Emu + Leonay Gazette November 2012

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Glenbrook Festival Celebrates 30 years The village of Glenbrook is a happening place, and with a fabulous range of cafes and boutiques it’s a popular stopover for many a weekend traveller. On Saturday 10th November, the village will be even more happening than usual, with the arrival of the eagerly anticipated annual Spring Festival.

With over a hundred quality street stalls, awesome live entertainment, food vendors and loads of amusements, this year promises to be bigger and better than ever as Glenbrook celebrates the 30th year of the great event.

Thomas the Tank Engine will be there for the kids as well as the Bungee trampoline, the Water Roller and other carnival rides, but rides aren’t only for the kids. This year grown-ups can try out the latest in personal transport technology on the Segway course.

The Glenbrook Brooklands Chamber of Commerce has secured an impressive line-up of live bands and soloists, including the John Denver tribute. Check out the local arts and crafts displays, wood turning exhibition and Historical Society display.

Other special Interests include the NRMA Mobile Members Centre, Wires information stand and Local Rural Fire Brigade.

Hop on the free Trolley Bus To Glenbrook Village for an historical tour with commentary by a local historian.

Bring the family, make a day of it and see what Glenbrook village has to offer!

Try moving the Segway way at the Glenbrook Spring Festival

The Glenbrook Brooklands Chamber of Commerce Presents the

30th ANNUAL

Glenbrook Spring Festival

Saturday, November 10, 2012 - 8.30am till 3pm Live bands and soloists • Local arts and crafts displays • Wood turning exhibition • 100 street stalls Historical Society display • Thomas the Tank Engine • Jumping castle and carnival rides Bungee trampoline • Pony rides • Water Roller • Segway course • A great day guaranteed – don’t miss it Catch the free Trolley Bus To Glenbrook Village Historical tour - commentary by local historian – Starts at 8.30am from Brooklands Shopping Centre

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The EAGLES Tribute Show – “Hotel California” Saturday 17 November • Happy Hour from 7:30 pm • Free Courtesy Bus • Log in and see what’s happening at your club!

We practise responsible service of alcohol. Is Gambling a problem for you? G-Line (NSW) is a confidential, anonymous free counselling service. FREE CALL 1800 633 635

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Sports Clubs BMX Penrith Panthers 0434 267 785 Junior AFL 0412 579 061 Cricket Club 0418 209 105 Hockey 0419 226 698 Junior Rugby Union 4736 3912 Junior Rugby League 0437 711 716 Karate Goshin Ryu 0411 136 237 Little Athletics Emu Plains 0438 039 913 Little Athletics Glenbrook 0438 357 478 Netball 0 419 357 165 Rugby League 4736 3912 Self Defence Emu Heights 0422 648 206 Soccer 0416 117 858 Soccer BMFC 02 4739 5121 Swimming Club Nepean 0416 311 453 Tennis Club Glenbrook 4739 1675 Triathlon Club Panthers ptc2750@bigpond.com If you’d like your club listed here, please email emueditor@districtgazette.com.au

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Where has the year gone? Christmas is now only weeks away - that’s a scary thought! I haven’t even started my Christmas shopping! However, you may have noticed on the front cover that the Glenbrook Spring festival is coming up and the market stalls could provide some great opportunities for gift ideas.

To get you into the festive mood, I’ve included a couple of delicious Christmas treat recipes – see “What’s Cooking?” on page 14. And watch out for next month – I have more Christmas treats in store, including my favourite turkey recipe.

I’m delighted to report that, thanks to your support, this month is the biggest ever Emu Leonay Gazette.

It’s all happening in November, with the Glenbrook Spring Fair, Contours Open Day, Emu Heights Production’s interpretation of Hamlet at the Joan, Snapshots exhibition at Lewers Gallery, book sales, pottery exhibition... plenty of things to keep you occupied.

If you have any delightful Christmas stories you’d like to share in the next edition, give me a call or drop me a line.

Kids, I have a special mission for you.

I need you to draw me a Christmassy picture. Ask mum or dad to post it to the head office address (top left, this page), attention Vicki, or if you’re really clever, you can email me at emueditor@districtgazette.com.au.

The best ones will be printed in the Christmas edition!

Keep the good news coming in and your community newspaper will grow from strength to strength!

