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The Bowen Mountain Association Inc.

N E W S L E T T E RIssue No 133 A u t u m n March 2018

The Bowen Mountain Newsletter is a quarterly publicationcompiled by a sub-committee of the Bowen MountainAssociation Inc. and delivered free to residents of BowenMountain and to Grose Vale Post Office.

For verification purposes, articles submitted for publicationare to include the author's name, address or phonenumber. Unacknowledged articles will not be published.

This Newsletter is published by the Bowen MountainAssociation to disseminate free and charged informationfor the benefit of the Bowen Mountain residents.

However, the Bowen Mountain Association does notguarantee, and accepts no legal liability whatsoeverarising from or connected to, the accuracy, reliability,currency or completeness of any published material.

Permission to reproduce any part of the Newsletter maybe obtained by writing to the address below.

EditorSue Hoare - 4572 1140

AdvertisingBill Kerr – 0409 989 810

Email address for lodgement of newsletter contributions:

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Newsletter Mailing address:BMA Newsletter Committee

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DEADLINE for June Issue1May 2018

COVERFighting Fish

Caithlin Murray

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Newsletter Committee LetterWelcome to the Autumn edition and hope you arenow enjoying the cooler weather here on themountain. It was sad to farewell Terry Hoare, whopassed away after a long illness. Terry was theBMA Treasurer for several years. Our sincerecondolences to Sue and her family. You can readTerry’s story on pages 8 & 9.

This issue has two articles which may inspire you.Firstly, thank you to Caithlin Murray for the frontcover drawing which it is hoped will encourageothers to start thinking about their entries for theBMA Arts Festival in November. If you are able tohelp Co-ordinator Stacy Jenkinson in any way tomake this a successful Festival, please contact Stacyas soon as possible. Her contact details are on page5. Now the weather is a little cooler, how about awalk along one of our many bush trails with thefamily. Thank you to Lizzy for your bushwalkingarticle. The BMA has several activities planned forthe coming months, a St. Patrick’s Day dinner inMarch, Sustainability and Car Boot Sale in Apriland the annual Musical Interlude in June in the Parkhall. See details on the following pages.

The Newsletter Committee always welcomes yourarticles – the mailing address and deadline date isopposite. Until next time enjoy your local news andgive your support the BMA and its communityactivities - Your Newsletter Committee

Newsletter Editorial CommitteeSue Hoare, Elaine Leahy, Judith Mitchell, Robin Woods,

John Wulff.Distribution Coordinator: Colin Chesterman 4572 1710.

Bowen Mountain Association Inc. ExecutivePresident - Bill Kerr

Vice President - Colin ChestermanSecretary - Alison Kerr

<[email protected]>Treasurer – Ken Barnes

General CommitteeSue Hoare, Stacy Jenkinson, Lance Mitchell, Sarah

Morgan, Karl O’Rouke, Liz Rowan, John Wulff

Sub-Committee CoordinatorsNewsletter – Sue Hoare

Community Care – Liz RowanArt Festival – Stacy JenkinsonWebmaster – Chris Duckworth

Facebook Administrator

BMA Committee meetings are held in the ParkCommunity Room on the second Monday of

each month at 7.30pm

BMA Mailing address: PO Box 3141, GROSE VALE NSW 2753

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PRESIDENT and SECRETARY’S REPORT

Welcome to the BMA’s Autumn Newsletter! Wehope this finds you well and that you enjoyed ahappy and healthy Holiday Season.

We were saddened in late January to receive news ofthe passing of Terry Hoare, a long time BMAstalwart and Committee member. Terry was aprevious Vice-President of the BMA, and wasTreasurer until his illnesses forced him to retirefrom that position last year. If you’ve ever eaten aBMA sausage at one of our events, chances are, itwas cooked by Terry, as he always took pride ofplace behind the BBQ! In addition to his BMAresponsibilities, Terry was also active for manyyears in the RFS and Legacy. A memorial servicewas held in the Park for Terry on 4 February, andwas attended by almost 200 people. We wish Sue,Terry’s wife and our BMA Newsletter Editor, theirdaughter Linda and son Martin, and their respectivefamilies, our condolences and best wishes in theknowledge that Terry is now at peace and free frompain on top of his new mountain.

