little different, being that neither are human, or at least not anymore than the latter. This quirky taken on the classic shooter game is definitely unique and a heap of fun, which is what you want from a gaming experience.

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Australiana Lego mini figures Die- Cast Vehicles Plastic Kits Action figures Model railways Coca Cola Books, Magazines, Paper ephemera • Comics • Trading Cards + lots more

Plants Vs Zombies Garden Warfare features 24-player online multiplayer battles, a 4-player online cooperative mode where you can team up with your mates and the chance to choose your own plants and zombies from the hundreds available.

The online play does mean that gamers will need to purchase a Playstation Plus subscription and have a consistent internet connection during play.

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For more information, please contact: 1300 727 971 or 0497 544 197

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Penrith Legend, four time premiership and current Australian coach

THE INBETWEENERS 2 RATED TBC Starring: James Bickley and Blake Harrison Now screening at Hoyts Penrith

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FOOD & WINE

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CULINARY GUIDE

hen it comes to dining options it’s hard to go wrong with Asian noodles. Though we all love our honey chicken, Asian noodle dishes are such a versatile option, whether you are a hungry meat eater or a vegetarian; whether you love spicy food or prefer your meal a little milder.

If noodles are what you crave then Zen Noodle Bar in the Penrith Panthers Leagues Club is the place to visit.

Upon entry you’ll find a modern and inviting setting just right for a meal out with friends and family.

When it comes to the menu there is plenty to love as well, with an array of Asian style noodle dishes, rice dishes, soups and desserts.

If you’re in the mood for some yum cha style options all the favourites are here, including steamed prawn dumplings, deep fried chicken dim sim, steamed Chinese vegetables with oyster sauce and steamed BBQ pork buns.

The noodle section of the menu offers meals from across Asia. Everything from Singapore noodles to pad thai, traditional beef noodles to seafood udon noodles.

Do you prefer rice over the humble noodle? Then check out the rice dishes such as canton fried rice, teriyaki chicken and rice or the ever popular nasi goreng.

For those who love a big, warming bowl

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Zen Noodle Bar Enjoy a range of all your favourite Asian dishes such as Pad Thai in a modern and stylish dining setting of soup there’s plenty to keep you happy including curry chicken noodle soup, Singapore laksa and wonton noodle soup.

Vegetarians are catered for as well with vegetarian laksa, fried rice, stir fry noodle and stir fry soya noodle.

To finish off there’s a selection of

Value buying if you know where to look

“Parents will appreciate the subtleties of Lovett’s wit, while the kids will just get plain carried away by the energy.

Fun for all and all for fun.”

DAVE ELLIS

n interesting company called Travelling Vineyards Australia has teamed up with the prestigious Australian Good Food Guide to provide that organisation’s substantial following with premium drops from some 500 Australian wineries at prices that can be substantially below those wineries’ very own.

One such offering that we recently tasted was a moreish 2009 Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz from Signature Wines, whose forward berry and black currant flavours, and beautiful richness, virtually shouted an ideal match with spicy foods.

Normally selling at $336 for a 12-bottle case, through AGFG it’s presently on discount at $295 – but hop onto www.ourwines.com.au and you’ll also find a bonus $50 Gift Coupon that brings it down to an even lower $245… and with free delivery Australia-wide as well. That’s an overall saving of $7 a bottle on the winery’s own price.

That website also links directly to an extensive range of other reds and whites available at discounted prices through the Australian Good Food Guide.

One to note: If you’ve a dad with a more than passing interest in wine, a thought for Father’s Day (September 7) is the 2015 edition of Australian Wine Vintages that goes on sale on September 1.

Author Rob Geddes, one of just a handful of Australian Masters of Wine, tasted his way through an extraordinary 8,000 wines for this 32nd edition of the pocket-size guide that’s packed with incisive tasting notes, vintage reports and indicative prices for over 6,000 wines from 317 of Australia’s best makers. It’s priced at $34.95.

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that the whole family will enjoy. Zen Noodle Bar is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Sunday.

Zen Noodle Bar is located in the Penrith Panthers Leagues Club complex. For more information call 4720 5535 or visit www. zennoodlebar.com.au.

WINE

Presented by Theatre Lovett with a host of Ireland’s leading lights in theatre for young audiences.

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 597 High Street, Penrith

icecream with flavours that include green tea, lychee and black sesame, along with sorbet flavours like passionfruit and coconut and kaffir.

So next time you get that noodle craving why not head down to Panthers for a night of tasty Asian noodle, rice and soup dishes

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SOCIAL SCENE

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PENRITH’S SOCIAL EVENTS

Youth networking continues to grow THURSDAY, AUGUST 7. PENRITH PANTHERS

t started as a simple networking group for young professionals in Penrith but GenYQ has become much more than that, and has emerged as one of the most popular business networking groups in town.

GenYQ now meets every second month, ensuring a good attendance figure, and features an expert panel on a particular topic, with guests allowed to ask questions.

There’s also great giveaways for attendees and the opportunity to increase your business contacts, particularly if you’re new in town.

GenYQ is holding a special event in September at iFly Downunder, in conjunction with the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce. Regular meetings return in October.

See www.genyq.com.au for more details or to become a member.

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SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2014 9AM-4PM

1PM COACHMANS PARK

GRAND PARADE AT 1230PM OVER 220 STALLS & 3 STAGES OF ENTERTAINMENT! Dami Im will be performing on stage at 1PM & Jayne Denham at 2:35PM.

2:35PM COACHMANS PARK

Peppa Pig will be making a guest star appearance!

THERE WILL BE REPTILE DISPLAYS, AN ANIMAL FARM, AMUSEMENTS AND MORE!

MEET & GREET APPEARANCES

11AM 12PM 1:30PM 2:30PM 3:30PM

www.stmarystowncentre.com

STAGE 1

STAGE 2

9:00am

Total Talent Academy

9:00am

9:20am

The Performance Academy

9:30am

All Star Dance and Entertainment Studios

9:50am

STAGE 3 9:00am

James Erskine Public School

9:10am

Jordan Garner

9:10am

Ruby Productions

9:40am

RED HOT & COUNTRY line dancers

9:20am

Rooby Roo

G-Force from the Gemstar Academy of Voice and Music

10:00am

All Star Dance and Entertainment Studios

9:35am

No Limits

10:50am

That’s Dance

10:20am

Kodie Amos

10:00am

Ruby Productions

11:10am

RED HOT & COUNTRY line dancers

10:40am

Centre Stage Performing Arts

10:10am

Special Fried Rice

11:30am

The Performance Academy

11:00am

James Erskine Public School

11:00am

Peppa Pig meet and greet

12:00pm

James Erskine Public School

11:15pm

G-Force from the Gemstar Academy of Voice and Music

11:30am

Ruby Productions

12:30pm

Grand Parade

12:30pm

Grand Parade

11:40am

Blue Mountains Musical Society

1:00pm

Kodie Amos

1:00pm

St Marys Sound Centre - Dami Im

12:00pm

Peppa Pig meet and greet

1:20pm

PAWS

1:30pm

The Performance Academy

12:30pm

Grand Parade

1:50pm

Dance Power Studios

1:30pm

Peppa Pig meet and greet

1:00pm

Sarah Mitchell

2:10pm

Excite Dance Co.

