… intergenerational program between residents at RSL Lifecare, John Goodlet Manor and the children from Wollondilly Preschool.
Six older participants were delighted to visit the children in the preschool and enjoyed morning tea, singing, storytelling, reminiscing and painting last Wednesday.
The session was developed around the Library’s childhood themed reminiscence kit. Young and old engaged with the kit’s books, games, knitted booties and bonnets, with one of the older participants reminisci…
… connections.
New mains power connection.
New NBN connection.
New water, sewer and stormwater connections.
New internal fitout to create offices, multipurpose room, kitchen and amenities, including plasterboard wall linings ceilings and floor coverings.
Painting.
New fencing.
Two new large roller doors for the engine bay.
New electrical / IT / AV works throughout as detailed on the drawings and specification.
New mechanical works throughout as detailed on the drawings and specification.
New hydr…
… your vehicle for oil leaks, as oil leaks will eventually end up in our waterways.
Always pick up after your dog. Dog poo left on the ground is often washed into stormwater drains, polluting waterways with bacteria and other harmful nutrients.
When painting, make sure you wash water-based paints over grass or sand. Allow left over paints to dry out and then dispose of them in the bin; and never pour paints, solvents or mineral turpentine (turps) down a stormwater drain.
Install and plant a ra…
… 2021; featuring the popular twilight markets, an outdoor movie, a visit from Santa and a range of other family activities.
The event will be held on Friday 10 December in the Picton Botanic Gardens, kicking off at 3pm with food and market stalls, face painting and Christmas Carols.
Santa will be arriving for photos at 5pm, with instant prints available for an affordable rate of $5.
The winners of the annual Wollondilly Christmas Lights Competition will be announced at 7.30pm at a special pre…
… Government Resources for Regions program, which has provided funding opportunities to mining communities throughout the state.
Each of the eight family friendly events will feature amusement rides, an outdoor movie screening, food stalls, free face painting, ice cream and donuts and performances by local musicians.
The events aim to support mining impacted communities by enabling residents to reconnect, stimulating the local economy and providing a much needed recreational outlet following th…
… hosting a family friendly event for the community on Saturday 26 March at Victoria Park in Picton.
The event will feature market stalls, free amusement rides (for 7 to 12 year olds), an outdoor movie screening of The Little Vampire, food stalls, free face painting and pop up performances by local musicians.
The Summer Fund event has been made possible thanks to funding from the NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment’s “Festival of Place.”
Mayor Matt Gould has thanked the NSW…
… thrilled to be hosting BLOOM on Sunday 30 October, from 10am - 4pm at the Picton Botanic Gardens, Regreme Road, Picton.
With live entertainment, informative gardening workshops and demonstrations, and a Children’s Corner jam packed with activities and face painting, this is the perfect day out for friends and family.
There will be an array of market stalls specialising in gardening, plants and outdoor garden products with experts from all around the Shire available on the day offering their g…
… both local and visiting businesses specialising in outdoor, garden & plant products. The carpark transformed into Eat Street with a selection of Food Trucks and straw bales to sit and grab a bite to eat, while the Children’s Corner offered free face painting and Terrarium classes all day long.
Standout attractions on the day included the Green Thumb Tent, which played host to a number of specialty workshops including, propagation, composting and worm farming, and Pinot & Picasso Camden…
… instruments in the world; the clap sticks, didgeridoo as well as the use of fire and smoke.
The Veterans’ Flag Parade will be at 9:30am, followed by the flag raising, Citizenship Ceremony and Australia Day awards.
There will be free children’s face painting, an airbrush tattooist, free magic show, free balloon twisting, free amusement rides, live music, food and market stalls and more. There will also be a quiet space for those that need some time out.
Activities and local displays will c…
… between 10am and 2pm, with fun activities for all ages.
As part of the celebrations, NSW Government's Woman of the Year for Wollondilly Marjo Hallowell will be talking about her book, Bargo 200 Years in the Making. Other activities will include face painting and interactive art for kids, Library tours, a pop up from Picton & District Historical and Family History Society, a coffee cart and more.
Every new member that signs up on the day will receive a free Wollondilly Library bag and…
Australian artist, Yianni Johns has been announced as the 2024 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly.
Yianni Johns has been painting for decades and has held exhibitions of his art in many states of Australia, and internationally in New York, Montreal, Paris and Beijing.
Yianni has a Bachelor of Arts Fine Art from Curtin University and a Master of Arts from Swinburne University.
A confirmed ‘tree-changer,’ since 2018 Yianni has lived with his wife Kristen in Ardlethan, a small village betw…
… Competition winners for 2024!
BLOOM will also welcome an array of market stalls specialising in gardening, plants and outdoor products, as well as food trucks for guests to grab a bite to eat. There will be a Children’s Corner with activities and face painting available.
BLOOM aims to bring together gardening and plant enthusiasts from the local Wollondilly Shire and surrounds, to share their passion and advice on all things gardening and environment.
Keep an eye on our Annual Events page f…
… Council is excited to announce some of the performers for the inaugural Cultural Connections Multicultural Event.
Entry is free.
The event will have a range of cultural cuisines, market stalls, entertainment, and amusement rides. There will be free face painting for the kids and craft activities on the Dilly Wanderer.
Stallholder applications are currently open until 3rd May 2024.
For more information, call the Events Team on 4677 1100.
Thanks to Multicultural NSW for funding through the S…
… Electrical – repairs, maintenance and minor construction
Fencing – repairs, maintenance and minor construction
Landscaping, Irrigation and Paving – planting, edging, mulching, fertilising, watering, pruning, turfing, maintenance and minor construction
Painting – repairs, maintenance and minor construction
Plumbing and Drainage – repairs, maintenance and minor construction
Roofing and Roof Plumbing – repairs, maintenance and minor construction
Glazing – repairs, maintenance and minor constructio…
… entertainment, and community spirit as Wollondilly celebrates Australia Day.
Enjoy free activities for the whole family, including a rock climbing wall, giant screamer waterslide, Disney-themed jumping castle, Thomas the trackless train, live reptile shows, face painting, and airbrush tattoos. Kids under 12 can enjoy a complimentary soft serve ice cream, and everyone is welcome to a lamington (both while supplies last).
The event also features:
The Mayor’s Carp Fishing Competition
A Veteran’…
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Huff N Puff Road Race and Family Fun Run
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