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Don’t Argue With These Kids!

Children at Emu Heights Public School have again excelled at this year’s Oral Reading and Public Speaking Competitions.

Children competed in both the Penrith District and Blue Mountains District competitions.

Their success included Ashley Benson winning second place in the junior Oral Reading and Rebecca Fawkes taking out second place in the Public Speaking sections at the Blue Mountains competition and Olivia Gorman awarded Highly Commended at the Penrith District competition.

Many of the 8 contestants were experienced debaters having in recent times refined their public speaking skills as class representatives on the school’s Student Representative Council With such talented public speakers throughout the school, both teachers and parents agree they need to think twice before starting a debate!

Talk about talented -– Rebecca Fawkes, Ashley Benson & Olivia Gorman

Blue Dragon Books “Spring “Spring Sale” Sale”

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

COREY NEWTON at Western Sydney Pool Services

Corey Newton of Emu Plains is part of the friendly family team at Western Sydney Pool Services in Russell Street, Emu Plains.

Since the Newtons took ownership of the business in May 2011, the pool shop has gone from strength to strength.

Corey and his dad Paul handle the pool construction, maintenance and cleaning side of the business, while Corey’s wife Lisa and his mum Anne provide exceptional customer service in the shop. Lisa and Anne offer on the spot water analysis, and provide expert advice on maintaining a clean and safe pool. They are happy to offer very competitive prices on top quality pool products.

Having worked previously in the excavation business, Corey certainly has what it takes to build you the pool of your dreams. And with over 30 years experience in retail, Paul keeps the business running in ship shape.

With predictions of a hot summer, the Western Sydney Pool Services team are looking forward to helping you get the most out of your pool this season. To prolong the swimming season, Corey and Paul can also install solar heating.

For all your pool needs, give Western Sydney Pool Services a call on 4735 5322.

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A QUESTION OF HEALTH

A Word on Allergies by Michelle Beech

of food allergy includ earlier weaning, non-breast fed kids and early introduction of solid foods to infants; genetic manipulation of plants resulting in food components with greater allergic properties; and impaired digestion.

Food allergy is often inherited. When both parents have allergies, there is a sixty-seven percent chance that the children will also have allergies.

There is a difference between food allergies and food intolerances. A person with food intolerance is unable to digest and process that food correctly due to lack of a certain enzyme or enzymes (these are the substances that help to digest our food). A food allergy, on the other hand, occurs when a person’s immune system generates an antibody response to the ingested food. Food intolerance can lead to allergy, however, if particles of undigested food manage to enter the blood stream they cause a reaction.

Leaky gut syndrome is a term used to describe a condition in which the lining of the intestinal track becomes perforated and irritated and tiny particles of partially digested food enter the blood causing allergic response.

Stress: During stressful times, food allergies tend to develop or become worse.

So what kind of symptoms people can experience?

When you hear the word, ‘allergy’, what comes to your mind?

Most people immediately think of pollen, dust mites, grasses and so on. But did you know that many people suffer allergic responses not only to these environmental allergens, but also to certain common foods and everyday household products.

Let’s have a look why these allergies are on rise. There is no one single cause for this, but some theories have been put forward to explain it.

One of such theory is called ‘Hygiene hypothesis’. This hypothesis suggests that increased incidence of allergies, could be linked to extreme cleanliness along with some immunisations and excess antibiotic use. Our ultra clean lifestyle means our children’s body no longer needs to fight germs as much as they did in the past. Therefore it appears that if a child’s nutritional status is good, fighting some of those childhood infections can help to strengthen their immune system.

Antibiotics and their overuse: Our gastrointestinal tract is one of the largest components of our immune system. We have a unique mix of bacteria and fungi known as intestinal microflora.

Some of our white blood cells (immune cells that fight foreign invasion) routinely keep a check on these microflora to find out how they should respond and act in our body. Antibiotics Coughing or wheezing Nasal congestion not only kill off the bad bacteria, but also kill off our beneficial Headache Shortness of breath bacteria as well. Accordingly, the body’s immune cells will induce Drowsiness Fatigue inflammation, which is the beginning of an allergic response.

