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Mulgoa Music Arts Craft festival

adminmvw — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:35:03 +0000

The annual Mulgoa Music Festival was cancelled due to the wet weather. It will now be on 2,3 and 4th March 2012 but will be bigger and better with a 3 day event embracing a family friendly community event. There will be 4 Rock bands at the Wallacia hotel on the Friday evening, an Arts & Craft market in the park on the Saturday with live music in the evening and more live music at the Wallacia hotel on the Sunday afternoon

Stall holders are invited to apply now. Contact Karen 4774 9895

Free Water Safety DVD – Kids Alive Do The 5

adminmvw — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:18:56 +0000

Free Water Safety DVD - Kids Alive Do The 5

As we approach the warmer months Federal Member for Lindsay, David Bradbury, has joined with Laurie Lawrence in promoting the important Kids Alive Do the Five water safety message.

Mr Bradbury has organised with Laurie Lawrence for local families to be provided with a free Living with Water DVD.“Summer isn’t too far away, so now is the perfect time to teach our children the important Kids Alive do the Five water safety message to reduce the risk of preschool downing.”

Drowning is the biggest cause of accidental death in children under five in Australia. On average one child in Australia drowns each week. Laurie Lawrence said showing your children the water safety DVD is just one small way everyone can do their bit to reduce drowning in Australia. “Owning a swimming pool is a big responsibility.

Pool owners must ensure that their pool is fenced and complies with local government legislation” said Mr Lawrence. “Every local parent should grab a copy of the DVD from David Bradbury’s office and make sure their children are doing the five.”Laurie Lawrence’s Kids Alive Do the Five are:1.Fence the pool 2.Shut the gate 3. Teach your kids to swim – it’s great 4.Supervise – watch your mate,and 5. Learn how to resuscitate

Copies of the DVD can be obtained by calling David Bradbury’s Office on (02) 4732 1801 or emailing david.bradbury@aph.gov.au For further information on Laurie Lawrence’s Kids Alive Do the Five water safety program, visit www.kidsalive.com.au

Silverdale dancers going to

Mulgoa Warradale Gazette — Sat, 14 May 2011 03:47:53 +0000

The Eisteddfod students from In-Motion Danceworks at Silverdale have an opportunity of a lifetime to travel and perform in Disneyland America in April 2012.

They will be dancing at Disneyland Anahein, Universal studios, California Adventureland and will also be attending workshops at these locations.

We are having a Trivia night at the Hubertus Country Club on Sat 18th June 2011, which will hopefully raise a substantial amount to help cover travel costs.

Thanks to the community and local businesses for their generosity and support of our fundraising initiatives.

Old unwanted mobile phones forWallacia Public School

Mulgoa Warradale Gazette — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:19:29 +0000

Wallacia Public School is collecting old unwanted mobile phones.
In 2010, Sony Foundation Australia, together with CanTeen, launched ‘You Can’, a national fundraising campaign to build youth cancer centres across Australia. You Can’s major fundraising mechanic calls on all Australians to recycle their old mobile phones. Sony Foundation has partnered with an international recycling company to swap these phones for money. Wallacia Public School can help young Australians survive cancer by collecting old mobile phones. Plus, they will be rewarded for their efforts. The ‘You Can’ Schools Program encourages primary schools to donate old mobiles in exchange for educational products such as digital cameras, interactive whiteboards and Sony laptops.
By recycling your phone, you will be reducing your carbon footprint whilst also making a huge difference to the lives of young people with cancer.
If you have an old mobile phone it can be dropped off into the YOU CAN Box in the office of Wallacia Public School, 1573-1585 Mulgoa Rd, Wallacia Phone: 4773 8433.
We are collecting phones for the next 10 months. The more phones the better the prizes and more young people we can help. Thank you

The Election Day BBQ, cake Stall & Sports Raffle was a very successful day. We would like to thank the community for your support. A big thank you to TW Roots Butchery & Bakers Delight Westfield’s Penrith for supporting us.

Warragamba Pre school Open Day

Mulgoa Warradale Gazette — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:25:55 +0000

This centre is the first in NSW to benefit from the Preschool Growth funding and Phil Costa was very complimentary to Cathy and the team to make it all happen.
Gai Lindsay from the Preschool Growth Programme talked about the new climate in early chidhood and said “ This shows how much the Warragamba community value their children.

Bull riding Champion

Mulgoa Warradale Gazette — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:30:35 +0000

Dillon Harvey-Smith is only 15 years old but he won the Open ‘Bull ride’ event at the recent Luddenham Show. Dillon has a real affinity with animals and has won quite a few events at country shows in the past year. He won the buckle at the Orange Stampede Junior Bronc and Steer event and the Junior Bareback Rider event at Mendooran, amongst other placements.

Dillon’s family breed horses in Luddenham, as well training them and racing them for harness racing. Dillon wanted to try something a bit more adventurous and started with the bull and horse events less than a year ago. He is planning on going to Canada later in the year for bull riding on the pro circuit. Dillon uses a special rope with a bell to hold on and try and control the bull, but it doesn’t look that easy!

Dillon also rides different horses every week and is finding a talent for being able to break them in.

