www.glenmoregazette.com.au September 2010 1 Your community news Delivered monthly to Glenmore Park & Regentville Issue 80 September 2010 FREE Glenmore Park Mediclinic Open 7 days Bulk billing Lady Doctors 4733 0222 Next to Woolworths 8.30am-8pm weekdays 9am—5pm weekends Residents’ Meeting The next meeting is Tuesday 9th November 2010 at 7.30pm at the Flo- ribunda Centre.The group will focus on positive plans and events for the future as well as dealing with local issues. Come along and be a part of this com- munity, to either speak or just listen. The new name still needs to be chosen with a prize available. International Dairy Award Glenmore Park resident Dr Kasipa- thy Kailasapathy has recently returned from the US where the American Dairy Science Association presented him with the prestigious award ‘Danisco In- ternational Dairy Scientist of the Year.’ Dr Kailasapathy was recognised for his contribution to understanding the health benefits of probiotic bacte- ria which he has been researching for nearly 20 years. See page 5 Recording deal for Natasha Local 15 years old student, Nata- sha Duarte, has just been signed to a record label, Empire Records in Mel- bourne, to release her album next year Natasha is a singer/songwriter/gui- tarist and has made a good impres- sion on Molly Meldrum in Melbourne when he invited her to meet him at his house with her Record Label Manage- ment. He loves her pop/rock music. You can see her video on youtube at http://www.youtube.com. Guide Dog puppy raising volunteers Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is currently seeking volunteer families or individuals in the Penrith region who can provide a caring home for a Guide Dog puppy for a year. The role of Puppy Raisers is to ensure that the pups are toilet trained, walked daily on a lead and introduced to the sights, sounds and smells they are likely to encounter as a working Guide Dog. The pups will also learn basic obedience training and social skills. See page 12 Business Awards 2010 Congratulations to White River Design for winning the Professional Services category. Well done to all the local businesses that were finalists. S ee page 10 Town Centre Shops Extension The plans are progressing with the development application soon to be lodged with Penrith Council. There will be a second supermar- ket, a discount department store and about 32 additional specialty stores. The car park will be increased to over 800 places including under cover parking. www.glenmoregazette.com.au www.glenmoreparkfirstnational.com.au 33 Town Terrace, Glenmore Park 4737 9977 We Put You First.
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Your community newsDelivered monthly to Glenmore Park & RegentvilleIssue 80 September 2010 FREE
Glenmore Park MediclinicOpen 7 daysBulk billing
Lady Doctors4733 0222
Next to Woolworths 8.30am-8pm weekdays9am—5pm weekends
Residents’ MeetingThe next meeting is Tuesday 9th
November 2010 at 7.30pm at the Flo-ribunda Centre.The group will focus on positive plans and events for the future as well as dealing with local issues. Come along and be a part of this com-munity, to either speak or just listen.
The new name still needs to be chosen with a prize available.
International DairyAward
Glenmore Park resident Dr Kasipa-thy Kailasapathy has recently returned from the US where the American Dairy Science Association presented him with the prestigious award ‘Danisco In-ternational Dairy Scientist of the Year.’
Dr Kailasapathy was recognised for his contribution to understanding the health benefits of probiotic bacte-ria which he has been researching for nearly 20 years.
See page 5
Recording deal for Natasha
Local 15 years old student, Nata-sha Duarte, has just been signed to a record label, Empire Records in Mel-bourne, to release her album next year
Natasha is a singer/songwriter/gui-tarist and has made a good impres-sion on Molly Meldrum in Melbourne when he invited her to meet him at his house with her Record Label Manage-ment. He loves her pop/rock music.
You can see her video on youtube at http://www.youtube.com.
Guide Dog puppy raising volunteers
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is currently seeking volunteer families or individuals in the Penrith region who can provide a caring home for a Guide Dog puppy for a year.
The role of Puppy Raisers is to ensure that the pups are toilet trained, walked daily on a lead and introduced to
the sights, sounds and smells they are likely to encounter as a working Guide Dog. The pups will also learn basic obedience training and social skills.
