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Defence Community Organisation Richmond
Newsletter Bulletin – 25 March 15
Compiled by DCO Richmond.
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Contents
HAWKESBURY RELAY FOR LIFE 2015
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HAWKESBURY HAPPENINGS
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RICHMOND MILITARY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
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YOUTH FESTIVALS/EVENTS
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EARTH HOUR
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ROSS RIVER VIRUS – MOSQUITO WARNING
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WHAT’S ON PENRITH?
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DEFENCE TICKETING
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RAAF RICHMOND METRO CINEMA
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DEFENCE SOCIAL GROUPS
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CLUB GRANTS
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CANCER COUNCIL SNIPPET
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Call for Volunteers for Hawkesbury Relay for Life
Every year in NSW alone, more than 36,600 new cases of cancer are expected to be
diagnosed, and the impact on families, carers and communities is significant. Together with our volunteers, supporters,
stakeholders and staff, we are committed to reducing the impact of cancer on individuals and the community, and to
lessening the burden for people affected by cancer.
Relay For Life is a fundraising event to raise money for cancer research, education, prevention and support programs. It
is a fun overnight event, with the challenge of completing a relay style walk/run within a festival atmosphere. This is your
opportunity to be a part of the fun as an Event Day Volunteer at the Hawkesbury Relay for Life on 23-24 May.
Roles include:
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Event set up/pack down
Registration Desk
General Operations
Parking Attendants (experience required)
Cleaning
Stage hand
Merchandise sales
Expressions of Interest: please fill out the Event Day Expression of Interest Form
More information: Melissa Biki, Community Coordinator, 9354 2003 or
[email protected]
Relay for Life website
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What's on @ your library, museum and gallery
Event details may be subject to change. Please contact the library, museum or gallery to confirm or to book.
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Regular Library Activities
What's On at Library, Museum and Gallery - December 2014 - February 2015
What's On at Library, Museum and Gallery - March 2015 - May 2015
School Holiday Activities at Library, Museum and Gallery 3-17 April 2015
HAWKESBURY HAPPENINGS………………..
Car Seat Safety Inspections
Statistics show that two in three baby and children's car seats are not being used properly. Fines and demerit points apply to
drivers who fail to ensure all children are appropriately restrained in their car. Council has a limited number of vouchers for
car seat safety inspections from 1 December 2014 to 15 May 2015.
Each car seat check will take approximately 15-20 minutes at an authorised RMS fitter. New seat installations may take 30
minutes. A nominal charge may be required if additional hardware is needed. Participants will also be asked to complete a
short survey for RMS. The checks, fitting and installation inspections can be carried out at a time that is convenient to you
and the fitter. Please contact Council’s Community Safety Coordinator on (02) 4560 4498 or email
[email protected] to determine if you qualify for a free voucher.
Every Saturday – Richmond Richmond Good Food Market
"Where real people and real food connect." Saturday Mornings 7am to 1pm
Vendors wanted - contact Vanessa 0400 615 409
Richmond Park Windsor Street Richmond
Every Sunday Windsor Mall Craft Markets Every Sunday 8.30am to 4.00pm Windsor Mall between
Baker and Fitzgerald Streets, Windsor.
For stallholders & all other enquiries please phone Colleen on 0418 869 685.