2:00pm

Sarah Mitchell

1:30pm

Rooby Roo

2:30pm

Peppa Pig meet and greet

2:30pm

Jessica Burgers - St Clair High School

1:45pm

Blake Williams

3:00pm

Penrith Valley Concert Band

2:35pm

St Marys Sound Centre - Jayne Denham

2:00pm

The Performance Academy

3:40pm

Jessica Burgers - St Clair High School

3:05pm

No Limits Performing Arts

2:30pm

Blake Williams

3:40pm

Nepean Physical Culture Club

3:30pm

Peppa Pig meet and greet

2:50pm

No Limits

4:00PM

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Julia Parashkp Singers

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A TOUCH OF PARIS WINDSOR RSL SAT, AUGUST 23

Paris calls ave you ever watched the beautiful film ‘Moulin Rouge’ and thought ‘I’d really love to experience that!’ Well now’s your chance to have a little taste of Parisian cabaret life, a lot closer to home.

Windsor RSL is holding ‘A Touch of Paris’ – a glamorous night of entertainment which combines Parisian dancers, amazing singers, magic and comedy all in one amazing show.

The singers will perform renditions of tracks including ‘Lady Marmalade’ and ‘Hey Big Spender’ while the dancers will take to the stage to perform routines to songs like ‘Just a Gigolo’ and ‘Mambo Number 5’.

Why spend all that money on flights when a piece of Paris is just around the corner?

A Touch of Paris will be on at Windsor RSL on Saturday, August 23 at 7pm. For more information call 4587 6900 or visit www.windsorrsl.com.au.

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GIVEAWAY GOLDIE BLOX

oldieBlox was designed to allow girls the opportunity to learn about engineering. While most toy products of this kind are designed for boys, GoldieBlox is specifically targeted to girls, with a series of toys and books that help curious girls learn about maths, science and help them to develop spatial and problemsolving skills.

The series was created by engineer Debbie Sterling from Stanford University.

The award-winning story ‘GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine’, follows little Goldie as she builds a spinning machine for her dog Nacho so he can chase his tail. The book includes a construction set that allows girls to have hands on experience in engineering.

For more information on GoldieBlox visit www.goldieblox.com.

West Life has three GoldieBlox prize packs to give away. For your chance to win, email the code word ‘GOLDIEBLOX’ to competitions@westernweekender.com.au with your name and contact details including phone number.

Entries close Wednesday, August 27. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/14/00047. Terms and conditions at www.westernweekender.com.au.

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The only circus in NSW with Performing Lions , Monkey, Camels, Miniature Donkeys and many other Animals

LOCAL RADIO

performing Lions , Monkey, Camels, Llamas, Horses, Miniature Donkeys, Dogs, Clowns, Flying Trapeze

ROSEHILL RACECOURSE Thrilling 2 hour show

Carpark 2 James Ruse Drive, Rosehill

Friday 15th - Sunday 31st August

SHOW TIMES

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FRI 15th Aug - 7PM SAT 16th Aug - 2PM & 6PM SUN 17th Aug- 11AM & 3PM WED 20th Aug- 7PM THUR 21st Aug - 7PM FRI 22nd Aug - 7PM SAT 23rd Aug - 2PM & 6PM SUN 24th Aug - 11AM & 3PM

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Please note: if internet has sold out, tickets are still available @circus box office

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Do it Yourself HYDROBATH Coin or token operated. BYO towel

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FASHION

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Can we trust celebrity endorsements?

KATHERINE TWEED

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It isn’t due to be launched for months but the brand already has thousands of followers on Instagram.

Another bronzed, Australian beauty launching her own tanning range – how on earth will we choose between looking like Jen or looking like Bingle?

Kora Organics, the brainchild of another Aussie beauty, Miranda Kerr is a little more on the pricey side, targeted at women who are conscious of wanting to give the environment a helping hand and can afford to.

Again, it got a lot of publicity from launch and became a permanent part of many households.

Despite the fact that it is not like these women are famous for their technical knowledge of fake tan, we still flock to their products such is the power of celebrities. I have heard people caution against using products endorsed, designed or created by celebrities, but I really don’t think it makes a difference to quality.

I am sure they have the best of the best advising and creating their products for them. And I am sure they know exactly what they want too.

katherine.tweed@ westernweekender. com.au @ktweed_

Jen Hawkins has launched a second range of fake tanning products

Cozi, Jbronze, The Base and Kora Organics are all brands that upon launch, became instantly popular.

Whereas some brands launch and take years before they become mainstream, these brands became household names – well, among fashion and beauty enthusiasts – just days after or in the case of The Base, even months before they officially launched.

And the difference is because these brands have been devised by famous models, exceptionally beautiful people that most women only dream of looking like.

Jennifer Hawkins launched her own swimwear brand Cozi in 2008, which was sold in Myer stores across the country and became an instant success because, well, who wouldn’t want to look like Jen in their bikini?

In 2013, the model launched Jbronze, her own line of self tanning products. She launched Jbronze Professional on Instagram just last week, to extend her already successful range of self-tanning foams, sprays and creams.

“Jbronze self tanning range has been so well received, it has been such an incredible first year. Being in a position to launch Jbronze Professional so soon is more than I ever expected,” she said.

“Jbronze Professional has always been on the wish list but we actually had to bring the launch date forward due to a strong demand. I am just so proud of Jbronze and relieved women are loving it too. I have loved testing the formulas and working with my team on a daily basis to insure Jbronze is 100 per cent perfect on all fronts. I use and trust Jbronze Professional and know women are going to as well.”

Whether you want a light, dark, super dark, green base or purple base tan from your salon, she has you covered and as expected, salons have already begun enquiring as to how they can get their hands on the product range.

