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Cabramatta Moon Festival

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Cabramatta Moon Festival

Join the celebrations as the Cabramatta Moon Festival heads into its 12th year on Sunday 19 September from 11am to 8pm.

The Moon Festival is recognised as one of Sydney's largest cultural celebrations that attracts more than 80,000 people from across Sydney.

The streets of Cabramatta are filled with colour, activity and culinary delights. The festival ends with a spectacular fireworks display.

Great entertainment throughout the day including crowd favourites - noodle eating, moon cake eating and prawn peeling competitions and the children's lantern parade.

Free event - family fun day

Cabramatta Freedom Plaza, between John & Arthur Streets, Cabramatta

For more information contact Fairfield City Council on 9725 0222 or visit www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/moonfestival

The Penrith Caravan, Camping & Holiday Expo

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The Penrith Caravan, Camping & Holiday Expo will be held again at Penrith Panthers from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 September.

The ground breaking 12.8% increase in visitor numbers at the Caravan and Camping Supershow at Rosehill in April drove visitor numbers to an impressive 88, 237.

Barry Baillie, CEO of the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA), said that; Australia’s increasing economic stability and love for recreational activities such as 4 Wheel Driving contributed to the record numbers.

A huge 54.3% of consumers arrived to the Supershow in a 4WD, Camping accessories, 4WD accessories and tents were amongst the most sought after products.

This year over 150 exhibitors will cater for visitors every need showcase 4WD products and accessories, caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers, campervans and 5th wheelers as well as an impressive collection of camping equipment and tents.

“The Caravan, Motorhome and Camping industry has been the fastest growing domestic tourism sector in NSW and Australia for the past 10 years”

“Visitors can also browse holiday destinations from across New South Wales with many caravan and holiday parks exhibiting at the event,”

Barry Baillie states that as camping continues to become even more appealing to all demographics, we will continue to see large increases in first time campers and families trying the outdoor experience for the first time.

This free to the public Expo is held annually at Penrith Panthers offering pre-summer sales from over 150 exhibitors. Free parking allows guests to have ample time to browse caravans and RVs, tents and many leisure products.

“Everyone deserves a holiday, and caravan, camping and RV getaways are still the best value holiday option for all Australians, offering something for every budget,” said Mr Baillie.

The Penrith Expo will be open 9am-5pm daily with free admission and free parking.

For more information, phone the Expo hotline on 1902 220 299 (call costs apply) or visit www.penrith.supershow.com.au.

 

Sydney U3A Choir Annual Concert

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Swing into Spring with the Sydney U3A Choir Annual Concert to be held on Saturday 25th September at 2pm at The Dougherty Centre 7 Victor st Chatswood.

You will be entertained with songs from the shows and twentieth century favourites.

Our guest artist is Mark Walton OAM celebrated clarinettist.

Cost is $10.00 at the door which includes a delicious afternoon tea.

The choir supports Mark's Outreach Music Program which provides scholarships for young students in outlying areas of NSW.

Be there! You won't be disappointed!

Enquiries 93985786

Good Will Week

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If you’ve ever wondered about the value of some of your prized possessions, this Good Will Week (12-18 September 2010) is the perfect time to find out how much things are worth to you, and think about to whom you’re going to leave them.

As part of the community education campaign, Good Will Week 2010, NSW Trustee & Guardian is running a FREE “Inheritance Roadshow” in Sydney where expert antiques dealers will be able to give valuations. The lunchtime seminars will also provide tips on how people can work out what their possessions are worth, and where the best resources for information can be found.

Date and venue of Good Will Week Sydney Inheritance Roadshow:

· Sydney – Customs House – Wednesday 15 September

Address 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, Sydney

Valuations will be conducted from 10:00am until 12:30pm, with lecture from 12.30 to 1.30pm, followed by additional time with valuers from 1.30 until 3.00pm. Staff from NSW Trustee & Guardian will also be on hand to provide free advice on estate planning, answer any questions and even book your Will appointment.

Also during Good Will Week, NSW Trustee & Guardian’s 18 branches will be running special Saturday Wills Days around NSW for busy people to make their Will appointing an independent, professional executor that clearly sets out what items of financial and monetary value you would like to leave your loved ones.

To make a booking phone: 1300 14 24 34 or email For more information visit www.goodwillweek.com.au

Parents Without Partners

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Reunion for Past, Present and Future members.

A great chance to reminisce with old friends and make some new ones as we celebrate this milestone of 43 years of helping the community.

To be held at the Parramatta RSL Club on the 18th September at 7pm. All tickets $10 each and all branches welcome.

For more details please call Kim on 9833-2633 or check out the website

www.sydneysingleparents.org.au

Help desperatley needed in Pakistan

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As you will have heard on the news, right now Pakistan is experiencing its worst floods in living memory. The situation is far worse than first thought. More than 14 million people, including six million children, urgently need assistance. Clean drinking water and sanitation are essential to stop the spread of dysentery and cholera. UNICEF is already on the ground providing food, clean water, medicine and supplies, but more help is desperately needed. Please donate now at unicef.org.au or call 1300 884 233.

