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Remembrance Day is on 11 November- at 11am on 11 November 1918 the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. Take a silent moment out at 11am to remember Australia’ s veterans who have made sacrifices in the name of peace.
The Richmond RSL Sub-Branch will proudly host its annual Remembrance Day Service at the Richmond War Memorial in Richmond Park on the corner of East Market and March Streets, p23 for details.
Our exceptional journo, Greg Martin, dives into the story of talented musician, Nathan McAlpine, who has been awarded a tuition scholarship to learn to play the bugle. Nathan will be proficiently performing the Last Post and The Rous at Kurrajong’ s 2025 Remembrance Day service.
Healing comes in many forms and Stormer Music therapy is one of them.
This successful studio was created by brothers Phil and Joel Stormer. Musician guitarist Glenn Hobbs of Stormer Music comments,“ I truly believe music lessons and music therapy are for everyone.” Studios are across western Sydney and the Hills and teach how music can be a tool for healing and communication, p12.
December is fast approaching, perhaps spare a thought for those in the community that are doing it tough. The Mayoral Christmas Appeal is up and running and this year it is partnering with Hawkesbury City Salvos, p4.
Last but not least, our talented writer Lorna, challenges us to slow down, look around us, and take one pic a day. This is an easy, but creative and mindful activity that the whole family can be involved in. If you need a daily prompt to snap something join a photo challenge group and see your creativity blossom! P14
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