See page 12
Business Awards 2010
Congratulations to White River Design for winning the Professional Services category. Well done to all the local businesses that were finalists.
See page 10
Town Centre Shops Extension
The plans are progressing with the development application soon to be lodged with Penrith Council.
There will be a second supermar-ket, a discount department store and about 32 additional specialty stores.
The car park will be increased to over 800 places including under cover parking.
Emergency Services 000(Police, Ambulance, Fire)Penrith Police Station 4721 9444 Police Assistance Line 131 444Lifeline 24-Hour Counselling 131 114Graffiti Hotline 1800 022 182WIRES (Wildlife rescue) 4754 2946 ChurchesAnglican Church Cnr Wiliam Howell Dr & Pritchard Pl 4733 1635Catholic ChurchWilliam Howell Drive 4737 9735Uniting ChurchCnr Mulgoa Rd & Stuart Rd, Penrith 4721 1295Christ Church at the College www.christchurchatthecollege.com.au 4736 8100Extended Hand Church Unit 1/11 Robertson Place, 4733 8945Jamisontown 4731 2442 Riverlands Church535 High St, Kingswood 4722 6422Salvation Army 48 Luttrell St 4733 1178Vineyard ChurchRegentville Public School 4732 3139Community GroupsSitters Club 4733 1179 Breastfeeding Group 4727 6400Glenmore Park Guides 4737 8373 Scouts 0409 429 198Probus Club GP 4733 1845Probus Club Penrith Sth 0422 410 146Youth Centre 4733 1499Sports ClubsAFL 0425 202 038 Basketball 0488 060 847Cricket 0410 416 692Hockey 4736 6280Junior Rugby Union 0425 351 715Netball 0407 234 360 Rugby League 0430 049 189 Soccer 4733 3641 Softball 4733 8873 Swimming 4774 1142 BMX 0407 497 606Little Athletics 0403 846 170
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Dealing with Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are two major issues impacting people today. You don’t have to look very far to find someone who is struggling to deal with this. Depression and anxiety are robbing people of quality of life. They are breaking down relationships and causing great suffering and pain. How can you deal with it? What is the best way forward? Does being a Christian person make a difference? What does God, in his Bible, have to say to us about these trou-bling issues?
At Glenmore Park Anglican Church we firmly believe that the Bible has something to say in all areas of life. It is important to get medical or professional help for depres-sion and anxiety - but also read these great words of strength and comfort..Consider for example, the words of the Apostle Peter, “Cast all your anxiety on God because he cares for you.” What a great prom-ise! And the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Philippians, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your re-quests to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” There are also many parts of the Old Tes-tament Psalms which are helpful. Consider Psalm 40; “...the Lord turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the mud and the mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth.of praise to God.”
On Wednesday 22nd September at 7.30pm we have noted Clinical Psychologist, Colleen Hirst coming to speak at our Women’s Coffee & Dessert Night, on this important topic “Supporting Friends with Depression & Anxiety.” This is will be a great night! It will only cost $5 and there will also be some yummy healthy (and not so healthy!) desserts to enjoy! If you’d like to know more or would like to book your spot, give us a call on 4733 1635.
Rev John LavenderGlenmore Park Anglican Church
Cnr William Howell Dr & Pritchard Placewww.glenmorepark.anglican.asn.au
Sundays @ 8.30 & 10.15am, 5 & 7pmplus activities for adults & young people throughout the week
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Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm (after hours by appointment) Saturday By appointment
Arthritis FoundationThe next meeting of the Arthritis
Foundation will be held at 10am Wednesday 13 October in the CWA Hall, Tindale Street, Penrith. The guest speaker will be a representative from the Pain Clinic at Nepean Hospital. All members and visitors are welcome. Coffee is available from 9.30am. Enquiries to Joy 4735 2689.
