www.jordanspringsgazette.com.au May 2014 1 www.jimaitken.com.au + HIGHER STANDARDS + Partners Jim Aitken Call for your free market appraisal today Exceeding expectations in local real estate Emu Plains (Lennox Centre) (02) 4735 2121 Cranebrook (02) 4730 1122 Glenmore Park (02) 4733 6999 Penrith (02) 4722 5000 Emu Plains (GWH) (02) 4735 8888 Glenbrook (02) 4739 1111 Blaxland (02) 4739 8800 Springwood (02) 4751 8888 Jim Aitken + Partners MAY 2014 www.jordanspringsgazette.com.au Delivered monthly to Jordan Springs and Llandilo Issue 10 Happy Mothers Day Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith, met with Ms Rebecca Ho, Executive Officer of Touched by Olivia to announce their successful application for funding through the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program. “I am pleased to announce that Touched by Olivia will receive a grant of $35,369 under the 2013 Community Building Partnership Program,” said Stuart Ayres. This grant is made up of joint contributions with $15,000 by Bart Bassett MP, Member for Londonderry and $20,369 by Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith. Touched by Olivia works with local councils, corporations and communities to build inclusive playspaces giving children of all ages and abilities the opportunity to play in thoughtfully designed spaces. These playgrounds are called “Livvi’s Place”. This funding will be used to create Livvi’s Place in Jordan Springs which will provide a secure play space where children will be able to develop play skills and interact with the wider community. Stuart Ayres said inclusive play-spaces serve as a great social outlet for all children, allowing them to build friendships and enable them to live healthy and active lives. “I am proud to have recommended this project for funding and appreciate the benefit it will provide to young people in our area,” added Stuart Ayres. Award Winning Chocolate Bouquets lollylicious.com.au Shop 8, NK Centre 450 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750 1300 664 661 A HUGE thumbs UP for Olivia’s Playground A Big Thumbs Up For Olivia’s Playground 42 Cox Avenue, Kingswood NSW 2750 Fax: 4731 5007 Email: [email protected]Call NOW to book your car in 4731 4587
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MAY 2014 www.jordanspringsgazette.com.au Delivered monthly to Jordan Springs and Llandilo Issue 10
Happy Mothers Day
Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith, met with Ms Rebecca Ho, Executive Offi cer of Touched by Olivia to announce their successful application for funding through the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program.
“I am pleased to announce that Touched by Olivia will receive a grant of $35,369 under the 2013 Community Building Partnership Program,” said Stuart Ayres.
This grant is made up of joint contributions with $15,000 by Bart Bassett MP, Member for Londonderry and $20,369 by Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith.
Touched by Olivia works with local councils, corporations and communities to build inclusive playspaces giving children of all ages and abilities the opportunity to play in thoughtfully designed spaces. These playgrounds are called “Livvi’s Place”.
This funding will be used to create Livvi’s Place in Jordan Springs which will provide a secure play space where children will be able to develop play skills and interact with the wider community.
Stuart Ayres said inclusive play-spaces serve as a great social outlet for all children, allowing them to build friendships and enable them to live healthy and active lives.
“I am proud to have recommended this project for funding and appreciate the benefi t it will provide to young people in our area,” added Stuart Ayres.
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We would all be noticing the coolness that is now setting in across the late afternoons and evenings. As I sit here enjoying the afternoon sun, with a blanket over my toes, I must say this time of year is truly beautiful. With the freshness in the mornings and the gorgeously sunny days. We are very lucky!
We have a jam-packed edition for you this month, with plenty of local-stories and information to keep you well informed and ‘up-on’ the latest happenings in and around your community.
Of course, May is the month of making the most of time with MUM or those dearest and nearest to you. Go on, spoil her! Check out our delicious treats for Mum on page 13, in ‘What’s Cooking’.
The discussion surrounding Sydney’s second airport has been very topical recently, as is expected. Read the latest from Penrith council on page 3.
This month, ‘Do for ONE what you wish you could do for EVERYONE’’.
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Community Needs More Detail on Airport
Now that a decision to build Sydney’s second airport at Badgerys Creek has been announced, we wait for more detailed plans to be revealed.
Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM said that Council had made numerous calls for details on the range and scope of the airport to be revealed so that proper planning for infrastructure could be started in earnest.
“Council conducted a community opinion survey recently and found 7 out of 10 local residents indicated that Penrith would be better off with the development of the airport at Badgerys Creek,” Cr Fowler said.
“Council has consistently called for more information on the second Sydney airport proposal and these results are indicative of a community which is awaiting this information.”
Prime Minister Tony Abbott last month announced more than $3 billion will be spent on roads in Western Sydney to support the city’s second airport, and that is a good start,” Cr Fowler said.
“There will undoubtedly be economic benefi ts from the airport, but those benefi ts must accrue to the local community as well as the region and NSW,” he said.
“In order for the benefi ts to fl ow to the people of Penrith, proper infrastructure provision must be made to support the airport and Western Sydney.
“There will also be social and environmental impacts and these also need to be addressed.”
Cr Fowler said that when more detail on the Badgerys Creek airport and its associated infrastructure is released, Council will be able to inform and engage further with our community.
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Adam Taylor is on annual leave. I am Jim South, a retired clergyman attached to St Thomas’ parish in a part-time capacity.
Real love can be very costly. For instance in the month of May my wife’s birthday, Mothers’ Day and our wedding anniversary all fall within the space of 12 days! If I am not careful, I could face a big number on my Mastercard bill at the end of the month.
This year, all of this comes only a week or two after Easter. Easter can also be expensive if we get too carried away on the chocolate bunny thing. But the real cost of Easter comes before us when we refl ect on the great cost to God of His love for us. The death of Jesus was the price of our forgiveness. He died for us!
But commemorations of love are not just a cost to be born – they’re a cause for great celebration. In our household, birthdays, anniversaries and Mothers’ Day are days of being thankful for all that they mean. Easter has likewise been a great celebration as we are thankful that Jesus not only died, but rose again. The death and resurrection of Jesus are the foundation on which we stand as Christian believers and have profound implications for our lives. The staff at St Thomas’ church at Cranebrook would be glad to talk these things over with you at any time. Contact us through our website www.toms4christ.com.
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Since opening in December last year, the people of Jordan Springs are lucky to have a fresh and professional barber shop right on their door step, with Koryael Barber. Located at Jordan Springs Shopping Centre, business owner Ayad is proud to share his 14 years of experience in the industry to help you with your next haircut. Joined by friend Akad, Koryael Barber specialise in all styles of cuts, including shaving, colours, beard styles, head shaving and stylish comb overs.
The secret to Ayad’s success is simple “This is my fi rst job and my fi rst love. When you love what you do, it doesn’t feel like a job. I like to make people feel welcome. I like to make people feel sexy”. The Barber shop has minimal waiting periods and is able to cut your hair with no appointment necessary. You can just come in. Their prices are very aff ordable so why not visit them today.
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At St Joseph’s we provide a safe, caring, friendly environment in which students feel valued and grow in their relationship with God and each other. We strive to provide our students with the best possible learning experiences in an inclusive environment based on our Catholic faith.
At St Joseph’s we promote “Learning without Limits”No student will be refused enrolment because of a family’s genuine inability to pay fees.
For more information please contact the school principal. For enrolment enquiries or a personal school tour please contact Fran Jackson (Principal).
St Joseph’s Primary is a Catholic co-educational primary school with a passion for learning in a contemporary, creative environment. Learning spaces are spacious and collaborative, providing facilities for both social and personal learning activities. Our grounds are well maintained and provide diverse options for recreational activities.
At St Joseph’s students will experience:Religious education that enriches their faith21st Century learning that supports students individual needsA diverse curriculum and extra curricular activities such as
Voice of Youth, Orchestra, Sport and DramaA Strings programme for all Year 3 & 4 studentsA band program for all year 5 and 6 studentsLearning supported by the latest technologyLearn to swim programmePassionate and professional teaching staffAn actively involved parent community
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In Scripture it is recorded that Jesus, the Christ disappeared from the sight of the Apostles. This recorded event became known in history as the Ascension into Heaven and became tradition within Christian teaching. [Ascension Day is held in many churches. At Saint David’s it is
celebrated at 7.30pm on Thursday 29th May]On reflection the recorded event presents some particular
difficulties. The Apostles believed in a three tier universe: the earth with heaven above and hell below. This concept is no longer tenable with what is known about our universe today. There is no up or down only ‘out there’ with gravity keeping everything in place.
