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February 2012
What’s on Quick Guide
What’s On
When
Where
Contact
Bingo
2nd Saturday of the month
Spencer Community Centre
Donna: 4377 1317
Bush Regeneration Spencer
3rd Friday of the month - 10am to 1pm
Eve: 4377 1116
Cancer Support Group
Fortnightly on a Friday 10am
Casserly Cottage
(behind WF Community Health Centre)
Lois: 02 4566 4481
Golf 18 hole competition
Saturdays 7.30am
The Retreat Golf Course
John 0437 388 238
Golf Social Club
9 hole competition
Last Saturday each month—7:45am for
8am tee off
Wisemans Ferry Retreat Golf Course
Greg:0410440920
Mark: 0418 233 466
Golf Social at Del Rio
Last Sunday of the month
Del Rio Resort
Judy: 4566 4677
Historical Society
Last Saturday each month 12 noon
Chapel at Gunderman
Jan: 9481 8478
Knitting & Craft Group
Every Tuesday
9.30am - 12 noon
“Different Houses”
Jo: 4566 4767
Live Music & Great Food
Sundays 12:30 to 3:30pm
The Settlers Arms Inn—St Albans
Ian: 45682111
Live Music & Great Food
Sundays 2:00 to 5:00pm
The Bird In The Hand Inn—Pitt Town
45723372
Maroota Playgroup
Wednesdays 9.30am - 11am
(during school terms)
Maroota School
4566 8231
MacDonald Valley Sport &
Recreation Association
Last Saturday of every mth sports day
2:00-6:00pm
Men’s Golf
Thursday 2pm
Meet at Golf Shop Bowling Club
4566 4307
Mosaic Group
Tuesdays 10.30am - 2.30pm
Wisemans Ferry Community Centre
Monica: 45755207
Pizza & Pub Evenings Talai
Estate Winery
Monthly
South Maroota
Jo: 45 728 598
Senior Citizens
Mondays 10am
(Plus regular excursions)
Wisemans Ferry Bowling Club
Jo: 4566 4767
Social Bowls
Sunday 1pm
Wisemans Ferry Bowling Club
Bowling Club:
4566 4307
South Maroota Playgroup
Thursdays 10am - 12 noon
South Maroota Pre School
Lisa: 4575 0383
0438 406 493
Spencer Rural Fire
Service
Meet: Monday each mth 6.30pm.
Spencer Fire Shed,
Train: 2nd Wednesday each mth 7.30pm Wisemans Ferry Rd
Di Stuart:
4377 1538
St Albans Dirt Road Choir
Sundays 5.30pm
Settlers Arms Hotel, St Albans
Kaye: 4568 2135 or
Debbie: 4568 2083
Sunshine Group
Wednesdays 9am - 2.30pm
Casserly Cottage
(behind WF Community Health Centre)
Lois: 02 4566 4481
Sunnyvale Bushies
3rd Saturday of the month. 9am - 12pm
561 Settlers Rd, Lower Macdonald
Valley Waves Social Group
1st Monday each month,
10.30am - 12.30pm
Deb: 4577 9804
WF Sports Assoc Inc
Wednesdays 3pm during school terms
Clarrie Watkins Reserve, Wisemans Ferry
Chris: 4566 4212
Wisemans Ferry Brigade
Meet: 1st Monday each month 7.30pm
Train: 1st Saturday each month 9am
Fire Shed (Wisemans Ferry)
Hills Fire Control
9654 1244
Wisemans Ferry Inc
Meet: First Tuesday of each month 5pm
Wisemans Ferry
Playgroup
Wednesdays during school terms
9.30am - 12 noon
PSInc FS:
02 45779804
Women’s Lunch
Last Friday of every month
Eve: 4377 1116
Jivancharu
4377 1906
Yoga for the soul
Monday 9:30am to 11:00am
Thursday 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Casserly Cottage
Tony Pope
0412 146 693
Connecting the Community
The new Peppercorn Family, Community and Youth Team
for Wiseman’s Ferry and South Windsor.
Debbie:
Family/ Group
worker
Meigan:
Julie:
Acting Manager of Family/ Group
Family and
worker
Community Youth
Courtney:
The new publisher for
Forgotten Valley Views
Bree:
Social/
Community
Worker
Zoe:
Senior Family worker/
Community
Development worker
You are invited…
To come and meet our Peppercorn Services team and PCC
When: 3:30pm to 5:30pm on the 15th of March
Where: Wiseman’s Ferry Community Centre, Singleton road.