During January, the BMA submitted acomprehensive submission to Hawkesbury CityCouncil objecting to the planned construction andphysical expansion of a business on GrandviewLane that the BMA believed to contravene zoninglaws, and would be detrimental to the BowenMountain lifestyle. We are concerned about theadverse effect on neighbours’ properties and theexpected increase in large truck traffic on BowenMountain Road and Grandview Lane. The approvalprocess for this development application is ongoingat the time of this writing.

Go to http://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au, seeDevelopment and DA tracking, follow the promptsand look for DA 0696/17 for more detailedinformation on this and other submissions.

The BMA has also been in contact with the NBNabout the planned launch of the NBN on BowenMountain that is expected in mid-2018. We areplanning to host an NBN Information Session inMay, where representatives from the NBN canprovide information and answer residents’questions. Please keep an eye out for further detailsregarding this event as they become available.

All in all, 2018 calendar year promises to be a busyone for your BMA. Please check the calendar laterin this Newsletter for the list of planned events,including the revival of the Bowen Mountain ArtsFestival, that are scheduled to take place. If youwould like to lend a hand in any of them, pleasecontact us. We’d love to have you on board, asmany hands make light work.

Finally, if you own a business, and you would liketo showcase it to your Bowen Mountain neighboursby advertising in the BMA Newsletter, pleasecontact Alison or Bill Kerr on (02) 4572 1309. Ourrates are very reasonable, and by advertising withus, you would help support the continuingpublication of this Newsletter.

Thank you for your interest in the Bowen MountainAssociation. We wish you all the best for 2018.

Bill and Alison KerrPresident and Secretary, Bowen Mountain Association

The Bowen Mountain Association (BMA) havearranged for Michael Tyler, NBN Local Managerfor NSW Metro North will give us a talk on whatto expect and how we can get an improvedinternet/phone service. The fibre to the curb(FTTC) roll out at Bowen Mountain is advertised totake place in October-November this year. Therewill be time for questions:- The format of thepresentation will be:-

• introduction to the NBN, types oftechnology

• how to connect to the NBN as well as theresponsibilities of NBN

• the responsibilities of the tele-communications retailer

• time for Questions and Answers.

If you have Wi-Fi in the house it may be worthwhilechecking to see if you have an NBN compatiblemodem/router. Also, NBN have planned fibre to thenode for this area but fibre to the house to replacethe old copper wire would give a better service.

The artwork on the front cover titled “Fighting Fish”is by Caithlin Murray, one of the artists exhibiting in theBowen Mountain Arts Festival in November 2018.Caithlin is also a member of the Arts Festival committee.She is a coloured pencil artist whose aim is to achieverealism within her artworks. Her style has been shaped bythe Hawkesbury area as she completes commissioned

portraits for her local area, which often comprise horseportraits. As a young eighteen-year-old artist from theHawkesbury her style is rapidly evolving as she exploresboth mediums and techniques. Caithlin has won places inthe Bowen Arts Festival two years in a row and hasexhibited in the “Fresh Faces” exhibition as well as atGrafton regional gallery for the ArtExpress exhibition.

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NBN Information SessionBowen Mountain Park Hall, 7pm, Monday 28th May, 2018

http://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/

BOWEN MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION 2018

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

REPEAT ITEMS: BMA COMMITTEE MEETING: Second Monday of every month at 7:30 pm commencing in January 2018.

DATE ITEMMARCH Monday 12th

Saturday 17th

BMA MEETING – Bowen Mountain Park Hall

BMA Dinner – St. Patrick’s Day- TBA All Welcome.APRIL Monday 9th

April 28th


Car Boot Sale and Sustainability Fair – ParkMAY Monday 14th

Monday 28th 7 pm


NBN Information Session - Bowen Mountain Park Hall

JUNE Monday 11th

Sunday 17th


Winter Interlude – Bowen Mountain Park HallJULY Monday 9th

Date and Venue TBC


BMA DinnerAUGUST Monday 13th

Sunday 19th


BMA AGM SEPTEMBER Monday 10th BMA MEETING – Bowen Mountain Park Hall

OCTOBER Monday 8th

Wednesday 31st


Halloween Happenings – Bowen Mountain Park Hall – All Welcome

NOVEMBER Monday 12th

Date and Venue TBC

Friday 16th,17th,18th


BMA Dinner

Bowen Mountain Art ShowDECEMBER Monday 10th BMA MEETING – Bowen Mountain Park Hall

Christmas Party

Note: Dates may be subject to change depending on weather and other factors. Due notice will be provided.