Bethany Fun Fair Friday 29 October 2010
1pm - 7pmOodles of Stalls, Snow Cones, Top Gun, Round Up, Cup and Saucer, Mini Ferris Wheel, Wind Jammer, Giant Slide, Jurassic Park, Jumping Castle, Face Painting, Raffles, BBQ, Jumping Castle, Laughing Clowns, Show Bags, Fairy Floss and lots more …
For a Stall application form please email Mary Cook [email protected] or fax 4733 8175.
Nepean Evening VIEW Club
Nepean Evening VIEW Club (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) is holding its 50th Anniversary Dinner Meeting at Panthers Penrith on 20 September 2010 commencing at 7.00 pm - cost $25. There will be a Gold and Glitter Theme with Scottish dancers as special guests.
Women of VIEW support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life project. New members warmly welcomed. De-tails and bookings by 13th September 2010 to Veronica on 0410 553 272.
Solo Circle of FriendsThe Solo Circle of Friends would
like to invite single over 55 year olds to come along and join the group. They meet up for friendship, lunch-es, dinners, dancing, card playing and outings with everyone helping to decide what to do. Membership is only $15 a year. Please contact Connie for more information on 4731 5263 or 0419 255 816.
Permaculture Sustainability Talk
On 21 September 2010 Craig Laurendet will talk about building his home in Medlow Bath in a talk called “Construction Using Recycled Materials”. Craig has been building his home for over 4 years and has meticulously recorded what he has used and how much it has really cost him to take this unorthodox path. The Sustainability Talks are held at the Lawson Bowling Club, Loftus St, featuring Blue Mountains residents and what they are doing to live more sustainably. Talk starts 7:30pm, ending at 9pm. Entry is free for Permaculture Blue Mountains members and $5 for non members. For details call Pat on 4787 9108.
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International Recognition for Glenmore Park Professor
Dr Kailasapathy’s award was the American Dairy Science Association ‘Danisco International Dairy Scientist of the Year’. Dr Kailasapathy was recognised for his contribution to under-standing the health benefits of probiotic bacteria which he has been researching for nearly 20 years.
“Basically it’s all about how good bacteria can help in fight-ing colon cancer and other intestinal diseases,” he said. “This technology prevents good bacteria from being killed in the heat.”
Yoghurt is one of the easiest ways to promote a healthy bacterial culture for humans, though special probiotic products were better and should be taken for at least six months to re-ceive the full benefit.
“Research is expanding so fast that one of the biggest cola manufacturers in the world is planning to produce a soft drink with healthy bacteria,” he said.
Dr Kailasapathy, his wife and two daughters are original-ly from Sri Lanka. They moved to Sydney in 1998 from New Zealand and lived in South Penrith. In 1992 they moved to Glenmore Park.
Dr Kailasapathy is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Sydney.
Free Exercise ClassesLocal resident Andrew Toirkens will be conducting free
weekly Falun Gong exercise classes at Surveyors Creek Community Centre commencing Wednesday 1 September.
Andrew has been practicing Falun Gong for nine years. Falun Gong is practiced in over 60 countries by an estimated 120 million people and began in China in 1992.
If you are interested in attending these classes please contact Andrew on 0423 255 468 or [email protected].
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I was comforting a man whose wife has just died a week ago and as he sat staring forlornly into his tea cup he said, “You know Kevin, life is like a cup of tea..” “How is that Peter?” I asked. “I don’t know..” he said. I’m not a philosopher!”
The most common question I am asked after “How can you live without sex?” is “What is the meaning of life?” People often ask this question after someone they love dies. What was the meaning of this per-son’s life? Why did they live? Everyone seems to assume that “Everything happens for a reason.” I don’t agree. Life is full of accidents. Some parents introduce their children to me like this: “Here is Dan he’s 22, this is Mary she is 20 and this is Darryl he is 8 and he was an accident”. I would hate to be the kid whose parents think of him as an accident. It’s like saying, “We wanted Dan & Mary but we just had to ac-cept you!”
