Join Blue Mountains Bushcare Today and Make a Difference to Tomorrow
Bushcare is a great way to meet people, make new friends, and have fun while improving your local environment in a practical way. Bushcare is Blue Mountains City Council’s program for the restoration of bushland reserves. They assist volunteers in looking after native bush, plant identification, fauna monitoring, weed control and seed collection. Mayor […]
Local School Supports Sustainability
Sustainable living practices have become a focus for learning at Leonay Public School, with the addition of a new garden area complete with worm farms, indigenous edible plants and an outdoor classroom. Initiated as a student welfare project aiming to provide students with more activities that appeal to their interest, it soon became much more. […]
May Every Child Walk with Pride
The Lions Club of Emu Plains plus undesignated funds from the Richmond and Penrith Lions Clubs, have sponsored the purchase of a Large Rifton Pacer Gait Trainer Walker, valued at $6,975 for Noor of Whalan. This walker for Noor, a 5-year old boy, is required as Noor has a rare syndrome known as L1 Syndrome, […]
Great Achievement for Alasan Cottage Preschool
Alasan Cottage Preschool, located in Glenbrook, has been awarded “Exceeding Level Rating” from The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority. “It comes with great pride to accept this great achievement, as Alasan Cottage Preschool is a small 20 place Preschool which offers a home like learning environment for children between the ages of 3 […]
Locals Compete at NSWVGA State Medal
The Western Sydney Region Veteran Golfers Association (WSRVGA) sent four representatives to Port Macquarie last month, to compete in the inaugural NSWVGA State Medal. The leading golfers from all active groups/regions were invited to send their leading male and female players to compete in the prestigious event. The WSRVGA is Group 20 and its […]
Mountains of Talent
Glenbrook – Blaxland Cricket Club have taken to the 2019/2020 season with high hopes, thanks to success on the pitch last year. The local club saw 6 Senior teams play in the finals and their Thunder Girls Cricket League team winning their Grand Final and included a premiership in the Winter cricket competition. This season […]
Education
As the school year draws to a close next month, anxiety about the following year can start to kick in for some children and parents. Which teacher? Who’s class? Which friends? The uncertainty and fear of the unknown can be overwhelming and therefore the school holidays over Christmas can be quite uncomfortable for some. Some […]
Paws a While
We have moved to 49 Wentworth Road, Orchard Hills (from 377 Wentworth Road). The same road, the same side of the road, just 3km further down the road. Call us on 4736 2027 if you need directions. Our new premises are so beautiful with 3m ceilings, double brick throughout, green bull nosed verandahs and lots […]
Health Matters
My August article on the benefits of exercise for aging muscle, states that ‘although your genetics may have an effect, this may be the least important factor in most instances over’ a life time, in part because you cannot change your genetics. But, even if your genes aren’t the best, your genes don’t necessarily fully […]
Refresh & Go!
Whether you are traveling for a quick stop over (check out our Netflix and high speed wi-fi), a leisurely weekend (take in a film at our rooftop outdoor cinema or enjoy a craft beer overlooking the stunning views of jets dashing past ), or the start of your next travel adventure; Citadines Connect will […]