Website: www.windsormarkets.com.au
March to 27 April 2015 - 9.30am - 5pm daily The Blue Mountains: Grandeur & Intimacy An
Exhibition by Ian Brown
Ian Brown has spent decades photographing the beauty of the Blue Mountains - from the tourist tracks
and lookouts to the most remote wilderness. This exhibition reveals a selection of his work showing
dramatic dawns and evening light over the vast valleys, misty forests, characterful trees, streams and
stones. The collection is a powerful affirmation of the magnificence and value of the Greater Blue
Mountains World Heritage Area. All works available to purchase
Cost: Free Phone: 02 4567 3000 Visitor Centre Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
Website: www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au
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25th to 29th March 2015
Autumn Polo Festival Countess of Dudley Cup Polo Finals
Food and Refreshments: Available at Windsor Polo Club House General Admission: Adults $20
(includes free parking) Senior Card Holders $10, Children under 16 free Windsor Polo Club
Old Kurrajong Road & Triangle Lane Richmond
28th & 29th March 2015 (Saturday & Sunday)
Windsor Opening Season (8,4,0,Subzero) Windsor Polo Club Old Kurrajong Road & Triangle Lane
Richmond Website: www.windsorpoloclub.com.au website: www.windsorpoloclub.com.au
Every Friday in April 2015 - 10am to 5pm Every Saturday and Sunday in April 2015 - 9am to 5pm
Seasonal Fruit Picking Pine Crest Orchard 2549 Bells Lines of Road Bilpin Phone: 02 4567 1143
Until late April 2015 - 10am to 4pm
Pick your own chestnuts Nutwood Farm Ph; 4756 2191 22 Danes Way Mt Irvine NSW
www.hawkesburyharvest.com.au
Until late April 2015 - 10am to 4pm Kookootonga Walnut & Chestnut Farm Phone: 4756 2136
Chestnut picking until the end of April Open every day from 9am to 5pm (they give you a bucket and
you pick your own.) 247 Mount Irvine Road, Mount Irvine (right at the end on the no through road)
Website: www.kookootonga.com.au
10th April 2015 (Friday) 10am-11.30am to 1pm-2.30pm Kid's Story Time
A delightful live reading of popular children's books for kids. Featuring live action, audience participation
and sound effects, this is excellent holiday entertainment fun for all the family. Presented by
Entertainment Blue Mountain. Cost: $25.00 Each session includes a 30-40 minute interactive story
'performance' by Entertainment Blue Mountains followed by the self-guided Garden adventure quest.
Bring a picnic and make a day of it!
Bookings essential: Phone: 02 9231 8182 Education Centre Blue Mountains Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road Mount Tomah Website: www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au
Bilpin Markets - Every Saturday 9am to 3pm Bilpin District Hall, Bells Line of Road, Bilpin.
Phone: 02 4567 0304 or 0428 969 956
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The Richmond Military Christan Fellowship (MCF) Gathering
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MCF meets on Tuesday lunch times (1145-1230) in the Richmond Chaplains Office. We meet for
lunch, fellowship, building and strengthen community bonds, and to explore the Christian faith together.
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Everyone is welcome, including but not exclusive to ADF members, APS, Defence Civilians,
Contractors and partners. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome alike. BYO lunch, come
when you can, and leave when you must, hope to see you there.
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Contacts – If you would like any further information please contact any of the Richmond Chaplains
or alternatively FLTLT Catherine Chalk on Ext 71228.
http://www.mcf-a.org.au/
“For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God
prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10
KEEP THIS DATE FREE
NATIONAL FAMILIES WEEK EVENT
SUNDAY 17TH MAY
Calmsley Hill City Farm
More information from DCO soon
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YOUTH WEEK 2015 THE HILLS
The Hill Shire Council in partnership with 2realise, Sydney Hills
Youth Ambassadors and the Hills Youth Army have organised a
number of event to be held during Youth Week.
Please check out the promotional video and the fliers attached.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMDxXm1JLao&feature=youtu.be
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THE HAWKESBURY HARVEST EXPERIENCE
FarmGate
TRAIL
Let the Farmgate Trail reveal the treasures of the Hawkesbury as you wander the patchwork of hills and
dales, soaking in the farming heritage of our Macquarie Towns.
Along the River and flats you’ll find duck, local meats, citrus, vegetables and more. As you climb through
Kurrajong Hills and into the cool climates of Bilpin’s Apple Country you’ll discover fresh and fragrant
mountain air, spectacular scenery and gardens, apples, stone fruit, nuts and so much more. You can
even “Pick Your Own” right off the tree.
