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Your 20-page Blacktown City Show 2022 liftout and program inside this issue!

Support the Blacktown Show by planning a fun family day on the weekend of March 12-13.

See full showguide pages 7-26.

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Blacktown Night Markets are back

Editor: Kerrie Davies 0422 067 644 General Manager: Bart Bassett 0412 955 745 Sales: Bart Bassett 0412 955 745 Sales: Malama Psarianos 0416 203 777 Sports Journalist: Noel Rowsell 0424 007 202 Graphic Design: Stacey Fortescue 0420 319 893 Printer: Pegasus Print Group, Blacktown Letters to the Editor: nepeannews@aol.com Web: www.wsnewsgroup.com

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The Blacktown Night Markets are back after a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Vineyard Riverstone Rouse hill Marsden Park Kellyville Ridge

Schofields Shanes Park Colebee

Ropes Crossing

Quakers Hill

Hassall Grove

St Marys

Dean Park Glendenning

Emerton

Plumpton

Stanhope Gardens Parklea

Kings Park Marayong

Woodcroft

Kings Langley Lalor Park

Mt Druitt Rooty Hill Minchinbury

Blacktown

Seven Hills

Arndell Park Toongabbie

Eastern Creek

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lacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM is delighted to announce the long-awaited return of the Blacktown Night Markets and launch of the first ever Riverstone Night Markets.

The vibrant food markets will return to Blacktown Council’s calendar of events after a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the first time, the Blacktown Night Markets will be held at the new Warrick Lane redevelopment in the heart of Blacktown’s CBD. “I invite everyone to come on down and celebrate the return of the Blacktown Night Markets in a brandnew location,” Mayor Bleasdale said.

“I’m also excited to announce the launch of the Riverstone Night Markets, which I’m sure will be a fantastic event for the whole family.

“The Blacktown Night Markets will feature a full array of food trucks while the Riverstone Night Markets will add stalls and live music to the occasion.

“It’s great to have these markets back on in Blacktown City after what has been a challenging time for us all.

“Blacktown City is back open for business - so please come on down, support these vendors and soak up the atmosphere.”

For more details, visit the website: w w w. b l a c k t o w n . n s w. g o v. a u / Events-and-activities Blacktown Night Markets Thursday, 10 March 2022 - 5pm-9pm Warrick Lane Precinct, Warrick Lane, Blacktown Riverstone Night Markets Saturday, 12 March 2022 - 5pm-9pm Bambridge Lane, Riverstone

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ocal Blacktown City students are set to get a kickstart in becoming future environmental champions, with schools in Blacktown City given the chance to share in $1million through the 2022 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants.

Woolworths will offer Blacktown City schools and early learning centres, up to $1,000 each, to develop projects that focus on sustainable food production, improving waste management practices or enhancing native habitats.

Woolworths NSW/ACT State Manager, Michael Mackenzie said: “Educating young Blacktown City kids on how we can grow a greener future through hands-on learning is an incredible way to make an impact for future generations, and help our local communities today.

“The life-long skills that these young students will gain helps to plant the seeds for a more sustainable and environmental future.

“Last year, our Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant program saw the highest number of applicants ever.

This increased demand is promising to see, as we understand schools and early learning centres in Blacktown City are wanting to provide

enhanced lessons on sustainability in classrooms.”

Landcare Australia CEO, Dr Shane Norrish said: “Our goal is to encourage, influence and educate students on how to care for their local environment in a hands-on way.

“The Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants help grow students’ understanding of the importance of caring for the Blacktown City environment, beginning in their

own school or early learning centre.

To date the program has seen more than 110,000 fruit, vegetable and herb plants added to school gardens across the country. Through taking part, students learn new skills and knowledge such as composting, worm farming and planting bush tucker gardens, as well as an increased awareness of sustainability issues.”

Samantha Page, CEO Early Childhood Australia, said: “Early

childhood education and care plays an important role in sustainability.

By participating in hands-on learning experiences such as setting up recycling programs, growing veggies or plants and exploring local animal habitats, Blacktown City children learn to explore, appreciate and care for the environment around them.

“The first five years of life sets the foundation for life-long learning and the earlier we educate children about the importance of sustainability, the better chance we have of a more sustainable future for our Suburban community.”

The Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program has been funded via the sale of Woolworths ‘Bag for Good’, which was launched in 2018, when Woolworths went single-use plastic bag free.

To date, Woolworths has contributed more than $3 million to a total of 2,760 Primary Schools and Early Learning Centres across Australia.

Applications for the 2022 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants are open now and close 18 March 2022.

To find out more about the Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants Program and to apply, visit landcareaustralia.org. au/woolworthsgrants

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Westfield Mt Druitt announces retail lineup for $55 million upgrade

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estfield Mt Druitt will unveil its $55 million rooftop dining, entertainment, and lifestyle precinct next month. Designed and curated specifically for the Western Sydney community, the redevelopment will take the centre’s dining offering to the ‘next level,’ introducing 15 restaurants and a large-scale Timezone.

At 6,500m2 the new rooftop precinct will connect with the existing rooftop car park, adjacent to HOYTS cinema, creating an integrated indoor-outdoor experience for the community to enjoy. Locally commissioned artwork and street art will also create bursts of colour throughout the precinct.

“In listening to our customers and understanding what they want, we set out to create Western Sydney’s new go-to rooftop dining and entertainment experience at Westfield Mt Druitt,” said Scentre Group Regional Manager Centre Experience, Danii Ashton.

“The new rooftop precinct features a combination of new and muchloved favourites, including Timezone, The Sporting Globe and TGI Fridays and is perfectly suited for any social gathering – from birthday celebrations to dinner and a movie with friends.

We’re looking forward to celebrating its grand opening with our customers next month.”

The next level line-up of new dining and entertainment experiences includes: • Timezone - Will feature over 75 of the latest and greatest arcade games, a Laser Tag arena, Spin Zone Bumper Cars tracks, bowling lanes, dedicated multi-purpose party rooms and a Winners Vault for prizes and redemptions.

• The Sporting Globe - A place where fans, fanatics, friends, and families can gather and celebrate their passion for sport.

• TGI Fridays - Serving up your favourite American dishes right off the grill, delicious handcrafted cocktails and every day feels like a Friday.

• Enzo’s Cucina – Known for its unique atmosphere and prides itself on being a family-run restaurant making homemade Italian food from the freshest ingredients, in a cosy, family-friendly environment.

• Pappa Rich – Offering customers

a taste of Malaysian culture and cuisine, whether through a plate of Nasi Lemak or a crunchy, buttery Roti Canai, all with a cup of Teh Tarik.

• Slim’s Quality Burgers – A contemporary-classic burger offering inspired by 50s and ‘60s Americana made only from the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients.

• Pho Master – Savour Vietnamese food that will combine many elements of culinary traditions.

• Lilong by Taste of Shanghai - Lilong brings you an authentic Shanghai community and street dining experience. It is all about lively, memorable round-the-table moments with friends and family.

• Mad Mex - Offering fresh, gourmet, made-to-order Baja Mexican dishes combined with quick service, giving lovers of fresh Mexican fare a vibrant dine-in or take-away option.

