Families are finding all the local information and services they need with ease, thanks to the Camden Kids website. The website, which celebrated its first birthday since its redesign recently, supports families to find local information and services. KU Cobbitty Preschool director, Rebecca Fordham, said the website was highly regarded by both educators and families…. Read more »
An early start to the 2020 Mayor’s Christmas Appeal means Campbelltown residents can play their part in bringing some cheer to those in the community doing it tough. The appeal for new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items will run until Friday, December 18. The Macarthur Combined Churches will distribute the gifts. All donations will… Read more »
Actions speak louder than words so if you want to improve and restore local bushland here’s your chance. On Saturday, November 23, Campbelltown residents are invited to help restore the natural environment of the Simmos Beach catchment by planting native trees for koalas and other native species. The community planting event will take place at… Read more »
Rugby league greats Peter Sterling, Chris Lawrence and Anthony Minichiello were there. Former Socceroo Brett Emerton joined two Olympians, diver Melissa Wu and cycling gold medallist Anna Meares as some of the other superstar guests at this year’s St Gregory’s College celebrity sports dinner. But this is not a rare occurrence, seeing great sporting stars… Read more »
Ann Selle developed the prototype of the breast cushion and set it up as a Zonta project through all districts of Australia. On Wednesday, July 24, Ms Selle will be the guest speaker at the Zonta Club of Macarthur Inc dinner. The cushions are provided to women and men undergoing treatment in hospital for breast… Read more »
If you happen to be near the Big Yellow Umbrella community hall in Narellan between 1pm and 5pm this Saturday you may notice the smell of delicious Greek lamb souvlaki wafting in the air. And if your curiosity gets the better of you and you go closer to the Queen Street venue, you will also… Read more »
Hundreds of local children who are either in care, in crisis situations, are victims of domestic violence or their family is struggling financially, will find a special gift under the tree this Christmas. The gifts were collected as part of this year’s Christmas Giving Tree appeal, which is organised by Wests Group Macarthur every year…. Read more »
Campbelltown MP Greg Warren has lauded Macarthur Square centre management for donating an entire trolley load of gifts to his annual Christmas Toy Drive. Mr Warren has run the campaign for four years – with the shopping centre supporting the drive on each occasion. The number of donations this year has far exceeded any expectations… Read more »
It has taken five years, but Campbelltown Hospital Auxiliary has finally done it. The auxiliary has won the right to host the 85th NSW United Hospital Auxiliaries State Conference on October 24 and 25. Campbelltown Hospital Auxiliary, which has raised more than $1.24 million since it was formed in 1953, entered a bid to host… Read more »
The Lakeside Lady Golf Club Members annual Tee up for life charity golf day is not about who finishes first. It’s about much more than just winning, with proceeds, as the title suggests, going towards a local charity doing good deeds. This year’s Tee up for life charity golf day was held at Camden Lakeside… Read more »
Big Yellow Umbrella play a pivotal community role in Macarthur, providing 10 playgroups each week. These playgroups are a vital link for many families which have moved to the local area with no other family or support network. They need to make connections in their new community and these playgroups provide this opportunity. However, the… Read more »
There’s no doubt volunteering puts the icing on a community’s cake. The more volunteers, the better the community. Someone who’s seen volunteers up close and personal is Dr Mike Freelander. While he’s been our man in Canberra for the past two years, for 30 years before that he was a local paediatrician and in that… Read more »