Stop to smell the roses, take in the fine fare and views at a restaurant or café, stay over night and wake
to a sumptuous county breakfast to start another day exploring Sydney’s beautiful backyard.
For more information on these great places to visit go to www.hawkesburyharvest.com.au and follow the
“Explore the Farm Gate Trail Links.
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Produce available in the
Hawkesbury:
Alpaca Fleece &
Garments
Apple Cider
Apples
Art / Woodwork & Pottery
Blueberries
Cherries
Chestnuts
Coffee (Brewers)
Corn
Duck
Eggs
Farm Stays Flowers:
General Gardens
Hellebores
Herbs
Honey
Jams
Juice
Limes
Quince
Mandarins
Raspberries
Meat (Lamb/Beef/Pork
Etc)
Seeds
Native Flowers
Tomatoes
Native Foods
Tomatoes Seedlings
Nectarines
Tour Companys
Nursery
Vegetable Seedlings
Oranges (Navel)
Vegetables
Oranges (Seville)
Verjuice
Oranges (Valencia)
Walnuts
Organic Vegetables
Waratahs
Passionfruit
Water
Peaches
Watermelon
Pears (Nashi &
Traditional)
Wine
Pecans
Strawberries
Zucchini Flowers
Persimmons
Plants
Plums
Click to follow the link
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EARTH HOUR - Saturday 28 March 2015
Defence is again taking part in Earth Hour
and is asking you to get involved. Use
#yourpower to reduce energy consumption
for Earth Hour and think about what longer
lasting changes you can make.
Defence has just reported its third
consecutive year of reductions in energy
consumption. This is an amazing
achievement and means Defence can reinvest those savings into other priorities
such as capability or maintenance.
For more information on Earth Hour
including stories and ideas on how to get
involved, visit
http://www.earthhour.org.au/.
Saturday 28th March 2105
NSW STATE ELECTIONS
Polling Booths are open
8am – 6pm
www.aec.gov.au
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Earth Hour 2015
28 March, 2015
Start time: 04.00PM
This year we are partnering with Earth Hour to shine a light on the impacts of climate change on Aussie food and farmers.
Join us for a twilight Picnic in the Park during Earth Hour hosted by Lalor Park Community
Garden and Blacktown City Council.
This year we are partnering with Earth Hour to shine a light on the impacts of climate change on
Aussie food and farmers.
Pack a picnic and head down to Chifley Park in Lalor Park from 4pm. Bring your family and
friends, and invite your neighbours. There will be lots of free entertainment and kids games,
market stalls, and prizes, all leading up to Earth Hour at 8:30pm.
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Ross River Virus warning - protect against mosquitoes
Hawkesbury City Council is urging people to protect themselves from mosquitoes following a seven fold increase in
detection of the mosquito-borne virus Ross River Fever across the State compared with this time last year.
The Mayor of Hawkesbury, Councillor Kim Ford said the next few weeks will be ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes
carrying these types of viruses.
“It’s important to protect against mosquito bites on a day to day basis at home and at work, if you work outside, but also
when going on holidays,” Councillor Ford said.
“People will be getting out and about in the outdoors during the Easter break and over the school holidays.
“It is particularly important for people planning to take trips during the Easter holidays to be prepared with measures to
prevent mosquito bites by covering up as much as possible with light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing, covered footwear and
use repellent, particularly during dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.”
NSW Health is urging people to take extra precautions to protect themselves against mosquitoes following this huge jump
in Ross River Virus detection.
Director of Communicable Diseases Dr Vicky Sheppeard said it’s the second time this year that NSW Health has issued a
warning about mosquito-borne illnesses.
“Autumn is the peak time of the year for these insects to carry such infections so it is also when there is the highest
number of mosquito-borne viral infections,” she said.
“So far this year, NSW Health has seen an increase in reporting of people infected by mosquito-borne viruses.