Now, she may be two years behind Jen but Lara Bingle has just announced that she’ll be launching her own range of self tanning products called The Base.

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Eternity rings: just what are they?

An eternity ring is a traditionally a single row of diamonds, spreading around the entire finger, worn on the outside of the engagement ring. It is given to the wife by her husband to symbolise their relationship lasting for an eternity. Never ending love. It was actually developed as a very successful marketing campaign many years ago by DeBeers to use up the stockpile that they had of small diamonds and has stood the test of time.

The eternity ring is traditionally a gift used to commemorate an anniversary of significance, which they all are of course!

It used to be a gift given much later in the marriage however more women are being presented with their eternity ring earlier on in their marriage; quite often for their first anniversary or as a special gift for the birth of their first baby together.

I have even had clients surprise their brides at the wedding reception!

How do you select an eternity ring and what design should you go for? I personally think that if you have diamonds in your wedding band a nice option is a replica of your band.

This always looks well matched, and ties in beautifully. It completes the set.

I have also had clients base the design on the wedding ring but choose to go for different coloured diamonds such as pink or black, even sapphires or rubies, alternating with white diamonds or continuous in colour, to give a distinctive look and feel to their eternity ring. It differentiates between the wedding band and engagement ring while maintaining a symmetrical look.

If you have a traditional, plain wedding ring and a very classic style engagement ring then you’ll be able to choose from a wider selection of designs for your eternity ring. If you don’t want to wear something next to your bridal set you may also choose to go for a right hand ring. I’ve had clients in the past that simply love their engagement ring and wedding band as a set and therefore choose a design that is similar but a bit wider for their right ring finger.

When is the right time to purchase it your eternity ring? This really depends on you as a couple. Whether it be one year, three years or 10 years I’m sure it will be a memorable occasion.

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The Annual

“Great River Walk & Penrith Pram Push” Family Fun Day

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21 2014 Tench Reserve, Nepean River 10am - 3pm Great prizes to be won Best dressed pram competition Bring the family along!

Entertainment • Stalls • Food & Fun Bands • Dance shows & More

Penrith, NSW - (02) 4731 2010

For registration and more information go to our website

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ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Are you expecting money to land in your account? Some Librans will experience delays, as Saturn slows down financial transactions. Others will find themselves with unforeseen extra expenses. Attached lovers, your partner could surprise you with an unexpected gift or intriguing proposal. Singles, don’t look for love in the same places.

Expect to feel a bit sluggish early in the week, as Saturn slows down your manic Mars energy. The New Moon activates your wellbeing zone so pay close attention to your health and fitness via a revised diet or updated exercise program. If you establish some order and routine in your daily life, then you’ll have more time and energy.

TAURUS APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Home is where the heart is this week, as you nurture loved ones and get stuck into all sorts of overdue domestic chores. Plus find creative ways to make your home more happy and harmonious. With the New Moon energising your entertainment/hobby zone, you need to do more of what you love. Get physical, creative, musical or sporty.

GEMINI MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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Weekly posts at www.BohoAstro. tumblr.com www.twitter.com/ JoMadelineMoore Copyright Joanne Madeline Moore 2014.

A spontaneous conversation and unexpected news leads to an action-packed week. You’re keen to communicate with a wide range of people at work and within your local community. Expect your home life to be a bustling hive of activity with people coming and going, and emotions running high. You’re bursting to speak your mind on Saturday, but is that such a sensible idea?

Star predictions for the week beginning August 24

CANCER JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Early in the week feels like one step forwards and two steps back as Saturn dampens enthusiasm, delays projects and stymies progress. But with a slow and steady Scorpio approach you’ll get there.

Expect some confusing conversations on Saturday, whereas Sunday is super for diving into a mystery novel or gardening.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Are you bored at work or looking for employment? Fresh professional pastures are calling Sagittarius! With Mercury moving through your career zone (until September 2) strive to communicate your credentials and numerous talents to a wide audience, both in person and online. Foreign friendships are also favoured as you reconnect with an old friend from faraway shores.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

You’ll feel mighty moody this week, as the stars stir up buried emotions and your Crab defences go up. Don’t take things too personally. What others say isn’t necessarily what they mean, so think things through before you jump in and over-react. Prosperity planet Jupiter blesses financial matters as long as you are sensible.

You’re incredibly busy but don’t neglect the personal touch Capricorn. If you are too business-like with loved ones, then you may find yourself left out of the loop or excluded from a social occasion. And is there a personal problem you’re stressing about? Talk things through with a trusted friend or colleague.

LEO JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Has your enthusiasm for a domestic project taken a nose-dive?

Saturn reminds you to shoulder your share of the work. Contributing your talents brings much satisfaction. But you’re susceptible to false flattery on Saturday so don’t be sweet-talked into doing something you really don’t want to do (especially involving money).

The New Moon always indicates a shift of gear in an important area of life. This week the heavens signal a fresh start for adventurous Aquarians involving an intimate relationship or money matters.

If you are attached, your partner may surprise you with an unusual request. Are you tired of being single? You may fall in love very fast!

VIRGO AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

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Your greatest asset at the moment is good health so do all you can to maintain or improve your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. As birthday great Ingrid Bergman declared “Happiness is good health and a bad memory.” On Saturday, strive to be honest and to the point, otherwise you’ll just confuse others with rambling rants.

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Unique home ideas to boost property value Some home owners are content with leaving their property just as the architect intended, while others go wild with exciting add-ons and luxurious extensions.

As the property market becomes more discerning, and buyers seek homes that reflect their individuality and flair, it’s becoming increasingly important that sellers take the time to make their home stand out.

If you’ve been thinking about selling your property this year, it might be a good time to make use of the redraw feature on your home loan. Consider making a withdrawal and investing in one of these six unique home improvement ideas that can help boost the value of your property.

Of course, you do run the risk that once you have completed these creative renovations, you may just fall back in love with your home and be unwilling to sell!

Hide the outlets everywhere Outlets are a rather unsightly addition to any painted wall or designer workspace. Unfortunately, they are also a necessary evil as, unless your neighbourhood has a large Amish community, you won’t find many people willing to buy a house without a few power outlets.

However, these unsightly features don’t need to be kept on walls or in the open. Consider installing them inside cupboards, under tables and hidden within panelling. Just be sure that if potential buyers are looking through your home, they are directed to these clever hiding spots.