Difficulty in concentration Itching, hives, skin rashes Food allergies: Food allergies occur in people who overreact Dark circles or puffiness around the eyes Nervousness to foods that are generally regarded as harmless. Allergic Bloating, flatulence, burping Muscle and joint aches Diarrhoea and constipation (IBS) Fluid retention responses to foods occur when the body’s immune system Autoimmune conditions – such as lupus, Chronic swelling of glands identifies a food protein or allergen as a ‘foreign body’. Food Crohn’s disease, sclerosis Depression allergies can be mild or severe. They can be transient or can last Behavioural problems, eg ADHD Weight gain a lifetime.

According to the Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Michelle Beech is a qualified naturopath based in Glenbrook, and Allergy (ASCIA), food allergies occur in around 1 in 20 children can assist you and your family with all your health concerns. Phone and 1 in 100 adults in Australia and New Zealand. Majority of 02 4739 99947 to make an appointment. food allergies in children are not severe and disappear over time, but for some children food allergies can be life-threatening.

In children, eggs, milk, peanuts, soy, wheat and yeast are the main culprits. Children typically outgrow allergies to milk, egg, Large green lidded organics bins will be replaced in the next soy and wheat, but allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shrimp few weeks throughout Penrith City. persist. Adults do not normally lose an allergy once they have it.

Penrith Mayor Mark Davies said: “With many aged bins, it’s Food allergies are the leading cause of undiagnosed time for new stock. Council’s contractor SITA Australia will symptoms. The primary causes for the increased frequency of replace your large (240-litre) green lidded organics bin with a food allergy appears to be excessive or regular consumption of a new 240-litre replacement bin.” number of foods, often hidden as ingredients (not put in the list).

The bin changeover program will happen on one of your Foods can become contaminated following the use of pesticides normal collection days between 8 October and 16 November. in farming. Other possible reasons for the increased occurrence To ensure you receive a new bin, please leave your large green lidded organics bin out at the kerbside all day on each of your Michelle Beech, Naturopath scheduled collection days, even if it is empty, until staff have Be your best, Naturally swapped your bin to a new one.

There will be no change to bin collection days.

“Keep in mind, we’re talking about replacing 50,000 bins, so Michelle Beech ND, ANTA, ATMS, ACNEM that will mean our contractors will be especially busy over the next six weeks,” Councillor Davies said.

“Thank-you for the continued efforts of our community placing food waste and garden vegetation in the green lidded Michelle is pleased to announce the opening of her new clinic. organics bins.

She welcomes existing and new patients at “It’s all about creating a more sustainable future for our City.”

48 Lucasville Road, Glenbrook For more information, call the Waste Hotline on 1800 734 735 p: 4739 9947 m: 0414 944 112 or visit www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au e: naturopath@michellebeech.com.au The week prior to your area’s changeover, you will receive a www.michellebeech.com.au leaflet reminder in your letterbox to ensure your bin remains on Most health funds covered. Pensioner discounts apply the kerb all day for collection.

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70th Anniversary of Kokoda Ninety year old local World War II veteran, Mr Henry Fawkes, will soon embark on one of the great adventures of his life, as he heads to Port Moresby for the 70th Anniversary of Kokoda, be held on the 6th November.

Federal Member for Lindsay, David Bradbury was advised that during an upcoming service in New Guinea, three graves in the Bomana Cemetery in Port Moresby would be named. These fallen soldiers were previously buried in an unnamed grave and were members of the Australian “Z” Special Unit, of which Mr Fawkes is believed to be the only surviving member.

Mr Bradbury met with Mr Fawkes to congratulate him on his service to Australia and wish him all the best for his upcoming trip. “Mr Fawkes has had a long and distinguished career in the Army fighting for our nation,” Mr Bradbury said.

“I was extremely moved by his story; particularly in hearing that one of the unnamed graves belongs to a fallen soldier who died in Mr Fawkes’ arms. I am delighted to announce the Gillard Government will sponsor Mr Fawkes and his daughter to attend the 70th Anniversary of Kokoda commemoration in Port Moresby. I hope his upcoming trip is a special and fulfilling experience.”

Mr Fawkes discussing Kokoda with David Bradbury

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PAWS AWHILE

Pooch Pampering Pays Off Aussie Pooch Mobile franchisee, Aaron Milne from Glenmore Park has taken out the coveted New Franchisee of the Year established under 12 months, presented at the recent Aussie Pooch Mobile International conference on Bondi Beach in NSW. The award is hotly contested and is the icing on the cake for Aaron who started as a Franchisee in October 2011 and has been building ever since.