“There have been 539 notifications of Ross River virus infections across the State compared with just 79 for the same
period in 2014.
“While all parts of the State have reported cases, residents of the North Coast of NSW have been particularly affected.
“NSW Health’s Arbovirus Monitoring Program has recently detected Ross River Virus and Barmah Forest Virus in
mosquitoes in Sydney, including around the Georges River, the Homebush and Hawkesbury areas, as well as a number
of other parts of the State.
“These infections can cause symptoms including tiredness, rash, fever, and sore and swollen joints. The symptoms
usually resolve after several days, but some people may experience these symptoms for weeks or even months.
“There is no specific treatment for these viruses. The best way to avoid infection is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.
“It is possible that these mosquitoes will be carrying the even more serious viruses such as Kunjin and Murray Valley
Encephalitis,” she said.
“Our mosquito surveillance has found increasing numbers of mosquitoes in many parts of the State. Even more are
predicted as a result of high tides together with the recent heavy rains in parts of NSW.”
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Simple steps to avoid mosquito bites include:
 Avoid being outside unprotected, particularly during dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most
active.
 When outside cover up as much as possible with light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and covered
footwear.
 Apply mosquito repellent regularly to exposed areas (as directed on the container). Repellents
containing Diethyl Toluamide (DEET) or Picaridin are best.
 Don’t use repellents on the skin of children under the age of three months. Instead use physical
barriers such as netting on prams, cots and play areas for babies.
 When camping, use flyscreens, or sleep under mosquito nets.
 Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by getting rid of items that
hold water or by emptying the containers.
 Repair damaged flyscreens on windows and doors and seal any gaps between doors and
windows.
For copies of the NSW Health fact sheet on Ross River virus, Barmah Forest virus, Kunjin virus, and Murray Valley
Encephalitis virus go to:
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/Ross-River-Fever.aspx
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/barmah-forest-virus.aspx
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/Kunjin_virus.aspx
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/Murray-Valley-Encephalitis.aspx
NSW Health routinely issues health alerts to inform the public on potential concerns regarding health and well-being which
are available on the NSW Health website http://www.health.nsw.gov.au
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WHAT’S ON 25 March – 2 April?
Friday 27 March
Art Blocks for Tots 10am - 11am. Join staff for a creative hour at the Gallery to find inspiration in the exhibitions
and help tots to discover their inner artist. This session includes a fun and hands on art activity in the studio inspired by the
current exhibition. $12 per child, suggested age 3-5 years. Adults don’t pay but must stay. Bookings Essential.
Penrith Regional Gallery, 86 River Rd, Emu Plains. 4735 1100 penrithregionalgallery.org
Friday 27 March - Sunday 29 March00
St Marys Dutch Festival Friday 10am - late, Saturday 10am - late, Sunday 10am - 4pm. Free event. Friday 27 March
Senior day with 2 floorshows during the day. Get all your senior friends together and enjoy. Clogmaking demonstration. Dutch
shop, food and bar Dutch Australian genealogy group, Mobile shooting range Children-festival-stall and Lucky
dips and more. Lots of Entertainment. Local entertainment groups will be performing. Free Festival Shuttle from St Marys train
station to the Rembrandt Dutch Club and back; call Johan’s mobile 0416 235 331.
Rembrandt Dutch Club, 87 Dunheved Circ, St Marys. 9623 2569 facebook.com/pages/Rembrandt-DutchClub/142590642455367?fref=ts
Saturday 28 March
Community Celebration Day - 25 Years of The Joan! 9am - 3pm. The Joan Sutherland Performing
Arts Centre celebrates its 25th Anniversary. The Joan invites the community to come along for a mega day of performing arts,
including professional and community theatre and music performances, open workshops, circus and parkour demonstrations
and exhibitions. Here’s your chance to see a performance or two, have a go yourself, soak up the history and contribute
creatively to the future of this great building. Ticketed events on the day will include a concert featuring Christine Anu and
Archie Roach as well as three performances of White. There will also be plenty of free activities and entertainment, with a
showcase of local performing arts talent. And, of course, what’s a celebration without a sausage sizzle? There’ll be
one of those for sure!