I just arrived home from Terry Hoare’s MemorialService. He was a very good friend and I startedthinking. Years ago Terry came to the Park with hisdog, Suba. I came with our two Labradors and Terryand I would sit and talk while the dogs played. Wetalked about life in the Navy, his farm and work inCanberra. Later on I started the “dog club” in thePark. Terry was still around with Suba. People camewith their dogs, sometimes five or six dogs were inthe Park but there was never a fight between the

dogs.

When Terry arrived in the park all the dogs ran overto the gate, because they knew that Terry had a treatfor them. Our old Labrador could not run to thegate, but Terry always made sure the dog got a goodtreat. I had many good afternoons with Terry in thePark. Now ..its good memories. Thank you Terry

Finn Jakobsen


Memories of Terry

Save the Dates

BOWEN MOUNTAIN ARTS FESTIVAL

16 -18 November 2018

BOWEN MOUNTAIN PARK

proudly brought to you by your BMA

The Arts Festival will include:

* Children’s Activities * Modern Art

* Crafts * Woodwork * Photography

* Traditional Art * Performance * Printing

Contact : Arts Co ordinator Stacy [email protected].

Thoughts, ideas or offers of help welcome

BOWEN MOUNTAIN AUTUMN MARKET DAYSUSTAINABILITY FAIR AND CAR BOOT SALE

Come buy or sell your plants, fruit, vegies, seedlings, pots, small bric-a brac, jams, cakes, clothing, demonstrations, coffee cart, raffle.

WHEN: SATURDAY 28th APRIL 8.30am – 3.00pm

WHERE: BOWEN MOUNTAIN PARK

Book your car space or market stand at $20.00HOW: Phone Alison: 4572 1309

A fun family day with games, children’s activities, BBQ, music, live insect and reptile displays. Market stalls. Demonstrations of composting, building asustainable vegie garden, planting drought tolerant plants, weed eradication.Another event organised by your Bowen Mountain Association.


mailto:[email protected]

FIRE LIAISON REPORT

While we again experienced some extremely hotdays over the summer period it may be a goodopportunity to reflect how fortunate that thesurrounding areas of Bowen Mountain and GroseVale were not affected by major bush fires.

However, during this period, Grose Vale Brigadehas attended numerous grass, bush and other fireincidents in the Grose Vale and Bowen Mountainarea quickly bringing these under control andextinguishing them. These fires included several“escaped” and “illegal” pile burns that requiredextinguishment and fires started by lightning strikesaround Bowen Mountain, which, under calmweather conditions can smoulder for several daysbut can increase in severity when weatherconditions change with temperatures and windsincreasing.

Pile burns that have “escaped” due to poorsupervision and or a lack of control and those pileburns that are illegal continue to contribute to manyfires within the District and require significantresources to bring them under control andextinguish.

Therefore, it is again timely to remind you that, ifyou are planning to undertake a pile burn, it is arequirement that you notify Hawkesbury CityCouncil all year round and during the Bush FireDanger Period, obtain a permit by contactingHawkesbury District Fire Control Office. Furtherinformation is available from the HawkesburyDistrict Fire Control Centre on 4560 6400 andHawkesbury City Council on 4560 4444 or theHawkesbury City Council website:www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/environment/health-and-safety/open-burning

The NSW RFS Pile Burn Standard notes that pilesmust be constructed and burnt in accordance withthat Standard, for instance:

• Piles should be 2 metres x 2 metres x 1.5metres high; and

• There is 2 metres clearance around thepile/s; and

• Pile(s) are 20 metres from any building; and

• You notify all residents who adjoin yourproperty at least 24 hours prior to lighting

Further information regarding the Pile BurnStandard is available from the NSW RFS website:www.rfs.nsw.gov.au Enter in the search bar PileBurn Standards.

Living with the bush as we do in Bowen Mountainand Grose Vale offers much enjoyment but also the

constant risk of a fire. Though the risk is generallyhigher during the warmer months, a bush or grassfire can happen at any time of the year and can bevery hot, intense and fast moving. You may notknow that burning embers may be blown from thebush, landing on your property and starting spotfires or setting fire to your home, while embers mayland for many hours even after the main fire fronthas passed. In addition, smoke and fire may affectdriveways or homes, making it difficult to leavewhile the radiant heat from a fire nearby may set fireto your home or surrounds.