A community capacity building project of
Peppercorn Services
Forgotten Valley
Maroota Local Dog
Boarding
Local Handyman
PLANS - DRAFTING
For all those jobs that need doing:
ALTERATIONS - EXTENSION - NEW
Residential, Commercial, Rural,
Institutional
Design Service
Supported Playgroup
All Breeds
Dog Grooming
Vet available
Carpentry
Painting
Phone 4575 0457
Gutters Cleaned etc
Call Sharon:
For families with children 0-5 years
Call Jack: 4566 4724
Or 0403 196 960
4566 8230
or Mobile 0417 424 518
www.caniglen.com.au
HANDYMAN
HAWKESBURY RICHMOND
WINDSOR
Lic No 7670C
TAXIS
Carpentry & Painting
High Pressure Water Cleaning
Windows & Locks
Maintenance & Repairs
Termite Inspections
Roofs & Gutters
Free Quotes
Call Michael on
4568 2236
Mob 0417 26 53 77
Wednesdays
9:30am-11:30am
81 St. Albans Road,
Wisemans Ferry
Ph: 4566 4490
Open the first weekend every
month:
Saturday 11am - late,
Sunday 11am - 9pm
Any other time we are open for
weddings, functions, and parties
for 18 people or more
24/7 Taxi Service
Maxi Taxis up to 11 passengers
Wheelchair Accessible Taxis
Ph :
0416 960 914
www.taxi.net.au
Free, fun activities
Order your GAS now
from Chris & Karen Atkinson
Information on child development and parenting
An opportunity to meet parents in your local area
Information about local services
Morning tea provided– bring your hat
For more information contact
Peppercorn Services Inc.4566 4328
Forgotten Valley Views Pg 2
A community capacity building project
Hawkesbury Richmond Windsor Taxis
Casual Drivers needed
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For Wheelchair Accessible Taxi
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Taxi Business based in South Maroota
(Toyota Hi-Ace), operating in the
Hawkesbury Area (Country)
Phone
(02) 4575 4012
Reliable service with quality
product
No previous experience necessary
All training will be provided
Various shifts available
Successful applicants will need to apply for a NSW Country
Taxi Authority, which requires a medical examination (own
GP) (Application pack – forms/information and assistance
will be provided)
Contact Sandra on 0416 960 910
Order your gas now
for your heating &
cooking needs!
Peppercorn Services
TLC – M
Tony’s Lawn Care
- Maintenance
WISEMANS FERRY
COMMUNITY HEALTH
CENTRE
ABN:69 503 739 761
Servicing the greater Spencer Area
* mowing service *blower vac * general clean
up
5550 Old Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry 2775
Ph: 4566 4423
Fax: 4566 4449
Hours: Monday 9am – 12noon
Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 4:30pm
(Community Nurse is available Tues & Wed).
* brush cutting/edges
Call today for your
obligation free quote
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(02) 43 77 1707 or 0417244 409
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Email: [email protected]
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“for all your mowing needs”
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Mobile Computer Service
Podiatry (referral criteria applies), phone
4566 4423
Community Nurse, phone 4566 4423
Early Childhood Nurse, by appt phone
9653 3928
Workshops
Wide range of brochures available on
health issues
Welcome to drop by and ask about our
services or any community health issue.
Fully Insured – Free Quotes
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Phone Tom on 4566 4815
or 0418 200 250
CHRIS ANDERSON
167 Pebbly Hill Rd, Cattai.
Lorraine Dailey J.P.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays.
BSSC., Grad.Dip. Psych., Dip.Couns. CMAIPC,
CMACA, CMNSWCA,F.Inst.L.Ex.
MASTER FARRIER
Aarminique Counselling
Home visits available.
Essex Lodge, 4778 Old Northern Road Maroota.
Thursday morning Pilates class
By Appointment and home visits
Anita Nicholas
0417 022 510
4566 8368 or 0416 081 882
www.anitanicholasphysio.com.au
Creating the Australian Flag
We danced and
sang with Peppi the
Teddy.
For a Friendly and Reliable Service
Call Adrian
Phone Office: 4566 4403
Fax: 4566 4404 Emergency: 0429 664 403
Other times by appointment.
A great morning had by all, over 30 people came down to Wiseman’s Ferry
community Centre to celebrate Australia Day with our fabulous Peppercorn
Team. This School Holiday Program had a range of activities to offer
including face painting, budget Cooking work shops and so much more!
Tree Removal
Pruning & Grinding
“We come to you!”
*Sales *Service *Repairs
Australia Day at
Wiseman’s Ferry
Counselling for: Grief & Loss, Stress &
Anxiety, Personal Issues, Parenting,
Personal Growth
Budget Cooking Work Shop!
All Shoeing
We made delicious Zucchini Slice .
Hot or Cold
Everyone was involved with the measuring,
mixing and baking, afterwards we all
enjoyed it for lunch!
Visa and Master Card accepted
Ph. 0427 664 527
St Albans Wholesale Nursery
ABN: 899 500 648 04
www.stalbansnursery.com.au
250D Wollombi Road
0427771818 45682115
RUDDOCK CHOOSES CHRISTMAS CARD DESIGNS
Slashing—45682231
& Mowing—45682115
Having chosen two designs as winners for this year’s Christmas
Card Competition, local MP Philip Ruddock was keen to see the
finished work.
‘My wife Heather and I could not decide between two of the
finalists, so I decided to order both!’
Nursery & lakeside gardens open most
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
English & French Lavender
-lots of variety in stock
Sml—$4: & Lrg—$5
One design is a stylish layout prepared by Riley Watt from Class 6
at Hornsby North Public School, the other is a more traditional
artwork by Ethan Dawkins who is in Year 2 at the Berowra
Christian Community School.
Camellias from $5
Varieties of Kurrajong & Illawarra flame trees on special
Finger limes always in stock
‘I am delighted with the cards, which will be sent to friends,
colleagues, constituents and associates both within Australia and
overseas.’
PF FORMATION
CONCRETE
‘I think both boys have done a great job and
I am looking forward to meeting them when
I present their prize early next year.’
All Types of Concrete
Colour Mix- Stencil- Pool Mix - Blockfill
In addition to presenting a prize to Riley and
Ethan, Mr Ruddock will be
donating a book to each school library to say
‘thank you’ to all the students who participated.