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High St, Penrith. 4723 7600 jspac.com.au
Walking Group for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Enjoy the outdoors by taking a leisurely walk
along the banks of the Nepean River. $10 per participant (carers free), covers the cost of a drink and BBQ Lunch after the
walk! Bookings are essential (people requiring support must be accompanied by a carer) Tench Reserve, Tench Ave, Penrith.
0406 865 380 lifelinksws.com
Child Car Seat Check Day 9am - 1pm. Your child’s seat can be checked for safety and fit by Authorised Restraint
Fitters.
Free of charge but bookings are essential on 4732 7556. The turning circle, Penrith City Council Civic Centre, 601 High St,
Penrith. 4732 4556
St Marys Easter Egg Hunt
10am - 2pm. Free family event. Registration will commence at 9am with the hunt starting at 10am. There will be amusements
for the kids as well as entertainment on the day. Coachman’s Park, Cnr Queen St and Charles Hackett Dr, St Marys. 9833
2433 facebook.com/stmarystowncentre.ltd
Glenmore Park Monthly Twilight Markets 3pm - 7pm. A community variety market showcasing craft, food, plant
and clothing items. Cnr Luttrell St and Town Tce, Glenmore Park. 0410 660 060
facebook.com/glenmoreparkmonthlymarket
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Astronomy Night - Dads & Kids Night 8pm - 10pm. Visitors will be able to see some of the spectacular objects of
the southern sky. Program runs regardless of the weather. Cost $18 adult, $12 child/concession and $50 family.
Bookings are essential. UWS Penrith Observatory, Great Western Hwy, Werrington North (Building AO). 4736 0135
uws.edu.au/observatory
Sunday 29 March
Penrith Working Truck Show & Family Fun Day 8am - 5pm. Over 200 of Australia’s finest trucks
gather at the Museum of Fire for Australia’s Premier Working Truck Show. The day will feature “thrill” rides and other
amusements absolutely free, free face painting and giveaways, food and drink stalls and a Country Music extravaganza on
the Live Stage with McAlisters Kemp, The Wolfe Brothers, Kaylens Rain, Jared Porter and Christie Lamb. $30 Adult
with up to 3 children under 16 free with paying adult.
Museum of Fire, 1 Museum Dr, Penrith. 4731 3000 pwts.com.au
Markets at Panthers 9am - 2pm. New, Used and Car Boot Stalls. Penrith Panthers Complex, 123 Mulgoa
Rd, Penrith. 0410 660 060 facebook.com/marketsatpanthers
Model Park Open Day 9am - 4pm. The park features model trains, planes, boats, cars in action. Kiosk. BBQ’s
available. Entry $15 per car. Model Park, 869 Luddenham Rd, Luddenham. 4736 2803 ssme.org.au
Pioneer Monthly Market & Family Fun Day 10am - 2pm. Free Jumping Castle, Face painting, Market Stalls, kids
craft, pony rides & more. Pioneer Tavern, Cnr The Northern Rd and Maxwell St, Orchard Hills. 0410 660 060
facebook.com/amaeventmanagement/amaeventmanagement
Easter Family Workshop 1pm - 3pm. Get ready for Easter festivities with a creative and fun family workshop. The
workshop includes decorative egg painting and floral-crown making, capped off with a garden egg hunt. $12pp or $40 for a
family of four. Bookings essential. Penrith Regional Gallery, 86 River Rd, Emu Plains. 4735 1100 penrithregionalgallery.org
Thursday 2 April
Glenmore Park Monthly Twilight Markets 5pm - 9pm. A community variety market showcasing craft, food, plant and
clothing items. Cnr Luttrell St and Town Tce, Glenmore Park. 0410 660 060 facebook.com/glenmoreparkmonthlymarket
NATIONAL FAMILIES WEEK 2015-03-25
Sunday 17th May
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SPIRIT OF THE ANZACS
The Arena Event of 2015
SPIRIT OF THE ANZACS – The Arena Tour
Strictly limited number of Silver tickets available at a
discounted price for Defence Personnel & Staff
Silver ticket prices from $79.00 (save up to $40.00)
Sale starts: now
Sale ends: when allocation exhausted