• Little Bangkok – Serving up authentic and fabulous Thai street food along with more elaborate and

complex restaurant-style dishes; as well as new and exciting combinations that are a union of traditional and contemporary techniques.

• Caffe and Co - All day breakfast and brunch spot serving up classic breakfast and lunch cafe fare.

• Baskin Robbins - The world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops. Baskin-Robbins® creates and markets innovative, premium ice cream, specialty frozen desserts and beverages, providing quality and value to consumers. · Hero Sushi - Delicious sushi made fresh by Hero Sushi’s talented team of chefs, trained by Japanese Sushi Chefs.

• San Churro - A destination for friends to come together and share a sweet moment. Where every amigo is welcome to celebrate life, the Spanish way.

• ChaTime - Australia’s newest and most innovative bubble tea outlet; their delicious selection of iced teas is shaking up the game.

• Pasha - The best quality of Turkish dishes, charming atmosphere, and truly unforgettable dining experience.

For more information about Westfield Mt Druitt or the new rooftop dining and entertainment precinct, customers can visit: www.westfield.com.au/mtdruitt

2022

Blacktown City Show

Blacktown ShowgrounD richmond road, blacktown

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th MARCH 2022

IT’S SHOWTIME! This year’s Blacktown City Show is here again BIGGER – BETTER - BRIGHTER

with lots of fun for the whole family. Don’t miss one of Blacktown’s major attractions and help us celebrate the shows 97th Anniversary. For all the attractions, we have your 16 page lift out right here, complete with the programme.

Western News is very proud to be associated with this major community event.

DON’T MISS THE FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR! Saturday 8.45pm

Proudly sponsored by Blacktown City Council

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Blacktown City Show All Occasions Pyrotechnics will light up the sky above the Blacktown Showground at 8.45pm Saturday 12th March with the Blacktown City Council

Fireworks Spectacular

Escape to Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments is the ideal central destination within Nelson Bay to ensure your holiday satisfaction.

We are the closest complex to the ocean conveniently situated only 200m away from the beach and a relaxing 10 minute stroll to Nelson Bay Marina, shops and restaurants and Nelson Bay Diggers Club is just across the road! Our accommodation is ideal with individually styled, fully self-contained townhouses or one level apartments that have everything you require for your comfort and enjoyment to make it a relaxing holiday and your home away from home.

Nelson Bay offers an array of activities in a water paradise only 2.5 hours drive north of Sydney. There is something for everyone, with an endless selection of things to do in Nelson Bay. It is a perfect escape for those seeking relaxation, fun in the sun or action packed outdoor activities including dolphin and whale cruises, sand boarding, swimming, surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing, bush walking, quad bikes, jet ski hire, parasailing, horseback riding and much more.

Port Stephens has Pristine waterways, over 25 glorious 2 nights for $360 sandy beaches, surrounded by 3 nights for $480 Marine Reserves and National 4 nights for $600 Parks. It’s a Blue Water Paradise!

So why not Take a Break at the or super special 4 nights Nelson Bay Breeze and discover midweek for $520 the Port Stephens region.

For friendly and personalised service when booking please call us:

(02) 49843199 1 Trafalgar St, Nelson Bay NSW

5 nights for $700 6 nights for $780 7 nights for $840

These rates are for up to 4 people in a large 2 bedroom apartment with spa, linen etc. is supplied.

NOT in school holidays or long weekends, sorry.

The Voice of the Show Carol Heuchan Proudly sponsored by Nelson Bay Breeze

Carol Heuchan is a lady of many hats. She has been a professional horsewoman for most of her life, training riders and show horses and competing successfully in thirty-four Royal Easter Shows.

She is also a highly qualified National Judge and has judged internationally.

In 2003, her first book was published and led her to the world of Bush Poetry which she took by storm, amassing a swag of awards.

Twice Australian Champion and nine times Laureate award winner, five books and five CD’s (all award winning), she is also the winner of the richest prize in poetry history – a thirtyfour thousand dollar tractor!

Carol has been on the winning team in the World Poetry Debate and has been part of numerous Australia-wide radio programs and featured in the ABC television series “Bush Slam”, shown many times on national prime time television.

She has just completed her thirteenth International per formance tour of the US and will be performing every day at this year’s Royal Easter Show.

Carol also has numerous bookings for some of the biggest events In the Southern Hemisphere for 2022 Needless to say, Carol Heuchan is in great demand as an entertainer, compere, writer, guest speaker, judge of horses and poetry, and horse events commentator (anything to get out of housework, she says!)

You may have heard her voice at the Royal Easter Show where she was the very popular Main Arena Commentator for six years. Carol has had a long association with Agricultural Shows. Combining this connection and passion with her talent at the microphone, ensures Blacktown Show will be worth listening to!

Winter Escape

Only 200 metres to the beach and Fly Point Marine Reserve, Nelson Bay Breeze Resort provides some of the best accommodation Port Stephens has to offer.

Individually styled, fully self-contained townhouse or one level two bedroom apartments that have everything you require for comfort and enjoyment to make it a relaxing holiday away from home.

1 Trafalgar St, Nelson Bay NSW 2315 Phone: 4984 3199 enquiries@nelsonbaybreeze.com.au

www.nelsonbaybreeze.com.au For our weekly specials!

Proudly sponsored by Greystanes Shopping Centre

AMAZING MAGIC FOR ALL AGES CLEAN, FUN AND AGE APPROPRIATE COMEDY Joey Presto is recognised by his peers as one of the best children’s magicians for his first class entertainment.

He has been performing magic for the past 18 years and can guarantee that the audience will be “Wowed” from the first moment, to the very end of his show and will be in stitches of laughter from all the comedy business in between.

His magic show is also very interactive, big and colourful with loads of surprises throughout.

The kids will be delighted when they witness a gorgeous live bunny rabbit magically appear from nowhere.

Kids of all ages will love every minute of this magic show and cherish the memories for a lifetime.

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This year’s Stage will again be buzzing with activity featuring the official opening and crowning of the winner of the Blacktown Showgirl Quest.

Local dance and singing groups will display their talents. These include:The Blacktown City Community Band, The Maori Cultural Dance Group, The Bolivian Dance Group, Natasha’s Art Theatre, Tribal Drums – African

Arena McLellan

Kate Simpson

Drumming Group, Taiko Ritmiko – Japanese Drumming Group and the Blacktown City Judo Club Demonstrations.

Saturday night’s major attractions are Pop & Country Singer Shara Rose and Elvis in Concert featuring David Cazalet.

Our Search for a Star Talent Quest will command the Stage all day Sunday.

Natasha Tatarinoff

Four members of the Dream Team who performed at the 2019 Show.

Matthew Avery

Yodelling Princess to Queen of Country Johanna Hemara who performed at 2020 Show.

Blacktown Arts & Crafts Group Inc B.A.C.G. Blacktown Arts & Crafts Group is a non-profit group intended to help those in our community who are interested in arts and crafts and enjoy the social interaction within our community based group.

