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Welcome to our October edition .
Even though summer does not officially start until 1 December you will no doubt feel the warmer breeze coming through , so it is welcome news that Richmond Swimming Centre is now open for its spring / summer season . As well as the pool , there are also sports and playground facilities so keep it top of mind for a cool family day out , p26 .
Susan Templeman highlights several community groups and businesses that have benefitted from the Community Wellbeing and Resilience Grants , funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and NSW Health , p19 , ‘ small amounts of funding that can make a big difference ’.
One hundred and twenty citizens from 24 different countries were welcomed as new citizens last month , at the ceremony hosted by Hawkesbury City Council - what a wonderful cross section of nationalities ! Lots happening this month on the
HDI social scene . The esteemed Richmond Golf Club is once again hosting the prestigious Nova Employment 2023 Australian PGA Seniors Championship . This is its eighth year and as well as a hefty winning prize of $ 150k , it is wonderful for tourism and attracts older players from all around the world , p34 .
Lander Toyota Ladies Day Cup on 9 November at Hawkesbury Race Club is a wonderful opportunity to get some live action track side , place some bets , and for the ladies out there , drink ice cold champagne and dress up the nines , p25 . This year ’ s School Spectacular at Sydney ’ s Qudos Bank Arena is on 24 and 25 November . The theme is ‘ Fabulous ’. Thousands of school students will sing and dance to their hearts ’ content . The statistics for this event are mind-boggling ; a 2,600-person voice choir , 2,300 dancers , an 80-piece symphony orchestra , the signing choir , stage band , volunteers and 600 teachers , p23 .
Until next month …
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