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Our beautiful festive cover this month portrays that jolly time of year again . Celebrations with family and friends will be on the list for many and there are some great pointers of what to do in this issue .
However , we know that many in the community do not have the means to celebrate , so take note of the Mayors ’ 2024 Christmas Appeal , p4 . Her Food instead of Fines initiative means you donate an item and your overdue book fine is waived - win-win I say ! All items go to the Anglicare Mobile Pantry .
The smell of freshly cut Christmas trees is intoxicating with scents of fresh pine and sharp spruce . It is great to see that the Rotary Club of The Hills- Kellyville is once again selling trees cut daily from the Southern Highlands over two weekends , p25 . There is lots to do in the Hills over the Christmas / New Year period . Illuminate The Hills will see the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden in Baulkham Hills glittering with thousands of fairy lights and festive backdrops , p9 . Don ’ t miss taking a stroll through after twilight .
Moving on to the New Year , one of the biggest Australia Day celebrations is back at Bella Vista Farm , p5 . A free pool party and sausage sizzle at Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre , starts the day with a bang .
Fun at the Farm takes over from 4pm with food vans , music and fireworks . Where else would you want to be ?!
The Independent team wish you a happy and safe Christmas , and looks forward to providing you with another 12 weighty and colourful editions next year …
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