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Hazelbrook Mural Drive west through Hazelbrook and suddenly a wonderful vista opens up under the railway arch. See page 6

Community Garden There are plenty of vegetables to share and plenty of work to keep the garden growing and producing. Come along on a Saturday morning and make new friends, learn new skills and be more sustainable in your life. See page 4

Marla is a cross Doberman dog rescued from the RSPCA shelter in Katoomba fve years ago. She recently won the highest Obedience Title there is in NSW and went on to win the Utility Dog Excellence title. Marla lives in Hazelbrook with the Sweeney family. See page 5

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Our next edition of The Echo will be February 2011. Please submit your community news, events, advertisements by 24 January.

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Carols in Gloria Park Saturday 11th December BBQ - 5 pm Carols - 7 pm

Baptist Church Carols Sunday 12 December 6.30pm Carols at Hazelbrook Public School

Christmas Pageant Sunday 19th December

Father’s Healing House 3pm choir and carols on the grass 44 Wilson Street, Lawson (old Lawson Golf Club)

Lawson Community Carols Sunday 19th December

6.30pm. Held in the grounds of the Lawson Emmanuel Anglican Church, 11 Honour Avenue. All welcome.

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Celebrate Christmas at your local Church Our Lady of the Nativity Catholic Church Lawson

You ,your family and friends are invited to:-

254 Somers Street

Christmas Eve 6.00pm Children’s Mass 9.00pm Vigil

Christmas Day 9.00am Mass

LAWSON ANGLICAN CHURCH 11 Honour Ave. Lawson Sunday 19th of December 2010

Central Mountains Baptist Church

Commences at 6.30pm

Hazelbrook Public School Sunday 12 December 6.30pm Carols

For your comfort please bring a deck chair or picnic rug

Lawson Anglican Church

Christmas Day 9.00am Christmas Service

Honour Avenue Christmas Eve 9.00pm Service

Hazelbrook Uniting Church

Christmas Day 9.00am Christmas Service

57 Talbot Road

Christmas Day 9.30am Christmas Service

Father’s Healing House

44 Wilson Street, Lawson (old Lawson Golf Club)

Sunday 19 December

Woodford Presbyterian Church

Christmas Eve 7.30pm Service

Christmas Day 9.00am Christmas Service

3pm Christmas pageant, choir and carols on the grass

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Thursday 23rd December

Members Christmas Party & Big Night Out

• Giant Club Raffle: Flat Screen HD TV

and four appliance prizes. • Men’s Club Raffle: Christmas Hampers and Meat Trays, • Cricket Club Raffle: Seafood Trays,

Entertainment with Jacob Agius on Guitar, Keyboard and Vocals. Dinner Music 6-8 pm, Dance music 8 pm till late.

Friday 17th December

Jacob & his Band 8 pm - late

with Damien Booth on Drums, Donald Vertley on Bass, Jeremy Thomas on Guitar and Lead Dan Allan on Lead Guitar. Jacob (Vocal, guitar & keyboard) now hails from the Gold Coast but grew up locally with the rest of the popular group of musicians

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Thursday 31st December

New Years Eve Dinner/Dance Celebration. Dinner, Entertainment and Champagne $30/head for Dining Room reservations. Get your tickets at the bar or call the club to make a reservation.

Sunday 19th December

Kids Christmas Party 2 – 4 pm for the children of our members. Santa arrives about 3pm. Please call the club 4758 6240 for reservations.

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Mid Mountains Community Gardens Everyone is invited to be part of this exciting community project. It only costs $2 to join and of course, your time and commitment to help. The garden is at Kihilla, a heritage homestead in Queens Rd, Lawson, currently owned by the Church Army. There has been a great deal of work and planning into the design and organisation of scheme. A second water tank is being installed and the first crops are ready. Members get to pick the produce with the excess sold locally. Any funds raised go back into the garden. There are several teams operating already including planning & design, and communications. There is a co ordinator at the garden every Saturday so come along and see for yourself. Contact Greg or Maeve at the MMNC for more details 4759 2592.

Meet Maeve Hi I’m Maeve and I’m the Community Development Worker at Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre in Lawson.

I’ve been at Centre for just over three months now.