Yet in common parlance we still ‘look up’ to space. As such the transition of Jesus the Christ to ‘out there’ tests the credibility of our ability to apply reason to assist our acceptance of the recorded event .Certainly one factor is that the Ascension is seen as the completion of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and gives credence to the affirmation that Jesus is the Christ. In this is meant that the very long history of Semitic religion and prophesy found its completion in Jesus.
To the Apostles the Resurrection gave conviction that Jesus was the ’anointed’ Emmanuel [God with us] and the Ascension was the totality of our humanity being received into the totality of life of the Trinity: The Father who created, the Son who cleared the gulf between humanity’s capability and humanity’s weakness and separation from that capability and the Holy Spirit that ‘confirms’ or ‘makes strong’. Humanity’s capability is the ‘eternal now’. God is the ‘eternal Trinity’ allowing the Holy Spirit to ‘make strong’ so that we are enabled to ‘be’. And in that new found freedom the realization that to depreciate our capability is to depreciate the love of God.
Another factor is to place the Ascension within the context of our Faith. Naturally if the life, death and resurrection of Jesus is not accepted then argument for acceptance of the event is nullified. But, if on reflection and through prayer the work of Jesus the Christ is accepted then the Ascension takes on meaning.
While astronomy raises more questions rather than providing answers [and this science is one of the most challenging amongst all the sciences], it is in celebrating in worship the Ascension a particular dimension is added. That dimension is the ‘great unknown’ of giving meaning and understanding as to why there is life, why is there this wonderful and almost incomprehensible universe. The life, death, resurrection and ascension allows answers to be provided that enhances understanding and allows the created to honour the Creator.
London CallingThe mods and rockers answering the best of 1960s British Style
The Lindy Charm School for Girls and the Gallery have teamed up again to bring you a series of tantalizing, engaging and fun Vintage Styling Workshops to broaden your looks for 2014.. Last year we covered the 40's and 50's and now let us introduce our new hands on workshops covering the 30's and the 60's with a geographical twist.. – Shanghai Styling and London Calling.
Inspired by Will and Kate’s visit and the Queens’s Birthday celebration the Gallery has programmed a special regal styling session. Grab your Go Go Boots, shift dresses and eyeliner and take a trip back to the best of the 60s retro and on trend looks for today. The Lindy Charm School for Girls will take you on a road trip of the fashion styles, hair and makeup and how you can achieve these looks today with little or no fuss.
The mid 1950s to the early 1960s era was a time of transition. The wholesome mindset of the early 50s was being taken over by the revolutionary attitude of the mid 60’s. Women began to show off their sexier sides while still holding on to most of their morally rigid ideals. With the introduction of shorter hairstyles, makeup increasingly emphasized the eyes. The doe-eyed look of mascara-outlined eyes with slightly elongated corners was accentuated by thickly pencilled eyebrows.
The mods and rockers were two confl icting British youth subcultures of the early to mid-1960s. The rocker subculture was centered on motorcycling, and their appearance refl ected that. The mod subculture (modernist) was centered on fashion and music, and many mods rode scooters. Mods wore suits (often tailor-made) and other clean-cut outfi ts, and preferred 1960s music genres such as soul, rhythm and blues, ska and beat music. Mods favoured trendy, "hyper-cool" styles, a bit like the hipsters of today.
As Chrissy Keepence from the Charm school states I believe that vintage fashions, charm, etiquette, manners, poise and posture never really go out of fashion but rather are overshadowed by current trends and commercial viabilities. I think it is the timeless elegance and romantic notions of the past we like to hang on to, as our worlds are so complex, rushed, competitive and shambolic at times.
The workshop is open to women from fourteen years and beyond, come solo and meet new friends or plan a day out with a girlfriend, mother, or daughter for an afternoon of old-school fun. These 3 hour sessions provide simply fabulous, insightful and hands-on lessons in perfecting your vintage inspired looks and reviving the beauty, fashion and charm of women as they lived in decade’s gone by. Participants will learn is how to apply modern day make up with the tips and tricks to help you recreate vintage inspired looks in no time at all.