Repurpose an out-of-commission fireplace As more people turn to energy-efficient heating options, such as heat pumps, many fireplaces have been left sad and boarded up. Instead of simply removing the mantelpiece from your living room, you can choose to turn that out-of-commission fireplace into a re-purposed feature, such as by adding a shelf and creating a new space for your favourite novels!

Build a pet palace Your home is your castle and, with the right renovations, it can also be your pet’s palace. With a few simple additions, such as tunnels through the walls and climbing frames at varying levels in certain rooms, you can easily turn your home into an exciting residence for an adventurous pet.

FITEC FITNESS CHAMPION

CECILIA WEI Find your balance with yoga

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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...

Top 3 tips for good health?

1. Go to bed early and wake up early the next day. ‘The early birds catch the worms’.

2. Maintain a moderate level of activity, be it any sports or exercise you like, such as swimming, yoga, running or even dancing.

3. Get back to nature, get outdoors and

Biggest health/fitness misconception?

I am not flexible, can I do yoga?

The answer is yes, you don’t need to be flexible to do yoga, yoga is not just about flexibility but it is also about building strength. When we are doing yoga, our body is looking for the “Balance”. By doing yoga you will bring more awareness to your body and work out your weaknesses. Practicing yoga can improve flexibility.

What do you consider the biggest benefit of being fit and healthy?

Abundance of energy and relaxed muscles even after a long day.

What type of activity/exercise do you enjoy the most?

Yoga is my daily practice, besides yoga, I also like to go swimming, play basketball or volleyball.

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A daily ‘must do’?

Practice yoga. To keep calm and strong, I practice yoga every day. I also meditate and perform breathing exercises. Yoga helps to overcome and alleviate stress in busy lifestyles of the modern world and helps us become more connected with our bodies and enhances relationships.

How do you stay motivated when it’s so easy to just ‘take it easy.’

I practice yoga at home, however, sometimes when I do it on my own it keeps me in my comfort zone so I need a good instructor to push me and increase my ability. As a yoga instructor, I also need to keep learning and develop my knowledge; therefore, I continually look for instructors I can learn from.

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Cecilia Wei is a qualified and dedicated Yoga Instructor with skills in Hatha, Gentle, Flow, Restorative, Power and more recently kids yoga. Cecilia’s background is from Taiwan where she completed most of her studies including 200 hours of training under the world masters of yoga.

What started out as a hobby to lose weight and get into shape, quickly became a passion when she realised yoga’s ability to not only improve the physical body, but also its ability to heal and improve the quality of her health.

After quitting her job several years ago and having practiced yoga for over eight years before, she now teaches yoga full-time and has dedicated her life to mastering its practice through teaching.

Cecilia’s teaching is focused on alignment and practicing movement in a safe manner to avoid injury long-term. Her teaching style adapts to both beginners and the more experienced, making each move interesting and enjoyable to students of all levels. Here is Cecilia’s best advice:

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You can contact Cecilia on 0468387357 or email Cecilia7224.wei@gmail.com.

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There is a common story I hear: someone will join a gym, start an all-out fitness kick and go flat out twice a day for a week or so but by the third week are doing less than they ever have before.

I think its important to be realistic about your goals and new commitments. It’s been said before ‘the best way to get someone to do something is to make them want to do it’. The same is true for your fitness program.

I’ve seen people force themselves onto a treadmill at 6am in the morning because they feel they have to exercise, then they say ‘I just don’t like exercise’.

What they don’t like is looking at the treadmill clock ticking down, running on the spot for an hour. Why not go for an outdoor run somewhere pleasant and enjoyable? Organise a game of tennis, go trampolining. There are a hundred ways to get active, it’s just a matter of finding what it is that you enjoy and then sticking to it.

The other important thing is you have to work up to it; at first your new resolve to get fit is very fragile, even though you’re feeling positive this time you’re going to do it!

It has no habit behind it, you might have bad associations to exercise already, you have already failed before and maybe others around you are not very encouraging because it draws attention to their own lack of activity.

Then you get sore from doing too much. It’s very easy to lose that initial resolve. You have to be very careful to keep it alive, then get it growing.

Compare it to making a campfire. You don’t light a match then put a few telegraph poles on top of it, then say ‘see, I can’t make campfires’. You have to feed it appropriately, small easy burning things that get the flame even bigger.

Only when it’s ready do you put a bit more on. The same goes for exercise; guide yourself by how you feel. It is better to do something you like and increase it when you feel ready.

If you actually look forward to your next session, whatever it is, you’re going well.

Think of it as a long term enjoyable change and just watch how your body responds!

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With all this rain we are having recently, we often see an eruption of skin disease in our canine companions.

Moist fur is the perfect place for bacteria to grow on your dog.

Hotspots, or acute moist pyoderma, are raw patches on the skin that can quickly flare up within a few hours.

Hotspots are caused by a bacterial infection on the skin and can occur anywhere on a dog but most commonly occur around the ears or bum.

They commonly occur when a dog’s fur is moist and the weather is slightly warm to aid in bacterial growth. Skin irritations caused by fleas, ticks or allergies can also predispose dogs to the development of hotspots.

A dog with a hotspot will often bite and scratch the area and this can make the hotspot worse! The area becomes moist and red and forms pus and scabs. In longer haired dogs, the hair often becomes matted and can cover the hotspot making it difficult to see.

Hotspots can be extremely painful and dogs usually need to be sedated or even have an anaesthetic for the initial treatment.

Treatment involves clipping away the hair to expose the hotspot, cleaning the area and sometimes using antibiotics and anti-inflammatories if the area is very inflamed and painful.

Although you can’t entirely prevent a hotspot, there are a few things you can do to try and prevent them in your dog.

In wet and humid weather, always make sure you dry your dog very well as moisture is perfect for hotspots to develop. This is especially important in heavy coated dogs such as Labradors and Golden Retrievers.

Also make sure that your dog is up to date with flea prevention.

Dogs that have fleas will often scratch and lick the irritated areas.

This trauma can cause small abrasions in the skin and increase the chance of skin infection and development of a hotspot.

So while this wet weather continues, pay extra attention to your dog’s skin.

If you have any questions about the health of your pets, please contact us on 4731 3055.

Sometimes you read something so staggering, so extraordinary, that you have to read it twice to make sure what it really says. In Bible’s New Testament book of Philippians, the Apostle Paul wrote these amazing words: “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.”

How could that possibly be? Content? And in any and every situation?