Servicing all areas
Your locally owned & operated supplier
Call Josh for a competitive quote
4566 8365
Kerbside Bulk Waste Pick-up
1774 Wisemans Ferry Road
It has been brought to my attention that many
residents who signed for the pick-up service do
not know that it was passed by council on the 1st
of July 2011.
All residents of the Hawkesbury city council are
now allowed one (1) free pick-up per year. Any
extra pickups will be charged for.
MAROOTA
ZENITH ELECTRICAL
Quality is our Priority
Servicing Wisemans Ferry
&
Surrounding Areas
Council had notified residents in their brochure
which came with your rates notice.
Booking are essential and the phone number to
book is 1300 889 527.
For further info. Phone council on 4560 4565
or visit www.hawksbury.nsw.gov.au
I think this is a good outcome and a big thanks
to all the residents who stood behind this much
needed service.
Kind Regards
Joan Witherspoon
Contact:
0422 326 940
Working in kennels with small & large dogs
Would suit hard working High School/ Uni
students
No experience necessary but common sense and initiative is
a must.
Must have own car or transport
For more information or
to apply call Sharon on
(02)45668230
We provide FREE QUOTES
DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL
ELECTRICAL
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
FREE Safety Check with every call out
LIC NO: 182821C
ABN: 89480696221
EXCAVATOR & TRUCK HIRE
DIFFICULT ACCESS, LOW GROUND PRESSURE EXCAVATORS
1½ TONNE 1M WIDE-4½ TONNE 1.7M WID
ALL RUBBER TRACKED
ROCK HAMMERS
AUGERS
SITE TIPPERS 1M WIDE & CARRY 1 TONNE.
25 YEARS EXPERIENCE, ALL LICENSES,FULLY INSURED.
FOR ALL YOUR EXCAVATION NEEDS
PLEASE CALL PETER
0418 664 214
It was the perfect weather (not hot, no mozzies, no rain),
location and audience for the annual Combined Churches Community Carols Night on 2nd December 2011. What a wonderful
turn out. Everyone was entertained by the local School choir,
the Hawkesbury Concert Band led by Jessica Dickinson and
Tom Carter, and two singing soloists. Thank you to all the organisers and a special thank you to the Combined Local Rural
Fire Brigades for providing the BBQ. We all look forward to
doing it all again this year.
C.P.C Plumbing Pty Ltd
ST.ALBANS Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade has donated Christmas gifts to Hawkesbury Hospital’s
Children’s Fund to help bring a little happiness to some families.
Each year the St Albans Volunteer Bushfire Brigade hosts a Christmas Party for members and
residents of the MacDonald Valley, where they place presents for ‘less unfortunate; children under
the Christmas tree. Santa then comes along and collects them as he gives out Christmas treats to
the local valley children.
Are you looking for a reliable plumber?
We are clean, prompt & courteous.
Plumbing/Draining
Gas Fitting
Hot Water Service & Replacement
Blocked Drains Cleared
Septic Tanks
Water Pumps & Tanks
Bush Fire Sprinkler Systems
Lic No 151541c
Call Darren 0413 131 216
Forgotten Valley Views is a not for profit community
magazine. All advertising costs go towards the
printing and continuation of the publication.
The publication goes to print on the last Tuesday of
each month. To ensure that you your ads and articles
are in the edition please forward them to
[email protected] by the 2nd Friday of each
month.
Dates for February 2012 are
March edition: Friday 10th February
This has been a tradition of the brigade for nine years and families are always more than happy to
donate a range of presents for boys and girls of different age groups.
These year180 adults and 20 children attended the Christmas party with over 30 gifts wrapped for
donation.
“As President of our Brigade and on behalf of the Macdonald Valley residents, I am honoured
and proud to offer the presents to the Hawkesbury Children's Fund to help bring a merry Christmas to many families”, Graeme Sheather said
Sister Kathleen Cotterill said HDHS was very grateful to St. Albans RFB for its contribution to sick children at Christmas time.
To advertise contact PS Inc on 02 45 664328
2011 Forgotten Valley Christmas Lights Trek
Lisa's Dog Grooming
Basic bathing, grooming, clipping
Standard package includes - bath, blow-dry,
brush, Clipping extra.
Phone: 0422 971 432 or 96521685
for enquiry and prices.
Pick up and drop off availablesurcharge applies
Forgotten Valley Views
Is your magazine!
To have articles published or share
ideas please contact us at
16th December was a perfect night for a drive and 15 enthusiasts set off from Wisemans Ferry Community Centre, in a
Peppercorn bus, to view the magic that only Christmas lights can create.
We enjoyed lots of brightly decorated letterboxes, houses that required sunglasses at night to view them and of course our clever
businesses. The judges assured me it was a very difficult decision to choose winners. Amongst the various objects adorned with
decorations was a clothes line in Walmsley Road which was very innovative (all washing on hold until after Christmas), Nagel’s
Gully water tanks shimmering in the dark, and countless roofs bright enough to see from space, a big friendly dog with antlers
who shared sweets at Mill Creek and the Post Office took our breath away and all received many arrrrsss from the appreciative
Valley Lights Trekkers. Some decorations were dainty, while others were just wild, some were traditional and just around the
bend was thoroughly modern. The merriment in the bus was contagious especially with all the kids up the back of the bus letting their friends know we had arrived.