Blacktown Arts & Crafts Group have been conducting classes and meetings in their air conditioned rooms at “The Trevor Toms Pavilion”, Blacktown Showground since January 1975, conducting classes in Art, Folk Art, Silk Painting, Pottery, Crochet, Needle work, Patchwork, Quilting, Knitting and any craft you may like to bring along including all u.f.o’s.

Come and join our Social and Friendly group.

For meeting times please contact…

• Art - Dawn Robson 9654 0570 • Fibre Group - B.A.C.G 9622 7589 • Pottery 9624 4879 or 0403354162

Tribal Drums “Tribal Drum” is the African Drumming group from Blacktown Girls High School. The group performs arrange ments of traditional African rhythms as well as original compositions.

The instruments they use are primarily djembes, dunduns, log drum, shakers bells. “Tribal Drum” rehearses at lunchtimes and after school and is led by the school Music teacher – Sue Kennedy. They perform at school and community events.

“Taiko Ritmiko” is the Japanese Drumming group from Blacktown Girls High School.The group performs arrange ments of traditional Taiko pieces as well as original compo sitions. Taiko is the Japanese word for “big drum”. The drums used are primarily shimedaiko, Nagada daiko and okedo daiko. “Taiko Ritmiko” rehearses at lunchtimes and after school and is led by the school Music teacher – Sue Kennedy. They perform at school and community events.

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Address: The Trevor Toms Pavilion, Blacktown Show Ground Entry via Kent Street, Blacktown For more information please contact the B.A.C.G by:Phone 9622 7589.

Email brendajde@yahoo.com.au www.facebook.com/Blacktown-Art-Crafts-Group-Inc-152302666465/

AUSTRALIAN RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS ARG Rhythmic & Aesthetic Group Gymnastics

0438 110 411 australian.rg@gmail.com 100 John Street, Rooty Hill NSW 2766

ARG offers a range of fun gymnastics, ballet, fitness and dance programs for all ages and abilities.

Our friendly and relaxed environment is perfect for participants to feel free to express themselves through movement of the body and/or apparatus.

ARG offers recreational, competitive (national and international) and performance opportunities for all ages and abilities. We participate in community performances, local sports festivals, concerts, other performances and competitions (club, national and international level).

We offer professional training in a friendly environment.

We believe that training is about more than just gymnastics. It is about creating lifelong memories and friendships. It all starts with a goal: a goal to be healthy, to be happy, and a goal to have fun and do what you love!

At Australian Rhythmic Gymnastics (ARG), we’ve been helping individuals achieve their goals. Our programs have been designed to provide an outstanding environment for individuals of all ages, levels and abilities. Whether you’re a novice or a professional, reach your true potential with ARG!

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Blacktown City Show The King Lives On! Shara Rose David Cazalet As Elvis David was born in New York, the 4th son of an American sailor and his Australian war bride.

From a very young age David would amuse his family and friends with his rendition of Elvis’ songs. This amusement turned to amazement as David’s voice and appearance developed an uncanny resemblance to that of Elvis.

Today David Cazalét is not just another Elvis impersonator, but an entertainer of astounding ability and charisma, his voice is unquestionably the best in his field with all the range, warmth and feel so reminiscent of Elvis.

Wherever David has performed throughout the world – be it Resort Hotels, Casinos or Corporate Events he has left a unique impression with both entertainment agents and the general public alike, ensuring repeat engage - ments and many adoring fans.

David has proven time and again that he can perform in any environment and walk off the stage a winner.

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SATURDA 7.30PM

Shara Rose is a talented singer, songwriter currently living and performing in Sydney, New South Wales.

Shara believes in being vulnerable to write music that is relatable to people. This is the basis of her music and lyrics; telling stories that come straight from the heart, inspiring people to have hope and encouraging them to keep chasing after their dreams.

Shara Rose opened for the iconic UK hit songwriter Kikki Dee (performer of ‘I’ve Got the Music in Me’ and ‘ Don’ t Go Breaking my Heart’) on her Australian tour.

Shara regularly performs at various venues and festivals i n Sydney and regional New South Wales.

David is the consummate professional and takes pride in working with musicians, dancers, singers and production staff the equal of anywhere in the world.

He has worked very hard to attain his position in the entertainment world and I’m sure that when you see him perform you will agree…

“The King Lives in Cazalét”.

Sponsors of the Stage Entertainment on Saturday Night

Proudly sponsored by Western Sydney Airport

Welcome back to the Blacktown Show.

Fmx Kaos are here with an all new show, state of the art infrastructure, presentation, new team riders, new show layout, new tricks.

Some of the tricks you could expect are the Hart attack, Rocksolid, Double seat grab, Ruler just to name a few, but the trick everyone wants to see is the BACKFLIP. This trick has taken on an all new era of FMX. With Fmx Kaos only using the best in the business, you will witness a world first at the

Blacktown Show in the form of a Crazy Backflip variation.

We look forward to bring state of the art ramps, new tricks and world firsts, you will not want to be anywhere else but the Blacktown Show.

There is one more thing, you need to be a part of the Extreme VIP experience. This is where one family per day gets to hang out with the Fmx Kaos team riders, personal autograph, selfies with the riders, get an insight to how to run an Fmx show,

how the team riders get ready backstage, etc.

Also for one person per family, they get an Fmx Kaos kit, which includes shirt, hat, stickers, wrist band, lanyard etc.

We are very excited to be back at the Blacktown Show once again. You do not want to miss this one.

Fmx Kaos is coming in hot with all the bangers.

See you there at the Blacktown Show.

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Prof. Wallace’s Puppet Theatre Proudly sponsored by Woodcroft Village

Featherdale provides a home to over 2,000 Australian native animals from more than 260 different species and is home to the world’s largest collection of Australian wildlife.

Focusing solely on native animals, at Featherdale you will find the largest collection of koalas in New South Wales, 3 open space enclosures filled with kangaroos and wallabies, as well as well as encounters with many other iconic Australian animals, such as dingos, echidnas, wombats, bilbies, Tasmanian devils, reptiles and a stunning collection of birds from Australia and around the world.

Come and see our display at the show Opening Hours 9am - 4pm Daily 9am - 1pm Christmas Day Free Parking Ph: 9622 1644 217-299 Kildare Rd, Doonside (near Blacktown)

Hey Kids! Guess who’s coming to this year’s Blacktown City Show?

It’s Prof. Wallace’s Puppet Theatre!

Prof. Wallace’s Puppet Theatre is one of the oldest continuous performing acts in Australia.

The origins go back over 100 years when your great grandparents were kids.

He is not only part of puppet history but a part of Australian history.

MISTY RIDGE CUDDLY ANIMAL FARM Sponsored by Club Blacktown

A popular spot at the Blacktown City Show for the young and young at heart is the Animal Farm Nursery.

This year we would like to welcome Cherilyn, the principal of Misty Ridge Cuddly Animal Farm who has had 30 years experience handling animals. Cherilyn said her main aim is to let children relate to animals in the most positive way. It gives children a chance to groom, feed, and care for a great variety of animals.

Misty Ridge is an excellent educational and enter taining idea for children, teaching them respect for all creatures and minimizes the chance of accidents.