For more information contact: Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequestw: penrithregionalgallery.org p: 02 4735 1100 f 02 4735 8334 e: [email protected]
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Next Generation of City LeadersFuture politicians have a chance to dabble in local government
– in a competition for local primary school pupils.As part of Local Government Week 2014, Penrith City Council
is giving lucky students the opportunity to be Junior Mayor or Junior Councillors and take part in a mock Council meeting.
Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM said the competition provides a unique opportunity for primary students to learn about the role of Council.
“We’re giving one lucky student the chance to be Junior Mayor and 14 others the chance to be Junior Councillors,” Cr Fowler said. “I wish there had been a competition like this when I was growing up. It’s a fantastic opportunity for our young residents.”
To enter the competition, students need to outline two things they would do to make the City of Penrith a better place to live, if they were Mayor.
Entries must fi t on one A4 piece of paper, or be an audio visual fi le. They can be a story, poem, an artwork or comic strip.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the entries,” Cr Fowler said.“We’re always looking for good advice from the community
– no matter the age of residents.” Entries must be submitted by Friday 30 May 2014.
The winning Junior Mayor and Junior Councillors need to be available to attend introductory meetings at Council’s Civic Centre on Monday 16 June and Monday 14 July 2014. The mock Council meeting will be held on Monday 11 August 2014.
For more details on how to enter, go to penrithcity.nsw.gov.au.
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The Penrith Dolls, Bears , Craft and Collectables Show - one of the most successful Doll and Bear shows in Australia - is being held again Sunday 29 June 2014. The venue is the Pavilion at Panthers World of Entertainment, Mulgoa Road, Penrith.
This is one of the most successful Doll and Bear shows in Australia, now in its 16th Year. The show provides a great day out for everyone.
Features include collectable, porcelain and reborn dolls, teddy bears, exquisite handmade craft, doll houses, doll furniture, miniatures, books, scrapbooking, doll repairs, beads, patterns, buttons, laces and material, doll wigs, millinery, and supplies to make your own dolls and bears.
Panthers Management and staff provide wonderful facilities and support for this event. The World of Entertainment Convention Centre provides ample parking for visitors. There is plenty of room for coach parking and easy access for people with disabilities.
A feature of the show is the famous doll & bear competition, staged by Val Newman and her team. The judges give their time and knowledge to award the talented doll and bear makers each year.
Members of the NSW Doll Collectors’ Club manage the Valuations Table. You can bring along your childhood doll or bear and fi nd out the history and the value of your treasured possession for a gold coin donation.
When the doors open at 10am there is always a line of enthusiastic buyers ready to hit the stalls and be fi rst to buy the pick of the handmade items for sale.
One of the highlights for this year’s show will be a workshop conducted by International Award Winning Doll Artist, Catherine Mather. This workshop - Millinery for Fashion Dolls – will be on Sunday commencing at 12:30pm. Students will have the opportunity to complete either a Victorian antique style riding top hat or Steam Punk inspired top hat to fi t a 16” to 18” fashion doll.
Proceeds from this show go to supporting Zonta Service Projects which are focussed on initiating and supporting programs for women in the areas of health, welfare, educational opportunities, economic and professional status.
Raffl e tickets will be available at the door for $2 each. All proceeds of the raffl e will support the Leukaemia Foundation. Prizes include a dressed handmade porcelain doll, an antique doll, a handmade quilt and a handmade bear.
Entry price is $6 Adults, $2 Children over 5 years. Join us on the ONE DAY SHOW on
Sunday 29th June, 2014 time 10am – 4pm.
Stallholder enquiries: Gail Ladner 0407 498 021 or email [email protected], Lily Cowen 0247 395696, Jan Hartley 0247 352515. Doll Competition: Val Newman 02 9602 2242.