Residents are encouraged to continue to review theirBush Fire Survival Plan and maintain their propertyover the autumn and winter period. A well preparedhome can be easier for you or firefighters to defendand will also give you more protection if a firethreatens suddenly and you cannot leave.

Some basic maintenance tips to prepare yourproperty are given below:

• Clean gutters of leaves and twigs regularly

• Install metal gutter guards in preference toplastic gutter guards

• Repair damaged or missing tiles on the roof

• Install fine metal mesh screens on windowsand doors

• Fit seals around doors and windows toeliminate gaps

• Enclose those open areas under the house

• Repair or cover gaps in external walls

• Keep lawns short and gardens wellmaintained

• Cut back trees and shrubs overhangingbuildings

• Clean up fallen leaves, twigs and debrisaround the property

• Have hoses long enough to reach aroundyour house

• If you have a pool, tank or dam, contactGrose Vale Brigade to put a Static WaterSupply (SWS) sign on your propertyentrance, so firefighters know where theycan get water

• Check and maintain adequate levels ofhome and contents insurance. Ensure it is upto date.

You may also wish to consider installing a sprinklersystem to your gutters by an approved supplier andinstaller.


Further informationregarding the Bush FireSurvival Plan, PreparingYour Home and KnowingYour Risk including“checking if you live in abush fire prone area” isavailable on the NSW RuralFire Service website:www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare

Grose Vale Rural FireBrigade welcomes newmembers and if you areinterested in joining yourlocal Brigade then pleasecontact NSW RFSHawkesbury District Officeon 4560 6400.

Finally, it was with great sadness that we hear of thepassing of Terry Hoare who was a much loved andrespected member of Grose Vale Rural Fire Brigadeand the Hawkesbury Rural Fire District’sCommunication Group.

We remember Terry as a warm and friendly person

who generously volunteered his time between bothgroups while also acting as the Brigades Treasurerand Fire Liaison Officer for the Bowen MountainAssociation and Newsletter.

Our thoughts and wishes are extended to Terry’swife Sue and their family. VALE TERRY HOARE.

Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning has been installed by HawkesburyRefrigeration in the park hall (8th February). Thehall with the overhanging branches usually hascomfortable temperatures and humidity but whenwe have consecutive hot days the hall can get veryuncomfortable especially if there are 60 personsinside. The Air Conditioning unit was paid for fromhall hire fees. Unfortunately we do not have anysolar panels in the park to power the A/C unit!

Park Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The BMPMC AGM was held Thursday 8th ofFebruary.

Committee Members:-2018

Chairman Colin Chesterman

Secretary Louise Hawkins

Treasurer Ken Barnes

Booking Officers: Colin Chesterman/Ken Barnes

Committee: Dianne Turner, Finn Jakobsen,Ty Malouf, Stewart Wagner,Russell Stedman, Peta Miller

Congratulations to all!

Park Fence, falling apart

Numerous requests have been made to Council(including to the General Manager) about thebroken fence and sections of fence falling apart. Ifthe Council gets inundated with complaints theymay do some repairs. It would be really good ifthey (council staff not contractors) did someongoing preventative maintenance to prevent furtherdeterioration of the fence line around the park.

Dumping, Abandoned Cars

If you see anybody dumping their rubbish in oroutside the park please inform Council. Abandonedcars should also be reported.

Contact council on:-

[email protected]

Next BMPMC Meeting

Thursday 5th April, 2018 7.30pm in the Park Hall.All welcome

See you in the park!

Colin ChestermanChairman for the BMPMC

[email protected] 4572 1710


Park ReportBowen Mountain Park Management Committee (BMPMC)


Terry was born 19th July 1934 at Kingstanding,Birmingham, England. He has a full brotherMalcolm (Mac), half-brother Guy Warwick(mothers side) and two half-sisters Susan andChristine (fathers side) who live in Liverpool inEngland.

When Terry was 15 years old he went to GangesRoyal Naval Training Establishment for Boys. Hefound the early period at Ganges very difficult evenrunning away at one point only to be taken back byhis mother.

After completing his training, his first ship was“HMS Illustrious” an Air Craft carrier. He was thendrafted to submarines.

Terry was 6’ 2” and a bit inches tall; a tall man forthe confines of a submarine. Terry was inclined tothese type of measures his whole life, he alwaystook 2 and a bit teaspoons of sugar in his tea!

