Let there be light !
The Hawkesbury City Chamber of Commerce is a not for profit association which represents the Hawkesbury ’ s Business & Industrial Communities . We aim to provide opportunities for our local business owners to meet and share their ideas in a friendly atmosphere of like minded people . We also seek to represent to local , state and federal governments the issues affecting businesses in the Hawkesbury .
Flood Breakfast brings Community leaders together
The recent floods were the focus of discussion at the March Breakfast meeting .
Political leaders joined with specialist representatives to explain the impact of the floods and the support available , especially for local businesses . Lots of questions and general discussion followed as Chamber members and visitors reflected on the challenge of the flood only 12 months after the last one . The breakfast was well attended and we extend our thanks to all the guest speakers .
Welcome new member
We are pleased to welcome another new member to the Chamber of Commerce .
Dan Wheatley from the Collector ’ s Plant Fair – April 9 – 10 , Hawkesbury Race Club .
Collectors ’ Plant Fair launched in 2005 and has grown to be the largest plant fair in Australia . Over 100 specialist plant growers and garden related stallholders collide over one weekend in April , within the historic grounds of the Hawkesbury Race Club . Find long lost plants , meet the growers , sip good coffee and get out , connect with our love of plants and plant people .
Dan Wheatley , Linda Ross and some of the passionate plant lovers .
COMING UP ….
Women in Business – let ’ s celebrate !
Linda Ross ( B . LArch , Hort ) and Daniel Wheatley ( M . Eng . Mgt ) have managed the plant fair since 2016 , and they would love to see you there !
Find out more : www . collectorsplantfair . com . au / or on facebook www . facebook . com / CollectorsPlantFair
Wednesday 11th May is the date for a special Hawkesbury event to celebrate our local business women . This will be an opportunity to network , tell others about what you do and hear some great speakers including Naomi Simson ( think Red Balloon , TV show the Shark Tank , and Big Red ). The venue will be the Richmond Club .
More details will be circulated soon , and check our website at www . hawkesburychamber . com . au
“ After 5 ” Wednesday 6th April from 5.30pm at Crowne Plaza , Windsor . Enjoy a beautiful selection of finger food and treats plus a couple of drinks as you relax and chat with Chamber members and visitors in this beautiful location .
Naomi Simson will speak at the Women in Business event .
Breakfast meeting Thursday 21st April from 7.00am at Crowne Plaza Windsor . Our breakfast meetings always feature great guest speakers and a “ Business Hotspot ”, which highlights a topical subject of interest to members such as change in legislation , update on legal matters , employment law etc . This month will be no different so why not join us ?
Our events are a great way to find out about what ’ s happening locally and to get ideas and insights to improve your business . Of course , its also about networking and meeting others . Everyone is welcome to attend any of our events . For more information email membership @ hawkesburychamber . com . au or call 0400 493 749 .
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Hawkesbury Woodcraft Co-Op used its State Community Building Partnership grant to build a new shed adjacent to the main workshop and install 11 new skylights . Much to the delight of members who require as much light as possible when working with power and hand tools . Photo : Kathryn Johnston .
by Greg Martin
Hawkesbury Woodcraft Co- Op ( HWCO ) president , Graham Shakespeare , is enlightened and so too are all the organisation ’ s 84 members !
HWCO was among the 21 projects across the State seat of Hawkesbury to be allocated a share of the $ 400,000 available to the electorate under the NSW Government ’ s 2021 Community Building Partnership Program .
“ Most of our members , such as myself , are , as they say , ‘ getting a bit long in the tooth ’ and our eye-sights are certainly not what they used to be ,” Graham explained .
“ We applied to the grants scheme for $ 8000 to build a storage annex to the main building but more importantly , for us to purchase and install 11 new skylights to improve the lighting in the large workshop .
“ Members work with a variety of electrical cutting machines and tools , and it is imperative that they can do so in complete safety , so the vastly improved lighting provided by the new skylights is of tremendous benefit to all of us .”
Club members used their accumulative knowledge and skills over their long lives to chip in and assemble the new annex ( shed ) and lay the foundations .
Member for Hawkesbury Robyn Preston said the state government funds delivered much-needed improvements to local facilities .
“ This grassroots funding will directly help create a more vibrant and inclusive community with positive social , environmental and recreational outcomes ,” Robyn said .
“ I offer my congratulations to all the organisations that were successful in their applications , and I look forward to seeing how these projects take shape and make a real difference for community groups in the area .”
The successful projects in the Hawkesbury electorate for the 2021 round of grants were :
• Oakville Reserve – high chain wire fence to improve safety $ 47,000 .
• Windsor High School – outdoor gym $ 40,000 .
• St Monica ’ s , Richmond – kitchen and meeting room upgrade $ 38,000 .
• Australian Foundation for Disability , Windsor – community centre re-flooring $ 35,000 .
• One80tc , Yarramundi – centre refurbishment $ 30,000 .
• Kurrajong Heights Bowling and Recreation Club – asbestos roof replacement $ 25,200 .
• Powell Park Tennis Club , Kurrajong Heights – repairs and resurfacing $ 20,000 .
• Scout Hall , Grose Vale – safety repairs $ 20,000 .
• Hobartville Public School – all-inclusive play set and rope climbing structure $ 20,000 .
• Colo High School – school library and reception refurbishment $ 18,000 .
• Richmond School of Arts – renovations to Archer field room , installation of air conditioning and solar panels $ 16,000 .
• Fitzgerald Aged Care , Windsor – refurbishment of clinical offices $ 16,000 .
• Country Women ’ s Association , Kurrajong Branch – upgrade of timber flooring in CWA hall $ 15,000 .
• Richmond Uniting Church – video system for auditorium overflow $ 11,500 .
• Oakville Scout Hall – extension and storage shed for equipment $ 10,000 .
• Hawkesbury Woodcraft Co-Op – roof repairs and new carport $ 8,000 .
• St John Ambulance , Hawkesbury – roofing and guttering repairs $ 7,352 .
• Richmond Girl Guides Hall – installation of 20 solar roof panels $ 7,040 .
• Wilberforce Cricket Club – new lawn mower $ 5,848 .
• 1st Hawkesbury Scout Group , vRichmond – accessibility paths and new air conditioners $ 5,060 .
• Strong Nation Community Services , Windsor – new guttering $ 5,000 . This year , another $ 400,000 will be allocated to each state electorate . Worthy organisations interested in applying for grants should contact Robyn Preston ’ s office by phone ( 02 ) 4578 0300 or email hawkesbury @ parliament . nsw . gov . au
More information about the program can be found at www . nsw . gov . au / cbp .
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