Indholdsfortegnelse for February - March 2018 i Blue Mountains Life

‘SOUL GARDENS’ at Everglades House Blue Mountains artist and art educator Amanda Louise McPaul will be exhibiting her latest works at the Everglades Gallery in Leura. Amanda’s vibrant canvases vibrate with colour, and energy - of places in the natural world where ‘heaven meets earth’. Scenes of mountains reflected in a dam at sunset and twisting turnip flower vines by the side of a road, paintings of waratahs and flannel flowers, also roses and poppies by the sea... all ‘Soul Gardens’... The show runs from Sunday 4th to Sunday 25th March. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am - 3pm. Amanda is also available for workshops and art lessons in her Woodford studio. Contact details: amandamcpb@gmail.com GET TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Do you have a digital SLR camera and not sure…

Save the date for the next eagerly awaited edition of Orange F.O.O.D Week - Australia’s longest-running regional food festival - which will be held from Friday 6 to Sunday 15 April 2018 in the Central West region of New South Wales. Just a 3.5 hour drive from Sydney or Canberra, Orange is also accessible by air from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Now in its 27th year, Orange F.O.O.D Week has been recognised as one of New South Wales’ most significant tourism events as a finalist in the 2017 NSW Tourism Awards, and has secured its position as one of Australia’s most loved food and wine festivals. President of Orange F.O.O.D Week, James Sweetapple says: “What started out as a passionate idea amongst a small group of dedicated local foodies to…

sam Coulton, owner and founder of Goondiwindi Cotton, has a saying, “If you don’t look good, you won’t get a dance” and this philosophy is evident when it comes to the Goondiwindi Cotton brand. At Goondiwindi Cotton they love colour, and they love to make people feel good, focusing on producing good quality product all the time. “I expect number one, say’s Sam, it’s no different from farming, where we try and grow the best, whether it’s the best cattle or the best crops, you are always striving to produce the best quality all the time. “No matter what you do in life, if you look good, you feel good, you can do anything, and we hope that we can play a part in this for women out there. An…

In 2017, we filled our homes with millennial pinks, Scandi blushes and everything rose gold we could get out hands on! In 2018, it’s time to leave all that behind with a fresh approach to styling, less light-and-bright and more romantic and luxurious tones. DARK WOOD – BRINGING THE EARTH INSIDE This year, we’re already seeing a shift from the light and blonde woods primarily featured in the Scandi Styling and moving to the dark side. Darker wood tones indicate the resurrection of retro glamour, and provide new meaning to the term modern luxury. Rustic dark oak’s, natural timbers and rich wood looking hybrids will be the highlight of the interior styling shift. WABI-SABI The Japanese philosophy of Wabi-sabi, the art of finding beauty in imperfection is a booming trend…

SUZUKI SWIFT The all-new Suzuki Swift Sport has made its debut. The latest generation of the Swift Sport brings with it a myriad of changes which include a direct injection turbo engine, a lower and wider stance, aggressive styling, and new safety and technological features which catapult the Sport into true hot hatch territory. Swift Sport’s 1.4 litre engine boasts a more powerful engine and a cleaner exhaust, while offering a fuel consumption of just 6.1L/100km. AND THE WINNERS ARE... Annlyn Motors Volvo in Penrith recently celebrated their 20th anniversary by giving away a brand new Volvo V40. More then 200 potential winners eagerly attended the draw in the Annlyn Motors Showroom on York Road, Jamisontown. The lucky winners were local couple Tom and Tara Livanos. Annlyn Motors Principal, John…

COWRA GALLERY From late December 2017 and early February 2018 the Cowra Regional Art Gallery presented a special in-house exhibition THE CALLEEN COLLECTION: 40 Year Anniversary, comprising works assembled during the last 40 years as the winners of the acquisitive Calleen Art Award established in 1977 by Cowra arts patron Mrs Patricia Fagan OAM. All the works in the Calleen Collection were on display including works by Mandy Martin, Claire Martin, Rowen Matthews, Meg Buchanan, David Fairbairn, Yvonne Boag, Peter Gardiner and Martin Coyte from New south Wales and Naomi White, G.W.Bot, Gladdy Kermarre and Zai Kuang from interstate, to name a few. The 2018 Calleen Art Award finalists exhibition will open on 5 May at the Gallery. SUMMER EXHIBITION The opening of ‘I can (sing) paint a rainbow (exhibition)’…

BLUE MOUNTAINS WELL DONE Blue Mountains City Council recognised three local citizens for their outstanding contribution to the community and welcomed 24 residents as Australian citizens at the 2018 Blue Mountains Local Citizen of the Year Awards and Citizenship Ceremony held at the Blue Mountains Theatre in Springwood today. The recipients of the 2018 Blue Mountains Local Citizen of the Year Awards are: Citizen of the Year – Carmel Higgins, Young Citizen of the Year – Andrew Gunn and Community Achievement of the Year – Springwood Foundation Day Committee 2017. The Springwood Foundation Day Festival is a long-running community event that celebrates the Springwood’s heritage and showcases what it has become today - the 2017 event was a highly successful day with all funds raised going back into the local…

