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July 2009
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Fri 12 Jun - Sat 4 Jul
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Bell, Book and Candle (a Castle Hill Players Production)
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Gillian has her eye on her handsome new neighbour, Tony. But as he is about to marry her old school rival, Gil decides to steal him for herself. Being a very talented and precocious young witch, she has only to involve an incantation or two and Tony becomes a smitten, lovesick puppy. Complicating things are Gil's flamboyantly talented family and an investigative journalist hell bent on exposing London's bewitching underbelly. Will she keep her secret to keep Tony? And can witches really fall in love without making the greatest sacrifice of all? This charming, sexy, supernatural romance will leave you spellbound. Time: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday - 8.15pm, Sunday - 4.30pm. Cost: Adults - $23.00, Concession - $18.00.
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| Location: |
Pavilion Theatre, Castle Hill Showground, Doran Drive, Castle Hill |
| Bookings: |
9634 2929
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Sat 4 Jul
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Annual Book Bargain Sale
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Come along to the Friends of the Hills Library Annual Bargain Book Sale. Children's books, adult fiction, adult non-fiction and much more. Thousands of titles to choose from. All proceeds go directly to purchasing new resources for The Hills Shire Library Service. Time: 10.00am-3.00pm. Cost: Free entry.
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Castle Hill Community Centre (Tribute Room), Cnr Castle and Pennant Streets, Castle Hill |
| Bookings: |
9761 4510
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Sun 5 Jul
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Early Bird Brekky
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An experienced bird watcher from the Cumberland Bird Observers Club will show you the fantastic diversity of bird life in the forest - a great activity for bird lovers. Finish off with a BBQ breakfast of bacon and eggs. Bookings essential. Time: 8.30am-10.30am. Cost: $11.00 per person (10 years and over only), Family - $35.00 (2a+2c).
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| Location: |
Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills |
| Bookings: |
1300 655 687
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Sun 5 Jul
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International Ice Hockey
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Don't miss seeing the talented overseas Ice Hockey players battle on the ice for the International Cup. Featuring the Canada Maples, USA Eagles, Euro Stars and Rhinos (Aus). Time: 5.00pm. Cost: Adults - $12.00, Children under 12 years - $6.00.
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| Location: |
Sydney Ice Arena, 11 Solent Circuit, Baulkham Hills |
| Bookings: |
9659 5557
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Tue 7 Jul
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Coffee Plus - Sydney Hills Business Chamber
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If you've been thinking about the Sydney Hills Business Chamber, then join us for a free information session. You can meet other members, partners and board members and get a feel for what being involved in the Chamber can do for you and your business. Bookings essential. Time: 10.00am-11.30am. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
Vinegar Hill Memorial Library and Community Centre, Level 1, 29 Main Street, Rouse Hill |
| Bookings: |
9659 3366
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Thu 9 Jul
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So you think you can write?
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Ready to write that book? Let Richard Harland help you. This well known Australian author will provide tips on writing for young and old while discussing his forthcoming works. Copies of Richard's book, Worldshaker, will be on sale after the talk. Bookings essential. Time: 7.00pm-8.00pm. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
Vinegar Hill Memorial Library, Main Street, Rouse Hill Town Centre |
| Bookings: |
8889 5200
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Fri 10 Jul
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Golden Ridge Animal Farm Open Day
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A great day on the farm for the family. Children can hold chicks, ducklings and rabbits and milk the cow. Bottle feed baby lambs and kids. Bookings essential. Cost: Adults - $13.50, Children - $9.90, Under 2 years - Free.
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| Location: |
Golden Ridge Animal Farm, Cnr Old Northern Road and Wyoming Road, Dural |
| Bookings: |
9651 1028
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Sat 11 Jul - Sun 26 Jul
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Golden Ridge Animal Farm July School Holiday Fun
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A great day on the farm for the family. Children can hold chicks, ducklings and rabbits and milk the cow. Bottle feed baby lambs and kids. Bookings essential. Cost: Adults - $13.50, Children - $9.90, Under 2 years - Free.