Dillon’s younger sister Paula is only 7 and in year 2 at Luddenham school. She came 2nd in the ‘poddy calf ride’ at the show and managed to stay on for the full time. She is already determined to be a champion horse and bull rider!

Clean-Up Norton’s Basin in Silverdale

Mulgoa Warradale Gazette — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:51:39 +0000

It’s the second year for Clean-Up Australia at the beautiful Norton’s Basin. The Basin is a great place for bushwalking, swimming, rock climbing and fishing. It is not a national park so rubbish is an ongoing problem.

The team would really benefit from more volunteers especially as this year will extend down the entry road. Just log on the Clean Up Australia website and join the team for Norton’s Basin.

It’s a steep access to the Basin so wear good shoes, long pants and hats. Gloves, insect repellent, rubbish bags, smiles and a free BBQ (up the top!!) will be provided. Hopefully it will not be too hot but you can cool down with a swim. We will be there on Sunday 6th March from 8am and feel free to assist where you can throughout the day which will end around 3pm.

2011 Australia Day Winners from Silverdale

Mulgoa Warradale Gazette — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:12:48 +0000

Neville and Sharon Slender

On Wednesday 25th January, at the Botanic Garden in Picton on the hottest Australia Day in twenty years, the Wollondilly Australia Day Award Winners were announced.
Congratulations to Silverdale couple Neville and Sharon Slender who were named as Citizens of the Year .
Sharon and Neville have lived in Silverdale for over twenty years. Neville’s community service achievements over the years have consisted of President and groundsman of the Warradale Soccer club and groundsman for Warradale Little Athletics. Neville is also President of the Warragamba /Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre where, since becoming president, the facility has become a thriving centre that services the community very well. He is also on the organising committee for Dam Fest.
Sharon’s community service achievements include secretary and fundraiser for Warradale Soccer club, fundraiser for Warradale Softball, Secretary and organiser for the Tiny Tots and organised Tigers (little athletics for children and young adults with special needs). She also started the Dragons (soccer for children and young adults with special needs). Sharon has also organised fetes and Christmas concerts at her school. This year to add to their community service achievements, they have organised Summer Soccer in Warragamba which started its first season with 160 players.

Silverdale Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade

Mulgoa Warradale Gazette — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 06:54:45 +0000

After protecting the communities of Warragamba and Silverdale for the past 70 years Silverdale Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade will be celebrating it’s 70th birthday this December.
Initially started as a Bushfire Brigade the Silverdale RFB had been involved in many major incidents both local and around the state, including the 2001 Christmas Fires and the 2005 Gosford Storms.
The brigade is looking for new members for the upcoming fire season and will be hosting a
New Member Information Night
27th October
at 7.30pm at their station on Marsh Rd Silverdale. A light supper will be provided.
Joining the RFS is an excellent way to learn new skills, make great new friends and contribute to the local community. The brigade will happily except anyone interested in joining, however they are currently in specific need of members with a MR (or higher) licence and/or weekday availability.
Prospective members are asked to let either the brigade Secretary (Matt Gould – 0409 311 171) or Captain (Harry McLachlan – 4774 1235) know they are attending for catering.

Warragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre

Mulgoa Warradale Gazette — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:50:10 +0000

Warragamba – Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre provides services aimed at increasing the quality of life of the residents of Warragamba, Silverdale, Wallacia, Luddenham and Mulgoa. http://www.wsnc.org.au/

Council Grants Welcomed

The Warragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood centre staff, Management and Community Groups auspiced by the Centre would like to say a huge thank you to Wollondilly Shire Council for the continued support of our community and the services that we provide. The Neighbourhood Centre was awarded a total of four grants.

Safety Group

The Warragamba Silverdale Safety Group started in February 2010. The aim of the safety group is to address safety issues within the community. The grant obtained will be used to assist in meeting the costs for production and distribution of a magnet that will display a list of emergency contact phone numbers. For further information on the Safety Group please contact Julie on 4774 2245.

Warrayites

The Centre also received a grant to assist for the Warrayites Band Night Project which is run in partnership with MTC Youth Connections, Community Links Wollondilly and the Warragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre. The aim of the Warrayites Youth Group is to provide activities and social experiences to young people in the area to reduce boredom thus leading to risky behaviour. We would like to have young people involved in the organising and planning of this night and would will be seeking local bands to perform on the night. The Band Night is being planned for November 2010. For more information on the Warrayites Youth group or to register your band please contact Michelle on 47741273.

Art Group

The Warragamba Art Group was also successful in obtaining funds. The group are planning on running classes led by a professional trained artist, and are also planning on a major exhibition. For further information on the Art Group, please contact Michelle at the Neighbourhood Centre on 4774 1273.

Dam Fest 2010

The Dam Fest committee would also like to thank Council for its continued support of the Community run festival. Dam Fest will be held on October 17, 2010 at the Warragamba Recreational Reserve and will coincide with the Sydney Catchment Authority’s 50th Anniversary event. The event this year is will be bigger than previous years, with helicopter rides, dodgem cars, food & market stalls, car & bike show, billy cart races, stunt bike display, live entertainment, three wheel bike tours, free circus workshops and much, much more. For information on Dam Fest, head to the website www.wsnc.org.au/events/damfest .