The Forgotten Valley Project Consultative Committee (PCC) and friends would like to thank Bunning’s Dural for donating the
abundant prizes, Peppercorn Services Inc for “ferrying” us locals around in a brightly decorated bus, the bus driver (a ring-in
Judge) and the Forgotten Valley Community for joining in our second successful Christmas Lights Competition. If you missed
out in 2011 it’s not too early to start your planning or watch this space to book on the 2012 Valley Lights Trekking bus.
And the results are:
Winning House
– Nagle’s Gully, Wisemans Ferry
Winning Neighbourhood
– 14/15/17 Walmsley Road Wisemans Ferry
Joint Letterbox Winners
– Joan Thompson, St Albans & Vanessa & Jock Ross Wisemans Ferry
And the Winning Business – Wisemans Ferry Post Office
Congratulations to all our winners and entrants we look forward to doing it all over again in 2012.
[email protected]
Or call (02)45664328
Skibird Ski Boats Australia
There’s a new boat in town, Skibird ski boats are now built and maintained on the Hawkesbury River. Originally
owed by Ian Corner, Silverwater, Neil and Dawnmarie Brennan bought the business and made leetsvale on the
Hawkesbury River home to Skibird boats. Skibird goes back over 35 years ago when Albert Lewis designed and
built the first Skibird so that any water skier could own a new affordable boat at a fraction of the cost of the others. The Skibird’s ride is excellent, this is a boat wake boarders, bare footers and skiers alike will love with a great
price tag to match. The Hawkesbury is home to many skibird’s build by Ian and our first new boat built in
Leetsvale, skies out of Clifftonville ski lodge. When looking for a new boat it is nice to be able to test drive and
feel the power, the way she turns, the ability to get one or three skiers out of the water with little effort and
uniqueness of the Skibird ski boat. Why waste time looking for that second hand boat when you can buy new one
at a great price.
This is your boat so make the decisions that customize it just for you, the exterior/ interior and choose your colours both inside and out. Because we build locally you can be a part of that and see the stages as they are built.
Skibird comes in two sizes the 17 foot sensation, 350 chev marine engine 275hp, dog or soft clutch. This is a
great boat for those wanting their first boat.
The 19foot Extreme series II has a range of different engines, starting from the basic 275 carburetted, dog or soft
clutch and introducing the INDMAR range of Carburetted and Fuel injected engines with forward, neutral and
reverse gearbox. This is the latest design combining the ultimate in performance and superior manoeuvrability
with the smoothest of rides. Skibird Extreme II is a boat with a set of unique characteristics that distinguishes it
as a power supreme for the serious competitor as well as for families and social groups.
We offer a unique service on the river of repairs of all boat types, most accessories can be supplied and fitted on
site. We do insurance repairs for hull and mechanical and are license for boat coding. Living on the river allows
us to be able to launch the boat and make sure it is running before it returns to you, giving you the peace of mind
that you’re getting a better service and engine repairs. For all local vessels we offer free pick up and service
throughout the week, ready for you to ski on the weekends.
We are a family business and pride ourselves on customer service and want this experience to be a positive one
for your family. This is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make and we want it to be the right one, we know
once you own a Skibird boat you will love it as much as we do.
For any sales, repairs or service if you are in the market for a new boat give us a call or come round for a test ski.
We’ll be happy to show you all the
reason you will love to ski behind
our boat.
Church Services
St Mary Magdalene’s
Anglican Church
Uniting Church
at Leetsvale
Church Service & Sunday School
Every Sunday at 9am
Chit - chat and morning tea
afterwards - All Welcome
Off River Rd, Leetsvale
Caravan Park turn-off
Ladies bible study
Children welcome
Thursday at 1pm—except school
holidays
For more information
Rev Greg Peisley
Phone (02) 45 723 262
3rd Sunday each month
11am
16th November
&
Christmas Service
20th December
Alan Prosser
Ph (02) 43 417 946
Anglican Parish of St
Albans
Midway Christian
Centre
Holy Trinity
Catholic Church
Macdonald Valley
Cnr Sackville & Wisemans
Ferry Road, South Maroota
Spencer
ST ALBANS Wharf Street
1st Sunday of each month
10am—Holy Eucharist
Sunday Service
9.30 - 10.45am
ST PHILIPS
Kids Church Sundays
9.30am - 10.30am
Upper Macdonald Rd,
Higher Macdonald
12.15 pm-Holy Eucharist
Contact
Rev.Fr.Max Sainsbury
Phone (02) 45 723 262
Youth Group Fridays
7:30-9pm
Midway open Fridays
10am—3pm
Drop in for coffee , chat &
prayer, counselling &
community services
1st Saturday of each
month at 4:15 pm
Phone (02) 43 771 374
Or
(02) 43 771 168
Wisemans Ferry Police
45 664 302
Wisemans Ferry Sunshine Group
0434 149 335
Wisemans Ferry Post Office
45 664 273
Wisemans Ferry Public School
45 664 345
Wisemans Ferry Service Station
45 664 635
MacDonald Valley Public School
45 682 120
Wisemans Ferry Pharmacy
45 664 999
Maroota Public School
45 668 231
Wisemans Ferry Medical Practice
45 664 455
Spencer Public School
43 771 142
Wisemans Ferry Community Health Ctr 45 664 423
Wisemans Ferry Community Centre 45 664 328
Call Neil Brennan on 0403 411 644
or at the office 45664253 come
down by boat or car and meet us,
If you got a problem we hope to be
able to service the local area and
the ski parks and get you back on
the river enjoying what your here
for- skiing.
Twas the night before school started,
When all through the town,
The parents were cheering.