Terry’s Mum didn’t believe he was drafted tosubmarines and thought he had volunteered. He was10+ years in submarines, he loved the life and thecamaraderie and made friends for life.

Terry met Susan aboard the SS Stratheden in 1954en-route from England to Australia. Susan wastravelling with her father Leslie. Initially just friendsTerry went on to do a submarine refit in Singaporeand spent 12 months there.

In 1955 Sue’s father, who was a bricklayer, fell fromthe Qantas Building which was under constructionfracturing his pelvis. Sue was brought back toAustralia by police from New Zealand where shewas holidaying following the death of her mother.

Sue contacted Terry at Balmoral to tell him of herFather’s fall. Sue’s Dad and Terry had become goodfriends.

Sue met up with Terry at Sydney Hospital whilstvisiting her father. They had a couple of outings andwhen they both realized they were interested in eachother became engaged in 1957. Terry had to returnto the UK and so Sue and Terry had to wait twoyears before they met again. Sue travelled toEngland where they were married on the 30th ofMay 1959. Linda was born 10 months later inMarch 1960 in England and Martin was born in1962 in Australia.

Sue and Terry bought their 1st house at Loftus thenmoved to Oyster Bay around 1967. They lived atOyster Bay for 18 years interrupted by a job postingfor Terry to Victoria for two years. He had left theRoyal Navy to come to Australia with Sue after theywere married, and rejoined the RAN in the NavalPolice. Terry worked hard and studied to become aCommissioned Officer in the RAN something hemarked as one of his great achievements in life.Eventually he was promoted to be Superintendent ofNaval Police and was posted in Canberra where hestayed until his voluntary retirement from the Navyin the mid 1990’s.

By this time Sue and Terry had purchased a smallacreage just outside Canberra at a place called BurraCreek, where they live happily for 18 years. Thewhole family has many fond memories of trips tothe farm and time spent with Sue and Terry. I canrecall shearing the goats and fencing in a place socold that sometimes the dams would freeze over butthe open warm hospitality and generosity shown bySue and Terry always made for enjoyable stays. Sueand Terry decided that as well as the goats, theywould raise highland cattle and enjoyed the rewardsof having these big shaggy animals in such asuitable cold climate. They made wonderful friendsin the local area and enjoyed many outings andweekends away. Many of these close friends havetravelled to the memorial service from Canberra tothe Memorial Service at Bowen Mountain Park.

At the time of his retirement Terry had excelled inthe RAN being Superintendent of Naval Police,Chief Provost Marshall Australia, Chief Fire Officerfor Eastern Australia and Acting Deputy Director ofNaval Security.


Vale Terence (Terry) Michael Hoare

In 2001 Terry and Sue sold the farm at Burra Creekand moved to the Hawkesbury, largely to offersupport to Martin’s young family. They stayedbriefly with Martin at East Kurrajong living in amobile home under a large Morton Bay Fig tree.The local fruit bats used to frequent the tree in theevenings and the sound of figs being dropped ontothe mobile home roof from high up in the tree usedto keep them awake. It’s no surprise that theyquickly found their lovely home at Bowen Mountainwhere they have spent 17 wonderfully happy years.Although at one point were forced to evacuate for 5days due to bush fires!

In all the places Sue and Terry have lived the patternis the same. They reach out to the community, makewonderful friends and new acquaintances and offertheir trademark warmth and hospitality. Terry lovedmusic and joined the Chorella Choir that hasperformed at this service today. He used to playmusic on the stereo whenever he got the chance. Ican remember coming home from school and Terryhad taken time off to paint the house. He would bepainting away immersed in the sounds of some ofhis favourites blasting out so loud that could beheard half way down the street!

Sue and Terry were married for 58 years and 8months until Terry’s death on Sunday January 21st2018. Terry was blessed to have a beautiful family.Two children, 6 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren (plus one on the way) and all thewonderful partners who have married thosedescendants. Terry had all sorts of sayings butalways had high standards in everything he did. Heused to say “if a jobs worth doing, it’s worth doingproperly”. When he got determined about something

he would set his jaw and give you a look that youknew he meant business. The family had a name forthis look, the “Hoare Jaw”! It’s an expression thatcan sometimes be seen in his children,grandchildren and even great grandchildren. Whatan inheritance!