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| Location: |
Golden Ridge Animal Farm, Cnr Old Northern Road and Wyoming Road, Dural |
| Bookings: |
9651 1028
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Sat 11 Jul
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Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers and Fine Food Market - Castle Hill
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The markets are just what the doctor ordered. An abundance of fresh produce to tempt the taste buds of most hunters and gatherers. The markets promote the importance of fresh seasonal produce, sustainable local agriculture, showcasing small business and introduce the many visitors to the wonders of the region. Markets are held on the second Saturday of the month (except January). Time: 8.00am-1.00pm. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
Castle Hill Showground, enter off Carrington Road, Castle Hill |
| Bookings: |
0406 237 877
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Sun 12 Jul
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International Ice Hockey
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Don't miss seeing the talented overseas Ice Hockey players battle on the ice for the International Cup. Featuring the Canada Maples, USA Eagles, Euro Stars and Rhinos (Aus). Time: 6.00pm. Cost: Adults - $12.00, Children under 12 years - $6.00.
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| Location: |
Sydney Ice Arena, 11 Solent Circuit, Baulkham Hills |
| Bookings: |
9659 5557
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Sun 12 Jul
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Tea, Trees and Biscuits
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Join a Cumberland ranger for morning tea, after which we journey onto the Forestry Trail and experience the quiet serenity of the towering Hoop and Bunya pines in the pine forest. See the different forest types and find out about the uses of different timber. Bookings essential. Time: 10.00am-11.00am. Cost: $5.50 per person, Family - $18.00 (2a+2c).
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| Location: |
Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills |
| Bookings: |
1300 655 687
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Mon 13 Jul
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Mini Rangers
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For adventurous kids aged 3-6 years. Join a ranger for a forest trek, forest games and decorate your very own Forests NSW helmet cut out. You could also create your own piece of art using nothing but paint and bark. Bookings essential. Time: 10.30am-11.30am. Cost: $5.50 per child.
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| Location: |
Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills |
| Bookings: |
1300 655 687
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Mon 13 Jul
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Network Coaching Session - Sydney Hills Business Chamber
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Run by Shirlaws Business Coaching, monthly network coaching sessions assist Chamber members to develop an understanding of the process of building effective business relationships while helping to embed the culture of networking inside the Sydney Hills Business Chamber. Bookings essential. Time: 10.00am-11.00am. Cost: Members - $20.00, Non-members - $40.00.
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| Location: |
Bella Vista Executive Centre, Suite 206, 10 Century Circuit, Norwest Business Park |
| Bookings: |
9659 3366
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Tue 14 Jul
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Bush Painting
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Look, listen, smell and imagine. Be inspired by your senses and imagination on this ranger led activity where we create works of art on bark. Wear old clothes for this very hands on activity. Suitable for ages 6-10 years. Bookings essential. Time: 10.30am-11.30am. Cost: $5.50 per child.
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| Location: |
Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills |
| Bookings: |
1300 655 687
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Tue 14 Jul
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Coffee Plus - Sydney Hills Business Chamber
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If you've been thinking about the Sydney Hills Business Chamber, then join us for a free information session. You can meet other members, partners and board members and get a feel for what being involved in the Chamber can do for you and your business. Bookings essential. Time: 10.00am-11.00am. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
Bella Vista Executive Centre, Suite 206, 10 Century Circuit, Norwest Business Park |
| Bookings: |
9659 5599
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Wed 15 Jul
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Puppet Theatre
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Join a forest ranger to discover the importance of forest animals and create your own animal character for a forest puppet play. Suitable for 6-10 years. Bookings essential. Time: 10.30am-11.30am. Cost: $5.50 per child.
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| Location: |
Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills |
| Bookings: |
1300 655 687
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Wed 15 Jul
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Crowne Plaza Norwest Bridal Information Evening
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View the grand ballroom set as a wedding, with each table decorated differently to give you a real look at what your preferred style will really be like for your special day. Complimentary drinks and canapes will be served. Time: 6.00pm-8.30pm. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
Crowne Plaza Norwest, 1 Columbia Circuit, Baulkham Hills |
| Bookings: |
9634 9613
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Wed 15 Jul
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Jungle Adventure Storytime
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Come along and join in the fun of our jungle adventure storytime. There will be stories, games, craft and more. Suitable for 4-8 year olds. Bookings essential. Time: 11.00am-12.00pm. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
Carlingford Library, Lloyds Avenue, Carlingford |
| Bookings: |
9871 5922
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Thu 16 Jul
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The Forest at Home
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What forest products do you have in your home? Houses are filled with forest products - furniture, paper, tissues, house frames. Make a sign for your bedroom door using items from the forest. Hang it on your door and remind yourself everyday of all the things we get from the forest. Suitable for ages 6-10 years. Bookings essential. Time: 10.30am-11.30am. Cost: $5.50 per child.