It was a riotous sound!
By eight, kids were washed
And tucked into bed...
When memories of homework...filled them with dread!
New pencils, new folders, new notebooks, too!
New teachers, new friends...their anxiety grew!
The parents just giggled when they learned of this fright
And shouted upstairs-...
GO TO BED-IT'S A SCHOOL NIGHT!
Research our ANZAC,s District School Do you have children 0—18 years
Peppercorn Family Services
Challenge
“Research our W.W.1 ANZAC’s” is open to all schools within the
Wisemans’ district
Our first Digger for 2012 is, No. 2017 Private Samuel G. Wilson,
listing his address on official records as Wisemans’ Ferry,
Hawkesbury, N.S.W.
THE RULES: The entry must be hand written on one A4 page in
the form of a short fact based essay. The winning entry will be based
on factual researching and neatness.
The secretary expects to see no sign of corrections especially untidy
“rubbing out”.
Remember, your work will be on display in the Shopping Centre and
the Ferry Kiosk.
have qualified, friendly staff who can help you
with:
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Here are some great websites to make the job a whole lot easier. Best of
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luck kids.
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http://mappingouranzacs.naa.gov.au http://
www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8080/index.html
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http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people
All entries must be in the hands of our secretary by the last day of
February 2012. and prizes will be awarded to the neatest winning entry. The address: The Secretary, W.F.& D.W.M.Project, C/o Wisemans’ Ferry P.O. 2775.
Provide home visiting tailored to meet your needs
Offer Parenting Programs & Playgroups
Answering questions & providing advice in relation to you
Provide information on parenting ,behavior management & child
development .
Assist you to access other local services.
For more information please call
(02) 45 779 804
All enquiries remain confidential
St Albans School of Arts Hall AGM.
Join the Dharug & Lower Hawkesbury Historical Society
Sun 26th February at 10am, at The Hall.
When: Saturday 25th February on their first excursion of
2012
Morning tea will be served.
All welcome.
Come & be an active part of our committee!
Where: Fort Denison on Sydney Harbour.
You will learn about Sydney’s maritime and colonial history
and explore the historical landmark on a guided tour.
How to get there: A mini-bus will take participants from
Wisemans Ferry to Circular Quay (return).
How much: Cost of Fort Denison tour including transfers
is $27 (full), $22 (concession), $17 (child 5-15 years). There
will be an additional cost for those taking the bus of approximately $15 pp (based on 10 people travelling).
Please email Jan Kofron at [email protected]
or phone her on 0405 321 478
for more details or to make your
booking and get meeting time and place.
The MacDonald valley area is home to some of
the most beautiful environment in the Hawkesbury. The disposal of waste correctly is extremely
important in ensuring the protection of this environment for the future. Hawkesbury City Council
provides several methods for residents to dispose
of different waste in the Hawkesbury in environmentally friendly ways. Council has recently made
changes to further extended one of these methods to further enhance the services provided to
residents including those in the MacDonald Valley to ensure the environment is protected and
maintained.
Council’s Kerbside Bulk Waste Household
Cleanup service has recently changed to allow
more residents of the Hawkesbury to have access
to the service. Residents with a domestic waste
collection service provided by Council will now
be able to book one Kerbside Bulk Waste Household Cleanup service a year.
This service is restricted to 1.5 cubic metres or
one trailer load of waste materials and can include
household rubbish too large for the garbage bin,
furniture and appliances, timber and garden clippings.
Additional services throughout the year are also
available at a charge of $77.24 plus GST. Mattresses can be collected for a fee of $24.41 plus
GST in urban areas and $28.79 plus GST in rural
areas. Additional services will be paid directly to
the contractor by residents via credit card at the
time of booking the service.
I encourage Hawkesbury residents to make use of
these services which are offered to them and dispose of waste in a responsible manner. To organise your next Kerbside Bulk Waste Household
Cleanup, call Council’s contractor on 1300 889
527 to make a booking within 21 days of calling.
Residents can now also report illegal dumping
online at www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au by simply
going to Council’s waste and recycling page and
clicking on ’report illegal dumping’. Illegal dumping cleanup costs are a burden on our community. I encourage residents to play their part in stopping this illegal behaviour which can have detrimental effects on our environment. ‘Dob in a
Dumper’ online or by calling 4560 4444.
Councillor Kim Ford
Mayor of Hawkesbury
The year ahead
I hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday period and enjoyed relaxing
with family and friends.
Over the next year we have many new and exciting projects planned which
will be funded through your Council rates. Among the works planned for
the coming months are new footpaths in Berowra, Brooklyn, Cherrybrook, Hornsby and Galston and road improvement works in Berowra
Heights, Hornsby, Hornsby Heights, Pennant Hills and Wahroonga. We
also plan to start work on the redevelopment of Hornsby Aquatic Centre
early this year and will undertake upgrade works at Galston and Epping
Aquatic Centres.
We have a busy calendar of community events throughout this year including our popular free Movies Under The Stars program, which returns
in February. We’re also partnering with 1st Cherrybrook Scouts and John
Purchase Public School to offer an outdoor movie in Cherrybrook in early
March. The first ever Hornsby Shire Healthy Living Festival will take place
from 18 March to 22 April, with the celebrations to be launched at the
OneWorld Multicultural Festival in Hornsby Mall on Sunday 18 March.
We are always pleased to receive your feedback. We also encourage you to
report problems or issues requiring maintenance. To get in touch, call us
on 9847 6666, visit www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au or drop by our Administration Centre (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm).