Finally, we try to leave them with wonderful memories that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

Visit the Animal Farm Nursery at this year’s show.

“Misty Ridge” Cuddly Animal Farm is a totally self-contained, mobile Animal farm.

We provide friendly staff, fully fenced animal enclosure with floor covering (if needed) complete with lambs, kidgoats, piglets, rabbits, chickens and ducks etc.

All our animals are hand raised from babies and accustomed to being handled.

It’s the ideal entertainment for your playgroup, pre-school, kindergarten, primary or any special event.

(Approved by the NSW Department of Primary Industries.)

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HORTICULTURE PAVILION • ARTS & CRAFT • PHOTOGR SATURDAY 12TH MARCH 2022 9.00am 11.00am 12 noon 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 8.45pm

GATES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PROFESSOR WALLACE’S PUPPET THEATRE - Big Top Tent Sponsored by Woodcroft Village

JOEY PRESTO’S MAGIC SHOW - Big Top Tent Sponsored by Greystanes Shopping Centre BLACKTOWN CITY JUDO CLUB DEMONSTRATION - Stage MAORI CULTURAL DANCE GROUP - Stage TAIKO RITMIKO JAPANESE DRUMMING GROUP - Stage PROFESSOR WALLACE’S PUPPET THEATRE - Big Top Tent Sponsored by Woodcroft Village

AUSTRALIAN RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - Stage PROFESSOR WALLACE’S PUPPET THEATRE - Big Top Tent JOEY PRESTO’S MAGIC SHOW - Big Top Tent Sponsored by Greystanes Shopping Centre

OFFICIAL OPENING - Stage CROWNING OF THE BLACKTOWN SHOWGIRL - Stage Sponsored by Western News TRIBAL DRUM AFRICAN DRUMMING GROUP - Stage PROFESSOR WALLACE’S PUPPET THEATRE - Big Top Tent Sponsored by Woodcroft Village

BOLIVIAN DANCE GROUP - Stage JOEY PRESTO’S MAGIC SHOW - Big Top Tent Sponsored by Greystanes Shopping Centre

BLACKTOWN CITY COMMUNITY BAND - Stage FMX KAOS INTERNATIONAL FREESTYLE TEAM - Centre Ring

- Sponsored by Western Sydney Airport

AUSTRALIAN RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - Stage NATASHA’S ARTS THEATRE - Stage SINGER/SONGWRITER - SHARA ROSE - Stage FMX KAOS INTERNATIONAL FREESTYLE TEAM - Centre Ring

- Sponsored by Western Sydney Airport

ELVIS IN CONCERT Featuring DAVID CAZALET - Stage FMX KAOS INTERNATIONAL FREESTYLE TEAM - Centre Ring - Sponsored by Western Sydney Airport

FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR - Centre Ring Sponsored by Blacktown City Council

HORTICULTURE Proudly sponsored by Turtle Nursery and Landscape Supplies The Horticulture section is a wonderful sight with a variety of colourful flowers and plants and some spectacular floral designs.

Make a point of visiting the Horticultural Pavilion at this year’s Show.

ktown City OGRAMME

NUOUS THROUGHOUT THE SHOW

OGRAPHY • COOKING • POULTRY • CAGED BIRDS SUNDAY 13TH MARCH 2022 9.00am 9.00am 10.00am

GATES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UTE MUSTER JUDGING COMMENCES - Centre Ring - Jointly Sponsored SEARCH FOR A STAR TALENT QUEST COMMENCES - Stage

Sponsored by SIXT & 87.6 Vintage FM

10.30am 11.00am 12.30pm 12.30pm 1.00pm

PROFESSOR WALLACE’S PUPPET THEATRE - Big Top Tent Sponsored by Woodcroft Village

JOEY PRESTO’S MAGIC SHOW - Big Top Tent Sponsored by Greystanes Shopping Centre

SEARCH FOR A STAR TALENT QUEST Continues - Stage Sponsored by SIXT & 87.6 Vintage FM

PROFESSOR WALLACE’S PUPPET THEATRE - Big Top Tent Sponsored by Woodcroft Village

JOEY PRESTO’S MAGIC SHOW - Big Top Tent Sponsored by Greystanes Shopping Centre

2.30pm

PRESENTATION TO THE WINNERS OF THE UTE MUSTER - Centre Ring

2.30pm

PROFESSOR WALLACE’S PUPPET THEATRE - Big Top Tent

3.00pm

JOEY PRESTO’S MAGIC SHOW - Big Top Tent

3.00pm 3.45pm

CHARITY AUCTION - Search Dogs Sydney Inc. - In front of Pres room

Sponsored by Michael Vassili Barristers and Solicitors Sponsored by Woodcroft Village

Sponsored by Greystanes Shopping Centre

SEARCH FOR A STAR TALENT QUEST – FINALISTS - Stage

Sponsored by SIXT & 87.6 Vintage FM

4.30pm

PRESENTATION TO THE WINNERS OF THE TALENT QUEST - Stage

• STAGE… Non stop entertainment - where all the action is • THE VOICE OF THE SHOW - CAROL HEUCHAN – Sponsored by Nelson Bay Breeze • MISTY RIDGE CUDDLY ANIMAL FARM – Sponsored by Club Blacktown • REPTILE DISPLAY - Sponsored by Print and Graphics • HORTICULTURE PAVILION - Sponsored by Turtle Nursery & Landscape Supplies • FEATHERDALE WILDLIFE PARK • CAGED BIRDS - Sponsored by Rick Morris Showbags • ANTIQUE MACHINERY DISPLAY - Jointly sponsored • SHEEP SHEARING DEMONSTRATIONS - Sponsored by Hope 103.2 • SEARCH DOGS SYDNEY Inc. • RAS’S WORKING DOGS INTERSTATE ENTERTAINERS & OFFICIALS STAY AT THE ATURA BLACKTOWN. THE BLACKTOWN CITY SHOW SOCIETY INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR CANCEL ANY PART OF THE PROGRAMME OR SCHEDULED TIMES OF PERFORMANCE WITHOUT NOTICE.

TURTLE NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES All materials available in small bags Specialising in 1 tonne Bulka-Bags

DELIVERIES 7 DAYS OPEN 7 DAYS Cnr Windsor & Rouse Rds

ROUSE HILL Phone: 9629 2299

Cnr Racecourse & Blacktown Rds

SOUTH WINDSOR Phone: 4574 3299

www.turtlenursery.com.au

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Blacktown City Show SEARCH DOGS SYDNEY INC. Canine Search and Rescue Search Dogs Sydney Inc. are a team of dedicated volunteers trained to a rigorous standard in: • Canine handling • Search strategies • Lost person behaviour They provide assistance to Police and Emergency Agencies in the search for people missing in the bush, Alzheimer/dementia patients who have wondered away, missing children and people trapped following natural or manmade disasters.

DID YOU KNOW?

Lots of food at this years show

This year’s Blacktown City Show will be hosting some of the best food trucks and food stalls, Sydney has to offer which will add to the two great days of entertainment we have lined up that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are just some of the food that will be available at this year’s show.

