The Weekly Times | TWT | 30 March 2022

2 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 30 March, 2022
Cat of theWeek
Kitten is named in honour of
the brave Ukrainian struggle
This week’s Cat Of The Week has been
named after Ukraine’s capital city.
“Our kitten Kyiv has named in honor of the Ukrainian
people who are putting up such a brave fight for their
lives in Kyiv,” Jonine from Gladesville’s World League
for Protection of Animals Adoption Centre said.
“Amazing little Kyiv is likewise putting up a very tenacious
fight for life after he was dumped in a small
air tight container at the bottom of our donation bin
last week.
“After being found he has been lovingly fed with
syringes of formula around the clock but at only one
week of age this tiny kitten is so helpless and venerable.
“He is an enthusiastic feeder who sleeps a lot but
he does try to stumble around and explore at feeding
time.”
Little Kyiv needs a loving owner who can take on his
brave struggle with him.
“His chances of survival are not great but be assured
we are doing all we can for this little hero and we assure
readers Kyiv will not be killed.”
Anyone who can help little Kyiv in any way is urged
to phone Jonine on 0409 741 414.
“In spite of numerous appeals for essential information
about Kyiv, the coward who dumped him has
shamefully not helped and we not been able to find
a suitable lactating mother cat to help nourish him.”
For around the clock updates on Kyiv’s progress
please visit: https://www.facebook.com/wlpaaustralia
The World League is located on the corner of Cowell
Street and Victoria Road.
Lifeline Gordon fundraiser
The Lifeline Gordon fundraiser will be
held again at Denistone Bowling Club
on the 31st of March 2022.
Format for the day will be two games of 12
ends in in the morning, then into the club for
lunch, followed by aTrivia Quiz.
Then back on the greens for another game
of 12 ends.
During the playing of bowls, music will
be playing from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s - so
bring your dance moves along too.
One condition of playing in the tournament
is that you have FUN.
For more info contact tournament organiser
Stewart Skinner on 0403 393 651 or
email: skinnersarewinners77@gmail.com.
Also on this day Ryde Council and Denistone
Bowling Club are running, as part
of Seniors Week, an introduction to bowls
starting at 2pm. For more info contact: Denistone
Bowling Club on 9874 3650.
Fr MARTIN’S MUSINGS
God at the top of our list
A priest friend of mine
recently shared with me
this insightful story when
he visited a lady in her
home, she said;
“I know it’s important
to keep God’s word but I
really don’t need to go to
church to do that.”
My friend without hesitation
replied;
“I wish that I could
be that strong in doing
God’s will without needing
to go to church.”
This was not the response
that this lady
was expecting to hear
and she quickly changed
the subject to her family.
It is interesting in life as
to how many people (me
included) have a written
list for the things that we
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Six lucky Shen Yun double pass winners
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With a new 2022 program, New York-based
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Double pass winners will be contacted with
details regarding their tickets. They are:
April 6 (Opening Night) - Jasmine Neoh of
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are to do each day.
For example, what
type of groceries we will
buy, making an appointment
for a medical procedure
or remembering
to contact someone on
their birthday.
Yet I often wonder how
many people have on
the top of their list each
day to give God time
in personal prayer and
communal prayer each
week at their church.
The important point
to remember is that if
we have God at the top
of our list how often the
other routine things in
our list will happen so
much better.
Jesus of Nazareth had
something to say about
the importance of making
time with God in
these words;
“Watch and pray that
you will not fall into
temptation as the spirit
is willing but the flesh is
weak.” ( Matthew Chapter
26 verse 41).
Father Martin R
Maunsell is the former
parish priest at St
Kevin’s Catholic
Church in Eastwood
☐ Brave little Kyiv the kitten is fighting for life.
From worms to possums, discover
the hidden world of Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens in Macquarie Park
is hosting a Sustainability Festival
on Sunday, April 3 with a special
focus on activities for children.
The Festival aims to teach children to learn
about and appreciate the benefits of sustainability
as well as cultivating a love of plants
and gardens.
Exhibitions Curator Meredith Kirton invited
families to come along and explore the hidden
world of gardens.
“At Eden Gardens we have always encouraged
children to come and play in our spaces,”
she said.
“We have a play area in a wonderful garden
that even houses a giant beehive.
“We also have a great kids sculpture trail as
part of Eden Unearthed: art in the gardens,
with challenging questions around many
works that promote thought and questioning.”
She said there will be different and fun activities
all day during the Festival.
“First up, get your hands dirty and learn
about worms and composting organic matter,
then come along for a coffee with the
kids at 9:30am and we will show you how
to transform those coffee grounds and tea
leaves into compost, thanks to worms.
“Each child can take home a mini milk bottle
worm farm to watch and continue to learn
from these amazing critters at home too.
“At 11am you can join our Living With Wildlife
in Your Garden talk with Bev Young from
Sydney Wildlife who will talk about wildlife-
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☐ Eden Gardens’ Worm Workshop is a popular attraction for children of all ages.
friendly pest control, making backyards friendly
to fauna, and how to build nests of all shapes
and sizes for garden critters.
“She will even have a pet possum with her to
share for Show And Tell.
“Later in the afternoon at 2pm you and your
kids can join Laurie Green for a chat about
popcorn!”
Children can also craft their own insect hotel
in the afternoon at 3pm with Shelley Meyer.
Bird walk and talk
Doctor Holly Parsons from Birdlife Australia
will host a bird walk at Eden Gardens in Macquarie
Park on Sunday, April 3.
Her bird walk starts at 9.30am and is part of
the Sustainability Festival at the Gardens and
an opportunity to celebrate the colours of Autumn.
“Go on our bird walk, discover wild foods to
forage and how to keep bees,” Eden Gardens’
Exhibitions Curator Meredith Kirton said.
“The Sustainability Festival at Eden Gardens
is a great chance to learn about all things green
in the garden.”
Other talks and events include “Bees Explained”
by Rod Kay from Two Creeks Honey,
a healing herbs workshop with Margaret Mossakowska
from Moss House and Living with
the Wildlife in your Garden with Sydney Wildlife
Rescue.
“Listen to experts cover topics such as creating
a backyard oasis for wildlife, how to design
a resilient garden for today’s changing climate
and how to grow your own produce successfully
in small spaces,” Ms Kirton said.
“Discover artisans and bespoke producers,
from woven goods suitable for vegans to local
honey, recycled glass wares, upcycled fashion
and more.”
To find out more visit edengardens.com.au