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| Location: |
Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills |
| Bookings: |
1300 655 687
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Fri 17 Jul
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Timber Magnets
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Discover amazing facts about timer and carbon storage in forests on a ranger led walk, then decorate your very own carbon storing timber magnet to use at home. Suitable for children aged 6-10 years. Bookings essential. Time: 10.30am-11.30am. Cost: $5.50 per child.
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| Location: |
Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills |
| Bookings: |
1300 655 687
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Sat 18 Jul
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Free Talk on Yoga Therapy
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Heena Raikar, Yoga Therapist, will present a talk on Yoga Therapy. Learn what yoga therapy is and how it can help treat many different health conditions. Bookings essential. Time: 10.00am-11.00am. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
Hill Yoga, Unit 6, 281 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill |
| Bookings: |
9654 9903
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Sun 19 Jul
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International Ice Hockey
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Don't miss seeing the talented overseas Ice Hockey players battle on the ice for the International Cup. Featuring the Canada Maples, USA Eagles, Euro Stars and Rhinos (Aus). Time: 6.00pm. Cost: Adults - $12.00, Children under 12 years - $6.00.
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| Location: |
Sydney Ice Arena, 11 Solent Circuit, Baulkham Hills |
| Bookings: |
9659 5557
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Sun 19 Jul
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A Dog's Life
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Did you know dogs are welcome in State forests? Take a walk through the forest and socialise your canine friend. Find out about the range of activities undertaken in forests - from dog walking to camping, animal surveys to timber harvesting. Please bring a dog lead and don't forget those doggy bags. Bookings essential. Time: 10.00am-11.00am. Cost: $5.50 per person (children 6 years and over), Family - $18.00 (2a+2c).
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| Location: |
Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills |
| Bookings: |
1300 655 687
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Mon 20 Jul
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Animal Masks
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Explore the hidden life of forest fauna with a forest ranger and use foam, stickers and forest items to make bright animal masks of your favourite forest animal. Suitable for 6-10 years. Bookings essential. Time: 10.30am-11.30am. Cost: $5.50 per child.
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| Location: |
Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills |
| Bookings: |
1300 655 687
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Tue 21 Jul
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Coffee Plus - Sydney Hills Business Chamber
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If you've been thinking about the Sydney Hills Business Chamber, then join us for a free information session. You can meet other members, partners and board members and get a feel for what being involved in the Chamber can do for you and your business. Bookings essential. Time: 10.00am-11.00am. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
Bank of Queensland, Shop 291 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill |
| Bookings: |
9659 3366
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Tue 21 Jul
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Forest Recyclers
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Delve into the hidden world of insects and mini-beasts within the forest. Adopt a worm to take home and learn about how they live in a worm farm. Suitable for ages 6-10 years. Bookings essential. Time: 10.30am-11.30am. Cost: $5.50.
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| Location: |
Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills |
| Bookings: |
1300 655 687
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Tue 21 Jul - Fri 24 Jul
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Script Development
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Working closely with professional film makers, get your story finalised and ready for production. Suitable for ages 13-24 years. This is a four day course. Bookings essential. Time: 10.00am-3.00pm each day. Cost: $150.00.
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| Location: |
Vinegar Hill Memorial Library, Main Street, Rouse Hill Town Centre |
| Bookings: |
0415 823 827
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Thu 23 Jul
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West Dance Workshops - Hip Hop Booty Camp
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A one day intermediate/advanced dance intensive with Locking n Poppin, Funk, Bboying, Breakin and Hip Hop. Hip Hop Booty Camp is bringing some of Australia's leading choreographers out to Western Sydney including Nacho Pop, Pania Taku, Don Napalan and Jess T. This workshop is ideal for anyone who loves to hit those beats with fresh styles of the Hip Hop genre. Bookings essential. Cost: Dancers - $95.00, Observers - $30.00.
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| Location: |
The Hills Centre, Carrington Road, Castle Hill |
| Bookings: |
0418 660 160
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Thu 23 Jul
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Pine Cone Bird Feeders
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Walk the trails of the forest and listen for the birds that live here. Create a pine cone bird feeder to take home. Hang it in your garden to help attract birds to your home and garden. Suitable for ages 6-10 years. Bookings essential. Time: 10.30am-11.30am. Cost: $5.50.
