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23 November 2017
Jingle All the Way!
Join us for some festive cheer at this year’s Christmas Carols event! This family fun-filled event will see Strathfield Park turned into a Christmas wonderland. With activities for kids including face painting, a petting farm, glow sticks and a visit from Santa Claus; as well as a special Movies in the Park screening of the Dr Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) and a spectacular fireworks display.
When: Saturday 9 December, 6pm-10pm
Where: Strathfield Park
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
It’s time to un-knot the fairy lights, dust off the inflatable Santa and take part in the Strathfield Christmas Lights Competition! All entry forms must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 15 December 2017, so be sure to decorate your house and enter, as first place is awarded a $250 Coles Myer gift voucher!
Community Information Evening with District Commissioner
In October 2017, the Greater Sydney Commission (GSC) released five (5) draft District Plans which replaced the previous six (6) draft District Plans as released in November 2016. The District Plans are a guide for implementing the draft Greater Sydney Region Plan and are a bridge between regional and local planning. The revised draft District Plans are on exhibition until 15 December 2017.
Council will be holding a Community Information Evening with District Commissioner Maria Atkinson to discuss the details of this plan
Date: Thursday 30 November 2017
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Location: Strathfield Library
(65-67 Rochester St, Homebush)
It’s in the Bag - Share the Dignity
Strathfield Council is supporting Share the Dignity #itsinthebag campaign which addresses the needs of women living on the street, and in sheltered or crisis accommodation.
Council encourages all local residents to participate by donating a handbag, new or in good condition, filled with female essential and/or luxury items. Drop your gift into one of three pink boxes located at nominated collection sites across the Strathfield LGA.
Collection sites
(open till until 2 December 2017)
Council’s Customer Service
Strathfield Library
Strathfield Square
Help make someone’s day so much better!
For further information, please call Council’s Community Services on 9748 9999.
Busy Bees
Ben Kremer and Bill Manolakoudis – Building Maintenance
We are part of the new Building Maintenance Team, and as such we are responsible for the repairs and maintenance of all Council buildings assets. Recent major projects that we have been involved in include the restoration of 69 Redmyre Road and the amenities building upgrade at the Council Depot. It’s always a great feeling when we compare the difference before and after we’ve completed repairs, and love seeing the final product of our hard work!
Scores on Doors
Inspections of food shops in Homebush have shown excellent hygiene. Sip Hour Coffee, DFO’s Top Juice and Muffin Break received a 5 star rating under the Scores on Doors system. Classic Kebabs, Bar Cortona, DFO’s @Noah’s Café, Oporto and Subway were given a very good 4 star rating.
Council’s Health Environmental Officers continue to work with businesses to help them progress to a 5 star rating. If you have any questions regarding this program, please call 9748 9999.
Sharing Fair in the Sharing Economy
Do you use platforms like Uber or Airbnb? These are part of the sharing economy. As a consumer, your rights don’t change if you hire or buy goods and services online, through an app or sharing platform, or if you make in-store purchased. As a trader, even though you are using a platform, you are responsible for guaranteeing the services you provide comply with the law.
Check out the video for tips on sharing fair in the sharing economy.
Street Meetings
This week the Mayor and Councillors met with residents of Courallie Avenue, Homebush West, Madeline/Chisholm Streets, Belfield, and Sylvanus, Drone and Wentworth Streets, Greenacre to hear their concerns and aspirations.
A range of issues and concerns were identified. Council will undertake to resolving these locality specific and genuine issues equitably and fairly for all stakeholders.
The Council received positive feedback on the recent development of playgrounds and amenities in Strathfield’s parks and reserves and further opportunities to extend this work were established.
The Mayor Gulian Vaccari indicated his intention to hold further resident meetings to hear from local residents over this term of Council.
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The Legend of Tarzan [M]
When: Saturday 25 November 2017, sunset
Where: Strathfield Park (near the rotunda)
Run time: 1h 50min
It's been nearly a decade since Tarzan, also known as John Clayton III, left Africa to live in Victorian England with his wife Jane. Danger lurks on the horizon as Leon Rom, a treacherous envoy for King Leopold, devises a scheme that lures the couple to the Congo. Rom plans to capture Tarzan and deliver him to an old enemy in exchange for diamonds. When Jane becomes a pawn in his devious plot, Tarzan must return to the jungle to save the woman he loves.
Enjoy Pizza Hut and Strathfield Movies in the Park with FREE DELIVERY. Pre-order by calling Pizza Hut Belfield on 9642 8006 and mention “Movies” to redeem this offer!
Throwback Thursday
Arnott’s Rail Bridge
The Great Northern Railway (or Main North Line) starts at Strathfield Station and travels to the Central Coast, Hunter and New England districts in NSW. The railway line originally crossed Parramatta Road as a level crossing, however it was replaced with an overhead railway bridge in 1914.
This bridge is known locally as Arnott’s Bridge as it has carried advertisements for Arnott’s Biscuits since the 1930s. The advertisements have been updated over time.
Image and words courtesy of Cathy Jones.
Events
Movies in the ParkThe Legend of Tarzan (M) |
HSC Art ExhibitionDate/time: 30 November - 5 December 2017 |
International Day of People with a DisabilityDate/time: Saturday 2 December, 9am - 2pm |
Strathfield Christmas CarolsDate/time: Saturday 9 December, 6pm - 10pm |
Boot CampDate/time: Fridays, |
Walking GroupsCENTENARY PARK WALKING GROUP HEART FOUNDATION -MUMS AND BUBS HEART FOUNDATION - ST. ANNE’S WALKERS Cost: FREE |
Baby BounceDate/time: Tuesdays (excluding school & public holidays), 10.30am - 11.00am |
Toddler TimeDate/time: Tuesdays (excluding school & public holidays), 11.00am - 11.30am |
StorytimeCHILDREN 3-5 YEARS CHILDREN 2-5 YEARS |