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• Learning environment enriched by faith and values• Broad curriculum including Religious Education• Wide range of cocurricular activities (sport, creative and performing arts, academic competitions,etc)• Dedicated and professional teaching staff• New and Integrated technology including interactive whiteboards, laptops and iPads• Learning support and enrichment programs• Transition programs (Kindergarten and Year 6 for high school)• Extensive recreational and sporting areas• Active and supportive parent community
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From the Principal’s DeskLlandilo Public School Principal: Bruno Zuliani
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Friends,In jest I often refer to our wonderful school as
“the place of pace”. This is for good reason and supported by the fact that in catering for the
academic, social and sporting needs of our students, the school provides our girls and boys with a vast and comprehensive range of inclusive opportunities.
Term 2 has just commenced and staff have been very eager in welcoming back our students and their families sharing wonderful tales of Easter vacation happenings.
At the end of last term two very special events took place involving our entire community.
Stage 3 (Yr 5 & Yr 6) students from Llandilo Public School in collaboration with Penrith Council and our local Chinese community, combined in celebration and recognition of Betty Wong a long term resident of Llandilo. She has over many years worked with assisting local Chinese people assimilate into the Penrith area. Mrs Dianne Burrell our school coordinator for this project was very excited with the day and a very appreciative and emotional Mrs Wong thanked those in attendance and especially students from our school when presented with a plaque recognising her wonderful eff orts.
The Annual Easter Hat Parade was a huge success and those in attendance were eager to give a thumbs up to Miss Hogarth and Mr Andrews for their organisation of the event. The hats, headgear and crazy hair entries were out of this world and wow factor. The sausage sizzle barbecue organised by our P&C was delicious and reminiscent of dishes produced on My Kitchen Rules.
Our school’s P&C and the Easter Bunny also got together and presented every student with a free Easter Egg to celebrate this special time of the year.
I look forward to sharing our school news with you over Term 2 and welcoming new students and their families considering Public school enrolment at Llandilo school.
My Kindest Regards, Bruno Zuliani (Principal)
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PARENTS CORNERArticle by: Narelle Smith (Family Worker) NepeanStudent-Wellbeing Worker – Mulgoa Public School Nepean Community & Neighbourhood ServicesPh: 0409 986 121 Centre: 4721 8520Blog: http://handsheartsminds.wordpress.com
Frequently I write this article based on what I’ve been talking with parents about during the month. This month, I have been talking a lot about some of the most basic parenting tools for your toolkit which are also highly eff ective. They all come from the Triple P parenting group. Tool number 1
Remind your children of ‘what to do’ rather than ‘what not to do’. Instead of saying “don’t run”, say “walk”. Instead of saying “don’t hit”, say “hands to self”.When you use the negative, ie, “run”, “hit”, children don’t hear the “don’t”, they just hear “run” and “hit”. Tool number 2
Descriptive praise is very powerful. Saying ‘good boy/girl’ makes your kids praise junkies. They love it, but they never quite understand what they’ve done well. Descriptive praise tells children what they are doing well.
Examples, “thanks for picking up your socks, and putting them in the wash basket, that helps me out heaps”, “I really like how you kept going on that task until you got it just the way you wanted it”, You thought really carefully about that before you did it, I admire that”. Tool number 3
The more attention you pay to children’s behaviours, the more of them they will do. This is based on 40 years of research, it’s not earth mother or hippie-la-la stuff . So, if you pay a lot of attention to your child’s negative behaviours, what do you think will happen? Yes, they will do more of them. Think about it – you would hate being reminded of all of the times you stuff up – doesn’t make you feel good about yourself does it?
Choose one of your child’s behaviours that drives you bonkers. Got it? OK, now think of the opposite behaviour. Now start paying more attention to the opposite behaviour (the positive one) with descriptive praise.
An example, if your child speaks too loudly, then instead of rousing on him for being too loud, give him descriptive praise every time he speaks quietly.Tool number 4
If you call your child ‘naughty’ often enough, he or she will prove you right. And that goes for any other negative name that you call your child – clumsy, hopeless, lazy, etc.
Words are powerful, especially when they are coming from you. Children internalise the negatives we say to them or call them. Say them often enough, and you are digging a pit of shame for your child so deep and so wide, it will take them a lifetime to crawl out of it. Shaming a child causes mental health problems later in life.
Super Nanny did parenting a great disservice. Get rid of that ‘naughty’ corner/chair/mat. Do it right now!!! Call it a ‘calm down zone’ or ‘chill-out chair’. Be creative but make it positive.