People today seem to be the very opposite of content. Many are frustrated and unhappy with life. They are restless and anxious, fearful that they are missing out. Discontentment is the characteristic of so many people’s lives. They are continually restless looking for contentment by having more and more. And this is not surprising because TV, radio and magazine advertising fills us with a relentless passion to have more and more and bigger and better. We feel as if we must have it!

Yet, Paul, in the Bible says, “I have learned the secret of contentment”! What is that secret?

Paul’s secret is knowing Jesus Christ. Paul had got a right perspective on life and because of this he knew that real contentment in life is found when a person is trusting and following Jesus.

A Christian writer from many years ago once wrote that trusting Christ “is enough to satisfy the hearts of all who confide in him and who leave everything in his hands.”

This may seem surprising in a world that is so restless and dissatisfied, yet the reality is that Christian people who know Christ do have a deep peace and can indeed echo Paul’s words, “I have learned the secret of contentment”.

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Owners of Copenhagen’s smallest coffee shop have now had their second venture recognised by the Guinness Book of Records – a hotel that’s the smallest in the world with just one room.

The Central Hotel and Café comprises the street-level coffee shop that squeezes just five seats indoors and a couple more than that outside (including one regularly set-up on the roadway in-between cars parked at the kerb) and above that the “hotel”.

It’s sole room measures a mere 2.48 metres by 3.1 metres and can be easily missed by the untrained eye.

But guests are treated surprisingly well in that tiny space and you won’t hear a complaint: there are fresh flowers, fruit and wine on arrival, it’s got a double bed with the best of linens, ensuite with shower, a well-stocked mini-bar, flat screen TV, stereo with iPhone connectivity, and free Wi-Fi. And breakfast is also included – either at the Granola Café that the Central owns half a block away in Copenhagen’s trendy Stronget district, or delivered from there to your room.

The building itself opened as a private house in 1905 and during World War II was converted to a shoe repairer’s store.

Sometime in the 1980’s it became the coffee shop downstairs, and a goldsmith occupied the upper room that’s now the hotel.

And that one room is currently booked most nights through until the end of

This is officially the world’s smallest hotel and coffee shop, located in Copenhagen’s trendy Stronget district.

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Ending abuse NSW Govt rolls out new policy to put an end to the physical and financial abuse of elders SW Minister for Ageing John Ajaka has announced new measures to reduce elder abuse in the community by providing better coordination between government agencies.

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and responding to abuse of older people: NSW Interagency Policy’ and will help to reduce the incidence of elder abuse in the community by helping people recognise the signs that a person is being used or abused.

“This guide provides greater direction to government and non-government agencies, and community organisations working or living with older people,” Mr Ajaka said.

“Abuse of older people is a serious issue, and one which won’t be tolerated. Unfortunately, in most places it happens behind closed doors and the people living with the victims often do not know what to do or who to call to report the incident.

“This new policy will ensure those working with older people are alerted to the risk of abuse, and are appropriately trained to respond in a timely manner, acting in the best interests of the person being abused.

“The most common type of abuse against older people is financial abuse and sons and daughters aged 45-64 are often identified as those who are primarily responsible.

“The NSW Government’s vision is for a healthy, vibrant and active ageing population and it has made tackling elder abuse a priority.

“I want older people and their carers to be supported, and to live safely with dignity in the community.”

Mr Ajaka said the interagency report is a step in the right direction.

“I encourage anyone who has experienced or witnessed elder abuse to come forward and seek advice from the NSW Elder Abuse Helpline by calling 1800 628 221 toll free,” he said.

The Hawkesbury has long been known as the home of artists.

Now you are invited to visit the artists’ studios. The Hawkesbury Artists and Artisans Trail will be held this weekend, August 23 and 24 from 10am to 4pm both days.

The trail includes local galleries and the inspirational studios of some of the region’s best known artists and artisans, showcasing a diverse range of art forms including painting, jewellery, sculpture, photography, metalwork, woodwork, glass, felt and ceramics.

Explore the galleries, visit the studios, meet the artists and artisans, have an opportunity to purchase affordable fine art direct, learn more about their art and watch them create some unique and inspiring works.

Stroll through Piggery Lane Studios and Gallery, marvel at the fine glasswork of James Fletcher or spend the afternoon at Purple Noon Art, Sculpture and Framing Gallery.

You are sure to find a stunning array of artworks that will get your own creative juices flowing.

To find out more about the trail, visit www.haat.com.au.

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will be capped at $2.50 a day for seniors and pensioners. Some pensioners and seniors may even pay less under Opal for short trips that don’t reach the $2.50 cap.

In some further good news, customers will not need a credit card or the internet to use or obtain a Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal card.

The Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal card will not cost anything to obtain, and customers will be able to manually top it up with cash if they want to. Information will be available in the coming months.

“These customers will be able to continue buying and using PETs, after the Opal card is released, and well into the future,” Mr Ayres said.

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y wearing a Cancer Council pin for Daffodil Day this Friday, local residents are paying tribute to the multitudes who have been touched by cancer.

The annual Cancer Council fundraising and awareness campaign is this year focused on cancer survivors who, research shows, are not being supported after they are given the ‘all-clear’.

While the rate of survival is higher than ever, 70 per cent of cancer survivors report clinical levels of fear that their cancer will return, with almost a third of all survivors experiencing some sort of psychological illness.

“Contrary to what people might expect, life does not always go back to ‘normal’ after cancer,” said Rodney Titovs, Cancer Council’s Community Program Coordinator for Penrith.

“Cancer Council acknowledges that survivors are often facing a difficult journey post treatment, with many experiencing practical and psychologi-

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Support Daffodil Day this Friday cal needs that fall outside the care of the overburdened health sector.”

Support programs and post-treatment information is an important part of recovery for cancer patients.

“It is thanks to funds raised by the community through events like Daffodil Day that Cancer Council NSW can continue to offer its evidence-based survivorship support programs,” he said.

Donations can be made at www.daffodilday.com.au or by calling 1300 65 65 85.