Does life have a meaning? Do we have to know what is God’s plan for everything? I don’t know. All I do know is that if God does have a plan, we need to try to fit in, instead of asking God to make His plan revolve around us. Some people tell me they are praying to become an Accountant or a Chef or something equally prestigious. But I ask them, “Have you ever prayed for God to show you what HE wants you to be?”
I meet a lot of disappointed people, some even describe themselves as “depressed” because life didn’t turn out as they expected or hoped. Often a relationship failed or they lost their job and they get depressed. I face many disap-pointments. A lot of what I plan doesn’t turn out as I expect-ed but I don’t get depressed. The reason is, when things don’t work out as I had hoped I turn to God and put the question back to Him, “OK, so that didn’t work. What’s your next plan?”
I am fairly confident that God uses me for His work be-cause I ask Him every day to show me whose life I should be touching and whom He wants me to talk to. It happens quite randomly at times when I just feel drawn to talk to this person or that but in the end I see it was not coincidental. God really does show us the way when we ask Him “What can I do for you?” instead of “this is what I want YOU to do for ME!”
Parish Office - Bethany Catholic Primary School34-38 William Howell Drive, Glenmore Park
Phone: 4737 9735 http://www.padrepio.org.au
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First Aid– TAFE Outreach Course 9am-2:30pm, 3 weeks– 8th, 15th and 22nd November. Gold coin donation towards morning tea. Phone Louise to make a booking- VERY LIMITED SPACES!
Café Skills– TAFE Outreach Course 9:30– 2:30pm, for 8 weeks. Starts 13th October, Glenmore Park Youth Centre. Are you 17 years or older, just finished school, or interested in getting some job-ready skills? FREE, bookings required.
TAFE Information Session 6th December 2010. What computer courses would you like to see in Glenmore Park in 2011? Come and see what TAFE outreach can offer you. 2-3pm, afternoon tea provided.
Heart Foundation Walking Group, Tuesdays 9am-10am. Meet outside Glenmore Park Youth Centre. FREE. Join the Heart Foundation Walker Recognition Scheme to receive certificates, discounts on purchases from Heart Foundation, and much more…
Thursdays, 8-9am, a heart foundation exercise group, Glenmore Park Community Centre, $5 per class
Tai Chi,Fridays, 7-8pm. Learn to relax your mind and body through gentle exercise. $5 per class. Glenmore Park Youth Centre.
General Groups
Women's Cuppa, Chat, Craft GroupA womens group that can be what you want it to be; have guest speakers, craft, cooking or a place to have a relaxing chat. Mondays 10am– 12noon, Glenmore Park Youth Centre. Gold coin donation.
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green and healthy all year round. A lawn needs attention on a regular basis to keep it strong, healthy and green. It requires regular nutrition, pH buffering, disease, pest and weed control at different stages throughout the seasonal year. With our regular scheduled visits, six times a year, we take the hassle out of looking after your lawn. By applying the correct balance of nutrients through liquid fertilising, organic soil conditioning, wetting agents, and safe lawn pest and weed control, Coochie can ensure your lawn is kept green and healthy. Ongoing follow-ups and technical advice is part of our service. Water saving benefits through the use of soil wetting agents ensures that lawns do not require as much water to stay healthy. The Coochie service is also ideal for businesses including real estates, property developers, motels, councils and childcare centres to name a few.
If you are interested in knowing more about our services and how we may be able to help you care for your lawn, please feel free to contact your local Coochie Owner Manager – Fabian Gemin on 0401701322 or freecall 1800245955.
A free 10-point lawn inspection and advice can be arranged. Information can also be found at www.coochie.com.au. Also see our advert in the Business Directory.
Spring Gardening with Glenmore Nursery
September is here so get busy creat-ing your own edible gardenand this is the main time for planting.
With the costs of living going up and not down why not try growing your own veggies, herbs and fruit trees. Start off small and add extra as you grow with confidence. We are here to help you with selection and ad-vice as to having food all year round.