Remove ‘naughty’ and ‘bad’ from your vocabulary. And now for your challenge…Put these 4 tools into action at your place, and see how things change for the better.
But wait, there’s more! If you can’t get to the 6 week Triple P parenting group, I am off ering the Triple P seminars in May. Come to one or all of them.12th May – The power of positive parenting
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What’s Happening at Henry Fulton Public School
Henry Fulton Public School has just completed a very busy, educational fi rst term. Whilst we ensure
that the curriculum is covered in our classrooms and that Literacy and Numeracy are given due emphasis, we also believe it is important to educate the whole child.
In the area of sport, we held our school swimming carnival and sent a strong team to the district swimming carnival. From there we had two swimmers go onto the regional swimming championships. We also held a very successful school cross country and family picnic day. All students from Kindergarten to Year 6 were involved and parents came along to make it an enjoyable family day for all.
We have also had success with our State Knock-Out Teams representing the school in various sports. Parent/Teacher Interviews were held during fi rst term, allowing for an exchange of information between parents and teachers, which from all the feedback, was very successful. We held our annual K-2 Easter Hat Parade at the end of the term.
Our students’ safety is of great concern and for this reason, the HFPS staff have chosen to highlight road safety in 2014. Our students visited the CARES Program, which is a Police run road safety program for cyclists.
Finally, in the last three days of the term, our Years 3&4 students went on a three-day camp. This camp, as always, provided a fantastic educational experience. For many of our students it was the fi rst time away from home for an extended period of time. The reports indicate the children had a great time learning many new skills and as usual, the behaviour of our Henry Fulton students was outstanding. It has been a wonderful start to the year and we look forward to the term ahead.
Glen Fairclough, PRINCIPAL
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Many children are unable to live with their birth families and there is an ongoing need for more foster carers in the Penrith area.
UnitingCare Burnside is seeking foster carers to provide safe and secure home environments for school aged children. Some kids have had a challenging start and require extra love and support.
We welcome people of any age and culture who are single, de facto, in same sex relationships or married, with or without children. There are
weekend each month to short term and long term foster care.
UnitingCare Burnside provides training, an allowance and 24/7 support every step of the way.
For more information, please call (02) 9768 6955 or visit www.burnsidefostercare.com
Share your heart and home. Become a foster carer.
Eleven year old Sophia* is one of many children in New South Wales who are unable to live with their birth families and urgently need a foster carer.
Sophia has a real soft spot for animals and her favourite activities include swimming, music and dancing. An avid reader and open to new experiences, she is learning to cook and loves trying new recipes.
UnitingCare Burnside is keen to fi nd Sophia a stable and safe home environment in the Penrith area with a single adult, couple or family with teenage or older children. The most important attributes are patience, understanding and fl exibility.
Each of our foster carers is a highly valued member of UnitingCare Burnside’s care team and is matched with a caseworker who provides extensive and tailored 24-hour support. We take into account current research and best practice in developing ongoing training opportunities.
If you or someone you know would like to fi nd out more about becoming a foster carer, please call us on 02 9768 6955 or visit www.burnsidefostercare.com
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Mixed Berry Pancakes Easy • Makes 8 • Time 40 Mins
Buttermilk Scones • Easy • Makes 12 • Time 24 Mins
WHAT’S COOKING
Ingredients • 1 cup self-raising fl our• 1 egg• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk• 40g butter• 200g frozen mixed berries• 1 cup maple syrup• 1 vanilla bean, split• Mixed berries, extra, to serve
Method1. Place the fl our in a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the egg and buttermilk and stir until well combined. Set aside for 30 minutes to rest.
2. Melt half the butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Spoon 1/4 cup (60ml) of pancake mixture into the pan and sprinkle with mixed berries. Cook for 1 minute or until bubbles appear on the surface and pancakes are golden underneath. Turn and cook for 1 minute or until golden underneath. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Repeat with remaining batter and mixed berries, greasing pan between each batch.
3. Place the maple syrup in a small saucepan. Use a small, sharp knife to scrape the vanilla seeds into the maple syrup and add the bean. Place over low heat and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until heated through.