Dumplings, Twist Potatoes, Beef and Chicken Skewers, Lamb and Pork cooked on a spit. Gozleme, Corn on a Cob Spanish Food and of course the traditional Aussie Hot Dog. For the person with a sweet tooth, we Have Dutch Poffertjes, Russian Cakes, Ice Cream, soft Serve, Crapes and Donuts.

Soft Drinks, Fruit Juice, Coffee, Tea and Fresh Lemonade.

Don’t forget to visit the Rotary Club of Blacktown who provide a great sit down meal in the dining room and the Blacktown Apex Club for guys and girls with a big apatite Ask for the BIG BRONTO BURGER. Come on out to the show and enjoy some great entertainment while you try some exciting dishes.

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Sydney Antique Machinery Club is back again this year. They will be easy to find by the sound of old engines running like they did when Grandpa was a boy.

Come and have a look and a yarn with the Club members who have brought a few samples of their hobby for you to enjoy in a good restoration they run as badly as they did when they were new. Tell them about your own favourite memory of old machinery from when you were growing up in the (so called) good old days. The Club was formed to bring together people with an interest in old machinery, particularly old engines and tractors and the equipment driven by them.

The Club promotes the preservation and restoration of this equipment and its members provide advice and assistance to each other. The Club meets monthly at Hawkesbury Showground, between Windsor & Rich mond and organises one major rally each year on the third weekend in September.

They also attend many events run by other organi sa tions, and conduct displays of their machinery.

A 1/3 scale Fowler traction engine, built by one of our members, will be moving around the Showground and is worth a close look when you see it.

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If you’re looking for a fun and encouraging environment for you or your child to learn how to dance, then Natasha’s Arts Theatre is the place for you.

Natasha’s Arts Theatre has been established for 19 years and holds classes in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Performance, Musical Theatre, Fitness and Flexibility. This provides students the opportunity to learn all aspects of the performing arts industry. Natasha’s Arts Theatre caters for all ages; from beginners to advanced starting with our Tinytots class all the way through to our adults classes. It’s never too late to start dancing.

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With a fun and positive approach to teaching, Natasha’s Arts Theatre encourages every student to strive for their best and with our super low class fees and family packages, the magical world of dance is possible for everyone.

Parents can rest assured in the knowledge that all classes are kept age appropriate. Teachers take care to ensure all their music, costume and choreography choices allow our little ones to maintain their sweet innocence.

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Blacktown City Click go the Shears Community Sheep Shearing Demonstrations Band Sponsored by Hope 103.2

The Blacktown City Community Band also known as the BCCB was formed in 2004 trained by Maestro Pablo ‘Jun’ Javier of the Jun Javier Music School. The band plays different styles of music such as jazz, pop, latin, swing, disco and Christian songs. The various musical instruments played by the band include flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, trombones, french horns, tubas, euphoniums, bass and lead guitars, keyboards, drums and percussions. At present, the band consists of 28 members ranging from ages 6 to 23. The band has regularly performed on a number of major occasions like ANZAC parade, Sydney Royal Easter show, Christmas Tree Lightups and

yearly town festivals. Aside from its regular perfomances, BCCB is actively performing in local schools, churches, hospitals, nursing homes and even jail houses.

BCCB is based in Sydney, Australia and meets every Sunday at 2.00 to 5.00pm for regular practice and rehearsals. The band aims to develop young generation’s musicality and instil responsibility and commitment through community involvement and mission work. We welcome new members. For enquiries, please contact us via email at info@ bccbsydney.org.

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Click go the shears boys, click,click, click… the words of a popular Australian ballad will again come into action with sheep shearing demonstrations at this year’s Blacktown City Show.

Former World Sheep Shearing Champion Don Campbell has passed away but has left many fond memories for those who have watched him entertain and shear over the past 40 years.

His legacy has been handed down to Tom and Troy Gruver. Tom is almost 23 years of age and had worked with Don for over five years, whilst his brother Troy who is 21 had worked with Don for 3 years. Don was a big inspiration to the boys and had taught them everything they know.

The boys had assisted Don at all the local shows and even home visits to properties where there were sheep and alpacas that needed shearing.

We love shearing, Tom said, “Don

was a great teacher and we will follow in his footsteps by doing what he loved doing, the knowledge he taught us has enabled us to continue to walk in his shoes.”

Troy will be demonstrating at this year’s show.

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LIVE REPTILE DISPLAYS The Blacktown City Show Committee would like to welcome Live Reptile Displays back to the Blacktown Show. Located in Sydney and owned by Andrew Melrose Live Reptile Displays are available to work within the Sydney metropolitan area and Illawarra.

Andrew has had 40 years experience working with reptiles and was the very first reptile licensed educator in NSW. He strongly believes in educating the public about reptile awareness, management and conservation and has achieved this by providing the community with a fun and educational experience with reptiles. At the conclusion people will know what to do and what not to do around reptiles, including the teaching of much needed safety advice and first aid treatment that save lives.

Andrew aim is to highlight the many positive aspects of reptiles, especially snakes, which often have a poor image with the hope that people will respect snakes and understand their importance in our environment.

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RAS’S WORKING DOGS Ras’s working dogs will be at this year’s show with demonstrations of man’s best friends amazing ability to handle and muster stock.

Kylie and Darren Adams, both successful competitors in cattle dog trialling, will have their dogs on hand and explain some of their training techniques and how and why working dogs are used on farms around Australia every day.

The dogs used are known as New Zealand short haired collies (think Footrot flats) and bred solely for their knack to control all kinds of livestock, from sheep and goats to cattle and the ducks that will be used today.

The light hearted yet informative demonstration starts with basic breaking-in methods through to actually working a flock of ducks within meters of the crowd with two dogs working as one to manoeuvre the ducks under the control of their master. At the end of each show Darren and Kylie will bring the dogs out into the crowd so as the young and old alike can get up close and have a pat with these amazing hounds.

Once again you are more than welcome to come up and say Gday for a ‘Pat & Chat’ after the show.

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When visiting this year’s show, make a point of visiting the Caged Birds Pavilion. The competition is open to everyone, with an Adults and Junior section.

You will witness a great variety of birds in an exceptional array of colours. Who knows, you might become a Bird Lover!

The competition is run by the Blacktown & District Cage Bird Society who meet at 8pm on every second Tuesday of the month (except January) in the old dining room hall at the Blacktown Showground. Current members breed all varieties of caged birds and will assist new members.

Visitors are very welcome!

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The group was form in 2014 to showcase the variety dances from Bolivia, the ages range from 5 years to late 50’s having a kids group and adults, where disability is not an issue. Anyone can dance Typical dances like: Caporales is a traditional Andean dance originated in La Paz, Bolivia.

Caporales were presented to the public for the first time in 1969 by the Estrada Pacheco brothers, who were inspired in the character of the ‘Caporal’. This is the overseer of the black slaves and was usually mixed race, wore boots and held a whip, a dance that belongs to the region of the Yungas, Bolivia.

Tinku, a Bolivian Aymara tradition, began as a form of ritualistic combat. In the Aymara language, it means “meeting-encounter.” During this ritual, men and women from different communities will meet and begin the festivities by dancing.