Time to plant root vegetables, such as beetroot, pars-nips, turnips, swedes and carrots. Time to plant hot weather crops like tomatoes, cucumber, pumpkin, melon, and egg plant. Plant lettuce, beans, zucchini and corn. Staggered planting of these crops will keep you supplied through-out summer. Also plant celery, parsley and spring onions. Don”t forget the ever popular potatoes, and strawberry plants can be planted now.
We have plenty of fruit trees and plants available.- Nellie Kelly Grafted & non grafted passionfruit all
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Glenmore Park High School
NewsAfter several months
of construction Glenmore Park High School now has four of the best equipped
Science laboratories in the country! The new format will greatly assist our dedicated teachers in their quest to provide more practical activities and experiments as a part of the subject. Also with the construction site now cleared away, students are preparing the agricultural plot for raising crops and livestock as an extension of Science.
Year 10 student Laura Mitchell has the honour of being selected as a Student Ambassador representing the city of Penrith and Glenmore Park High School this year.
Penrith City Council and the Penrith International Friend-ship Committee conduct an annual Student Ambassador Program with its Sister City in Fujieda, Japan. The program provides an opportunity for a maximum of six youths from each city to live with a typical Australian or Japanese fam-ily for three weeks and experience a different lifestyle and culture.
Eri Tanishita, from Japan recently spent three weeks liv-ing with Laura. During her time in Australia she was taken to various places of interest in Sydney and Canberra also visited our school to practice her English language skills. At the end of September, Laura will travel to Fujieda, Japan to stay with Eri and her family, and experience day to day ac-tivities in the home and gain an understanding and respect for Japanese culture and lifestyle. She will also visit Tokyo and Hiroshima as part of her experience.
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Business Achiever Awards 2010The 2010 Business Achiever Awards Finalists have
been announced and Glenmore Park is well represented. Finalists from our area are:- Glenmore Park Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre (Professional Services)- Glenmore Park Post Office (Newsagency/Book Store/Post Office)- James’ Mobile Pet Grooming & Hydrobath - Glenmore Park (Specialty Store and Services)- White River Design (Business Services)- Nepean Food Services Incorporated (Community Serv-ice/Not for Profit)
Good luck to these local businesses at the awards night on 22 September.
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PanarottisPanarottis is located inside the Panthers complex and
has been a favourite with Glenmore Park locals for many years. The General Managers of Panarottis Penrith, Greg and Colean, are Glenmore Park locals themselves and have been living in the area for the past six years. “We have many regular Panarottis customers from Glenmore Park who we often bump into when we do the groceries or walk our dogs. We love the sense of community in the area and are always happy to seen familiar faces returning to Panarottis time and time again.” said Greg and Colean.
It has been just over a year since Panarottis reopened in the refurbished Penrith Panthers complex. The new Panarot-tis restaurant opened with a bang in April 2009, continuing its trade within the Panthers complex, where it first opened in 2000. Panarottis Penrith General Manager, Greg Izzett said that while the layout of the restaurant was very different, the popular menu has stayed true to its original form. “The menu has all the classic favourites such as the ‘Mobster’: the best Meatlovers pizza you’ll ever taste, and a few new additions such as the ‘Inferno’ for those who like something hot and spicy,” he said. Panarottis is not only known for their mouth-watering Pizzas and Pastas, they also serve delicious Steak, Poultry and Seafood dishes. Panarottis also has a dedicated Kids Menu and kids activities to make sure the whole family is happy.
Panarottis is a restaurant that truly has something to suit everyone. Whether it is a business lunch, dinner with the family or a Christmas party celebration with a large group booking, Panarottis will be able organise something to suit your needs. Give Greg and Colean a call and they will be sure to look after you. Panarottis Penrith phone 4720 5522.
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Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital
Services provided include: • General Surgery (desexing to orthopedics), • Vaccinations, in-house pathology,• Radiology, Dentistry, • Visiting specialist radiographer & ultrasonographer, • Puppy preschool, • Grooming, hydrobath, • Home visits,• Cat boarding, kitten adoption, • Secure off leash dog park, • 24 hour emergency service.
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UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
The RSPCAThe RSPCA is the Royal Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani-mals, a non-profit, community based charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.