4. Place pancakes on serving plates and top with extra berries. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve immediately.
Method1. Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Position oven rack in the top half of oven.
2. Sift fl our, sugar and salt into a bowl. Add butter. Using fi ngertips, rub butter into fl our mixture until mixture resembles fi ne breadcrumbs.
3. Make a well in centre of mixture. Add buttermilk. Using a fl at-bladed knife, stir until a sticky dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly fl oured surface. Knead gently until just smooth.
4. Using a lightly fl oured rolling pin, gently roll dough out until 2cm thick. Using a 6cm round cutter, cut out scones. Press leftover dough together. Repeat to make 12 scones.
5. Place scones, just touching, on prepared tray. Brush with buttermilk. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden and hollow when tapped on top. Serve with jam and cream.Source: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/22652/basic+buttermilk+scones?ref=collections,top-10-mothers-day-recipes
• 3/4 cup buttermilk• Extra buttermilk, for brushing• Raspberry jam and whipped cream, to serve
Staying HydratedWith the onset of winter it is easy to forget that our body still
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The human body is approximately 60% water however this varies depending on age, sex, adiposity & hydration level.
Your organs, muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints all need water to function properly. Water keeps your skin supple, helps to maintain correct mineral and electrolyte balance, helps to prevent hair from drying and splitting & helps to maintain the acid/alkaline balance in your body. Your blood is made up of approximately 60% water.
Once you start to feel thirsty, you have already lost around 2-3% of your body’s water. Mental performance and physical coordination start to become impaired before thirst kicks in, typically around 1% dehydration. It is quite possible that if you are feeling a bit light headed or you are just not thinking clearly, you may be dehydrated.
Water –structured water, fi ltered water, alkaline water etc. drinking water, whole house systems -the choices are endless – make sure you do your research. Whatever you decide, remember you need to stay hydrated.
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How will I be aff ected by new changes to the Privacy Act?
We are about to enter what we will come to know as the BIGGEST change in privacy reforms in history.
The Privacy Amendment Act introduces signifi cant changes to the Privacy Act commencing in March 2014 aff ecting how fi nancial institutions can collect, use and disclose your information to credit-reporting bodies.What does this mean?
It means that your fi nancial institution is allowed to share your credit liability and repayment history by providing details of whether your payments have been made on time OR NOT. Therefore it may aff ect your ability to obtain credit in the future.Who does this aff ect?
EVERYONE! Even the wealthy. You will already have an existing credit report if you have applied for any form of credit. This can include phone contracts, credit cards, residential or personal loans and hire purchase/car loans.Does it aff ect you?
If you have ever missed a payment, over extended your credit card, delayed payment for as long as you can, had overdue accounts or payment defaults, then potentially YES!When applying for a loan
If one bank rejects you, then the next one will be aware of this decline, raising their concern when determining whether to lend money to you.Why?
Because you’ll need to present your fi nancial position in the absolute best light for the lender to consider your loan favourably.
When you use our mortgage broking services, we will know who are the best lenders for your situation and there will be a greater chance of having your loan approved. To apply for a free copy of your credit report, contact one of the national credit reporting agencies or call the offi ce for help.
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The RSPCA Million Paws Walk is in its 20th year and is a great way to raise money for animals in need.
Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital invite you and your dogs to join our team in the Blue Mountains RSPCA Million Paws Walk to be held at Melrose Park, Katoomba at 10am on Sunday 18 May 2014. Registration on the day starts at 9am.
The Blue Mountains RSPCA Million Paws Walk is a fun day out for you, your dogs and your family. You will enjoy a sausage sizzle, tea, coff ee, soft drinks (rotary supplied), cake stall, merchandise stall, obedience display, agility display (and public participation), competitions for pets and owners, face painting, lucky door prize, raffl e. 100% of funds raised stays in the local community to assist RSPCA Volunteer Branches and regional shelters to help more animals.
Register your attendance online at: http://www.mil l ionpawswalk .com.au/New_South_Wales/Walk_Locations/Blue_Mountains.htm. Click on the ‘register now’ button, go to the ‘Blue Mountains’ walk location, register as a ‘team’, enter your details, and enter Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital as your team. Invite your family and friends and add them to our team as well. We hope to see you on the day!!