“Winning the award was truly amazing as I was up against some very good competition,” said Aaron. “It’s such an honour.

I absolutely love what I do and being an Aussie Pooch Mobile franchisee is more than just a job, it is a passion and it also has benefits for my many gorgeous dogs who get VIP service and expect nothing less.”

And it’s a passion that Chris Taylor, founder of Aussie Pooch Mobile says is the absolute essence of Aussie Pooch Mobile.

Aaron also throws himself relentlessly into many events to help raise money for charity, the most recent being Million Paws Walk.

“I am so fortunate to be doing something I love, that I want to be able to give back to the community,” explains Aaron. “Being involved in worthwhile causes, and helping others, is extremely humbling. It’s the Aussie Pooch philosophy and something I feel extremely proud to be a part of.”

So what’s next on the agenda?

“In the next year I would like put another representative in my area so I can continue to provide efficient service to my current and new clients”.

Orchard Hills Vet News Santa Photos With Your Pets Santa Claus will be visiting Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital during December 2012 to

take photos with your pets.

Santa will be here from Monday 3rd December until Friday 21st December 2012. Photos of your pets are to be taken with Santa from Monday to Friday 5-7pm and on Saturdays 10am-12pm. No appointment is necessary for the Santa photos, just drop in and don’t forget to bring your camera if you want extra photos.

A gold coin donation to the Guide Dogs for your photo in a Christmas card will be greatly appreciated.

Safety for Your Pets During the Upcoming Festive Season Snakes – The warmer weather means that snakes are emerging from hibernation.

Be aware that we live in a semi-rural area, and snakes will be about. A snake bite to your pet can be deadly, so fast veterinary

attention is required to administer snake antivenom. Clinical signs of snake bite include: weakness, collapse, twitching of the muscles, vomiting, dilated pupils, and later stages include blood in the urine.

Paralysis Ticks – Ticks are more common in the warmer weather. If you and your pet travel to the coast or beach or lower Blue Mountains, your pet may bring a tick home and then show signs of weakness, gagging, vomiting, drooling saliva and paralysis. Tick antiserum is the antidote, and early treatment is advised.

Please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital. Call 4736 2027 to make an appointment.

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Aggressive Dogs Come in All Sizes

Nepean Potters Heading into Christmas

Dogs come in all different shapes and sizes, some are friendly and boisterous and others are moody and standoffish. A small percentage of dogs are very aggressive, and these dogs are the cause of ongoing debate in Animal Management circles.

Current Breed Specific Legislation (BSL), which was introduced in 2006 points to only specific breeds of dogs being managed for aggressive behaviour. Council rangers, vets, animal welfare and animal management officers argue that BSL doesn’t work because any dog, regardless of their breed, can be dangerous.

The issue of managing dog aggression in the community along with other hot topics, will be debated at the Australian Institute of Animal Management (AIAM) Conference in Penrith next week.

ABC journalist Ellen Fanning will moderate a panel discussion between Dr Dick Murray (Veterinarian); Dr Joanne Righetti (Animal Behaviourist); Mr John Cohen (Compliance Manager Gold Coast City Council); Ms Vanessa Rohlf (Monash University); Ms Maree Garrett (Animal Welfare League); Ms Karen Ashby (Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit, Monash University); Mr Graham Pratt (AVA SA Division) and Ms Elke Tapley (Mitchell Shire Council) on the subject of BSL and the international impact of this particular approach.

Penrith City Mayor, Councillor Mark Davies, says he is looking forward to hearing and seeing the positive outcomes of these discussions and presentations from leading experts across Australia.

“Preventing or reducing dog attacks and protecting the public from dangerous dogs is a high priority for Council.

Hopefully investigations into this issue and robust discussions at the AIAM Conference will get us one step closer to addressing the issue of dangerous dogs all over Australia.”

“Heading into Christmas” is the title chosen by the Nepean Potters group for their annual end of year exhibition and sale. As well as the obvious Christmas gift connotation it refers to a recent head sculpting workshop given to the potters by well known artisan potter, Suzie Jorgensen.