David Campbell - On Broadway

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Entertainer David Campbell has returned to his first love Broadway. David’s latest album On Broadway is No. 7 on the national ARIA Chart. From July 31, David will be doing what he does best – entertaining his fans LIVE on stage! David will perform tracks from On Broadway and more, live around the country with his Sydney show at the Sydney Opera House August 20. For bookings or more information visit www.davidcampbell.com

On Broadway sees Campbell interpreting a host of beloved music theatre songs on record for the first time. The album combines songs from hit shows in which he has starred such as Bring Him Home (Les Miserables), Being Alive (Company), Luck Be A Lady (Guys & Dolls), and You’ll Never Walk Alone (Carousel) with songs from other hit musicals such as Oh What a Beautiful Mornin’ (Oklahoma!), Hello, Dolly! (Hello, Dolly!) and All I Care About (Chicago) - and a world premiere recording from a forthcoming show by Hairspray writers Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

David Campbell is one of Australia’s most popular entertainers. A multi-platinum selling recording artist, Campbell has featured on TV, starred in theatre and cabaret, recorded three Top Ten albums, and sold out 5 concert tours from coast to coast. He is also Artistic Director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and runs his own production company with wife Lisa – Luckiest Productions.

 

Sharity

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We would like to mention a terrific new idea to help six well known charities.

SHARITY allows you to donate shares directly to a selected charity and to receive a 100% tax deductible receipt. It’s easy and the full value goes to the charity – no fees or charges and no commissions.

This is a great idea and if you see something as good as this you just have to support it. Joe Hockey, the Member for North Sydney liked the idea so much he helped get the tax laws changed.

Call SHARITY on 02 9460 3933 or go to their website at www.sharity.com.au where you can print a form to donate your shares to one of the six worthwhile charities.

The six Sharity charities are: Sir Roden Cutler Charities, Westpac Life Save Rescue Helicopter, The Salvation Army, The Cancer Council New South Wales, Surf Life Saving Australia and The Sir David Martin Foundation.

Starlight appeals for funding to grant urgent wishes to seriously ill children

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Starlight Children's Foundation

"For seriously ill children and their families the magic of Christmas is often elusive - there are so many other pressures to cope with. By supporting Starlight this Christmas you will be helping to grant a seriously ill child their own special wish. Starlight Wishes provide these children and their families with really positive experiences at an extremely difficult time in their lives, the benefits last well beyond the wish itself and help to restore some of the fun and laughter all children deserve."

Each year there are over 600,000 child admissions to hospitals across Australia however Starlight currently only reaches one in three of these children and their families. Starlight's goal is to give all of these children the opportunity to access and benefit from its programs.

To help support Starlight and seriously ill kids this Christmas visit www.starlight.org.au or call 1300 727 827.

Breast Cancer Network

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Field of Women

BCNA has now launched a world first for people to offer strength and support to a loved one with breast cancer.

The Field of Women website, www.fieldofwomen.org.au, is the first international website enabling loved ones to dedicate messages of hope and inspiration for those affected by breast cancer.

Loved ones can be a wonderful source of emotional support during a woman's breast cancer journey but it's often hard to know how to provide this in a practical way.

The Field of Women website allows people to post a tribute, by making a $20 donation to BCNA, where the message can then be viewed privately or shared by others anywhere in the world.

All donations will enable BCNA to further support Australians affected by breast cancer.

Harnessing Hope, Overcoming Hurdles

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Breast Cancer Network Australia

The Hope & Hurdles Kit is BCNA's new resource for women with secondary breast cancer.

The pack contains various items offering support and hope for women and their families, including:

  • Information Guide & Personal Record
  • Messages of Hope and Inspiration
  • Helpful CD for male partners
  • A meditation CD with gospel music for the soul

 

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Become a foster carer

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Anglicare

Foster carers are ordinary people doing an extraordinary job.

Foster carers are men and women of all ages from all walks of life – single or a couple, with or without children, working or at home. Foster carers welcome children into their homes for varied periods of time. Depending on circumstances, this can range from a few days to several months.

Our experience tells us that good foster families are understanding, flexible and have a sense of humour. If this sounds like your family, and you think that you could care for children who can’t live with their own families, please contact ANGLICARE on 9890 6800 or email .

Breast Cancer Network Australia

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Breast Cancer Network Australia

Breast Cancer Network Australia provides free programs, like the My Journey Kit, to thousands of women across Australia.

Developed by women who've had breast cancer for women just diagnosed, the My Journey Kit is a comprehensive information kit to help them get through their great challenge.

BCNA would like every women to have the Kit, so if you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, request your free kit today by phoning the My Journey Kit request line on 1300 78 55 62.

Or you can order online from www.bcna.org.au.

The Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD)

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The Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) is a leading not-for-profit Organisation that for almost 60 years has provided Jobs, Skills Development and Accommodation for people with disability across Western Sydney. As one of Australia's leading non-profit organisations they currently have more than 1,200 people using their services annually, at 20 sites in NSW. You can help give someone with disability a better chance in life by purchasing tickets in their raffle: For more information, you can visit our website www.afford.com.au.

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