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DOWN 1 From that place ( 6 ) 2 The state of having lost one ’ s husband ( 9 ) 3 Absorbs written material ( 5 ) 4 Speak clearly ( 7 ) 6 A reprieve in intensity ( 9 ) 7 Leaves out ( 5 ) 8 Liturgical assistants ( 8 ) 11 Focussing glass ( 4 ) 15 Farmers ( 9 ) 17 Wittingly ( 9 ) 18 Door-to-door salesmen ( 8 ) 20 Abominable snowman ( 4 ) 21 Rod-shaped bacteria ( 7 ) 22 Small amount of food ( 6 ) 24 Bib ( 5 ) 25 Desert animal ( 5 )
ACROSS 1 Hindered ( 8 ) 5 An Asian temple ( 6 ) 9 Strive ( 8 ) 10 A coarse cloth with a bright print ( 6 ) 12 Hoods ( 5 ) 13 In a futile manner ( 9 ) 14 Senility ( 6 ) 16 Fleck ( 7 ) 19 Aged ( 7 ) 21 Not the top ( 6 ) 23 A pronunciation mark ( 9 ) 25 Prefix meaning “ Hand ” ( 5 ) 26 Cerumen ( 6 ) 27 Feathers ( 8 ) 28 Most rational ( 6 ) 29 Traitorous ( 8 )
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To solve a Sudoku puzzle , every number from 1 to 9 must appear in : Each of the nine vertical columns Each of the nine horizontal rows Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes Remember , no number can occur more than once in any row , column or box . Good luck !
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Thursday 3rd February Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook We are a mixed gender club and have an active membership of over 170 retirees and semi retirees . Our meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at the Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre . More Info – Ross - 0411 104 863 rossfitzpatrick @ icloud . com www . probussouthpacific . org /
Friday 4th February Sydney Hills District Branch of The Association of Independent Retirees Welcome back ! To keep our members safe we will be zooming again !!!!! Please join us ! Our First Meeting for 2022 . Commencing at 10.45am . Our guest Speaker will be Dale Rees - Bevan . The Topic will be “ Confident Connections ”. Dale is a Certified World Class Speaking Coach , with over 25 years ’ experience . Thoughout her career she has worked with people from all walks of life . In 2017 Dale had the opportunity to Walk her Talk at the World Championship of Public Speaking semi-finals in Vancouver . In her talk she will explore three key elements of building confidence and how you can use that confidence to inspire trust in those around you . Followed by a financial talk with Wayne Strandquest “ Making your capital last through your retirement ”. We welcome new members and guests , join us be informed and make new friends . For more information please contact Mal Steel via email at airsydneyhills @ gmail . com
Saturday , 12 February 2022 8am to 12pm The Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers & Fine Food Markets The Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers and Fine Food Markets run on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 8am - 12noon at Castle Hill Showground , Castle Hill . Featuring an abundance of fresh produce to tempt the taste buds of most hunters and gatherers . The Castle Hill Farmers & Fine Food Market promotes the importance of fresh seasonal produce , sustainable local agriculture , showcases small business and promotes the wonders of The Hawkesbury region . Phone 0406 237 877 or email info @ harvesttrailsandmarkets . com . au
Sunday , 20 February 2022 12pm - 4pm Jazz at The Pines The much-loved Jazz at The Pines returns to the Hills for a delayed start to the 2021- 22 season after being put on pause due to the COVID-19 lockdown . Enjoy an afternoon of live Jazz in the grounds of historic Roughley House at Dural . Bring your picnic and relax under the magnificent old pine trees . Tables can be booked or set up your own chairs or picnic rug . Freshly baked cakes , tea and coffee will also be available in the Visitor Centre . Tickets can be purchased on the day at the gate ; however bookings are advised . Cost Adults : $ 22 | Concession : $ 18 | Family : $ 45 . Contact - The Hills-Kellyville Rotary Club Dural Visitor Information Centre ( Part-Time Hours ) – 9651 4411 info @ jazzatthepines . org . au
DO YOU HAVE AN UPCOMING
EVENT , MARKET OR FUNDRAISER ? Our Community Calendar is back ! If you have a free community event you would like to share send us an email and we will run it for you .
Deadline is the last Friday of the month before the month of the event You must be an non profit organisation .
Send an email to info @ hdinews . com . au . Make sure you include the name and date of the event , a short description and contact details .
Monday 21st February Dural & District Prostate Cancer Support Group Our meetings are always the 3rd Monday of the month and this will be a “ Discussion Evening ”. Light refreshments will be provided . Located at Blue Gum Centre , ARV Glenhaven Green 599-607 Old Northern Road , Glenhaven at 7pm for 7.15pm . Phone Denis 9629-2645 or Graham 8677 7896
Castle Hill Senior Citizens Club Inc . Club members invite anyone over 55 to come and meet a very active and friendly group of Seniors who play Carpet Bowls , Cards and Rummikub . The Club building is on the corner of McMullen Ave . and Old Northern Rd ., Castle Hill ( opposite the new Metro station ) with parking at the rear . Call 9680 3958 or email castlehillseniors @ gmail . com . Visit www . castlehillseniors . org . au for more info on our events .
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