Enthusiasm was high as was the standard of beautiful heads produced. Many have carried their new found skills on into creating even more heads. Each artist’s own individual style, choice of clay and finish meant an interesting variety in the finished creations. A truly ‘heady’ experience!

The exhibition will be held at the Glenbrook Community Hall on the weekend of December 1 & 2. Opening hours are 9 to 5 and entry is free.

There will be many different pots on display both decorative and functional. It will be a wonderful opportunity for some really innovative gift shopping for Christmas.

For enquiries call Jan on 4735 4747

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National Volunteer Awards Open Federal Member for Lindsay, David Bradbury, has just announced applications for the 2012 National Volunteer Awards are now open.

The Awards recognise the contribution of Australians who volunteer their time in communities across the country.

“Volunteers are the backbone of our local community and economy,” Mr Bradbury said.

“More than six million Australians generously offer their time, efforts and expertise each year as volunteers.

“The value of volunteering in the not-for-profit sector is more than $14.6 billion per year.

“The National Volunteer Awards are a great way of thanking our hard working local volunteers and acknowledging the great contribution they make to our community.”

The 2012 National Volunteer Awards will call on Australians to nominate exceptional volunteers in their community who donate their time to assist not-for-profit organisations.

Nominations will be accepted throughout November with an award ceremony to be held in December to celebrate the achievements of local volunteering heroes.

Volunteer award categories include: 1. MP’s Volunteer of the Year 2. Junior Volunteer Award (17 and under) 3. Youth Volunteer Award (18-25) 4. Senior Volunteer Award (65 and over) 5. Business Volunteer Award 6. Education Award 7. Emergency Management Volunteer Award 8. Environment Award 9. Innovation in Volunteering Award 10. Long–term Commitment to Community Service Award.

For information on application procedures and closing dates, contact David Bradbury’s office on (02) 4732 1801 or visit www.notforprofit.gov.au/volunteering

Lower Mountains Rotary Working for Our Future Rotary Lower Blue Mountains has many exciting local and global projects running throughout the year. Here are just some of the great charity works currently happening.

Book in Homes This great community program provides books for children in schools, encouraging literacy - one of the Rotary International preferred programs.

Paint the Blue Read Another literacy program but for the under 5s. Reading takes place in a series of well publicised events in the Mountains, and Penrith - and at our market where the ‘Big Red Bookworm’ is a nice comfy seat for the littlies to sit and hear stories.

Young at Heart On the second Saturday in December, we hold a luncheon for the old folk in the local area, providing Christmas cards, made by local preschoolers and kindergaqrten children, small gifts from Santa, a sing a long and a great festive time for Rotarians and oldies alike.

Knit In (Wrap With Love) ladies who knit bring their squares and their good humour to an afternoon of knitting, sewing and chat - men are most welcome!

In order to run these community events, Lower Blue Mountains fund raises throughout the year with fun events.

If you’re keen to get involved in the fantastic work that the Rotary Club does, Rotary Lower Blue Mountains meets each Tuesday evening at the Emu Sports Club, Leonay at 6.30pm for 7pm. Many members and visitors take the opportunity for an evening meal through the 2 hour gatheringand each week some form of entertainment is provided in the form of a guest speaker, forum, or evening of comedy or musical.

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2014 PENRITH ANGLICAN COLLEGE Penrith Anglican College provides an affordable Christian Education emphasising both academic excellence and growth in Christian values.

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Be Bushfire Ready

PREPARE • ACT • SURVIVE

A hot, dry summer is forecast, and with that, comes a greater risk of fire.

Homeowners are being urged to act now to protect their homes and property ahead of the looming bushfire season.

NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said, “The last two years were dominated by the La Nina pattern which typically brings wetter and cooler conditions. This season, the El Nino pattern is returning and trending towards drier and hotter conditions as we move into the summer period.”

It is likely that the combination of warmer weather and grass growth from the recent rains could contribute to a dangerous fire season, so be prepared.

PREPARE. You must make important decisions before the fire season starts.

ACT. The higher the Fire Danger Rating, the more dangerous the conditions.

SURVIVE. Fires may threaten without warning so you need to know what you will do to survive.

For more information about how to protect your property, visit rfs.nsw.gov.au

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WHAT’S ON? Murder and Revenge return to Penrith Royalty.

Corruption.

Murder.

Revenge.