The women will then form circles and begin chanting while the men proceed to fight each other; rarely the women will join in the fighting as well. Large tinkus are held in Potosí during the first few weeks of May. The Tobas were a tribe of warriors who lived in the Chaco region of Bolivia. When the Incas came to conquer them, they were amazed by

the rich culture of fierce warriors that they encountered. The Incas greatly admired the Tobas dance and they were taken from their Amazonian homeland by the Emperor Tupac Yupanqui. The dance and music of the Tobas has been re interpreted by subsequent people of Bolivia like the Aymara and the Mestizos.

Diablada or Danza de los Diablos (English: Dance of the Demons), is an original and typical dance from the region of Oruro in Bolivia, characterized by the mask and devil suit worn by the performers.

The dance is a mixture of religious theatrical presentations brought from Spain and Andean religious ceremonies such as the Llama llama dance in honor of the Uru god

Tiw (protector of mines, lakes, and rivers), and the Aymaran miners’ ritual to Anchanchu.

Morenada (Dance of the Black Slaves) is a music and dance style from the Bolivian Andes characterised by a mixture of African and Indigenous elements. The origins of this dance, the three main hypotheses say that the dance could have been inspired in African slaves brought to Bolivia to work in the silver mines of Potosí, another theory states that it would be inspired in the Afro-Bolivian community living in the Yungas region of La Paz, and the third main theory links this dance with the Aymara culture due to the findings of cave paintings in the Lake Titicaca shores in the Taraco peninsula.

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or the first time in three years, Rotarians will come together at the 2022 Rotary District 9685 Conference at the Novotel West HQ, Rooty Hill, to celebrate how they Serve to Change Lives.

Rotarians were surveyed and the feedback influenced the decision to meet for a one-day only event on Saturday 19th March, preceded by a Bollywood-themed Gala Dinner on the Friday night (18th March).

The Conference will celebrate the amazing projects undertaken by clubs within the District, delivering life-changing humanitarian service.

Subjects being showcased will include: Youth, Rotary Foundation, Australian Rotary Health, RAWCS, ROMAC, Vocational, Rotaract, the Environment, Peace Fellows and Alumni.

Speakers include District Governor (DG) Lindsay May OAM & his wife Tania May; PDG Jessie Harman, Rotary International Director Zone 8 (Aust, NZ & Pacific Islands); Professor Veena Sahajwalla, Recycling Engineer NSW Australian of the Year 2022; Dr Daniel Nour, Founder Street Side Medics and NSW Young Australian of the Year 2022; Prof Andrew Skidmore, University

Members of Rotary District 9685 in Newcastle in 2019. Photos courtesy of Luciano Vranich

Twente Netherlands; Sophie Ford, Rotary Peace Fellow; Professor Dominic Dwyer, Microbiologist and Director of Pathology West network; Alison Ewings, Head of Engagement at Regnan; Tom Sweeney OAM (Crows Nest), Compere and MC Extraordinaire; Barry Seach (Carlingford), a proud Darug man; Rosie Lotawa, Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC); Vocational Excellence Awards, Warren Soos (Turramurra) and Margaret Sachs (Wahroonga); Winnie Yip (Social Impact Network),

Rotary Youth Exchange Presenter; Cherelyn Suzuki (Norwest Sunrise), Rotary Youth Exchange Speaker; Katie Graham, Rotary Youth Exchange Speaker; Ezra Hill, Rotary Youth Exchange Performer; Melanie Lewis (Social Impact Network), Environment Chair, EnviroClub Awards; David Dean (E-Club of Greater Sydney) – District 9685 Rotary Foundation Chair; PDG Pam Pritchard (Turramurra); Haran Ramachandran (The HillsKellyville) – District 9685 Rotary Foundation Grants Chair; DGN Mina

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By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc.

rederick Charles Jones was born in 1875 in Castlereagh Street, Penrith. His father John was born in Carnarvon in Wales and was employed on the London and Northwestern Railway and came to NSW to take up a Government Job. He married Dinah Fanny Wilson who was born at Lawson NSW. With only £150 of borrowed money and no experience in the tannery business, Fred selected a block of ground on Scotts Creek, (formally Stotts Creek) that was between Werrington & Kingswood on the northern side of the railway line and where with the practical help of Daniel Paskin and Bill Ransley, they put down twelve pits and built one small shed to equip the pumping arrangement and a wheelbarrow. A month after the completion of the tannery in 1897 the tannery of five acres was turning out 40 hides of leather a week and by 1910 it had grown into 25 acres of land and handling 1,000 hides a week. After about 11 years of operation of the tannery his annual turnover was estimated to be £60,000. His tanning sheds were most extensive and a practical mixture of old and new. One shed alone measured 120’ x 50’ and was capable of holding £10,000 worth of stock, while others provided plenty of accommodation for drying, dressing, baling and dispatching. Two rooms were set aside for steam drying, one room could hold 800 hides and the other capable of holding 2,000 hides of leather. The drought of 1901/2 dried up his water resources of Scott’s Creek and to keep his tannery working with 20 men employed, he joined with the Paskin Brothers whose tannery was close by and drawing water from the water tower that was located at Kingswood and both tanneries were able to carry on until the drought broke. To stop this from happening again at his own expense Fred built a pipeline a distance of 25 miles from the Nepean River to the tanning yard. The pipeline was situated just inside the railway fence from Penrith to Werrington then across to the tannery. His tannery produced a good quality heavy sole leather that went to two leading Sydney boot and shoe manufacturers. The light and medium leather was exported to South Africa, England and Scotland. His chief source of hides came from the Riverstone Meat Works and the rest from open markets. Later on, they came from his properties in Queensland. In 1920 Fred and a brother bought 4,000 acres of land at Bulga in the Gunnedah district and with other purchases of land, they held a total of 9,000 acres that eventually held some 10,000 sheep and 850 head of cattle. He also took part in meat share farming. Fred let nothing go to waste. The extraction of tallow from the fleshing of hides found a good market in Sydney. He was also “Captain of Industry” for one of his investments in the “State Boot Manufacturing Company” and had a shop on the north-eastern corner of High & Station Streets, Penrith. Other interests were a fish curing venture at Lower Portland, a sawmill at Douglas Park, an interest in a colliery at Lithgow and a gold mining venture at Bungonia in the Goulburn district. Fred was a keen sportsman especially in trotting, and as owner, trainer and driver he owned some of the fastest trotting horses in NSW and for some years was a leading reinsman for square trotters at Sydney courses. He was also a keen gun shot and sporting dog enthusiast owning at one time 24 beagle dogs. He was also a large landowner in the Penrith district, one of the largest known as “Jones Town Estate”, the property was the original grant of John Best in 1814.

