WHAT’S IN A NAME?

coconut-flavoured centre, all coated in irresistible chocolate. Tim Tam fans’ wishes have been granted with Tim Tam Coconut Cream, after a recent social poll revealed 74 per cent of fans said that they loved the taste of chocolate and coconut together. The new flavour is available exclusively at Coles.

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

This street was possibly named after the Abel family. Marica Abel died in Penrith in 1965 and it was named in the 1970s. The street was part of Smith Street although separated by Jamison Park. If you know the meaning of a street name in the Penrith LGA email news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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

Δ Not so social: Penrith’s High Street Social (pictured above) appears to have closed its doors, with the landlord taking back possession of the premises last week. Messages to the bar have not been responded to, while its Facebook page hasn’t been updated since May 19. It has not been an easy ride for High Street Social, which opened in 2017 and has faced various challenges over the years as well as management changes. Late last year, it cancelled all planned live music gigs as it battled licence issues and noise complaints.

Δ Textile drop-off: Penrith City Council is holding its first Clothing and Textile Dropoff Event will be held on Saturday, June 10. This free event will be held at The Kingsway Playing Fields in Werrington from 9am until 3.30pm and offers residents the opportunity to responsibly dispose of unwanted household clothing and textiles, promoting resource recovery and diverting waste from landfill. A wide range of textile items will be accepted, including clothing, shoes, accessories, and linens (must be clean).

Δ Hot chook makeover: We know that a hot roast chicken from the supermarket has become a staple for many, but Coles has just released a brand new variety – the Southern Style Hot Roast Chicken. The new taste sensation was developed based on recent survey data, which revealed around 60 per cent of Coles team members who participated in development taste testing preferred Southern Style flavourings for their chicken at this time of year. The new version of the “bachelor’s handbag” is available now.

Δ New Tim Tim: Tim Tam Coconut Cream is the newest flavour (pictured above) from Australia’s favourite chocolate biscuit, and is a mouth-watering combination of two crunchy biscuits sandwiching a creamy

Δ New flavour takes the cake: Poles Patisserie at Nepean Village has just launched its new Citrus Lemon Deluxe cake, a delicious lemon butter cake filled with tart lemon curd and creamy vanilla buttercream.

Mayor’s News

The weekly views of Penrith’s Mayor

Old phones have new use Penrith City Council is proudly one of the first Councils in the state to support DV Safe Phone, a registered charity dedicated to providing a lifeline for domestic and family violence victims.

The organisation collects old, unwanted mobile phones that are cleaned and refurbished. Phones are then distributed to government agencies, safe houses, hospitals, health services and domestic violence support services that gift them to those who are vulnerable.

DV Safe Phone estimates there are more than two million people dealing with domestic violence in Australia. According to the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, there were 1,077 reported instances of domestic violence in the Penrith Local Government Area in 2022. These figures are a stark reminder that domestic violence does not discriminate, and our community is being impacted. Sadly, many victims have their phones taken away due to control.

That’s why Council is partnering with DV

Safe Phone and calling on residents and staff members to help make a difference. Unused phones in working order can be placed in any of the convenient collection box locations across the City, including the Civic Centre foyer, Ripples St Marys, St Clair Leisure Centre and the South Penrith Neighbourhood Centre.

Staff behind the counter at Council’s Penrith, St Clair and St Marys Libraries are also accepting mobile phone donations. This DV Safe Phone campaign follows last month’s successful Mayoral Charity Ball, which saw our generous community raise $60,000 for The Haven – Nepean Women’s Shelter.

We all have a drawer at home filled with old technology – your unused phone might be what a friend, relative or neighbour needs to call emergency services or a support network.

Go to penrith.city/dvsafephone to find out more.

CR

TRICIA HITCHEN

Mayor of Penrith

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