WHAT’S IN A NAME?

further value to our customers in alternative ways,” the popular business said in a statement.

Δ Sydney Crematorium opens: Funeral directors and staff of the Catholic Cemeteries + Crematoria (CCC) attended the launch of the newest crematoria in metropolitan Sydney last month. The state of the art facilities at Kemps Creek, will help the not for profit CCC achieve its mission of caring

Do you ever wonder about the history behind the street signs we look at every day?

Mr R M Sheppard came to Emu Plains in 1894 and started an orange orchard. He also named the variety of Imperial mandarin, which he grew, and when his land was divided for streets, many names of family significance were chosen. If you know the meaning of a street name in the Penrith LGA email emily@ westernweekender.com.au.

Source: A History of the Nepean and District Street Names compiled by Lorna Parr.

Δ New brew: Beer lovers get ready to head to the bottle’O, because iconic Australian beverage VB has just launched a new beer with a higher alcohol count. Introducing VX (pictured above) – a big beer in a small bottle with the same great taste and ice-cold refreshment VB is renowned for. Only available in 250ml bottles, each drink has six per cent alcohol. Find the new beer at all major bottle shops.

Δ Gelato Easter eggs: Messina’s famous gelato Easter eggs are back! Order the Neapolitan Ménage Egg Trois gelato trio and the Eggomaniac giant chocolate egg now and pick up from April 6-9. The Ménage Egg Trois is a collection of three Neapolitan themed eggs filled with gelato, and the Eggomaniac a hand- made golden Messina milk chocolate egg shell, sprinkled with chopped roasted hazelnuts filled with six rocher balls. Purchasing both? Use code: 34STER23 at checkout for 10 per cent off your order. Keep an eye out for the golden eggs, as two lucky punters will win a year’s worth of Messina.

Δ New cafe opens: Laughin’ Boy at Emu Plains, the new cafe inside the old Police Cottage, officially opened on Monday.

Δ Tapas delight: FlorisTea at St Clair has launched a new tapas set menu (pictured right). It includes items like lamb skewers, dumplings, popcorn chicken, baos, beef meatballs and more. FlorisTea is located at St Clair Shopping Centre.

Δ ABCOE axes butcher: ABCOE has announced its onsite butcher will cease operating from March 31. “Due to the resignation of our only department employee and fluctuations of meat prices – it has become an increasingly challenging part of our business. With this in mind, we have decided to focus on other chilled products to bring for all faith and community groups by providing affordable and high quality death-care services. The attendees viewed a presentation by Armen Mikaelian, Head of New Business which showcased the new facilities at Kemps Creek, as well as a new chapel, café and condolence lounge at Liverpool Cemetery.