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15 November 2018
Join Us at Strathfield Christmas Carols!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We’re excited to host Strathfield Christmas Carols at the official opening of Bressington Park. The recent renovation includes a fresh design, new playing fields, cricket nets and new amenities block. Join us for a family fun day and celebrate the festive season with a picnic, free children’s activities, carols, a visit from Santa Claus, a special Movies in the Park screening of Elf and a beautiful fireworks display!
When: Saturday 8 December from 2pm, carols commence at 6pm
Where: Bressington Park, Underwood Rd, Homebush
Strathfield Deepavali Festival
Lights, flavours and the sounds of Bollywood! The Hindu Council of Australia invites you to the Strathfield Deepavali Festival! Come and celebrate the festival of lights featuring live performances, free rides for children and traditional Indian food stalls.
When: Sunday 18 November, 11am-4pm
Where: Strathfield Park
Safer Streets
The streets of Homebush West will increase in safety with the granting of $30,000 to Strathfield Council from the Office of the Attorney General NSW. The grant will see the installation of 5 light poles on Courallie Avenue, Homebush West, a popular area with train commuters.
Wallis Reserve Beautifully Restored
Works to restore Wallis Reserve Garden back to its beautiful original state have been completed. The new and fresh look includes installation of 150 roses, repairing irrigation and reinstating the sundial and pergola. Come and enjoy the new outdoor garden!
Share the Dignity This Christmas
Show support for women and girls experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and poverty by taking part in It’s in the Bag. Pack a handbag filled with feminine personal care and hygiene products to show that she matters. Bags can be dropped off at Strathfield Council Customer Service from 16 November to 3 December 2018.
Hudson Reserve Regenerated
Strathfield Council recently transformed Hudson Reserve into a new vegetation site using native plants such as wheat grass and climbing saltbush. Visitors to the new site include lizard species like the above Wood Gecko, crawling through the understory. The Hudson Reserve is closely linked to the Rare and Endangered Bushland along the Rail Corridor.
Citizen of the Year Awards
Have you thought about your Citizen of the Year nomination? As part of Australia Day, Strathfield Council is seeking nominations for people who contribute their time and service to the community. Nominations are open until 11 January 2019.
Frog Identification Week:
9-18 November
It’s time to get hopping and record those frogs you find in your backyard! Frogs are great for pest control as they hunt cockroaches, flies, snails, slugs, mosquitoes and moths. They are sensitive to pollution and environmental change, so its important we take care of them. Remember, frogs are a native animal and are protected by law.
NSW SES Volunteers Presentation
Strathfield Council hosted the annual NSW Strathfield State Emergency Service Volunteers Presentation Night on Wednesday 7 November. Council would like to acknowledge and thank everyone for their time and contribution to look after the community.
Throwback Thursday
Former Presbyterian Church Strathfield
The Strathfield Presbyterian Church pictured in the photograph was built in 1921 at 90 Homebush Road, Strathfield. The site is now occupied by the West Sydney Chinese Christian Church.
Words and photo courtesy of Cathy Jones.
Events
White Ribbon Day
When: Friday 23 November, 2pm-6pm
Where: Strathfield Square
Movies in The Park -
Black Panther
When: Saturday 24 November at sunset
Where: Strathfield Park near the rotunda
Book Sculpting and Folding Workshops
When: Wednesdays, 10am-12pm
Where: High Street Library
Technology Tutors
When: Tuesdays, 12:45pm-2pm
Where: High Street Library
Community News
Feed a Farmer for Christmas
The stallholders of Sydney Markets are hosting “Feed a Farmer for Christmas” featuring Cowboy Cha Cha Line Dancing, Rodeo Rides, farmyard animals, giveaways and more. The CWA will be on site also, selling strawberry jam in support of strawberry farmers. Come along for some fun and bring non-perishable food to donate to farmers in need.
When: Friday 30 November
Where: Sydney Markets, Flemington
Election Table Talks for Women
Join the Women's Electoral Lobby for free voter education sessions for women! Their Election Table Talks aim to empower women to become informed about political, economic and legal issues by providing voter education to women and raising awareness on how women can build relationships with their local MP.
When: Tuesday 20 November, 6pm-8:30pm; Monday 26 November, 10am-12:30pm
Where: Strathfield Library, Homebush
RSVP to wel@welnsw.org.au or call the Women’s Electoral Lobby on 02 9517 4475 for more information.