Click on your preferred venue below to view prices and book tickets
Newcastle Entertainment Centre, 21 August
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, 28 August
WIN Entertainment Centre, 2 September
Allphones Arena, 4 September
TRECC (Tamworth), 8 September
Rod Laver Arena, 11 September
Adelaide Entertainment Centre, 15 September
Perth Arena, 18 September
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A musical experience commemorating 100 years of ANZAC pride
A star-studded line-up of Australia’s finest musical and performing talents will take to the stage
to tell the stories of Australians at war, in SPIRIT OF THE ANZACS – The Arena Tour. This
unforgettable event commemorates 100 years of ANZAC pride from the ANZAC’s landing at
Gallipoli in 1915 through to the deserts of the war in Afghanistan.
Screen legend Jack Thompson, multi-Gold Logie winner Lisa McCune, country music
superstar Lee Kernaghan OAM and Redgum’s John Schumann head the stellar cast that will
take us on a musical and theatrical journey based on the true and personal stories of those
serving abroad and their loved ones at home.
SPIRIT OF THE ANZACS – The Arena Tour is a compelling stage event for every Australian
and New Zealander to experience. It is a theatrical production based on the human side of our
history at war as told by the men and women who were there. These remarkable tales,
sourced from the archives of personal letters, diaries and stories held at the Australian War
Memorial, chronicle the entire spectrum of the experience of Australians at war over the past
100 years - from the trenches of the Western Front to the bombing of Darwin, the hardships of
the Kokoda trail to the courage of Long Tan, and all the way to the dust of Uruzgan Province in
Afghanistan.
Each powerful and inspiring story in this unique and emotional production is brought to life
through stirring songs, narrated tales and powerful screen images. These are the true stories
of real people who through their words are also representing thousands of others who were
there with them sharing the same experiences and feeling the same emotions.
SPIRIT OF THE ANZACS – The Arena Tour has been inspired by the songs from Lee
Kernaghan’s new album of the same name. This remarkable 16 song recording also includes
some very special guest artists performing songs written by Kernaghan, Colin Buchanan and
producer Garth Porter.
The all-star cast of actors and singers, supported by an 11-piece band and vocal group, will
perform all the songs from the Spirit of the ANZACS album including Song for Grace, To The
Top Of The Hill, When the First Bombs Fell, Being Your Sons in addition to some other
Australian classic songs.
Utilising the latest state-of-the-art production techniques, a giant screen behind the stage will
present a visual backdrop to the songs and stories through a dramatic range of images,
showing the real-life drama of an extraordinary history of courage, bravery, hope and love by
the men and women who served their nation in the line of duty.
SPIRIT OF THE ANZACS – The Arena Tour goes to the heart of who we are, offering a
special tribute to those who gave their lives, those who have served, those that have returned
unseen, and those who still today step bravely into the unknown to serve our country.
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Showing this week on
Friday 27th March and Saturday 28th March 14
RAAF Richmond
Metro Cinema
Presents
DUMB and DUMBER TO
Doors open at 6:30 for a 7:00 pm start
Metro Cinema DRN page: http://intranet.defence.gov.au/raafweb/sites/RICCIN/
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DEFENCE RICHMOND FAMILY CENTRE
We are a Defence Family support group and our goal is to give Defence families support when it is
needed most. We are all from different areas of the Defence Force and support each other, no matter
what rank, trade or qualification your partner has.