The RSPCA is not an agency of the Australian Government and therefore relies on the generosity of the com-munity – through animal adoptions, volunteering, event participation, dona-tions, fundraising, corporate partner-ships, corporate support, bequests and grants – to support its vital daily work.
What a great day we had fundrais-ing for the RSPCA CupCake Day on 16 August!! We had a great turnout with so many clients popping in to sup-port a great cause! It was so much fun to hear the laughter, smell the coffee brewing, eat a cupcake (or two) and have a chat.
The nurses (Justine and Carly) made the cupcakes and spent hours decorating them, and they looked great. There were cupcakes decorated as ladybirds, echidnas, bears, tigers, spiders, snakes, rabbits, butterflies, frogs and flowers.
Our other nurse Belinda, who says she cannot cook, made the Pupcakes
and the dogs judged her as a winner cook. The Pupcakes were such a suc-cess that we included the recipe for you, so every day can be Cupcake Day for you and your pets.
Animals should not eat cupcakes unless they are specially made with safe, animal friendly ingredients. Chocolate is especially toxic to many animals!
Remember, Pupcakes are special treats and shouldn’t be fed to your dog regularly!
This recipe makes around 12-14 Pupcakes.
Ingredients2 ¾ cups water¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce¼ cup oats4 cups wholemeal flour1 cup fresh diced apple1 teaspoon baking powder1 cage free egg, beaten slightly4 tablespoons honeyMethodPreheat oven to 175 degrees Cel-
sius. Spray muffin tins with cooking oil.Mix all wet ingredients thoroughly.
Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry ingre-dients slowly and mix well.
Pour into muffin tins and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Once the Pupcakes have cooled, you can ice the Pupcakes with smooth peanut butter.
We wish to thank everyone who generously donated to the RSPCA on Cupcake Day. We wish everyday could be Cupcake Day as it was so much fun!
We are already dreaming up new cupcake icing designs in preparation for next year’s RSPCA Cupcake Day.
Please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital. Call 4736 2027 to make an appointment.
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PENRITH ANGLICAN COLLEGE
SPRING FAIRSaturday 11th September
10am-4pm Free EntryHelicopter Joy Flights
Over Nepean Gorge Lapstone & South Penrith
$65 per head
• Amazing Stalls• Books CDs & Videos• Gift baskets• Home made cakes• Reptile man• Animal farm display • Great live music• Blue Mountains wood turners
Guide Dog puppy raising volunteers Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is currently
seeking volunteer families or individu-als in the Penrith region who can pro-vide a caring home for a Guide Dog puppy for a year.
After a year with a Puppy Raiser, the pups return to Guide Dogs NSW/ACT where they are trained for their very important careers providing inde-pendent mobility for someone who is blind or has impaired vision.
“There are many reasons why peo-ple offer to become volunteer Puppy Raisers,” said Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Puppy Raising Co-ordinator Karen Hayter. “The role might suit someone who doesn’t want the lifetime commit-ment that goes with having a dog of their own.
“Others feel it is a good way to as-sist a worthwhile community service, as Guide Dogs NSW/ACT does not receive any government funding to provide its free services to people with impaired vision. We rely on the public’s support, including that of Puppy Raisers to con-tinue providing our vital services.
“Whatever the reason, Puppy Rais-ers find the experience rewarding and are extremely proud if their puppy
“graduates” as a Guide Dog.”Puppy Raisers need to have a
properly fenced backyard and access to a car. They also cannot leave the pup alone for longer than three to four hours at a time to ensure they have plenty of time to spend with the pup.
The pup’s food is provided free, along with veterinary care, and Puppy Raisers are fully supported by Guide Dogs NSW/ACT supervisors.
If you would like to become a Puppy Raiser and help provide Guide Dogs to people who are blind or have impaired vision, please contact Karen Hayter, Puppy Raising Co-ordinator at Guide Dogs NSW/ACT on 4579-7555.
Did you know it takes almost two years and costs around $30,000 to raise and train a Guide Dog.