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| Location: |
Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills |
| Bookings: |
1300 655 687
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Fri 24 Jul
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Insect Creations
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Discover the mysterious and intriguing world of insects. Using diverse craft and recycled materials, children will create their very own imaginative forest insect. Suitable for children aged 6-10 years. Bookings essential. Time: 10.30am-11.30am. Cost: $5.50.
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| Location: |
Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills |
| Bookings: |
1300 655 687
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Sat 25 Jul
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Mini Rangers
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For adventurous kids aged 3-6 years! Join a ranger for a forest trek, forest games and decorate your very own Forests NSW helmet cut out. You could also create your own piece of art using nothing but paint and bark. Suitable for children aged 3-6 years. Bookings essential. Time: 10.30am-11.30am. Cost: $5.50.
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| Location: |
Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills |
| Bookings: |
1300 655 687
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Sat 25 Jul
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Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers and Fine Food Market - Rouse Hill
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Plenty of fresh, local and regional produce with a wide range of products and fine foods from producers who value add. You won't be disappointed, the ambient feel of the markets will take you back to the good old days and you will have ample opportunity to taste, buy and learn from the stall holders. Markets are held at Rouse Hill on the fourth Saturday of each month (except December). Time: 8.00am-1.00pm. Cost: Free.
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Rouse Hill Town Centre, Market Square (off Windsor Road), Rouse Hill |
| Bookings: |
0406 237 877
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Sat 25 Jul - Sun 26 Jul
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The 30th Hills Model Railway Exhibition
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This event marks 30 years at Castle Hill and this year promises to introduce many exhibits that are being shown for the first time. Supporting the exhibition are three trade stands and as usual, a large second hand stall. There will be a well stocked canteen serving both hot and cold food and drinks. Time: 9.00am-5.00pm.
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Castle Hill Showground (Harvey Lowe Pavilion), enter off Doran Drive, Castle Hill |
| Bookings: |
9639 6612
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Sun 26 Jul
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Potting Up
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Celebrate the natural environment and learn more about sustainable forest management with a forest walk led by the local ranger, followed by a session of potting up native plants to take home. Make time to visit the nursery afterwards and have a chat to the specialists in Australian native plants. Bookings essential. Time: 10.00am-11.00am. Cost: $5.50 per person, Family - $18.00 (2a+2c).
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| Location: |
Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills |
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1300 655 687
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Sun 26 Jul
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International Ice Hockey
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Don't miss seeing the talented overseas Ice Hockey players battle on the ice for the International Cup. Featuring the Canada Maples, USA Eagles, Euro Stars and Rhinos (Aus). Time: 5.00pm. Cost: Adults - $12.00, Children under 12 years - $6.00.
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| Location: |
Sydney Ice Arena, 11 Solent Circuit, Baulkham Hills |
| Bookings: |
9659 5557
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Sun 26 Jul
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The Hills Annual Wedding Expo
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If you are getting married then do not miss this event. There will be over 70 wedding exhibitors showcasing everything from flowers, cakes, dresses, photography, jewellery, DJ's, wedding cars and lots more. Brides receive a free copy of The Brides Diary Magazine and Your Wedding Magazine, plus their own Brides Bag. There are prize giveaways at the event including jewellery, photography packages and romantic nights away. Do not miss this fantastic annual event. Time: 10.00am-3.00pm. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
Castle Hill RSL Club, Castle Street, Castle Hill |
| Bookings: |
1300 663 456
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Tue 28 Jul
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Coffee Plus - Sydney Hills Business Chamber
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If you've been thinking about the Sydney Hill Business Chamber, then join us for a free information session. You can meet other members, partners, board members and get a feeling for what being involved in the Chamber can do for you and your business. Bookings essential. Time: 10.00am-11.30am. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
Bella Vista Executive Centre, Suite 206, 10 Century Circuit, Norwest Business Park |
| Bookings: |
9659 3366
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Wed 29 Jul
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Let's Talk About ... Bugs in the Backyard
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Join Dr Deborah Kent, an Entomologist with NSW Department of Primary Industries, as she shares her extensive knowledge of insects. Bring your mystery insects along in a secure container and Deborah will identify them for your. Morning tea will be provided. Bookings essential. Time: 10.30am-11.30am. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
Baulkham Hills Library, Railway Street, Baulkham Hills |
| Bookings: |
9639 4874
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