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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Recently moved into Oran Park Town? Whether you’re an owner or a tenant, the Oran Park Town Development Team would like to welcome you! To receive your Welcome Gift and Information Pack. Please Contact the Sales Office on 9043 7500 Saturday 1 June, 6 July (1st Saturday of the month) Cobbitty Village Markets Where: Cobbitty Public School, Cobbitty Rd, Cobbitty. Enquiries: 0438 512 728 cobbittymarkets.com.au Tuesday 10am –11.30am Community Playgroup Oran Park Library Community Room 72 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570 Benevolent Society 0450 840 188 Wednesday 10am (During School terms) PlayTime @ NewLife Anglican Church PlayTime is for Mums and Carers with kids 0-5. Cnr Marcus Loane Way + Central Avenue, Oran Park. Enquiries: www. newlifeanglican.org.au/wp/playtime Wednesday + Thursday + Friday 10 am BIBS (Babies into books) Fun half hour session of stories and rhymes that introduces literacy to 0-18 month olds and their carers.
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Oran Park Library Celebrates One Year Camden Council is throwing Oran Park Library a first birthday party, on Saturday 29 June, 10am-2pm. Residents are invited to come down to the library, at 72 Central Avenue, Oran Park, to enjoy a number of exciting activities for all ages, including: • Mini go-karts for children; • Jumping castles; • Face painting; • Library bag painting; and • Demonstrations of the library facilities. “This library was built on the original grounds of the Oran Park Race Track, which was home to touring car championships, truck racing and superbikes and is a large part of the history of Oran Park,” Cr Fedeli said. “The award-winning facility has a number of important sustainability initiatives, including gas fired heating to reduce power usage, rainwater reuse for toilets and high-efficiency LED lighting and movement sensors.” “The technology incorporated into the building is also stateof-the-art. The library has interactive whiteboards, smart ID cards and mobile device security access, Wifi access throughout the building and externally and so much more.” “The feedback from our community on this space continues to be overwhelmingly positive. It’s not just a library, but a friendly and welcoming gathering and community space also.” Oran Park Library offers residents a number of FREE regular services, programs and activities, including: • Babies into Books and Storytime, fun, 30-minute sessions of stories, songs, rhymes and craft for babies from birth to two years and their carers, and for children aged 2-5 years (respectively); • Code Club, where students have the opportunity to create and code simple programs and games; • 3D Printer Workshops, an after-school session where attendees learn the basics of how to use a 3D printer; • Legal Matters Talks, a series of workshops designed to discuss legal issues relating to residents of all ages and life stages; • Tech Savvy Seniors, a series of technology training sessions for residents aged 60 years and over; and • A number of exciting school holiday events and activities. For more information, including the dates and times of the above activities, visit library.camden.nsw.gov.au
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Orienteering – A Sport for the Whole Family For many of us, orienteering is a sport that we have tried, particularly when we were at school. The adrenaline rush of navigating a map whilst competing against another team for time never leaves you. Did you know that we have an orienteering club right here in the Macarthur? Southern Highlands Occasional Orienteers (SHOO) formed in August 1986 and have been running events around the area ever since. As a Club, they’re seeing a lot of growth now, with lots of people moving to the area and lots of interesting places to do orienteering like schools and natural bushland. They currently have approximately 70 members. A day of orienteering mainly involves getting you straight into the event! You turn up to the location, register for the event, and get handed a map. Your job is to find all the points on the map (they have a few different formats, like 'line' and 'scatter' courses) and get back as quickly as possible. Depending how long you have, you can run more than one course on the day as well. They run quick events close to home, like their current SOS series in local schools, however they also run more full-day traditional bush events with hard core navigation in beautiful, wild areas. The local maps tend to take a lot less time, while for their bush events, you can be out navigating for up to 2 hours. Once you're through your courses, everyone generally has a chat about who did what parts well, what problems they had, and laugh at each other's mistakes. “I love helping people to live life a little bit more adventurously. Navigation is a superuseful skill, a bit like seeing people making mistakes and learning, particularly out in our beautiful bushland and it is just really rewarding. You see families heading out together, a bit tentative, and then they come sprinting back into the finish, covered in dirt and mud and leaves, laughing together and feeling a sense of achievement - that's just the best. Our lives can be so clean and controlled and orienteering just lets you loosen all of that up in such good ways. I'm also competitive, and like the racing component at some of the more serious events” explained Dean Williamson from Southern Highlands Occasional Orienteers (SHOO). From March to September, they run a Forest Series of traditional bush orienteering events across Macarthur and the Southern Highlands. Each of them has coaching and courses that are suitable for newcomers. For more information, you can join their mailing list by emailing shoo@bigpond.net.au. You can also visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/shoo.orienteering or their website at www.shoo.org.au. Come and make a fun, family day of it! U