Norman J. Penhall Funerals: There are many advantages to preplanning one’s funeral. It’s a simple procedure that doesn’t take much time but ensures peace of mind, and relieves the individual’s loved ones of a decision-making process at a stressful time. Norman J. Penhall Funerals is one of the Central West’s longest establish business in this field and they allow the individual to make specific choices for his or her own funeral service based on personal preferences. “It’s all about providing a service to meet the needs of clients,” says Norman. He has been involved in the funeral business since 1962. “We care for families not because it is our business but because it is what our business is all about,” he says. “These day clients are very specific about what…

The property currently has a farm manager, John Cantrill. Nashdale is a small rural community approximately 8km west of Orange, and some eight minutes’ drive to the CBD, on the lower slopes of Mount Canobolas. Mount Canobolas is an extinct volcano and the rich volcanic basalt soils are perfect for growing almost anything, I once heard an old timer say that you can stick a feather in the ground around here and grow a chicken! Nashdale was named after the then postal inspector of Bathurst, James Roland Nash for the help he had given to the community. The Nashdale area has been renowned for its many orchards in years gone by and many of these have made way for other ventures particularly in viticulture, with the Orange area now firmly…

Amidst the joy of discovering you’re pregnant comes the reality that life will never be the same again. And as you begin this epic journey, take note; sleep will become a precious commodity. And we’re not just talking about after the baby is born. As your baby bump grows, you’ll probably find it increasingly hard to get comfortable at night. Here are some tips to help you get a good night’s sleep. DRINK UP, THEN DOWN Disturbed sleep when you’re pregnant is caused by many factors, including anxiety, hormones, physical discomfort and, most common of all, a constant urge to go to the bathroom. Whilst it’s important to drink plenty of fluids every day, it’s a good idea to drink less during the afternoon and evening. Your body is already…

Living in the Blue Mountains during the winter is something that needs to be experienced before you can recommend heating and hot water solutions. As long term local residents Di and Liz are well aware of the conditions faced by our community during the harsh winter climates. Springwood Gas has the solution to keep you and your family warm and cosy this winter. Whether you want ducted or portable heating or you prefer curling up in front of a relaxing fireplace Di and Liz have got the goods. When the temperature drops, nothing appeals more than a cosy fire. Our range of gas fires offers everything you love about an open fire, but without all the hassles that go with it. Our gas fires are designed with installation flexibility in…

For years people have known that Volvo produces some of the best and safest cars in the world. But now it’s official after the Swedish brand won the ‘Wheels Car of the Year for 2018’ award. It comes after Volvo’s XC60 was also crowned the best performing large off-roader and the car with the best overall performance of 2017 in the prestigious Euro NCAP 2017 Best in Class safety awards. On top of this, the company also took out the ‘2018 American Utility of the Year’ honour. In the Euro awards, the XC60 scored a near-perfect 98 per cent in the Adult Occupant category and in its Large Off-Road class, showed a clear advantage in Safety Assist with a score of 95 per cent – 20 percentage points higher than…

SINATRA AT THE SANDS Presenting Australian star of stage and screen Tom Burlinson in a new Special Performance of the classic live album ‘Sinatra at the Sands’. Accompanied by his All Star Big Band Tom sings all the wonderful songs from this sensational recording of Sinatra in his prime. ‘Come Fly with Me’, ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’, ‘One for my Baby’ and many more! Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre Date: Feb 11 Phone: 02 6333 6161 ELVIS AN AMERICAN TRILOGY Elvis an American Trilogy is the complete story that takes three of the world’s leading Elvis tribute artists starring in one of the most spectacular live concert productions that takes you on a journey through the music of the ‘The King’. Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre Date: Feb…

EDIBLE GARDEN FESTIVAL & TRAIL Come to the first Blue Mountains Edible Garden Festival and Trail. More than 40 gardeners will open their gardens to inspire you with their amazing vegetable patches, food forests as well as community, school and verge gardens. Tickets: $25/$20 available at: Glenbrook Village Nursery, Lyttleton Stores Lawson, Blue Mountains Food Co-op Katoomba, Fed Wentworth Falls. Or $5/$2 individual gardens. PROTECTING THE PAST The release of the newest strain of calicivirus, to target feral rabbits could not come sooner for Adrian Postill and his team at Rouse Hill House & Farm. The Building Facilities Manager for Sydney Living Museums has been struggling to protect the majority of his heritage-listed infrastructure including the iconic Rouse Hill House from the impact of the pest. “It is not uncommon…