Guaranteed to keep an audience on the edge of their seat, these strong themes feature heavily in the classic Shakespearean play, Hamlet. Emu Heights Productions are proud to bring this dark and murderous play back to The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre this November.

But if you think you’re familiar with Hamlet, you may want to think again. This daring new adaptation draws on the dark undertones of the 1940’s ‘Film Noir’ genre to present Hamlet in a whole new perspective – think fedoras, longcoats, femme fatales, guns, smoke and shadows. Murder and deceit have tainted the house of the young Prince Hamlet who yearns for justice: but when corruption is everywhere, who do you trust?

Director Ian Zammit of Emu Heights is excited about this bold production which will be enjoyed by many Western Sydney HSC students studying the text as well as local theatre lovers.

“I hope the new setting will challenge some conventions audiences may associate with ‘Hamlet’, by offering surprising and thought-provoking new takes on well-known scenes like the classic “To be, or not to be...” and yet make it really accessible and relevant to today’s world” says Ian. Most of all he hopes the audience sees just how seriously entertaining Shakespeare’s story is when brought to life in performance.

Emu Heights Productions, a not-for-profit organisation, is passionate about producing theatre in Western Sydney. If you too value live theatre in your local area, please come along and support this worthwhile theatre organisation.

This daring and dangerous new Hamlet opens at The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on 13 November and runs for 4 matinees (13 – 16 Nov, 11am) and 2 evening performances (16 & 17 Nov, 8 pm). Tickets are only $30 each, Students/concessions $25. Book your tickets now by calling the Box office on 4723 7600 or go online at www.jspac.com.au

Snapshot On show until 2 December SNAPSHOT is a highlight of the Gallery’s annual education and exhibition program, this year attracting over eight hundred entries from around the globe. The final selection of three hundred photographs includes entries from one hundred and ninety nine Australian teens and one hundred and one international teens across two age categories: Junior 13 – 15 years old and Senior - 16 – 19 years old.

SNAPSHOT provides a unique forum for the exhibition of photographs made by teenagers while also offering audiences the chance to see cultural, social and environmental ‘snap shots’ created by young people. SNAPSHOT has an ‘open’ theme allowing teenagers to select and present a single photograph of their choice. This freedom gives Gallery audiences an insight into the broad range of subjects that teenagers choose to make pictures about: identity, sense of place, ideas on beauty and culture, nature and the built environment, love, community and notions of alienation and isolation.

SNAPSHOT encourages teens to reconceptualise their own photographic practice as an accessible and potent vehicle through which they could quite possibly make a contribution to the fields of commercial photography or contemporary art.

Come and have a look and this wonderfully positive and colourful FREE exhibition on show until 2 December and vote for your favourite shot in the People’s Choice award.

The People’s choice winner will be announced at the end of the exhibition.

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Happy Birthday Contours!

Contours is having a party, and girls, you’re invited.

On November 10th, owner Natalie Face is opening the doors for everyone to come and celebrate one year of ownership of Contours in Emu Plains.

So whether you’re a fitness fanatic, or have never set foot in a gym before, come along to 2, 84 Old Bathurst Road to experience fitness at it’s funnest! For the early birds, the doors open at 7am. The fit and friendly staff will be there to greet you and show you around.

It will be a celebration worth coming to, with the opportunity to try some classes, check out the fab equipment, meet nutrition experts and even do some shopping! There will be Sixty4 Sports bra fittings and you can take home a sports bra for under $35, and The Lorna Jane “Pop-up Shop” will be open from 10am.

Susan Williams from Zest nutrition will be giving a talk at 11am, and you can try free samples of Chobani yoghurt, The Muesli and Sculpt protein supplements.

There’ll be Tarot readings, trial spin, boxing and metabolic classes and lots of great giveaways and prizes!

You’ll be so impressed, you’ll want to join up, so you can take advantage of the birthday promotion, the $1 start up fee, saving you $158.

Natalie is thrilled to be the first Contours in the country to have the brand new treadmills, and well as new spin bikes. Contours Emu Plains offers spin classes, boxing, kick boxing and yoga.

Contours is all about helping you look and feel your best. Natalie and her friendly team will help design the perfect workout for achieving your fitness goals and putting the spring back in your step.