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 Open 7 Days – Great Show Deals 365 days a year  Over 250 New & Used Motorhomes & Caravans on display  Award-winning Australian family owned business  Fast, easy Finance available  Trades Welcome (Cars, Motorhomes, Caravans etc)  RV’s prepared by our team of Professional Technicians  We want your business wherever you are in Australia!  Flights, Airport Transfers & Accommodation arranged RV Collections & Deliveries Australia wide  Professional handover – Learn how everything works  Free 2 night stay at local caravan park while you get used to your RV  Award winning, ongoing after sales service & support

PENRITH RV SUPER CENTRE 13-22 LEMKO PLACE, PENRITH 2750

WWW.SYDNEYRV.COM.AU

PENRITH 4722 3444

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NEW & USED MOTORHOMES & CARAVANS

Licence No. 189585C ABN: 49559903646

“Where quality, service & great prices come together”

Call Shane 0411 704 302

With Every New Driveway FREE Excavataion and Removal of Old Driveway WW11454

LET US TRANSFORM THE LOOK OF YOUR PRIDE & JOY & BE THE ENVY OF YOUR STREET AWNINGS & CARPORTS

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT

PATIOMAN

AIR CONDITIONING SPECIALISTS

Est 1989

Lic AU15812 • ALL REPAIRS • SUPPLY & INSTALL ALL NEW SPLIT AND DUCTED SYSTEMS

ABN 77 003 052 579

Call Peter 0404 049 637 www.contactelectrics.com.au email: contactelectrics@gmail.com facebook: www.com/contactelectricsandaircon

Lic No. 829 19C

FREE ADVICE

Call now for all types of Blinds, Security and Safety doors, Fly Screens, Plantation Shutters, Canvas & Metal Awnings.

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BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT

We also repair Doors, Screens & Blinds.

Good Old Fashioned Service

PENRITH CITY AWNINGS

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Specialising in Carports, Awnings, Glass Rooms, Rumpus Rooms, Screened Rooms Call Peter Dunn 4735 5055 or 0416 035 645 www.patioman.com.au WW291

BLINDS, CURTAINS

Phone: 4736 6866 • 0407 217 582

Ph (02) 4732 6595 MBL: 0403 011 058

www.summerbreezeblinds.com.au

Lic No: 121977 C ABN: 45 694 859 807

BRICKLAYING

• Glass enclosures • Kits also available • Gable roof specialist

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• WATERPROOFING • LARGE & SMALL

• GENERAL REPAIRS

OVER 30 YEARS IN PENRITH BATHROOM RENOVATIONS • PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL

Design, Supply & Install Advise, Experience & Quality Licenced Tradesmen 7 Year Written Warranty FREE written QUOTES

Lic 162246C

www.BG.net.au

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Call Joel

0419 730 795

Builder - Lic No. 75305c

REMOVALISTS

TONY THE TILER

Bathroom Renovations & Shower Repairs Lic R62186

FREE QUOTES

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0418 259 006

For your convenience We accept!

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FREE UNLIMITED BOXES 1800 830 506 Pensioner discount Local, country, interstate and international moves Residential and Commercial moves Sydney Storage Facility Living and deceased estates Antiques & fine arts Prepacking & decluttering WW11802 Family owned and operated since 1981

Please phone our friendly staff today or visit www.doublejremovals.com.au

OTHER ITEMS

ABN 41586176397 LIC. 238922C

\ FREE QUOTES ALL AREAS

0405 107 506

PHONE CHRIS philway@live.com.au www.philway.com.au WW6240

MetWest Carpet Cleaning

AFFORDABLE CARPET CLEANING All stains treated and deodorised inc.

Rugs, sofas, dining chairs etc.

Powerful truckmount steam cleaner, quick drying.

2 rooms from

ACCENT REMOVALS • Cheap Rates • Short Notice • Free Insurance • Hydraulic Lift CALL

\ RENOVATIONS \ DECKS \ BATHROOMS \ EXTENSIONS \ PERGOLAS \ CARPORTS

CARPET CLEANING & REPAIRS

• FULL OR PART BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

• SHOWER LEAKS REPAIRED

Est. 1974

Precision Ceramics • • • • •

BATHROOM FALLING APART? CALL 4731 8200 • REPLACE CRACKED AND FALLEN TILES

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BUILDING REPAIRS

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LIC No. 269376c

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

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Are you looking for a reliable builder?

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT

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BATHROOMS

0403 888 028

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dave@penrithcityawnings.com PENRITHCITYAWNINGS.COM • DIY Kits Available • Carports, Awnings • Glass & Screen Enclosures • We handle council requirement • We use quality Call now for a free quote! stratco products Ryan 0406 494 470

FREE QUOTES

Looking to do small jobs

est 1999

• New design (Fly over) • New Flat Deck Roof • Carports & Awnings • Screened enclosures

Lic 83907c

RICHARD MUELLER BRICKLAYER

9613 0311

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5 rooms from

$

50 95

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with FREE can of Scotchguard

Ph: 0428 271118 15 years experience

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Licence No. 189585C ABN: 49559903646

Sydney’s Best Prices - 7 Days a Week - No Obligation FREE Quotes

With Every New Driveway FREE Excavataion and Removal of Old Driveway WW11455

Call Shane 0411 704 302

Specialists in all Aspect of Concrete work • Driveway • House Slabs • Patios • Paths BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT

CARPET LAYING

GARDENING & MAINTENANCE

Coochie HydroGreen Your Lawn Care Specialists for all types of lawns

More than just a Plywood Store!

PLYWOOD MARINE PLY PINE TIMBERS COLOURBOARD

• • • •

DIY BENCHTOPS MELAMINE FORMPLY VENEERS

• CARAVAN PLY • MDF • FLAT PACK KITCHENS / WARDROBES

EDGING! DELIVERY! WW11536

OPEN Mon - Friday 7am - 5pm Sat 7.30am - 1.30pm 2/21 Groves Avenue McGRATHS HILL Ph: 4577 4211 sales@myply.com.au

1800 245 955

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT

Carpet & Vinyl Supplied & Installed Repairs & Restreches Free Quote

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• • • •

Call Merv 0418 249 738 or 9625 7740

CLEANING Professional cleaning at an affordable price!

Call Lee 4729 1229 M: 0410 066 055

• Driveways • Garage Slabs • Patios/Pathways Stencil, Coloured, Plain and Spray On

0433 345 088

 Continuous Aluminium  Colorbond Zincalume  Leaf Guard Specials

 Box Cutter  Metal Roofing  Rainwater Tanks

Phone 0416 247 730 Check us out at www.vicsfirewood.com.au

BRICKLAYING, HANDYMAN & GARDEN SERVICES Frank & Olly’s

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY INSURED & FREE QUOTES • Paving • Tiling • Cleaning • Painting • Carpentry • Lawn & Garden Services

WHEN QUALITY COUNTS

For friendly reliable service contact us on

• 6 types of wood • 7 Days 2073 Castlereagh Rd, Penrith

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EXCAVATIONS & EARTHMOVING

Phone: 0419 018 866 DO YOU WANT TO REACH OVER 229,000 HOMES EVERY WEEK? ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN OUR GROUP OF NEWSPAPERS

Phone Zac on: 4730

6000

www.frankandolly.com

ULTIMATE HANDYMAN  Awnings  Decking Licenced: 30817C

 Railings  All Types of Fencing  Dri-Wall Repairs  Domestic & Commercial  Repairs & Maintenance ALL REPAIR GUARANTEED

GARAGE DOORS

Ezy Glide

Garage doors Pty. Ltd.

