Orienteering – A Sport for the Whole Family
For many of us, orienteering is a sport that we have tried, particularly when we were at school. The adrenaline rush of navigating a map whilst competing against another team for time never leaves you. Did you know that we have an orienteering club right here in the Macarthur? Southern Highlands Occasional Orienteers (SHOO) formed […]
Wildfire Lighting It Up
The Camden Valley Wildfire are living up to their name, lighting up the basketball court and proving to be one of the strongest clubs in South Western Sydney. This year, Wildfire has over 800 members in both junior and senior players in domestic competition. Out of this, there are 3 junior development squads that play […]
Gregory Hills Community Centre Now Open
The much-anticipated Gregory Hills Community Centre has now opened. Located on Kavanagh Street, Gregory Hills, the new community centre will be the perfect location to host that next special occasion as well as many diverse types of community activities and programs. Featuring a large hall area with outdoor breakout space, industrial grade kitchen and ample […]
Friday Fest
Big Yellow Umbrella invites all local 12 to 18-year olds to come down and hang out at their weekly Friday Fest! Friday Fest is an amazing opportunity for local young people to socialise, meet new people and get involved in some fun activities. There will be Oztag games, soccer matches, games, art classes and a […]
Paws in the Park a Barking Success
Last month’s Paws in the Park was a barking success, with more than 4,000 people and their fur-children attending the event. Mayor of Camden, Cr Theresa, Fedeli said there was so much to see, do and learn for all types of dogs – from Great Danes to Miniature Poodles and everything in between – and […]
Oran Park High School Upgrades Commence
The upgrade to Oran Park’s new high school has commenced. Once completed in early 2020, this project will deliver: • 90 innovative learning spaces • Core facilities • A hall to accommodate two basketball courts Works at Oran Park’s new high school are progressing well. The building foundations are near completion and the ground floor […]
Camden Mother’s Day Classic
This year’s Camden Mother’s Day Classic, held at Camden Cycleway and Chellaston Reserve last month, was a great success with approximately $30,000 raised for breast cancer research. With 650 locals coming together to walk and run the 4-kilometre event on Mother’s Day, it was a sea of pink with participants remembering and celebrating those family […]
Pet Chat
Dogs, like people are living much longer nowadays thanks to advanced healthcare but, as our faithful companions age, they may experience similar cognitive (brain) changes seen in people. A common condition that alters the cognition in senior dogs is called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CCDS), a condition similar to dementia in people. Dogs with dementia […]
Ever Dreamed of Flying?
Indoor skydiving is safe for kids, exciting for teens, fun for adults and realistic for skydivers. Whether you’re 3 or 103, the state-of-the-art, fully controlled, ultra-safe environment makes indoor skydiving accessible for people of any ability. Simply lean into the wind inside the giant glass tunnel and float effortlessly into flight guided by a qualified […]
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 […]