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Oran Park Probus Club Are you retired or semi-retired? Would you like to join a social club and participate in activities that promote friendship, fellowship and fun? Oran Park Probus Club would love to welcome some new visitors and members. We hold regular coffee mornings, lunches, day trips and longer tours within Australia and overseas. Our craft group meets once a month and we are soon to start a new movie group. Speakers at our monthly meetings cover a wide variety of topics. At the June meeting, the speaker will cover issues we should know about as we age. Topics will include Estate planning, Elder law, Accommodation issues, Special disability trusts, Contested wills and legal issues. Interested? Then please come along to our next meeting to be held on Tuesday June 4, 2019 at NewLife Anglican Church, corner of Central Avenue and Marcus Loane Way, Oran Park, 9.30 for 10am start. For further information, please contact the Secretary, Liz. Ph 0410758755 or email oranpark@probusclubs.com.au
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The Camden Valley Wildfire are living up to their name, lighting up the basketball court and proving to be one of the strongest clubs in South Western Sydney. This year, Wildfire has over 800 members in both junior and senior players in domestic competition. Out of this, there are 3 junior development squads that play in regional leagues and tournaments, 10 junior teams competing in the BNSW metro league championships and 2 senior teams that are part of the Waratah League which is the Mens Under 22 ‘youth league’ and Women’s Division 1 team. With all their teams doing well this season and improving development squads, Wildfire is in good shape for the future. Adding to this, Camden Valley Wildfire had their first ever national athlete in Jack McWilliams being chosen to represent Australia in the Under 15 FIBA Oceania tournament held in late 2018. “This year, we are looking forward to success both on and off the court for all our athletes, coaches and supporters. Seeing Wildfire grow, not only in players but in families that make up the fabric of this great sporting association. With our local competitions flourishing, it gives everyone the opportunity to play the game and for our athletes to improve and compete at higher levels in our representative program” explained Wildfire’s Mathew McKenna. For more information, contact Wildfire General Manager Mathew McKenna on 0401 503684 regarding their competition schedules, as well as school and holiday camps that are held all year round. U Girls’ team | Image Supplied by Peter Mak and Chris Cruz
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Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 2 large (700g) French-trimmed lamb shanks 1 large brown onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, peeled, finely chopped 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed 2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 teaspoon ground coriander 400g can diced tomatoes 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained 500ml (2 cups) Massel chicken style liquid stock 500ml (2 cups) water 100g trimmed silverbeet (about 1/2 bunch), chopped Natural yoghurt, to serve (optional) Method 1. Heat half the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Cook lamb for 1-2 minutes each side or until browned. Transfer to a large (6L) slow cooker. 2. Heat remaining oil over medium heat. Cook onion, carrot and celery, stirring, for 5 minutes or until soft. Add garlic, cumin, mustard, paprika and coriander. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Transfer vegie mixture to slow cooker. Stir in tomato, chickpeas, stock and water. Cover. Cook on low for 6 hours 30 minutes. 3. Transfer lamb to a bowl. Once cool enough to handle, shred meat and discard bones. Return meat to slow cooker. Add silverbeet. Cover. Cook for a further 20 minutes. Season. Serve with yoghurt, if using. Source: https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/lamb-shank-soup/fbbbd7f6f1ed-46dc-a4b7-d8ca564ffee9?ref=zone,everyday-easy-in-winter
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Friday Fest Big Yellow Umbrella invites all local 12 to 18-year olds to come down and hang out at their weekly Friday Fest! Friday Fest is an amazing opportunity for local young people to socialise, meet new people and get involved in some fun activities. There will be Oztag games, soccer matches, games, art classes and a variety of other activities aimed at promoting health, wellbeing and community engagement. Each and every week will have a variety of new activities that will be tailored to the interests of those who attend. Friday Fest will provide young people access to a safe space and vital support services such as employment help and youth counselling as well as free food. Bring a friend and keep an eye on Facebook and Instagram for updates. Where: Wayne Gardner Reserve in Oran Park (located next to Oran Park Anglican College) When: Fridays 3:30pm to 5:00pm during school term Who: Everyone aged 12 to 18 years old Activities: Oztag, ultimate frisbee, cricket, therapeutic art, ten-pin bowling, soccer and much more!