Internationally renowned artist Salvatore Zofrea has donated his portrait of NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian to the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery in Windsor. Despite having pieces featured in prominent galleries all around the world, he prefers the quiet comforts of Kurrajong Village, where he has spent some of his time for over 30 years. Mr Zofrea has a long association with the Hawkesbury and maintains a studio at Kurrajong. He has also generously donated a significant number of paintings to the Gallery, both landscapes and portraits. The Hawkesbury Regional Gallery is the premier art venue which offers a changing program of exhibitions and public programs for people of all ages. The portrait was painted over a period of seven weeks when Ms Berejilkian was the NSW Minister for Transport. Ms Berejilkian visited…

Situated in the very popular, new development area of Pitt Town and only a few minutes from the Village centre, this recently completed, custom designed, masterbuilt, luxurious family home is on about 2.5 acres. Designed and constructed by a local builder, who believes only in quality workmanship and materials, this outstanding 460sqm (approx 48 squares) residence has been designed for family comfort, convenience and lifestyle. The huge main bedroom suite has a walk-through ‘robe and a spacious, well appointed ensuite and large windows to enjoy the wide open rural views. The other 3 bedrooms are all queen size and have with built-ins wardrobes. The ultra-modern family bathroom is fully tiled and beautifully appointed and for the convenience of guests, there are two other powder rooms with quality features. The state…

with 20 years’ industry experience, Woodford Homes is an established name in building in the Blue Mountains and Penrith area. We specialise in custom-built new homes as well as extensions and accompanying renovations. Our first-floor additions will, quite literally, take your home to new heights! Woodford Homes has a deep understanding of the complexities of building in bushfire prone areas, this means we can guide you through confusing regulatory requirements. Our team is experienced in building high quality unique homes, with open spaces creating comfortable living, with natural lighting and warmth to reduce energy consumption and therefore lower your power bills. Because of this, Woodford Homes are steel frame specialists. However, we are also experienced in building timber frame homes and extensions. Delivering what we promise. We understand that your…

Macquarie Medi Spa Bathurst was named the ‘Best Beauty Salon in the world’ at the recent World Luxury Spa Awards held in Vietnam, with the Orange Medi Spa crowned ‘Best Emerging Spa for Oceania’ in 2017. Macquarie Medi Spa is the Central West NSW region's premiere luxury beauty destination. This multinational and global award winning business has been operating in Bathurst for over 17 years with Director Karla McDiarmid at the helm. To cap off the wins, Medi Spa Director, Karla was also named the 2016 Australian Beauty Industries – ‘Business Owner of the Year’ in 2017 as well as the ‘Oceania Spa Manager of the Year’ for two consecutive years at the World Luxury Spa Awards which showcase the very best spas & beauty clinics from all over the…

DRYRIDGE ESTATE Surrounded by towering sandstone escarpments and offering some of the region’s most outstanding scenery, Dryridge Estate is a fabulous boutique vineyard nestled deep in Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains. The vineyard offers beautiful accommodation and a range of options for weddings of all shapes and sizes. Weddings at Dryridge Estate are a ‘choose your own adventure’ style, where the bride and groom can create their very own dream wedding from scratch. We will assist you with all aspects of the organising to make the entire experience absolutely seamless. Couples can choose to exchange vows in the manicured gardens or vineyard, and guests can be served everything from canapés to a three course dinner – it’s simply a matter of designing the wedding of your own dreams. When couples hire…

CLOUD7 This high-quality enamel dog bowl ‘Cloud7’ with matching lid is sure to impress your hound, as well as keep his dinner nice and safe for later. www.lavishtails.com.au ECOFFEE   Show some love to the environment as well as to your partner with a thoughtful statement gift that makes a difference to your loved one’s ecofootprint and saves them money. Ecoffee Cup is the stylish gift for coffee and tea lovers. www.ecoffeecup.eco DIGITAL WALLPAPER Woodchip & Magnolia was established in late 2016 and was born out of the desire to create a digital wallpaper with soul. We love bold pattern just as much as we love creating interesting textures and trompe l’oeil effects - we have it all covered! www.woodchipandmagnolia.co.uk A/W COLLECTION Welcome to our new A/W Collection –…

NATALIE BURTON MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER Richmond High School student Kevin Miljojkovic is the proud recipient of the 2017 Natalie Burton Memorial Award. This award is intended for a recipient who has faced challenging circumstances but, through their application and determination, has overcome this adversity to succeed. The Award is administered by Hawkesbury City Council on behalf of the Burton, Turner and Lawrance families. Mrs Ashlee Koller, the English Development Coordinator and Year 11 adviser at Richmond High School, submitted the nomination for Kevin, who will commence Year 12 this year. “Kevin is a respectful, kind and positive student who recently lost his mother to cancer, which had a significant impact on his preliminary studies,” Mrs Koller said. “During this stressful time, Kevin lovingly cared for his mother. Despite this adversity,…