On behalf of Hornsby Council, best wishes for a successful year ahead!
Free Movies Under The Stars
Council is holding four free Movies Under The Stars events in the Shire’s
parks and reserves in February. On Saturday 4 February we will screen
Cars 2 (rated PG) at Warrina Street Oval in Berowra and on Saturday 11
February we will show Mr Popper’s Penguins (G) at Ruddock Park in
Westleigh. On Saturday 18 February we will screen Red Dog (PG) at Forest
Park in Epping and on Saturday 25 February we will show Yogi Bear (G) at
Asquith Oval in Asquith.
All movies will start at 8.15pm and are alcohol-free events. Light refreshments will be available at each venue. Children under 18 years of age must
be accompanied by adults.
We encourage you to pack a picnic and make a night of it. I look forward
to seeing you there!
New amenities building for Hayes Oval, Galston
Work is well underway on the construction of the new amenities building
at Hayes Oval in Galston. The new building will have change rooms, a
sports club canteen and toilets. The work should be finished around
March, subject to weather. Thanks to everyone for their patience while the
work takes place.
Free sustainable horse management workshop
We have a special free workshop for horse owners coming up on Sunday
19 February from 9am to 5pm at Arcadia Community Hall.
The workshop will provide you with information about how to sustainably
manage your horses and property to reduce your impact upon the local
environment.
The workshop will be presented by acclaimed author and expert in the
management of small properties with horses, Jane Myers, MSc (equine).
Jane is the author of Managing Horses on Small Properties, Horse Safe and is coauthor of Horse Sense. She has been managing horses for more than 30
years.
This workshop, specifically for horse owners, includes information on
manure, water, pasture and vegetation management.
Bookings are essential. For more information and to reserve your place,
call Council’s Bushland Team on 9847 6832.
Nick Berman
HORNSBY MAYOR
St Albans Common
A little more history...
In 1906 the Trustees of the St Albans Common Joseph Walker, William Morris,
Joseph Jurd, W. T. Sternbeck and W. E Thompson prepared and had the Minister
gazette the first set of rules governing the St Albans Common.
The common first Commons Regulations were published in 1928 by the then
Lands Department. These regulations instructed that each Common was to establish a Common Roll. The Regulations set out the form the Common Roll was to
take (which has not changed to this date). The Regulations also set out the form
which was to be completed by persons wanting to become Commoners. The form
which we use today is almost identical to the one set out in the 1928 Regulations.
The 1928 Regulations stated that on receipt of the an application to become a commoner the Secretary was to display the application on the police station notice
board for two weeks to allow for objections on the grounds of bad character, or the
failure to meet the requirements etc.
In 1952 the Lands Department confirmed that Trustees were to be voted in by the Commoners however the Secretary could be appointed by the Trustees but could not be a Trustee.
Also in 1952 the then Herdsman L. T Walter wrote a letter to the then Trustees stating that his duties, 2 days a week cattle work and
three days a week scrubbing had become too much as he was unable to maintain control of the thistles on the common. The Herdsman
paid one pound rent for his house and two pounds for the paddocks. He stated in one of his letters that he thought the house rent was
too expensive.
More history next time.
Regards
Sherri
Wat Buddha Dhamma is Buddhist Monastery for the development and practice of skilful living, calm and insight,
and for loving-kindness. The Wat, which is nestled within the Dharug National Park, 18 km north of Wiseman’s
Ferry along the Old North Road, has been operating since the late 70s. It is devoted to the training of monks,
nuns and lay practitioners who come from all walks of life.
Over the years, many distinguished Buddhist monks, nuns and lay teachers have led retreats at the Wat. In the
next few months we are looking forward to visits from several senior monks from the United Kingdom,
New Zealand and the United States.
Wat is a Thai word meaning temple. In this case, the actual temple, or Sala,
is located well inside the 90 hectare property. It is an extraordinary building
that is the focus of much activity. Another busy area is the kitchen and
adjacent under cover dining area. On some weekends up to 100 people
gather to share a meal and make offerings of food and other items to the
three monks currently living at the Wat.
People from across the globe travel here to practice meditation in this
peaceful bush setting. There have also been many visitors from the local
area, who have come to learn more about this local Monastery and some to
attend meditation retreats. The next weekend meditation retreat is in January 20-22, 2012. For more information and to register for the retreat visit our
website www.wbd.org.au.
The Wat also reaches out to its local community through offering
Introduction to Meditation Courses held at Wiseman’s Ferry Community Centre. Keep an eye out for when the
next course, which will be in mid 2012. You may even have spotted one of the ochre robed monks in Wiseman’s
Ferry or elsewhere perhaps collecting the Wat’s mail at the post office or picking up supplies.
Visitors from the local are very welcome to the Wat for a day visit or longer. You may wish to bring food or
offerings for the monks and join in with the meal, which is served at 10am. From 11:00 – 12:00 pm the senior
monk, Ajahn Khemavaro, is usually available to speak with guests.
If you do plan to visit, please contact the Wat on 4323 3193 to get the lock combination before arriving.