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Oran Park High School Upgrades Commence
The upgrade to Oran Park’s new high school has commenced. Once completed in early 2020, this project will deliver: • 90 innovative learning spaces • Core facilities • A hall to accommodate two basketball courts Works at Oran Park’s new high school are progressing well. The building foundations are near completion and the ground floor is being prepared. The bulk excavation works are nearing completion and the school carpark is being prepared for construction vehicle access. Once the carpark is complete, building contractors will park within the work site to maximise availability of public onstreet parking. The safety of the school community and neighbours is their highest priority. Boarding and shade cloth has been installed to reduce noise and dust impacts. Construction work will continue
to take place between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. No night works are scheduled. A School Principal has been appointed and officially took up the position on 13 May 2019. Enrolments for the school are now being accepted for students starting Year 7 and 8 in 2020. If you would like to enrol your child, please email the application to Ms Olivia Dean at the Glenfield Education Office, olivia.dean2@ det.nsw.edu.au. For all information regarding enrolments, contact the Glenfield Education Office on 9203 9958. For more information, contact: School Infrastructure NSW Email: schoolinfrastructure@det.nsw.edu.au Phone 1300 482 651 | www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au Y Artist's impression of the proposed new high school in Oran Park Image: Perumal Pedavoli Architects. Source: NSW Department of Education – School Infrastructure
Big Yellow Umbrella Trivia Night 28 June @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Narellan Family & Community Centre
Big Yellow Umbrella presents our 'Hollywood' themed Trivia Night Don't miss this night full of fun, laughs and plenty of prizes up for grabs! Tickets $20 pp - tables of 8. BYO Nibbles and Alcohol. Ages 12+ Call the Big Yellow Umbrella office on 4647 1283 to book your table.
FAITH – ST MARY MACKILLOP CATHOLIC PARISH ORAN PARK
Article Written + Submitted by: Fr David Catterall MTh - Parish Priest @ St Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Oran Park P: 02 4648 2226 W: www.marymackillopparish.org.au A: 94 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park NSW 2570 Facebook: www.facebook.com/oranparkparish Twitter: www.twitter.com/oranparkparish Recently I came across an online article that caught my attention. It focused on televisions – and how some TVs that are available in Australia don’t need a remote control. Now, if you didn't see this article, you’re probably thinking that a TV without a remote control is “old fashioned”. Far from it. For as the article highlights, the reason these TVs don’t require a remote control is that they will change the channels or volume, solely from the sound of its owner’s voice. You only have to say the name of the channel, and it will change on your command. But what about if you lose your voice? Well they have thought of that too. For you can also change the channel by making the shape of a channel number with your hand. It’s amazing how far technology has come. Today we live in a world where a variety of voices don’t just bombard our TVs, but they bombard us and vie for our attention. We need to ask the question ‘who are the voices we listen to?’ or in other words ‘do we listen to the strongest or loudest voices, or do we listen to the voices of those who offer us a message that leads to life?’ As St. John reminds us in the 10th chapter of his Gospel, for Christians the mark of a true disciple is our capacity to hear and respond to the voice of Jesus the Good Shepherd; a voice that comes to us, not only when we are in a church building, but a voice we are called to hear through the people and events of our daily lives. I hope that whether we own a "voice controlled" TV or not, in the midst of a noisy world “filled with competing voices” we will listen and seek out the voices of those, who like Jesus, offer us the words of life (John 10:10). FAITH – NEWLIFE ANGLICAN ORAN PARK
Article Written + Submitted by: Lead Pastor Stuart Starr @ New Life Anglican Church W: newlifeanglican.org.au E: stuart@newlifeanglican.org.au A: Cnr Central Avenue + Marcus Loane Way, Oran Park NSW 2570
Kid’s Holiday Fun Is it too early to be talking about holiday fun? Maybe it’s too much of a tease to talk about the break whilst we’re still in the middle of the term but I’d suggest that most of the time our holiday plans are sorted out well and truly before the last few weeks. So with this in mind I thought I’d offer an invitation to the Primary School aged kids of Oran Park. On Friday July 12th NewLife will be holding our 7th annual Big Epic Kids Fun Day. Our one day camp runs from 8:45am to 4:30pm for kids from Prep through to year 6. The cost of $35 covers all the food for the day plus craft supplies. We have around 120 spots and typically these sell out before the day so we’d love you to get in early to avoid disappointment. This year’s creative theme will be Super Mario and kids can dress up as much or as little as they’d like to get into it. So, you’re invited to join us for a day filled with fun, adventure, craft, games, and teaching about Jesus. To find out more and to reserve your space drop by our website www.newlifeanglican.org.au We look forward to seeing a colourful crowd full of energy for a great day of holiday fun.. even if it seems a little way away at the moment!
