Education
Having friends at school is a pivotal piece in the ‘happy at school’ jigsaw puzzle. Children who have positive relationships with peers are more likely to feel safe and happy at school compared to those who struggle to form friendships and feel as though they have little connections or sense of belonging. With the rise […]
The Travelling Four
Meet Melissa, Mum and founder of the travelling four. I’m a master at chasing dreams, collecting memories and adventures, and celebrating the privilege of parenthood with my hubby and our two children. At the age of 40, I’ve also discovered I’m a space nerd (talk to me about NASA and space shuttles and I’ll be […]
Winter Well-being
As the temperature is set to drop this Winter, it’s time to consider ways to keep warm and stay happy and healthy despite the dreary weather and appeal of staying in bed or on the lounge watching movies all day. With seasonal weight varying from person to person, it is important to be mindful of […]
Parents Corner
How can you fill your child’s cup when yours is empty? It’s a huge myth that you need to spend lots of time and money to get away from things. Try these simple and freely available tools to bring simple joy back into your day. You could even do all of them in one day to […]
Paws a While
We will be relocating to bigger premises in the next month. We will be located on the same road as we are currently on, Wentworth Road, but just further down the road. The new premises have been renovated to accommodate a veterinary hospital. The premises are huge! There are double brick walls, 3m high ceilings […]
Nepean Potters Society Exhibition
The Nepean Potters Society will be holding an exhibition and sale in the Glenbrook Community Hall on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June. The exhibition commences at 9am and closes at 5pm on each day and entry is free. People who attend can expect to see a wide variety of unique pottery on display and […]
Health Matters
Continuing on from last month….. Shah etal created an acupuncture needle that allowed them to compare the relative concentrations of 8 key pain upregulating biochemicals in healthy muscle & from muscle containing trigger points confirmed by EMG. The biochemicals measured were TNFα, IL1β, serotonin, bradykinin, substance P, acid (H+), norepinephrine & calcitonin-gene-related-peptide (CGRP). So, what […]
Matilda the Mermaid!
Local student, Matilda Mobbs, is taking the junior swimming world by storm, one lap at a time. Matilda was diagnosed with Spina Bifida at the young age of 6 months old. Parents, Cassandra and Adam, were told Matilda would not be able to perform resistance style exercises or sports, in order to keep Matilda’s […]
Through Shannon’s Eyes
You may not know him by name, but by now you would have seen some of Shannon Boyd’s amazing artwork out and about in the local area. The Glenmore Park artist’s colourful murals currently adorn parts of Penrith and we’re about to see a whole lot more of his work. The talented artist first picked […]
Regentville Firefighters Ready to Open Doors to the Community
Firefighters will open the doors to hundreds of fire stations across NSW on Saturday, 18 May for the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Open Day, inviting people to learn more about Australia’s largest urban fire and rescue service. Regentville Fire Station will be open from 10am to 2pm, delivering a range of free activities including […]