I’m so happy to be working in the community I live in. Having a job in the Community in the Mountains is a treasure long sought. I love Community Development Work because it allows me to work with the whole community to build a creative, healthy and supportive community. I’m a social creature and I get to spend time networking and getting to know people and what’s important to them. It’s my job to support community members and groups to build and grow a sense of belonging, connection and support for everyone and between everyone. So feel free to drop in to say hello, have a cuppa, chew my ear about an idea you have. I’m generally there Tuesday – Thursday. 4759 2592 maeve@mmnc.org.au 9 New St Lawson.

2010 Premier’s Excellence Awards On 22 November 2010 Hazelbrook’s Link-Up (NSW) Aboriginal Corporation’s Family Link Service won the category Strong Communities: Family Support and Assistance in the 2010 Premier’s Excellence Awards. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Paul Lynch announced the winners of the 2010 Premier’s Excellence Awards for Leadership in Aboriginal Communities. Mr Lynch said the awards recognised the tireless effort of Aboriginal people in New South Wales in building stronger communities. “These winners inspire others to make their mark and lead by example in communities throughout the State,” he said. The Link-Up (NSW) Aboriginal Corporation’s Family Link Service at Hazelbrook keeps Aboriginal children and young people connected with their families, communities and cultures across NSW.

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Five years ago last Easter Hazelbrook resident Bill Sweeney bought a dog from the RSPCA shelter in Katoomba, a cross Doberman four months old who quickly became one of the family. They called her Marla. Bill started obedience training her from day one and a few months ago Marla won the highest Obedience Title there is in NSW. Last June Marla achieved Obedience Champion and from there went on to win the Utility Dog Excellence title. Marla is nearly six years old. Bill is very generous with his time and instructs at Blue Mountains Dog Club, Springwood District Dog Training Club and Leura Club on a voluntary basis. If you are thinking of buying a pet, young or old, consider having a look at an animal shelter. You are not only giving an animal the chance at a new life in a loving home, you’re supporting the continuing efforts of the RSPCA to care for all animals throughout Australia. Contact information for the RSPCA shelter in Katoomba is 121125 Mort Street, Katoomba North phone 4782 2674 or www.rspcansw. org.au.

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Lawson Festival This year was a great success, with perfect weather and plenty of fun and interest for eveyone. Mick from the Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre said “the festival committee did a fantastic job, with Laurie Strathdee co ordinating it all. This was the best ever and we are looking forward to next year already.” Anyone interested in helping next year can contact Mick at the centre 4759 2592, or email: lawsonfestival@gmail.com.

Lawson Highway Upgrade The first stage of the Lawson highway upgrade was officially opened on 13 November and demolition of vacant roadside shops has begun. Stage one of the $220 million project involved widening the existing highway from two to four lanes between Bass Street and Ridge Street with a raised central median and bicycle facilities, widening the railway overpass bridge at San Jose Avenue to four lanes and in-

stalling new traffic lights. Member for Blue Mountains Phil Koperberg said the work would improve safety and reduce travel times for motorists. “The Lawson project is one of the most challenging parts of the Great Western Highway upgrade and it gives me great pleasure to officially open this section to four lanes,” Mr Koperberg said. “The redevelopment of seven shops is scheduled for completion late 2010, when existing businesses plan to relocate,” according to the RTA. Construction of a new service road and car park is set to begin in early 2011. The second stage of the Lawson upgrade began in May and involves widening the highway to four lanes between Ferguson Avenue, Hazelbrook and Bass Street, Lawson. It will see the realignment of 600 metres of the main western railway line to the north of Sydney Rock while a new road bridge will be built across the railway line. An RTA spokesman said the project was running on time and is expected to be completed in 2012.

Why Choose Family Day Care? Celebrating Childhood Development during childhood is a Journey – not a race. Blue Mountains Family Day Care supports this philosophy by providing care and education in an unhurried, relaxed, relationship focused environment. Care professionals provide safe early learning and developmental opportunities within their home based day care that support children in their mastery of social skills allowing them the maximum opportunity to learn in their own unique way and at their own pace. Small group numbers and a consistent carer allow children and families to form a close bond with their carer and the flexible delivery of Family Day Care gives families care that fits around their individual needs. Family Day Care carers in the mountains are each unique and provide many different types of care such as Preschool, Long day care, before and after school care, casual care vacation care, weekend or overnight care as well as emergency and respite care.