92 099 831 955 Specialising in: A.B.N: A.C.N: 099 831 955 - Domestic Garage Doors - Remote Controls - Repairs and Service WW3530 Lawrie Sandona Mobile: 0414 822 723

For your convenience We accept!

JULIO 0405 014 404

PEST CONTROL

CRYSTAL CLEAR PEST CONTROL Family Owned Local Business for 18 Years Enjoy reliable professional service with a smile!

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

Termite Inspections and Treatments.

FULLY GUARANTEED WORK

Call Karen on 4733 6753

SELLING SOMETHING?

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• Truck, Bobcat & Excavator Hire • Auger, Forks & Hammer • Rubbish Removal & Site Cleaning • Landscaping, Turf & Plants • Retaining Walls

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A.B.N. 38087588136 Lic No: 219463C

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Credit Cards accepted

0409 393 243 or 4735 1175

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(behind Action Autos)

Y ER LIV DE EE FR

SMITH PRODUCE

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Lic No. 221280C

Licence No. 95571C ABN 70 510 279 284

Competitive prices ~ Prompt service

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John Newham

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HANDYMAN SERVICES

Delivered to your door 7 days a week

PROMPT, RELIABLE SERVICE Mobile 0414 833 356 WW453

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ABC SEAMLESS GUTTER DISCOUNTERS All Types of Gutters Installed

9748 3022 www.abcseamless.com.au

FIREWOOD

Phone/Fax 9833 3563

Reach your customers through the power of your local newspaper.

Local people make up to 90% of your customers.

Classified advertising is the most cost effective way to reach them.

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$

Reliable Services & Competitive Prices

ELECTRICAL

FREE QUOTES

CONCRETING

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GUTTERING

For a free quote call

No job too big or small

* Hedge trimming * Gutter cleaning * Bushfire hazard reduction * Removal of all clippings

Call Steve on 4735 3142 or 0416 116 602

A1 quality split mixed seasoned hard wood

Ph: 4733 7914 or 0432 328 418

GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED

* Mowing and edging * Bindi and weed eradication * Lawn fertilisation * Watering system installation * General cleanup * Tree pruning

FIREWOOD WW11605

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CLEANING • Servicing the Penrith Area for over 5 years Kaytee’s Cleaning Service

R.J. CONCRETE

All garden and lawn services provided including:

Licence No. 173676c

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HALO BUDGET CLEANING SERVICES

Penrith Valley Garden Care

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Home, Commercial & Office Cleaning • Basic Cleans • Small Business • Spring Cleans • Fully Insured/All Work Guaranteed • Regular; Weekly; Fortnightly • Servicing Penrith & Surroundings & Workers Comp

www.coochie.com.au

A Better Service

M&L Carpet Laying

• Complete balanced liquid lawn fertiliser • Weed control eg. bindi, clover etc • Beetle, grub and army worm control Call us on how we can help keep your grass green and healthy all year round.

Love that Green!

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Licence No. 189585C ABN: 49559903646

“Where quality, service & great prices come together”

Call Shane 0411 704 302

With Every New Driveway FREE Excavataion and Removal of Old Driveway WW11456

LET US TRANSFORM THE LOOK OF YOUR PRIDE & JOY & BE THE ENVY OF YOUR STREET AUTOMOTIVE

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT

ARYS AUTO PARTS ST M & MECHANICAL REPAIRS

Look at what Skans Roofing can offer you!

All pets cared for www.nepeanpetnanny.com.au Mobile 0411-644-700

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Kennel/Cattery Alternative Dog walking

• All A types of roofing, metal or tile, new or old, restoration or repairs.

• We W only employ licensed highly qualified Tradespersons who w pride themselves on the quality of their workmanship.

• Free measure and quote service on your site.

• Our estimator is available for measure and quoting, on your site, seven days a week.

• Stephen Fryer, a qualified licensed Roof Plumber, Supervisor, Roof Restorer and Roof Tiler, ensures that all jobs are completed to your (the customer) complete satisfaction.

• Competitive pricing.

• Prompt accurate and courteous service.

Phone

9626 9377 www.skans.com.au

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PLUMBING NEPEAN MAINTENANCE PLUMBING

Lic No. 4715C

    

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Water & Gas Service Repair Blocked Drains Hotwater Heaters Backflow & TMV Testing Full Plumbing Maintenance

CALL GREG NOW ON: WW10899 0400 873 805

101 Forrester Rd, St Marys NSW 2760

WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED

CARS - WANTED

PLUMBER, DRAINER, GASFITTER

roof plumber, backflow & rpz testing

DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL • Fast Clean Service

Painting & Decorating

Personally

• Big Or Small Jobs

• Decorative Finishes

• Interior And Exterior

• Competitive Prices

• Fully Insured • All Work Done

• Reliable Service

Glenmore Park

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Sydney Storage Facility Living and deceased estates Antiques & fine arts Prepacking & decluttering Family owned and operated since 1981

Please phone our friendly staff today or visit www.doublejremovals.com.au

ROOFING

AUTOMOTIVE

Roofing, Guttering, Handyman Services

Martin 0420 975 050

Email: monark@optusnet.com.au

Lic: 29201C

SKIP BINS ALL WASTE TYPES

REMOVALISTS WW11614

BIN SIZES AVAILABLE

2m, 3m, 4m, 6m, 10m & 13m

Call 1300 785 845 or Book online at binbuddies.com.au

For your convenience We accept!

BOO K YO UR TOD AY!

SKIP

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ACCENT REMOVALS

Light Domestic / Green Waste Light Construction Heavy Mix Bricks / Concrete

Will Pick Up

9602 8999 0408 441 075

Phone:

or

www.bikewrecker.com.au

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ALL BIKES WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE WW10207

4735 5322 Shop 2/133 Russell Street, Emu Plains

GROW YOUR BUSINESS

BUILDERS

WW11798 Pensioner discount Local, country, interstate and international moves Residential and Commercial moves

FULL MOBILE SERVICE

CALL 0403 038 816 • 9613 0311

1hour pick-up

Ph:1300 255 626 | 0404 714 714

1800 830 506

We are very experienced and use the Latest Technology in water testing.