The Nepean District Hospital is built on part of his estate where he also had a circular training track. In a Land appeal court at Sydney in 1908 regarding the matter of an appeal by Fred against the appraised value

of his land of 28 perches resumed for a road in connection with the approach to the Nepean River, it was explained that the case arose under the Public Roads Act of 1902 “where in section 18, provided that in estimating the amount payable as compensation of the value of the land resumed, and all the improvements and the damage if any, was to be sustained from the severance of the property by the road and should, in every case, be determined by the local land board unless an agreement arrived at between the Minister and the owner”. The question of severance at that stage had not been raised and the Court remitted the case to the Board for further evidence and the Court directed a refund of the deposit that was lodged with the notice of appeal. At the Penrith Police Court in 1912 a case of Edward John Moriarty (Inspector under the Board of Health) v Frederick Charles Jones for allowing polluted matter from Fred’s tannery to run into Werrington Creek, the colour of the water was black. Fred pleaded not guilty. The court case went on for some time with Fred and many witnesses, but in the end the Magistrate dismissed the case. Fred was well known for his generosity and in the depression years of 1930 to 1935 he gave 20 blocks of land off his estate for homes to unemployed homeless families. He also gave land in High Street in Penrith for the central district ambulance. Another case in the same Court in 1936 was St Marys Council suing Fred for allegedly breaching the Local Government ordinances by polluting Werrington Creek, but this time St Marys’ Council was successful when Herbert Pond the Inspector of the Council said that “Werrington Creek was a natural watercourse and in January he visited this tannery for an inspection. He said that “There was a drain that led from an evaporation pond to Werrington Creek and the liquid that was pumped out of the tannery was pink, and a very unpleasant odour and he asked to see Fred who was not at the tannery on his visit”. The P.M. convicted Fred and said he was inclined to think that Fred didn’t know what was going on and when the employees saw what was happening they tried to cover it up before Fred came back. He was fined the court costs, professional costs and witnesses’ expenses. Fred died at his Penrith residence in August, 1938 at the age of 64 and is buried in the Penrith General Cemetery in Kingswood. After his death his tannery continued for a short while and eventually closed down after a productive life of 41 years. Picture courtesy of Penrith Library shows the tannery with some workers including Bob Desborough, Les Gersbach, Dan Paskin, Wall Mallard, Billy Hackett, “Nipper” Giles (boy) & George Adams.

Sources: Nepean Times, Births, Deaths & Marriages website (Ancestry)

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First home vs investment property

uying your first property as an investment can have its advantages.

Getting onto the property ladder and becoming a homeowner has long been considered the great Australian dream.

But the first property you buy doesn’t have to be one you live in – it could be an investment property instead.

Wondering which path is right for you? We look at some important factors to consider when deciding between buying a first home or an investment.

Buying an investment property Rather than delaying your property plans to save for your forever home, you could purchase a less expensive property as an investment.

It may help you get onto the property ladder sooner so you can start building equity, generate income from your investment and take advantage of any tax benefits available.

Keep in mind that there are risks with investing and it’s not the right option for everybody. As you’ll need to pay both your loan repayment and rent each month, make sure you crunch the numbers first.

Buying your first home The comfort of home ownership, stability and the freedom to renovate are just some benefits to buying and living in your first home. Not to mention, paying off the house you’re living in can be emotionally rewarding.

To help make it happen, there are several government supports available and you may be eligible for stamp duty reductions and other concessions.

On the other hand, you may have to compromise on the location, size or type of home you purchase due to budget constraints. And if you’re not ready to put down roots, buying your first home may not be the right move yet.

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mall Business month is back between the 1st and 31st March 2022 to help small businesses get back on their feet and to help build a brighter and stronger future. The theme for Small Business Month this year is Rebuild, Recharge and Renew. This theme is a perfect fit for Dynamic Business Collaborators to host an event in March to help local business in the Blacktown Region.

Rebuild – Recharge and Renew Meeting 9.30 to 11.30am Tuesday 29th March 2022 BREED Business Centre - T2A Nirimba Education Precinct, Warawara Cct, Quakers Hill To celebrate Small Business Month, we will be inviting local businesses and organisations all across the Blacktown Region to join us.

Attendees will be asked to collaborate, share ideas, and support each other during a series of open discussion workshops on how to Rebuild, Recharge and Renew their businesses this year. This is a great opportunity to grow relationships and collaborate, to raise and maintain your brand awareness, identify new opportunities, and source new clients.

Our guest speaker will be Greceila Jota from Women with Compassion.

Greceila will present some insights into the work they do along with how important collaborating with the local community is and how you maybe able to help.

Email to Register – Dynamicbusinesscollabators@gmail. com, Contact Person – Noela McIntosh

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estern Sydney Wanderers FC, supported by the Wanderers Foundation, are proud to announce that Choice Pharmacy will donate 850 Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) to the Wanderers Powerchair Team.

Choice Pharmacy have been proud supporters of the Wanderers community for the last three seasons and have extended their partnership to support the club’s Powerchair team in their upcoming campaign.

The 850 donated RAT tests will be used by players, carers and parents to ensure that the team can train and compete in a safe environment.

Choice Pharmacy General Manager Hasan Moutasallem spoke about the opportunity to give back to a community close to his heart.

“Everyone as a whole went through quite a bit during Corona with all the isolations and chaos surrounding that,” said Moutasallem.

“When we were asked to sponsor this initiative and provide Rapid Antigen Tests, we jumped at it straight away.

“It’s definitely something dear to us and for us to be able to provide the players in the Powerchair competition these tests so that they can go about their

competition is really amazing, as they can go and do what they love, what they enjoy and I think it’s a great outlet for them to get back to normality.”

Wanderers Powerchair player Andy Waite said the donation of the RAT tests ensures the team are safe when playing and competing.

“Having Choice Pharmacy help us with Rapid Tests to make sure we are safe to go out and compete is really beneficial for the entire team,” said Waite.

“A lot of us are immune compromised so to know that everyone is safe when we go out to compete, just makes us feel a lot safer and happier.

“So we can worry about the game rather than

catching COVID.” Wanderers Powerchair player Ben Keyte thanked Choice Pharmacy for giving the team the opportunity to continue doing what they love.

“Being able to be provided with RAT tests to cover all of us as well as our carers and parents is massive, we can now feel really comfortable in a safe environment,” said Keyte.

“It’s going to allow us to get back to doing what we really love which is Powerchair Football, which is something that we have missed out of a lot in the last two years.

“For some of us, this is all we have. It gives us purpose and something to look forward to.

“A massive thank you to Choice Pharmacy for enabling us to feel like we are in a safe environment and letting us do what we love.”

Western Sydney Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas thanked Choice Pharmacy for their support.

“We thank Hassan and Ramy from Choice Pharmacy for their support and association with the Western Sydney Wanderers for the last few years,” said Tsatsimas.

“We look forward to their ongoing support now and in the future.”

Wanderers launch 2022 Pre-Academy Development Program

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estern Sydney Wanderers FC’s Pre-Academy Development Program is back for 2022 and there is no better time to register your child to develop their football skills in an intensive and fun environment.

Led by the Wanderers highly qualified Academy coaches, the Wanderers coaching philosophy in the program is player-centric and driven with the outcome to provide players for the club’s Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s, Liberty A-League Women’s and future national teams.

The program includes a grading day, which allows coaches to monitor participants’ development throughout the length of the program.

Participants will be taught the same skills and methods as Wanderers Academy players and is a fantastic opportunity for coaches to identify and transition players into the Wanderers Academy.

