Strathfield eNews No Images? Click here 29 March 2018Youth WeekWant a chance to show-off your musical talents or get dressed as your favourite character at a movie night with your mates? Council has you covered this Youth Week with Battle of the Bands and Movie Night! Prizes are on offer for the best performance and best dressed! Movie Night - Friday 13 April Seniors FestivalRun away to beautiful Berry for Australia’s best pies; visit Nutcote, May Gibbs' harbourside property and enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Manly Corso; or wander around the beautiful Merrylands Botanic Gardens and try your hand at Qi Gong – there’s something for every Strathfield Senior at the Seniors Festival on 4 - 15 April 2018! Majority of events are free of charge; however registrations are essential. Harmony DayStrathfield’s Harmony Day celebration on Saturday was a mixture of stunning cultural outfits, performances and food. With the opportunity to throw a boomerang, make an origami necklace or wear a python around your neck, there was something for everyone to enjoy! See the pics here! Thank you to everyone who visited and we hope to see you at other Strathfield Council events. Small Business ForumThe more information you have, the easier it becomes to run your small business! Council is hosting a small business forum providing information on compliance, footpath advertising, outdoor dining and more. When: Thu 19 April, 8am - 9am Calling All Aspiring Green Thumbs!Have you always wanted to learn how to grow new plants and keep them healthy? Council will be running a series of garden clinic workshops in April for those who would like to learn more about plants, gardens and how to take care of them! Registrations are essential; please contact Council on 9748 9999. Food Safety SeminarsCouncil’s Environmental Health Officers regularly host Food Safety workshops for local businesses. Lean the dos and don’ts of safe food practice with helpful translated materials in different languages and ask the experts for advice. The next workshop will be on 17 May. April Council MeetingCouncil wishes to advise that the April Council Meeting date has changed from 3 April to 10 April and will commence at 6.30pm. For a list of the 2018 Council Meetings, please click below. Easter Closure NoticeStrathfield Council Easter HoursPlease be advised that Council will be closed from Friday 30 March and will re-open on Tuesday 3 April. Council is contactable for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on (02) 9748 9999. Throwback ThursdayStrathfield Railway StationAbove is a photograph of Strathfield Railway Station - can you spot the difference? The train station was redeveloped in the 1920s to not only increase the number of platforms from 4 to 6, but to also replace the overhead walkways with underground ramps. Words and photo courtesy of Cathy Jones. Events
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