Thursday 5 September 2013
Environmental Photography Competition
Your creative photo capturing Penrith’s local waterways or the plants and animals that rely on them could start your photographic career and score you a share in more than $1,300 in prizes. Council has launched its fifth annual Environmental Photography Competition and is encouraging local amateur photographers to snap images that show the value of our creeks and the life they support.
The photos will be used to highlight National Water Week and Biodiversity Month to promote the need to protect our natural waterways for the plants and animals living in them.
2012 Open Category Winner, by Shane Corderoy
To help you capture the perfect image, residents are invited to attend a FREE Outdoor Photography Workshop guided by a professional photographer at 10am on 20 October 2013. The workshop will help you understand how your camera works and how to use basic photographic principles to give your photos that WOW Factor, to make them stand out from the usual everyday 'snap shots'.
To RSVP for the free workshop contact Council on 4732 8055 or email drech@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au. Why not use the workshop to develop your photographic talent and submit an entry for the photo competition?
The “Local Water, Local Life” competition gives shutterbugs the opportunity to enter their stunning images reflecting the water and biodiversity theme in one of three categories:
• Open (ages 18+): $500 photographic gift voucher plus a double pass to Penrith Whitewater Stadium valued at $188.
• Youth (ages 12-18): $250 photographic gift voucher and a double pass to Penrith Whitewater Stadium valued at $188.
• Kids (under 12 years): $250 photographic gift voucher.
Simply address your entry before 25 October 2013 to “Penrith Environmental Photographic Competition”, Penrith City Council PO Box 60 Penrith NSW 2751 or email photocomp@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au. To download an entry form and for competition terms and conditions visit www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/PhotoComp You’re also encouraged to share your work via social media – visit facebook.com/PenrithIsHere or twitter.com/PenrithIsHere
The photos will be used to highlight National Water Week and Biodiversity Month to promote the need to protect our natural waterways for the plants and animals living in them.
2012 Open Category Winner, by Shane Corderoy
To help you capture the perfect image, residents are invited to attend a FREE Outdoor Photography Workshop guided by a professional photographer at 10am on 20 October 2013. The workshop will help you understand how your camera works and how to use basic photographic principles to give your photos that WOW Factor, to make them stand out from the usual everyday 'snap shots'.
To RSVP for the free workshop contact Council on 4732 8055 or email drech@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au. Why not use the workshop to develop your photographic talent and submit an entry for the photo competition?
The “Local Water, Local Life” competition gives shutterbugs the opportunity to enter their stunning images reflecting the water and biodiversity theme in one of three categories:
• Open (ages 18+): $500 photographic gift voucher plus a double pass to Penrith Whitewater Stadium valued at $188.
• Youth (ages 12-18): $250 photographic gift voucher and a double pass to Penrith Whitewater Stadium valued at $188.
• Kids (under 12 years): $250 photographic gift voucher.
Simply address your entry before 25 October 2013 to “Penrith Environmental Photographic Competition”, Penrith City Council PO Box 60 Penrith NSW 2751 or email photocomp@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au. To download an entry form and for competition terms and conditions visit www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/PhotoComp You’re also encouraged to share your work via social media – visit facebook.com/PenrithIsHere or twitter.com/PenrithIsHere
Monday 29 April 2013
FREE Community Workshops
Council is excited to offer our latest batch of free community workshops - with topics so fresh they're still warm from the oven! Click on the flyer below to view it full size, and don't forget to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday 26 April 2013
Save money with the Home Power Savings Program
Eligible households can save up to 20% a year on their power use, thanks to the Home Power Savings Program. Participants will receive a personal Power Savings Action Plan, which will identify free and lost opportunities to save power around your home. Households will also receive a FREE power savings kit containing the following:
* Stand-by saver power board
* 4 energy efficient light bulbs
* Low flow showerhead
* Shower timer
* Tap aerator
* Draught-proof strips for around the door
* Door snakes
For more information and to check your eligibility, please visit http://www.savepower.nsw.gov.au/freehelp or call 1300 662 416. The Home Power Savings Program is an initiative of the NSW State Government.
Wednesday 24 April 2013
Plant a tree and remember mum
This special community event welcomes people of all ages to nurture the environment and remember their Mum with a commemorative planting.It’s free to take part.
To ensure we have enough plants for everyone please register by calling 4732 8088 or emailing parks@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
WHEN: Sunday 12 May 2013, 9am – 12 noon
WHERE: Gibbes Street off Spencer St, Regentville. Access is 600 metres south of the M4 and Mulgoa Road intersection.
Tuesday 23 April 2013
Mamre Harvest Festival - Sunday 28 April
This Sunday is the Mamre Harvest Festival. Held at the historic Mamre House, it's a great celebration of the local food we have in our local area. With face painting, an animal farm and a scarecrow competition it's sure to be great fun for the kids. Adults aren't left out either, with wine tasting and gourmet food on offer. Check out the flyer below for more info!
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