You can visit our state of the art shop for the latest pool equipment & maintenance products.

• Short Notice • Hydraulic Lift

(conditions apply)

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FREE UNLIMITED BOXES

• Swimming pool service and maintenance • We service, maintain, repair & renovate • Casual, regular & holiday servicing.

$1000

SKIP BINS

POOLS

• Cheap Rates • Free Insurance

FREE QUOTES

Jason - 0417 221 822 • Mark - 0417 223 288

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GIVE YOUR POOL THE CARE IT DESERVES

All vehicles Free Removal

Lic No. 44995C

REMOVALISTS

Call Chris on 0404 478 487

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A1 CASH

A/H - 4733 2525

24hrs/7 days a week all areas , free quotes pensioner and senior discounts lic. 251075c

Fax: 9673 5411

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LOCAL PLUMBER

Ph: 99673 2188 Ph

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

M&J WW322

New Car Log Book Servicing • Timing Belts Replaced Brake And Clutch Repairs • LPG Installation Service And Repairs • Rego Check While You Wait Including LPG No Job Too Big Or Too Small • We Also Carry A Wide Range Of Parts For Your Car So Give My Team A Call And See If We Cant Find The Right Parts To Help You With Your Car W

GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED Reach your customers through the power of your local newspaper.

Local people make up to 90% of your customers.

Classified advertising is the most cost effective way to reach them.

Like to know more...

Call 4722 2998 Be Wise ... Advertise!

G J Gardner Homes

SATURDAYS BUILDER’S SALE • Entry & internal doors • Windows • Baths • Vanities • Toilets • Laundry tubs • Kitchen sinks • Architrave & skirting boards

8am to 3pm Saturday 23rd Aug G.J. Gardner Homes Sydney West 8/37 York Road, Penrith NSW 2750 Ph: 4732 4600 WW11758

POSITIONS VACANT TURN SPARE TIME INTO $$$$$ Deliver catalogue & goods. Casual work close to home. Flexible hrs-up to $150/wk

Call: 1300 663 161 www.pennymiller.com.au

ADVERTISING WORKS

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Sydney’s Best Prices - 7 Days a Week - No Obligation FREE Quotes

Call Shane 0411 704 302

Licence No. 189585C ABN: 49559903646

With Every New Driveway FREE Excavataion and Removal of Old Driveway WW11457

Specialists in all Aspect of Concrete work • Driveway • House Slabs • Patios • Paths POSITIONS VACANT

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POSITIONS VACANT

TRAINING COURSES

FORK LIFT TRAINING & LICENCE

NOW HIRING WW11726

Waitperson Kitchen All Rounder Sandwich & Salad Hand Experience, reliable, responsible, fast for a busy cafe in Penrith.

Includes Weekends

Ph: 4721 8142

JOINER / SHOPFITTER Full Time Position

Position available to start immediately for an experienced Project Manager.

Must have experience within the Shop Fitting Industry.

Ability to work under pressure & manage project lead times while running multiple projects at one time.

Please contact Anthony Gray 0401 371 371 or anthony@cajoinery.com.au

Position available to start immediately for an experienced Joiner / Shopfitter for work in factory at Emu Plains and on site installations.

Must have experience in detailed joinery, Domestic Kitchens and Bespoke Work.

Night work occasionally required, must have a good eye for detail, be well presented and take pride in their work.

Must be an Australian citizen.

Please contact Anthony Gray 0401 371 371 or anthony@cajoinery.com.au

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We accept!

Accountant CPA/CA

As an established and forward thinking firm, we offer an attractive client base operating in a wide variety of industries.

BUSINESS

Recruit, Train and Motivate local area managers and Catalogue Distributors in your area.

• Full Training with ongoing support • Work close to home with flexible hours and uncapped earning opportunities • No joining costs, selling or outlay

4577 9577

Phone • Book online: www.forktime.com.au

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Saturdays. Exc Job Prospects & Govt Assistance Approved.

1800 011 123 BOOK ONLINE www.wesleyhealth.com.au

ADULT SERVICES

ORANGE NEW SOUTH WALES Ladies required for boutique establishment Great $$$$ to be made

Ph: 63 628 520 0416 207 887

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We are a medium size Chartered Accountant firm in Penrith.

We are seeking an outgoing and personable Accountant with more than 5 years experience in a professional practice environment, to join our team immediately. You will be well versed in business services processes, and possess excellent client liaison skills.

(Near Windsor)

Registered Training Organisation

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PROJECT MANAGER Full Time Position

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Call: 1300 663 161 www.pennymiller.com.au

The successful applicant will become part of an established and cohesive team, and be responsible for direct client contact with people from all walks of life. The role entails working directly with the firm’s Partners to provide a range of compliance and advisory services to SME businesses and SMSF clients.

PSYCHICS

0415 428 356

For more information please email Michael Godwin on michael.godwin@gbspartners.com.au

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To be considered for this role, you will have experience in a similar role, good communication skills and take pride in presentation.

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DO YOU WANT TO REACH OVER 229,000 HOMES EVERY WEEK? ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN OUR GROUP OF NEWSPAPERS

ADULT SERVICES

MAGGIE’S 9630 6328 MATURE, SEXY, NEW LADIES Offering a passionate responsive service.

7 days 10am un l late • Air Condi oned Ladies Welcome North ParramaƩa 9630 3628 View our new website@maggiesofnorthparramaƩa WW11815

OTHER ITEMS

INDOOR SPORTS Indoor Cricket Indoor Soccer Indoor Netball

Court Hire Canteen/Kiosk Bowling Machine

Still accepting teams for recently commenced Monday Night Mens Cricket

Fun Sports Birthday Parties with bubble soccer, zorb balls and sumo suits.

1/16-26 Jack Williams Drive Penrith Phone: 4732 3777 Fax: 4721 7254 Email: info@penrithindoorsports.com.au • www.penrithindoorsports.com.au

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Affordable Funeral Packages Personal Caring Attention 24 hour care line

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We specialise in Quality used auto parts for • CARS •VANS • UTES •4x4

Tel: (02) 4721 0006 Fax: (02) 4731 2006

32-34 Cox Ave Kingswood 2747

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Unit 13, 2187 Castlereagh St, Penrith NSW 2750

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