Wanderers Academy Technical Director Ian Crook believes the Pre-Academy Development Program is an excellent way to develop the next generation of Wanderers.

“Our Pre-Academy Development Program allows us to look at the next generation of Wanderers and hopefully develop them, and get some good players to our system,” said Crook.

“It is critical for us to have something in place where we can work with players on a weekly basis and following the success of last year’s 30-week Program we are delighted to bring the program back in 2022.”

Former Pre-Academy Development Program participant and current U13s Wanderers Academy player Emile Katrib praised the Pre-Academy Development’s pathway.

“I heard that the Wanderers were starting a

Pre-Academy for people to join in so I thought it would be my best chance to develop as a footballer under some of the best coaches, you learn a lot under them like the fundamentals of the basics,” said Katrib.

Each block of the program runs over 10 Weeks and depending on how your child is graded, they could be training in a Friday night or Sunday morning session.

The program includes a full Pre-Academy Development Program kit, professional coaching from Wanderers Academy coaches under the guidance of Wanderers Academy Technical Director Ian Crook in a safe and enjoyable learning environment.

To book in now go to www.wswanderersfootball. com/football-development-programs/.

Wild weather drowns Major Pennant

By Noel Rowsell

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here weren’t many games played on Sunday in the 2022 Golf NSW Men’s and Women’s Major Pennant competitions but amazingly, some courses were still playable.

Penrith golf course succumbed to the weather, resulting in a 3.53.5 draw with Moore Park, Mona Vale overcame both the weather and playing away on a sodden course to defeat Twin Creeks 4-3, The Lakes players had webbed feet to cruise to a 5.5-1.5 win over Dunheved Golf Club, the Stonecutters Ridge course stood up to the weather and taking full home course advantage, Stonecutters recorded a powerful 6.5-0.5 over Muirfield.

Richmond GC Major Pennant squad members Craig Ellings and Trent McMillen in action during Round 4. Photos by Noel Rowsell

Brighton Lakes lived up to its name, preventing any play against Richmond and thereby recording another 3.5-3.5 draw, Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Club was rained out for a 3.5-3.5 draw against Woolooware, Springwood Country Club had a 5-2 win over Bayview, no play at Marrickville for a 3.5-3.5 result against Wallacia Country Club and no play at Beverly Park for a 3.5-3.5 result against Leonay Golf Club.

In the Women’s Major Pennant, Stonecutters Ridge fielded three juniors yet still grabbed a strong 4-1 win over Cronulla.

The Women’s Grade Pennant competition also commenced last Friday and Penrith opened its season with a powerful 4.5-0.5 over Cumberland, in spite of the absence of two of the squad’s top players.

Western News

By Bob Turner

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fter a disappointing close to the 2021 season, Blacktown City FC Senior Men are fired up to get back on the field. Leading the NPL 1 Men’s competition last year after 17 of 22 rounds, Covid put an end to the 2021 season as Football NSW made the call to terminate the season.

Kicking off the 2022 season in style, on Thursday the 17th of February, Blacktown City FC held its season launch at Bowman Hall, courtesy of Blacktown City Council. It was a significant and historical evening with Blacktown City featuring its first Senior Women’s team to coincide with the Men’s 2022 season launch. The two teams were welcomed by Blacktown Mayor Tony Bleasdale, former Mayor and now state member for Blacktown, Stephen Bali, Deputy Mayor Brad Bunting, Councillors Carol Israel and Julie Griffiths, as well as special guest MC, Stephanie Brantz (see attached Photo).

The combination of the two teams enters a new era for Blacktown City FC. The Men’s programme has earned a National reputation for developing young talent and always being competitive in the Football NSW NPL 1 Men’s competition. It took 69 years, but in 2022 Blacktown City is fielding its first Senior Women’s team with a goal to match the men’s development credibility within three years. An immediate enhancement for the women, was the announcement prior to Christmas by Mark Taylor, State Member for Seven Hills, that Blacktown City had been successful in their grant application for female changerooms under the main grandstand.

Senior Men’s Coach, Mark Crittenden has primed his team with an extensive pre-season schedule.

Commencing with a training camp in preparation for the FFA Cup qualifier

against Central Coast Mariners last November, Coach Crittenden continued a rigorous training schedule including a total of ten practice games, as he prepares for an extremely competitive 2022 season. Blacktown City were victorious in all ten games played against a mixed variety of opponents. “I am very happy with our preparation and the intensity we have shown throughout the pre-season”, said Coach Crittenden. Returning Captain Matt Lewis added, “We have added experience with the return of Mitch Mallia and recruited young talent in Jordan Smylie from the Central Coast Mariners and Jake Trew from the Wanderers who have all fitted in well with the bulk of last year’s squad”.

The Men will kick off the season this Sunday, March 6th, at home against Rockdale. Rockdale is touted as a Top Three finisher in the competition so the opening game of the season for Blacktown City will test the extensive pre-season work. Game time is 3pm with the Under 20’s at 1pm. All home games will be played at the newly named Blacktown City Sports Centre (formerly Lily Homes Stadium) located at 5 Quinn Avenue, Seven Hills. Blacktown City FC has taken over full operational control of their stadium, regarded as one of the most well-known and used stadiums in

the country and are constantly making improvements to the ground and its facilities.

The full home season schedule is posted below.

Go Blacktown City!

KICK OFF SUNDAY 6TH MARCH

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Thrills and spills at Phillip Island

By Noel Rowsell

12-year old Elijah Andrew (Marayong) has returned home after competing in the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup (OJC), which was held along with Round One of the Australian Superbike Championships over the 25th-27th February at Australia’s home of motorcycling racing, Phillip Island.

The weekend featured a number of classes, including the OJC, the Yamaha R3 Cup, Supersport 300, Supersport and culminating with Australia’s best riders competing in the Superbike category.

The practice rounds started on Friday and Elijah started off strongly, even achieving a 4th position in the early stages. The second and third practice sessions, along with the Qualifying races, were challenging Elijah lost contact of the bunch in Qualifying and could only achieve 19th place.

During the first race, another rider miscalculated their overtake

Elijah Andrew in action at the famous Phillip Island racetrack and some of the Yamaha bikes used by the OJC squad - photos supplied

manoeuvre and collided with the back of Elijah’s bike. This caused the piggybacking rider to eventually crash (after disconnecting) but miraculously Elijah stayed upright and maintained control of his bike. This was quite a feat, given that his muffler was sticking out at quite a strange angle. Elijah’s dirt bike riding experience definitely came to the fore and he managed to hold his

position, despite the imbalance of his bike and greatly limited lean angle.

The second race was equally frantic, until two fat geese caused a red flag and the race had to be restarted. Elijah had worked his way from 19th to 15th but sadly the restart saw him default back to the second last place on the grid.

The third race was incident-free until another young rider lost control and

fell. Sadly an ambulance was required but Elijah had managed to dodge the debris on the track and finished in 16th position.

With the fallen rider out for some time with a broken leg, the 19 remaining team mates moved on to Winton Motor Raceway, for two days of the OJC Coaching Academy with Garry McCoy.