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This amazing mural of Terrace Falls has been painted under the railway arch in Hazelbrook by local artist Michael Lynn. The president of the Residents’ Association, Angela Lougheed, would like to thank the team behind its development, especially committee member Greg Birtles and Railcorp who have funded the mural. Greg is hoping that the other side of the tunnel can also be painted with community involvement from young people. Funds need to be found so anyone with ideas can contact the association.

Graffiti Hotline • The Hazelbrook Association has partnered with the Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre to establish a graffiti hotline to enable residents and business in the area to report graffiti • The MMNC volunteers associated with the hotline will record details of all graffiti. • All reported new graffiti will be photographed and reported regularly to the Police to be stored

Please report all graffiti in Woodford, Hazelbrook, Lawson and Bullaburra to Mid Mountains Graffiti Hotline

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on their database for possible charging of offenders in the future. • Volunteers will remove all new graffiti as soon as possible. • The appropriate authority will be contacted where a substantial amount of graffiti is located on their property or asset.

Unique Children’s Clothing Hazelbrook fashion designer Danette Rowse has turned her expertise to creating original children’s clothing from quality vintage fabrics and recycled materials. Danette selects wonderful fabrics from a variety of sources and makes all the items individually. She started the business in 2006 mainly to dress her own young children and the label has grown and developed since then. Sami Bop has recently been awarded Finalist in the Blue Mountains Business Advantage Awards in the categories of Environmental Business as well as Innovation. Her most popular item at the moment is a train conductor hat in loads of different designs, including including character prints and retro fabrics. Adults are also snapping them up. Danette sells most of her clothing at local markets and from the Nook Art & Craft gallery in Leura. They are also available at www.samibop.etsy.com.

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Community Noticeboard Special events Saturday December 11 Carols in Gloria Park BBQ - 5 pm Carols - 7 pm

(First Saturday of the month) Bullaburra Markets 4757 2907 Progress Hall, corner Noble St and GWH.

Saturday February 12

Sunday December 12

6.30pm Baptist Church Carols at Hazelbrook Public School

(Second Saturday of the month) Hazelbrook Uniting Church Markets Rosedale Ave, Hazelbrook. 9am–1pm

Monday February 14

Sunday December 19

Father’s Healing House 3pm choir and carols on the grass 44 Wilson Street, Lawson

Hazelbrook Residents meeting 7.00pm Hazelbrook Bowling Club

Tuesday February 15

Sunday December 19

Lawson Community Carols 6.30pm. Lawson Anglican Church, 11 Honour Avenue.

Monthly events

(Third Tuesday of the month) Mid Mountains Business Breakfasts, Crust Cafe, Hazelbrook village. 7:30am. Small businesses owners in the Mountains welcome.

Sunday February 20

Tuesday February 1

(First Tuesday of the month) Australian Red Cross Hazelbrook Uniting Church Hall 10am 4759 2256

Tuesday February 1

(First Tuesday of the month) Garden club 7.30pm Hazelbrook Public School. Guest Speakers, Plant Stall, Fellowship and Social Outings. 4759 2168

Thursday February 3

Saturday February 5

(First Thursday of the month) Blue Mountains Book Club Lawson, 4758 6475

(Third Sunday of the month) Magpie Markets 4759 1823 Lawson School.

Weekly events Mondays

Kookaburra Playgroup (Playgroup NSW Inc) for Parents/Carers and children 0-5yrs. Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, Lawson. 9.30-11.30am Nicole Doherty 4759 3236 Boys club recently started for boys 6yrs and older 6pm - 7.15pm Mondays Lawson Anglican Church

Saturdays

Mid Mountains Community Garden at Kahilla in Queens Rd, Lawson 4759 2592

“Community Reading” is a partnership between Hazelbrook Public School & Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre. At the beginning of the year there is training where volunteers learn how the program works and what the expectations are. It’s also an opportunity to ask questions and to meet other volunteers and hear their hints from previous years. For a short input of time [about 45mins a week] there is a great sense of direct benefit to the child, giving a great sense of satisfaction to the helper. If you would like to join this band of happy helpers in 2011 contact Maeve at the Neighbourhood Centre 4759 2592.

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