To underscore Terry’s commitment to service,family and the community in general, he devotedmany years to volunteer work in Legacy, the BowenMountain Association and the Rural Fire Service.

He maintained his connections with submarinersthrough the Submariners Association attending theK13 memorial service every year with Sue. Terry’slife was truly fulfilled. In 2006 he was awarded co-winner of the Hawkesbury Citizen of the Year. Hehad a full and interesting life. He loved naturalhistory, he kept birds for many years and subscribedto geographic journals among others.

Terry loved his family and had loyal friendships andwas a true gentleman. Sue wanted to say that if shehad the chance to do it all again she would as longas she could do it with Terry!

I have fond memories of all Terry’s little sayingsand weird nicknames he gave us. When he wantedyou to clean up your room it was “Stand to andclean up compartment for rounds”. When he wasdoing a job around the house and he came to arealization about something he would say “I see saidthe blind man but he could not see at all”.

But now it’s time to say goodbye…. I think Terrywould have said it like this:

“Now we come to the bitter bit… there is no way of stopping it….”


Just a walk in the parkOn the 5th of October a hike took place around Bowen Mountain.

We hiked along Eastern Trail from the turn out onBowen Mountain Rd to the Locked Gate at the endof the cul-de-sac at the end of Lieutenant BowenDrive. We played cards for a while before walkingto Poet’s Rock via Bowen Trail. The view wasamazing.

We then walked Duffy’s Fire Trail, along the back ofmany properties, exploring down some off shoots.First, we went down Clewett’s but we could not findthe cave marked on local maps. Then, continueddown Duffy’s until we came to the cul-de-sac nearthe park, stopping at the park for a bit beforeheading to the Observatory again along Duffy’s.Another off shoot was Maple Trail, the lookout therewas overgrown, however the view and rock cavesnear the Observatory were spectacular.

On the 6th of October we walked from theObservatory to Burralow Creek Camp-ground viaBurralow Fire Trail and Patterson Range Fire Trail.It was a short walk and most of it was downhill.

We had fun and spent the rest of the day lounging atthe campsite. We celebrated that night with a cakebrought in by the adult watching us. It wasdelicious. A night walk to the grotto wasdisappointing as it was dry and there were no glowworms in site.

On the final day, we walked from Burralow to

Kurrajong’s Bellbird Hill lookout. At one point ahill was really steep and we climbed some rocks toavoid it. We took Burralow Rd and Bellbird HillFire Trail, some parts of the track were overgrownrequiring bush bashing. It was tiring and uphill formost the trip. We carried an average of thirteen kiloseach. This hike is one I would recommend tointermediate hikers with some experience. Though itwas fun walking and singing around the beautifulmountain that we call home.

By Lizzy J

This hike was planned based on informationcontained in the BMA Bushwalking Book advertisedat the rear of the newsletter.


Come and hear theMusical talent of Bowen Mt.

at a

Winter Musical Interludeon

Sunday 17th June 2018, 2pm - 5pmBowen Mountain Park Hall

Admission: $ 5.00 includes a home made Devonshire teaReservations essential with:

Alison: 4572 1309

A range of Musical genres featuring artists on piano, harp, guitars,drums, saxophone, voice and choir.

Culinary Corner

,


PASSIONFRUIT SLICE

1 cup Self raising flour (SRF)1/2 cup sugar

1 cup shredded coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla essence125gm melted butter

TOPPINGJuice of 2 lemons2-3 passionfruit...I’ve used tinned if fresh unavailable1 tin of Nestle’s Sweetened Condensed Milk..MIX the above topping ingredients together whilst base cooking

METHODSift the SRF into bowl, add sugar, coconut & vanilla essence.. Mix wellPour in the melted butter & mix the ingredients togetherPress this into a greased lamington tin, spreading it evenly in tin &BAKE in moderate oven 180 ºC for 15 minutesREMOVE from oven & spread the topping mixture over base, spreading evenlyCOOK a further 15 minutes, 180 ºC...cool in tin, cut into slices. Keep in fridgeYUMMYDenyse Chesterman RHUBARB SPONGE PUDDING...Serves 4 (at 180c)100g soft butter100g caster sugar3 eggs100gm sifted Self Raising Flour300g rhubarb stalks300g cooking apples2 tablespoons orange juice (or apple, whatever you have..I’ve used water in the past)100g extra caster sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonMETHODBeat butter & sugar in a bowl until light & creamyAdd eggs one at a time, beating wellGently fold in the flour until you have a thick, smooth batterCut the rhubarb stalks into 2cm lengthsPeel & core the apples & cut into small chunksArrange rhubarb & apple loosely in a greased 1 litre pie or baking dishAdd the orange juice & scatter with the extra sugar & cinnamon

