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After pouring lots of energy into Christmas what are you going to do now it ’ s over ? Don ’ t worry , this issue is packed with ideas for the rest of a warm and relaxing summer !
Australia Day celebrations adorn these pages starting with our cover . Governor Philip Park in Windsor is the place to be on 26 January . From 5pm to 9pm there will be food , live entertainment , emergency service displays , carnival rides and the muchloved fireworks finale , p25 . Dig out a flag and a bit of green and gold and get your family down there !
Our special Aged Care Seniors feature starts on page 15 with some invaluable information on health providers over the holiday season . Preventable accidents actually spike over the Christmas / New Year period , so make sure you have the information to hand .
Hawkesbury legends in this issue are the Dennis family of East Kurrajong ,
HDI who our insightful journo Greg , says remind him of the actors in the 50s TV show , the Real McCoys , and it is an inspiring story indeed , p6-7 .
Caleb Swift is an energetic and enthusiastic young man and has just turned 18 . A couple of years ago he set up his own part time business as a shearer , and has quickly gone form novice to being highly respected in the industry . It started with a work experience stint in Cowra and since that time Caleb knows exactly what he wants to do with his life , p11 .
Perhaps take some down time to think about Lorna ’ s column , the power of goal setting , p14 . Leave the unattainable and too hard resolutions aside , and go for those that are achievable and doable for you alone .
Wishing you a happy and safe new year , we will continue to keep you up to date on everything that is happening in the Hawkesbury in the coming months .
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