Gettting fit for the party – Natalie Face, Bree Giardina, Roxanne Copeland

With so many demands on your time, a session at Contours is the perfect way to regroup, recharge and restore balance to your day. And thanks to our 29-minute workout, you can get back to your day quickly, feeling relaxed... energised... and ready to go.

Many traditional gyms and fitness clubs feature equipment that is not ideal for women. You won’t find big stacks of heavy weights in our studios. The equipment at Contours is designed especially for women and features both positive and negative resistance, to ensure you maximize the value of every minute, and see faster results.

Contours – for women on the go!

It’s our Birthday and you’re invited to the party!

Throw on your runners, grab a girlfriend and come join the fun!

Saturday 10th November 2012 Open day fun includes: • Free trial workouts (Spin, Boxing and more!)

• Sculpt sampling • The Muesli tastings • Sixty4 Sports bra fittings • Tarot readings • Lorna Jane display • Try out our new treadmills and spin bikes • Free Nutrition information • Prizes and Giveaways • And much, much more!

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THIS SPORTING LIFE Another Fox on the Run Noemie Fox is paddling in her sister’s wake, after being inspired by Jessica’s silver medal winning Olympic debut.

At just 15 years of age, Noemie is making big waves herself now, after recently posting topfive results in the senior K1 and C1 events at the NSW Championships at Penrith in October.

Jessica won both K1 and C1events, but Noemie finished just behind her in second place with a penalty-free run and clocking a blistering time of 123.32sec.

Dad Richard, who is also Canoeing Australia’s national performance director, said, “Noemie has worked hard since returning home from watching and supporting Jess at the Olympics.”

Noemie has been selected in the canoe team for the Australian Youth Olympic Festival to be held at Penrith from January 16 -– 20.

Amelia Whitaker, Lachlan Farnsworth, Finlay McAuley, Sensei Brian McCabe, Addison Farnsworth & Zack Renny

Karate Kids

Noemie Fox in action at Penrith Whitewater Stadium

Sensei Brian McCabe has the Goshin Ryu Karate kids fighting fit and ready for action! He teaches kids karate on Wednesday evenings 6:00pm – 7:00pm at Emu Plains Public School, Emerald St, Emu Plains.

Some of Sensei Brian’s students recently graduated to a higher belt at a gruelling grading at the club’s head dojo in Blacktown. The higher the grade, the more skills the children need to progress to the next belt.

Addison Farnsworth and Zack Renny were delighted to receive their first coloured belt, grading to yellow. Amelia Whittaker and Lachie Farnsworth graded to green belt and Finlay McAuley achieved 2nd kyu brown belt status. Sensei Brian congratulated all the kids for their brilliant performance on grading night.

For more information on Goshin Ryu karate, phone Sensei Madeleine McCabe on 0411 136 237 or visit www.goshinryu.com

Schweppes Leonay Pro-Am The Emu Plains Sports Club and Leonay Golf Club hosted the Schweppes Leonay Pro-Am Golf Tournament on October 19.

Sixty-two professional golfers and one hundred amateurs packed out the picturesque tree-lined golf course, which winds it’s way through the leafy suburb of Leonay at the foot of the Blue Mountains.

The large field necessitated a two-tier draw, with half of the field hitting off in a shotgun start at 7.30am and the other half at 12.30pm.

Whilst there would be some spectacular shots played on the day, including a hole-in-one from Club Captain Ron Bradley on the 2nd hole, the event would, in the main, be a day of ‘missed putts’, ‘duffed chips’ and ‘errant drives’ for many of the amateurs, some of whom were picking up a club for the first time in twelve months.

The leading professionals however showed how the game (and the course) should be played, led by Peter J. Welden, who stormed to victory with a 5-under par round of 62.

Defending champion Martin Dive (64) was just two shots adrift, with a trio of golfers (Alex Katholos, Mitchell Kellehear and John Onions) all locked in a share of third place at 65 apiece.

The challenging course held its own against the star-studded field of professionals, with only six players managing to beat par.

Pro-Am winner Welden praised the efforts of Leonay professional Col Banham and his staff for the organisation of the day and also praised head greenkeeper Wes Cochrane for the condition of the course, which many players stated, “was in the best condition of the past five years for this event”.

Leonay Golf Club President Kevin Small and Club Captain Ron Bradley also thanked major sponsors Schweppes for their ongoing support of the Pro-Am, along with a large number of local sponsors who also contributed to the day.

