In the Spirit of Support!
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a rare lung disease in which the tissue around the air sacs within the lungs become thickened and scarred. This scarring makes the lungs stiff which makes it increasingly difficult to breathe. This slows the efficient delivery of oxygen into the bloodstream where it is needed to be transported to […]
A Star is Born
Local 11-year-old girl Lucia Hampton recently won the regional Miss Junior Fashion Week Australia competition and was invited to compete as a National Finalist for Miss Junior Fashion Week Australia. The event was held at Pullman Melbourne Albert Park and saw over 100 competitors across all three divisions compete for a title and the chance […]
Glenmore Park Teacher Recognised for Educational Excellence
Last month, NGS Super announced the winners of the 2019 NGS Super Scholarship Awards, recognising teachers and staff members in education who are actively working on their career development, while also contributing to the wider sector. Since the Scholarship Awards were established nine years ago, the fund has given over $250,000 to members in the […]
Rob’s Scouting Adventure
Local Glenmore Park resident, Rob Rigby, has lived in the Penrith area his whole life. His day job is as a TAFE heavy vehicles and plant teacher; however, this 44-year-old married man with 3 boys, has a passion for all things outdoors and adventure. Some of his main hobbies are cycling, going to the gym, […]
Our Local Swim School
Dive In Swim Academy is a family owned business located in Jamisontown and close to Glenmore Park. Established in 2011, Owners Keryn, Brett and their son Dennis are dedicated to water safety and teaching people to learn to swim. The family and team are incredibly customer focused and are committed to creating a family friendly […]
Dingo Den Discovery Experience
You could be forgiven for thinking you were lost. The residential street conjures imagery of family gatherings and lazy Sunday’s watering gardens. Your only clue is in the driveway; guests seated, waiting to begin their unique experience. A friend’s story of an experience surrounded by an affectionate and too often misunderstood Australian native prompted you […]
Hula Girls Shake Up the Competition
Glenmore Park Netball Club’s 12C team, the Hula Girls, were undefeated during the latest Penrith District Netball Association regular season, winning 14 games out of 14 played. In the regular season, they scored 318 goals for with only 92 against. In the finals’ series, they won a close-fought major semi-final 18-15 against Cambridge Park, the […]
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 […]