We currently run playgroup on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at Richmond RAAF Base. The
cottage is has easy access for prams and parking at the front door. You will need an access pass to get
on base
what: All ages Playgroup When: Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30 am –
11:30am
Find us on facebook Richmond Defence Family Centre
Contact: Vanessa 0434 384 839 or Rose 0414 278 861
DEFENCE EMPTY NESTERS NO KIDS (DENNKS)
Monthly social gatherings held at various locations. We invite single ADF members, members who are
MWDU, Defence empty nesters and Defence families who have no children to join us. www.facebook.com/dennksrichmondnsw Contact: Owen 0425 376 550 or Donna 0413 457 867
THE HILLS DISTRICT DEFENCE SPOUSE & FAMILIES GROUP
Meet at various locations at Rouse Hill town Centre for a catch-up with a coffee an evening out or a
movie.
For more information Contact: Michelle 0422 954 340
KISSINGPOINT COTTAGE
Defence Community House supporting Defence families at Dundas
Mums “n” Bubs, Playgroup, Friday Craft, And other activities
Contact E-mail [email protected]
Tel: 9874 4052
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DEFENCE SPOUSES COFFEE/DINNER/CATCH-UP CLUB
Defence spouses that have moved into the area, along with those who have been here a while,
are invited to come along to meet up with people in the same situation, wishing to make new friends and
call this place home…for who knows how long?
When: 1st Monday of the month
Where: Various restaurants
Time 7:30 pm
Contact Trish 0449 711 204
PENRITH MILITARY SPOUSE WEEKLY MORNING TEA
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 10am
Contact: Dee 0406 319 772
Join us on facebook Penrith Defence Spouse Group
NORTH WEST SYDNEY DEFENCE CLUB
When: Every Friday morning Pennant Hills area
Time: 10am
Contact Rachele 0402 441 129
Follow us on facebook: north west Sydney Defence Club
AUSTRALIAN MILITARY WIVES CHOIR –
RICHMOND
Would you like to sing with a new women’s Choir at RAAF Richmond?
The Choir is a place for fun, friendship and the sharing of music. No
experience necessary!
Interested?
Please Contact by e-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.amwchoir.com
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ClubGRANTS is a shared State Government and club industry program, funded by a gaming
machine tax rebate provided by the State Government to those registered clubs with gaming machine
profits in excess of $1 million.
Listed below are some local govenment areas and details for ClubGRANTS 2015. If there is no
weblink listed for your LGA, it will be on Council websites shortly.
Auburn:
Enquiries to Local Committee Convenor on email at
[email protected] or Phone 02 9735 1296
Grants Open: 9th March 2015
Grants Close: 30th April 2015
https://clubgrants-auburn-city-council.smartygrants.com.au/2015
Blacktown:
Enquiries to Tito on [email protected] or phone 9839 6082
Grants Open: 1st April 2015
Grants Close: 30th April 2015
Holroyd:
Enquiries to Kate Meyer on 9840 9910 or e-mail [email protected]
Grants Open: 9th March 2015
Grants Close: 30th April 2015
https://ClubGRANTS-Holroyd.smartygrants.com.au/Holroyd
Parramatta:
Enquiries to Community Capacity Building Team on 9806 5110
Grants Open: 16th March 2015
Grants Close: 4th May 2015
Penrith:
Enquiries to Vesna Kapetanovic on 47 327771
Grants Open: 23rd March 2015
Grants Close: 1st May 2015
https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/Community-and-Library/Community/Grants/
The Hills:
Enquiries contact 9843 0516.
Grants Open: 19th March 2015
Grants Close: 30th April 2015
https://www.castlehillrsl.com.au/community/club-grants
If you have any enquiries please contact the Community Programs Officer at your Local Council.
Your Organisation should also be aware of the local priorities in your area when applying.
Further information is also available at ClubsNSW
http://www.clubsnsw.com.au/community/clubgrants/for-applicants
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