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WHAT’S COOKING? Christmas is just around the corner, so it’s time to start planning the celebrations. To help you out in the kitchen, here’s a couple of recipes for some sensational Christmas treats.

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Snowmen Cake Pops • Preparation time – 1 hour • Makes 30 Ingredients 1 cup raisins, chopped 1/4 cup currants ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/3 cup orange juice ½ cup dry roasted almonds 300g madeira cake, crumbled 2 tsp orange rind, finely grated 200 g dark cooking chocolate, melted 30 x 15cm lollypop sticks polystyrene or florist oasis to stand the pops in For Decorating White chocolate melts, melted Chocolate buttons Cadbury Dairy Milk Rolls Rainbow choc chips Black writing icing Silver cachous Method 1. Combine raisins, currants, brown sugar and orange juice in saucepan. Simmer, stirring for 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.

2. Finely chop almonds in a food processor and place in a large bowl, along with cake crumbs, orange rind, and cooled fruit mixture. Add melted chocolate and stir to combine.

3. Roll mixture into 3cm diameter balls and place on a lined tray. Insert lollypop sticks and refrigerate untul firm.

4. Dip one cake pop into the melted white chocolate, coating evenly. Gently tap the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Insert the cake pop stick into the polystyrene to stand upright. Repeat with remaing balls and allow to set.

5. Before the chocolate completely sets, place silver cachous for eyes and coloured choc chips for the nose.

6. Assemble hats by joining chocolate buttons and milk rolls with some melted chocolate.

7. Draw a smile on the face with writing icing.

8. Take a photo of them before they all get eaten!

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Stir to combine. Knead dough on lightly floured surface.

2. Roll dough out between 2 sheets baking paper until 1cm thick. Cut into a 20cm x 40cm rectangle.

3. Slide pastry onto a tray. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until firm.

4. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

5. Using a small sharp knife, cut dough into 2cm x 8cm rectangles. Place on prepared trays.

6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden. Cool on trays.

7. Enjoy!

Thinking of something different for Christmas gifts this year? Why not make up these recipes and present them in a gift box? Great pressies for teachers, family, everybody!

Community Noticeboard Saturday November 3 Spring Rose Show

The Nepean Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury Regional Rose Society is holding its annual Spring Rose Show onic’s on Saturday, 3 November at St Dom hern Nort the and College, Cnr Copeland only Road, Kingswoo d. It is a one day show to 4.00 and is open to the public from 11.00 pm and entr y is FREE ting We will have Susan Lewis demonstra e. owav micr a how to press flowers using Tea/ There will be some gardening items, sale.

Coffee and cake and raffle tickets for At the end of the day around 3.45 all flowers may be purchase d at a very reasonable cost.

Thursday November 8 Red Cross Penrith Branch Meeting

CWA Hall Tindale St, Penrith Coffee available from 9:30am Further details – Diane 9623 978 9

November 14 We dnesday Meeting Penrith Branch Arthritis NSW CWA Hall nrith Tindale St, Pe d Care Rights r: TARS (Age ke ea Guest Sp gal service) er persons le ld O c. in e ic Serv am ble from 9:30 Coffee availa 23 9789 ils – Diane 96 Further deta

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Lower Blue Mo untains Rotary Club

Monthly Markets Glenbrook Infants School, Ross Street, Glenbrook.

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Monday No vember 19

Nepean Evening VIEW Clu b Nepean Evening View Club will be holding its Dinner meeting at Pan thers Penrith November 19, 7:00pm.

Cost $23.

Wo men of VIEW support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life project.

New members war mly wel comed.

Details and bookings by Nov ember 12: Anne 4721 5757. (if una vailable, please leave name, number and me ssage).

Monday November 19

Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group 6.30pm

Lecture Room 1, Learning & Development Unit, now located in the SWAHS 2 building Nepean Public Hospital some of Guest speaker is Assoc Professor Dr Celi Varol who will speak on nce. the outcomes from the recent European Urological Confere seeking All meetings are available to males and their partners who are Mountains, Blue wn, Blackto the in live who and cancer, this on tion informa caring and Hawkesbury and Penrith areas. Come along and experience the NOT ALONE. ARE YOU is motto whose Group Support our benefits offered by org.au upport.

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