For further information please visit www.guidedogs.com.au.
Pony PartiesSpecial occasion coming up? Lin-
da’s Pony Parties take entertainment and fun to the next level and create memories that will last forever.
Linda can bring her special ponies to your site for any occasion. Whether it is a children’s birthday party, school gala, church fete, play groups or pre
schools education. Linda’s family of ponies are very
talented and can offer pony rides, trick ponies, grooming and play dress up using the ponies with our fun costume box. These unique ponies can per-form a variety of tricks: rearing, laying down, kicking balls, jumping through hula- hoops and lots more.
Our ponies are patient, gentle and calm. They enjoy showing everyone the special tricks that they can do but most of all they love the attention they receive from children.
Phone Linda 041 047 3917 or visit www.lindasponyparties.com.au.
0410 473 917
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AIR-CONDITIONING
Lic No. 211838c
Sainsbury Air SolutionsAir Conditioning & Refrigeration
• Sales, Service & Installation of Ducted & Split Systems
• 6 days (Mon-Sat) • All Areas
Call David on 0424 945 859
AIR-CON & ELECTRICAL
• Sales & Service • Maintenance/Repair • Installation • Ducted A/C • Split systems
• Intercoms • Security systems • Phone lines & Network systems • Home automation
• Home entertainment system • Free QuotesPh: 9790 3555
Cupcake decorating parties are creative and fun! We offer:
¨ Cupcake Decorating Party for approx. 2 hrs¨ Cupcakes for each child to decorate ¨ Iced birthday cake for the children to decorate ¨ Apron & chef hat for each child to wear & take home¨ A special present for the birthday child
Call Melissa on 0434 140 756 or visit www.bambinicupcakeparties.com.au
LAWNMOWING & GARDENING• Mowing • Edging• Rubbish Removal • From $45All gardening, hedging, top soil & turf
and general handyman services. Friendly, professional, old fashioned service.
Dean 0418 404 885
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PLUMBING
Paul Gibson Plumbing All your plumbing needs: Leaking taps,
Cisterns, Hot water replacement $37 service call, Seniors Discount,
Friendly & reliable service 0419 486 554 ah 4773 8693
Lic No: 790323
PLUMBING
Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hours—7 Days
Bathroom Renovations Extensions
Maintenance Blocked Drains
Hot Water Broken Pipes
For friendly & reliable service contact
Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573
POOLS & SPASNEED HELP WITH
YOUR POOL? Lic No 105354C
NEPEAN POOL CARE 4773-9977 Mob 0408 96 95 93
● We supply all your pool needs ●We recover green pools
●Install & repair solar heating ● Supply and maintain pumps, filters, cleaners
All makes and modelsFree service call with repairs
Pensioner discountsAll work guaranteed
Call Eddy on 4737 9065 or 0405 218 995
TUITIONAcademic Achievement Centre
Glenmore Park Centre & In-Home TuitionMATHEMATICS
• Primary & High School up to HSC Extension 2
• Homework support • Preparation for Selective School test• TAFE & University Maths-Mechanics
Call Sam on 4733 0093 or 0422 265 786
TV REPAIRSST MARyS RADIO
& TV SERVICE
Ph 4733 0480 or 0414 330 480•Service & Repairs • Television • VCRs
•Hi-Fi equipment • Qualified Technician• All work guaranteed • Established 30 years
Located in Glenmore Park
SIGNS
SCRAP METAL
We pick up & remove all types of metal at your convenience:• All Scrap Metal • Cars/Car Parts/Batteries • All White-goods • All Electrical Appliances • Swing Sets/Bikes etc.
Free Pick-uP Anywhere Any Time
Phone 4721 1937 or 0415 989 421 or 0434 397 211 Email [email protected]
JJ’s SCRAP SCRAP METAL REMOVALIST
REMOVALISTAll Districts Removals
& Taxi Trucks• Aussie owned & operated • Door-to-door service by experienced personnel
• Quick, honest, reliable & courteousLocal, country or interstate