Sunshine group news
We hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and New Years
break. We resumed back on Wednesday 11th and it’s business
as usual now. Once again the Sunshine group will host a fantastic Seniors
week celebration on Wednesday the 21st March at the Wiseman’s Ferry
Bowling club. The day will begin with 9:30 to 10am morning tea then the
fantastic Wisemans Ferry Public School will once again entertain us, this will
be followed by a fantastic lunch and then we will draw out Giant Raffle of
over 60 prizes all donated by local people and business to be followed by
more entertainment. The day finishes 2:30 to 3:00pm or when you want to go
home with everybody having a wonderful day. The day is made possible with
funding from the Department of Aging and Home care, Hornsby Shire
Council and we hope the Hills Shire Council and monies raised by our raffle.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL as we can only cater for 120
people and it is a very popular event with people from last year already ringing to find out the date for this year, so make sure you book early and don't
miss out.
The Group are looking forward very much to the additional
undercover parking, particularly for the hot or wet days.
If you feel you would like to join the happy group we meet on Wednesday
from 9:00am to 2:30pm at Casserly Cottage opposite the pub, down the driveway for good times, good food and good company.
Lois 4566 4481
Cancer support Newsletter
This group is open for all sufferers, survivors and carers
and we meet every second Friday 10:00am to 12noon in
Casserly Cottage opposite the pub and down the drive. We
encourage members to share with each other their treatment and thoughts and it is good to be able to talk to someone who has already
been through cancer and perhaps shine a light at the end of the tunnel or give some
helpful advice. We occasionally have guest speakers and pamper days with manicures and massages and enjoy a lovely morning tea.
There is no charge for the day. We resumed back after the Christmas break on Friday 13th and will meet also on the 27th and our meeting date for February are the
10th and the 24th and please feel free to join us.
We hope everybody had a happy Christmas and New Year Break.
Lois 4566 4481
Wisemans Ferry & Districts
Community Health and
Resources
Centre Inc
Newsletter
We hope everyone had a Happy Christmas and New Years
break. Good news!!! The handicapped bathroom in Banks cottage is finished thanks to Bendigo bank and the plans are approved by the Hills Shire Council for the extensions to the undercover which should be up and in use by the end of January.
This community is unique as it is the only one in New South
Wales where YOU the community own the Community Health
and Resource Centre not the Government. Meetings began in
1945 and funds were raised by the community with race days and
balls to buy the land and then with more fundraising to build the
middle building now known as Banks Cottage. It was just as hard
as in those days to be a doctor and the community finished up
advertising overseas to get the first doctor.
Over the years we have seen many changed in Doctors and communities and a lot of improvements have been made to the
premises. When we first visited Banks Cottage to the then
Hornsby Kuringai Health Service, they transferred the existing
garage to the now doctors surgery, then Hills Shire Council donated Casserly Cottage and has been up keeping and maintaining
it. The committee has spent over the last few years nearly $3900
in improvements to the three buildings and made thanks to many
donations, grants and lots of hard work by the volunteers and I
am sure you will agree we now have a valuable asset for you the
community.
If you feel you can help or contribute in anyway with weeding,
whipper snipping or just good ideas for more improvements
come down to our next meeting on Monday 5th March, 5pm to
Casserly Cottage or Ring Bob 4566 4481
You own this asset and you should use it, protect it and be proud
of it.
We are back at Senior Cits on a Monday, after a holiday break. A happy Christmas was had by all and we are looking forward to an
eventful New Year. We have already had one bus trip to visit the Sand Castles in Windsor and then went on to lunch at Richmond
Club, a good time was had by all who went.
The up and coming trips are a visit for Bingo at Galston Club on Wednesday 1st February. We are planning a picnic day at Bundeena
on Friday 17th February.
We also are taking the bus to Rosehill Racecourse on Friday 9th March for the Stitches and Craft Show, we know from past trips that
this is always a great show.
There are vacancies on all these trips at present, if you wish to join us, give us a call and we will let you know the arrangements.
Jo Williams 4566 4767
To learn more about this beautiful place and how you can become involved, visit our website www.wbd.org.au.
Quick Healthy Recipes the whole
family will love..
Each month we will be featuring some
seasonal recipes and we would love to
hear from you if you have one to share
with our readers at [email protected]
Yes it’s the year of the dragon let’s
Celebrate!!!
Eggs Foo Yong with Prawns
Sweet and Sour Sauce:
Serves 4-6
1 tablespoon (tbl) light soy sauce
1 cup cooked, shelled, de-veined prawns
2 tbls Chinese wine or dry sherry
6 eggs
2 tbls tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 tbls white vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tbls white sugar
6 finely chopped spring onions
½ cup water
2 teaspoons of peanut oil (your choice) for frying
1 tbls Corn flour (or plain flour)
mixed with 1 tbls water
Beat eggs with salt and pepper, then mix in with prawns & onions.
Coat wok (or frying pan) with oil. Pour in ½ cup of egg mixture,
when bubbles form turn and cook other side. Remove and keep
warm. Repeat with remaining egg mixture and serve with sweetsour sauce.
Combine first 6 ingredients in a
saucepan stirring over a medium
heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to
the boil then stir in flour mix, stir
constantly until thickened.
Sweet Wontons
250g finely chopped pitted dates
¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon finely grated orange or lemon rind
1 tbl orange juice
250g square wonton wrappers (available at the supermarket)
Oil for deep frying
Icing sugar
Combine first three ingredients, then using a small amount of juice, moisten to moulding consistency.
Form into small rolls, pencil thickness, finger length (1-1/2”). Place roll diagonally on each wonton, fold in
corners and roll up enclosing filling. Twist pastry ends forming a Christmas Cracker. When all are made
heat oil in wok and fry a few at a time, turn until golden on all sides – about 2 minutes each batch. Drain on
absorbent paper. Sprinkle with icing sugar. Can be eaten hot or cold.