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Article Written + Submitted by: University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden A: 410 Werombi Road, Camden NSW 2570 | P: 4655 0777 Dogs, like people are living much longer nowadays thanks to advanced healthcare but, as our faithful companions age, they may experience similar cognitive (brain) changes seen in people. A common condition that alters the cognition in senior dogs is called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CCDS), a condition similar to dementia in people. Dogs with dementia may show signs of disorientation such as walking into objects and not being able to manoeuvre their way around. They may also show changes in their interaction with people or animals. For example, they may show signs of aggression towards people or animals that they were once friends with, or vice versa. CCDS can easily be misinterpreted as part of the normal aging process. Behaviour such as waking up in the middle of the night after having slept throughout the day, changes in the dog's activity level and increased anxiety associated with separation from owners and loud noises are common signs. It is often distressing to witness a cognitive decline, be it in people or pets. If you suspect that your senior dog has dementia, don't hesitate to contact us for a consult. It is important to recognise that this condition cannot be reversed or cured. However, we can work towards the goal of providing good quality of life for our companions by managing the signs such as treating anxiety and slowing down the process of decline with supplements, diets and medicines. U Article: Written by Yvonne Goh - Final Year Veterinary Student, The University of Sydney. Image Supplied
Last month’s Paws in the Park was a barking success, with more than 4,000 people and their furchildren attending the event. Mayor of Camden, Cr Theresa, Fedeli said there was so much to see, do and learn for all types of dogs – from Great Danes to Miniature Poodles and everything in between – and their owners. “The star of the show was definitely everyone’s favourite celebrity vet, Dr Harry Cooper OAM, who was our special guest� Cr Fedeli said. “Dr Harry met with residents and their four-legged friends and was also our guest judge in the competitions on the day. It was great to see and hear attendees learning so much from him and being able to meet someone they loved watching on TV�. The event was proudly sponsored by Nestle Purina.
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Camden Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Classic This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Camden Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Classic, held at Camden Cycleway and Chellaston Reserve last month, was a great success with approximately $30,000 raised for breast cancer research. With 650 locals coming together to walk and run the 4-kilometre event on Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, it was a sea of pink with participants remembering and celebrating those family and friends touched by breast cancer, whilst raising valuable funds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The day was very popular. The weather was fantastic, and we had some awesome local entertainers,â&#x20AC;? said Thai Tyquin, Event Manager of Camden Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Classic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Breast cancer research is very important. Previous research is already saving lives and helping with early detection. For me personally, it is so that perhaps future sufferers will have less invasive treatment optionsâ&#x20AC;? Thai explained to the Oran Park Gazette. Donations can be made at www.mothersdayclassic.com.au.
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Emergency Services Police, Ambulance, Fire 000 or 112 mobile Narellan Police Station 4632 4499 Police Assistance Line 131 444 Lifeline 24-Hour Counselling 131 114 WIRES (Wildlife Rescue) 4754 2946 NSW Rural Fire Service 1800NSWRFS Camden SES 4647 0319 (For emergency help in floods and storms call NSW SES – 132 500) General OPT information, Contact the Sales & Information Office 9043 7500
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Sports Clubs Camden Athletics Club + Little Athletics Veronique Jackson 0424 880 080 Camden Cats Senior AFL Club Greg McGuiness 0413 257 516 Macarthur District Softball Association Lesley Darby 0401 740 023 Oran Park Physical Culture Club Mandy Weiling 0417 020 549 Mount Annan/Currans Hill Knights Softball Club Jennifer Tadros 0404 629 710 Camden RSL Youth Club Boxing Ron 4646 1658 Macarthur Bushwalkers Ken 4628 2528 Narellan Jets Junior Rugby League Cindy Morley 0413 086 601 Camden District Cricket Association Kyle Malcolm - President 0411 371 115 Cobbitty Narellan Cricket Club Mark Bush - 0497 555 071 - mbush@hvg.net.au Oran Park Cricket Club Karl Bennett coaching@oranparkcricket.com.au Oran Park Netball Club Rachael Cecil 0433 994 591 Oran Park Rovers Football Club Nathan Hawthorne 0422 139 993 Oran Park Junior Rugby League Dave Gabriel 0451 440 661 Oran Park Hockey Club Michelle Brennan 0400 050 078 Camden Junior AFL Club Naomi Porter 0417 683 768 Harrington Park Scorpions Softball Club Greg Trevena and MB: 0417 257 385 Camden Valley Wildfire Basketball Club www.wildfire.org.au Matt McKenna 0410 503 684 play@wildfire.org.au
Community Groups Gledswood Toastmasters David Johnson 0417 423 458
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There's no doubt we've hit Winter. I know I've said it before, but Winter is my favourite season. I love the crisp morning air, and wonderful array of soups and stews that grace my dinner table during the season. Don't miss out on our iFly giveaway on page 7. If you've 'ever dreamed of flying' now's your chance! And you can't go past our delicious winter warmer in 'Whats Cooking' on page 10. Here at the District Gazette 'We Live. Love.Local'. If you have a local good news story to share we would love to hear from you! Time for a cuppa! Enjoy Your Community News. 'Don't just be good to others. Be good to yourself too.'
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