Spoon the batter mixture on top of fruit & bake 180 ºC for 50-55 minutes, until top is golden and “cakes” Serve with ice cream. Denyse Chesterman

Bowen Mountain Playgroup

Mums, Dads, Grand Parents and carers of pre-school aged children (0-5) please come and join useach Tuesday morning in air conditioned comfortat the Bowen Mountain Park Hall at 9.45am, for acuppa and morning tea whilst the littlies play!Children enjoy a variety of indoor/outdoor

activities, art, craft, toys etc.

No joining fees, a gold coin donation is appreciated.

Follow us on our facebook page ‘Bowen MountainNSW Playgroup’, or call Peta on 0415 347 421 formore info.

You are warmly invited to attend a free informationsession on koalas in the Hawkesbury area.

Hear from experts about where koalas occur in yourarea, what they sound like and how you can helpthem. If you are a keen bushwalker you can stay onat the end of the meeting to find out more abouttaking part in the Intrepid Koala Scat Survey in Maythis year.

This event is part of Science forWildlife's Blue Mountains KoalaProject and the Office of Environmentand Heritage's Saving our Speciesprogram. Tea/coffee and lightrefreshments will be served.

Date and Time: Tue. 13 March 20186:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Kuyper Christian School294 Redbank Road,North Richmond

For more information seehttps://koalacommunitymeetingkurrajong.eventbrite.com.au


Koala Information Sessionat Kuyper Christian School

Kids Korner


Community Notices

Community CareCommunity Care assists residents of our communityin need of assistance with transport to medicalappointments, local social events, or generalinformation regarding Hawkesbury CommunityServices.

Community Care organises social morning teas andluncheons for residents in the Bowen MountainHall. Transport is available if needed. Please checkthe newsletter and web-site for social events.

Phone: Liz Rowan 4572 2416


InvitationCommunity Care Morning Tea

Monday 19TH March 201810am – 11.30am

Bowen Mountain Hall(transport available if needed)

RSVP Liz 4572 2416 or0412 196 724

Join the BMA facebook Page andconnect with other people from Bowen

Mountain.

To go to the BMA facebook Page

Go to www.facebook.com

Create your facebook account (this is free)Search for ‘Bowen Mountain’ (the logo is the Bunya Tree)

Send a ‘Friend’ request to get accepted.

You wil l f ind lots of up to the minuteinformation from the Mountain.

CRAGO OBSERVATORYThe Observatory is operated by the AstronomicalSociety of NSW and is located at the northern end ofLt Bowen Road, about 200 metres past the gate onthe fire trail.

Residents are welcome to attend our stargazingevenings on the listed Saturdays in 2018 subject toweather.

Saturday 10 Mar 2018Saturday 7 Apr 2018Saturday 5 May 2018Saturday 9 Jun 2018Saturday 7 Jul 2018

Please remember to cover your torches with redcellophane as you approach the observatory. Whitelight causes the pupil of the eye to contract and ittakes 20-30 minutes to regain dark adaptation.

For further information, and to confirmFriday openings, contact Paul Hatchman

0413 047 782 [email protected]

AVON ON BOWEN MOUNTAINHello !!!! We are the Avon representatives,Alison and Mel Kerr on Bowen Mountain.

If you would like a brochure, please phone 45 721 309.

BOWEN MOUNTAIN BUSHWALK BOOK5th edition

Ring Yane Jamieson4572 1321

Tai Chi Shibashiis held at North Richmond Community Centre

Thursdays at 3:30 pm

contact U3a office on 4578 2333

A Tea Party for Me

I had a little tea party This afternoon at three

‘Twas very smallThree guests in all.

Myself ate all the sandwiches,While I drank all the tea,

‘Twas also I who ate the pieAnd passed the cake to me.

Anon

BOWEN BUSINESSBlue Mountains

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Spring Water

Get a FREE Bench Top Hot & ColdWater Dispenser!

Call 0499 288 327 or [email protected]

11 Grandview Lane, BOWENMOUNTAIN NSW 2753

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