Both recipes sourced from Charmaine Solomon Wok Cookbook
Roses are Red...
For a little while now I have said I would talk about roses. Well I
am no expert on the subject however if you saw our garden at the
moment you would think we were the best there is – there are
masses of roses at the moment – I am not kidding when I say
there must be a thousand blooms, so we must be doing something right. Dianne has planted roses in most corners of the
nooks and crannies of our garden and peeking out amongst the
other plants are stunning blooms – some so fragrant…. Others in
such rich colours, and near the house – carpets of them – they
do so well. I guess saying that they are of the same family as the
blackberry would explain why they thrive in the valley, as we
have more than our share of blackberries in the valley – roses
need so little care here – maybe the climate being less humid than
Sydney helps, but we really don’t have the pest problems that
there are in the Sydney area – they have been planted into the clay
areas of our original garden and thrived, mulching has improved
the soil to the extent it is now rich and dark – however despite
the poor conditions of their start they have done so well.
Plant carefully though – try to site the plants where they cannot
get out of control – carpet roses can take over as can the climbing
versions – I prune ours after they have flowered and even whilst
flowering with a hedger to keep them in shape – the wild out
flung flowerless new growth can make them look untidy and
doesn’t promote flowering – they continue to put on a fine show.
Of course it is a good thing to dead head the standards and shrub
roses as that will promote new blooms.
Roses love the sun so make sure where ever you put them they
have 6 or so hours a day – they also do well with a good feed –
slow release fertiliser dynamic lifter etc - Roses aren't too choosy
about what you feed them, scatter some dry fertiliser on surface
around the plant. Scratch it in gently, and then water it in well.
Plants can't use it until it's in liquid solution. Avoid mushroom
fertiliser directly onto plants – better for that to be well mixed
into a compost pile than direct use. You can use one of the blue
crystal dissolvable fertilisers, or try the organics like urea, fish
emulsion, kelp, specialist Rose Mix, really the same as you feed
your citrus will do nicely.
Now the cycle of the rose is like any plant – they will go from
flowering to producing seeds (hips), those round green bulb-like
things on the end that will soon start turning a pretty shade of
orange-red. They are the seed pods and must be removed for best
results. The cycle of the rose plant is to reproduce itself. When it
has created the rose hips, it has done its job and the plant no
longer produces blooms. Think of the seed pod as a flower and
cut the cane back just the way you'd
cut a flower. You can collect the
hips, put them in refrigerator for a
few weeks, open them up and plant
the seeds – you must get rid of the
hips because they tell the plant to
stop blooming and growing
Autumn pruning involves selecting outward facing buds with thickenough canes, and then pruning about 1 cm above. Bud-eyes are found
in the leaf axil just above where the leaflet joins the stem. Picking an
outward facing bud-eye helps give the plant an open urn shape so you
can get air into the shrub. A variety of diseases can attack your plant.
Once infected, picking off leaves with powdery mildew (the white dusting on top) or rust (the orange spots or globs on the underside) helps
reduce the spread. Bag and burn them, don't compost them or just
drop them in the garden. There are a variety of organic oil mixes or
commercial sprays - Follow the labels very carefully. More is NOT
better. Always water 24 hours in advance of spraying or feeding your
roses. There is less spray drift first thing in the morning and sprays can
frequently dry before the sun damage can occur. There is an excellent
rose nursery at Greens; 400 Galston Road Galston - where I get all
the roses we sell – they have a fantastic range including the David Austin range – Dianne and I have had the privilege of visiting the David
Austin nursery in Albrighton, Wolverhampton England. The nursery
runs one of the largest rose breeding programs in the world carrying
out over 150,000 crosses each year, producing about 400,000 seeds.
From these about 250,000 seedlings will germinate from which each
year's new introductions are selected after 9 years of trialing. The new
introductions are divided between the roses bred for garden use and
those for cut flower use. The 5 or 6 new garden varieties are introduced each year at the Chelsea Flower Show in May. The breeding of
fragrant, cut roses in the style of the English Roses is a relatively new
venture for them, after more than 10 years of breeding and trialing they
introduced their first four varieties in the spring of 2004. It was an
education to visit the nursery and whilst we did buy some lovely plants
for the people we were staying with the lady who went around the
nursery with us was so informative and taught me a lot – far more than
a couple of plants made for them – thinking of that most nurseries are
like that – it is nice to talk to people about plants and their gardens –
when you come to the nursery part of the experience is a walk around
our lakeside garden talking favourite plants and plans for the garden.
This month I will introduce a section on Plant of the month – something that is unusual that does well in the valley – to start with we will
talk of the rose leafed raspberry - The ripe raspberries are edible either raw or cooked, but although they are sweet and juicy, they are not
as tart and flavourful as commercial raspberries - you need to be careful where you plant this to see it is contained – it is one of the nicer
bush tucker plants - Leaves stay green and fruits ripen in winter in
Eastern Australia. The leaf is used as a medicinal herb tea, Aboriginals
used the leaves for treating diarrhoea, menstrual pains, morning sickness and labour pains. The leaf contains essential oils. That is it for this
month – next month I will discuss some more unusual natives that do
well in the valley such as the Kurrajong and Illawarra flame tree and
feature the Midjim Berry
Ahh nothing as nice as a stroll in the garden
James Brigden

wisemans ferry community health centre

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