If you cannot make it on the day for the Million Paws Walk, you can donate online at:
Every year, the RSPCA NSW cares for and protects our state’s neglected, abused, injured and strayed animals. Last year, a staggering 46,558 animals came to the RSPCA NSW for help.
The RSPCA is NOT an agency of the Australian Government and therefore relies on the generosity of the community to continue it’s vital daily work. Along with shelters, volunteer branches and Inspectors, they also fund an education team that visits schools, universities and community groups to educate the importance of treating all living things with kindness. Thank you for making the RSPCA NSW your charity of choice.
Check out our website for more information www.orchardhillsvet.com.au or join us on Facebook.
We look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital, and please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team.
RSPCA Million Paws Walk on Sunday 18th May 2014!!
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Sunday May 25(4th Sunday of every month)St Marys and Mt Druitt Rotary Clubs MarketsCommunity Hub, Pulley Ave Ropes Crossing.From 9am to 2pm.
Saturday May 10Richmond Lions Club Markets(2nd Saturday of each month)Racecourse Rd Clarendon Showground8am - 2pm All enquiries contact Geoff 45751518 after 6pm
Term 2 Starts April 28Mobile PlayvanA FREE service designed for parents/carers and kids under 6 years. Turn up to a session with a drink, hat and cut up fruit. Each session lasts 2 Hours.Monday 9:30am Wallacia Tuesday 9:30am Cranebrook 12:30pm Claremont Medows Wednesday 9:30am North St. Marys 12:30pm Glenmore ParkThursday 9:30am Jordan SpringsFriday 9:30am Claremont MeadowsFurther info: 0419 976 917 or 4732 7836
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Thursday May 8(2nd Thursday of each month)Red Cross Penrith Branch MeetingCWA Hall Tindale St, PenrithCoff ee available from 9:30amFurther details - Diane 9623 9789
Thursday May 15(3rd Thursday of the month)South Penrith Probus ClubGlenmore Park Community Centre10:00am Visitors welcomeSocial Club for active retireesContact Merle Blatch Ph: 4733 1614 Fax: 4733 0986
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Saturday May 17(3rd Saturday each month)Lower Blue Mountains Rotary ClubMonthly MarketsGlenbrook Infants School, Ross Street, Glenbrook.Rotarians helping their communities.
FFSunday, May 18Penrith City National Servicemens Association of Australia(3rd Sunday of the month)Penrith RSL Club at 10:30am.New members and visitors welcome. Coff ee and tea providedCall Harry Morfoot J.P 4737 8257
Monday May 19Nepean / Blue MountainsProstate Cancer Support Group6.30pm on Monday in Lecture Room 1, Learning & Development Unit, now located in the SWAHS 2 building Nepean Public Hospital. All meetings are available to males and their partners who are seeking information on this cancer, and who live in the Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith areas. Come along and experience the caring and benefi ts off ered by our Support Group whose motto is YOU ARE NOT ALONE.Enquiries: Visit our website www.prostatesupport.org.au or Alan Moran OAM, Immediate Past President 1300 13 38 78.
Monday May 19(3rd Monday of each month)Nepean Evening VIEW Club are holding their Dinner Meeting at Panthers Penrith arrive 7.00pm for 7.30pm meal - cost $25 (bookings essential). Women of VIEW support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life project. New members warmly welcomed. Details and bookings by 13th May 2014 to Joyce Leavett-Brown on 4731 2851.
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Thursday May 15(3rd Thursday of each month)Solo Circle of Friends
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Wednesday May 14Arthritis NSW (2nd Wednesday of each month)Penrith Branch MeetingCWA Hall, Tindale St, PenrithCoff ee available from 9:30amThe guest speaker this month is: Margaret Pope from CWA.Guest Speakers: 9th April - Mines Rescue: Bob Maynard14th May - Dr.S. Rishalah: Orthopaedic Surgeon11th June - Blue Mountains Honey: Stephen CraigFurther details - Diane 9623 9789
New Frontiers Walking Group Come and join our free, friendly walking group to explore Glenmore Park and beyond. All welcome! Mondays and Thursdays at 7am. Call Julie for more information 4733 1499
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