Parra News April 9 2024
April 9 2024 edition of Parra News.
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Community <strong>News</strong> Update<br />
9 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
Message from Mayor Lake<br />
Hindu Council of Australia<br />
I recently attend the Hindu Council of Australia’s HOLI Mela<br />
event at Holroyd Gardens in Merrylands. Holi, also known<br />
as the “festival of colours,” is an ancient Hindu celebration<br />
held on the spring equinox, coinciding with the Phalguna<br />
Purnima (Full Moon). For many it marks the start of a new<br />
year and encourages people to come together, let go of past grievances and<br />
embrace forgiveness and harmony.<br />
Eid al-Fitr Mubarak<br />
On behalf of Cumberland<br />
Council, I wish the Muslim<br />
community an Eid al-Fitr<br />
Mubarak during this joyous<br />
occasion.<br />
May this Eid prove to be very<br />
special for you and your family,<br />
and bring joy and peace to all.<br />
Have a safe and happy<br />
Eid al-Fitr!<br />
Your Rates at Work<br />
Road Renewal<br />
Council has recently completed road renewals at Nyrang Street in<br />
Lidcombe, Macklin Street in Pendle Hill and Lavinia Street in South Granville,<br />
where 645m of road in total was resurfaced and new asphalt was laid.<br />
With Clr Saha and community members at the HOLI Mela event at Holroyd Gardens in Merrylands<br />
Family Fun Day<br />
Council invites you to join us for a Free Family Fun Day on Thursday 18 <strong>April</strong> at<br />
the Auburn Centre for Community, from 10am to 2pm. There will be a range<br />
of family friendly activities including a free slime workshop, giant inflatable<br />
slide, children’s arts and craft activities and more. There will be an opportunity<br />
to meet local firefighters, police officers and community groups including<br />
members from Surf Life Saving NSW and NSW SES to learn more about their<br />
services. A BBQ lunch and refreshments will also be provided. For<br />
more information, visit https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/family<br />
Seniors Festival<br />
Council celebrated some of its<br />
oldest residents at the annual<br />
Seniors Festival with a series of<br />
events and activities last month.<br />
The festival held over two weeks,<br />
included a golf day, trips to the<br />
Premier’s Concert and bus trips<br />
to the Motor Museum and Alison<br />
Homestead in Wyong. There<br />
were also health seminars, tai chi<br />
classes, a Harmony Day cook-off<br />
and a picnic at the Auburn Botanic<br />
Gardens. For those who missed<br />
out on this year’s event, Council<br />
will also be holding two autumn bus trips in May. One will be going to the<br />
picturesque Echo Point in the Blue Mountains and another will be going to the<br />
Wyong Milk Factory. Bookings are required, terms and conditions apply. For<br />
more information, visit www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/seniors-bus-trips<br />
Happy Bengali New Year<br />
On behalf of Cumberland Council, I would<br />
like to wish all those who are celebrating,<br />
a Happy Bengali New Year!<br />
May this New Year bring you and your<br />
families peace, rejuvenation and<br />
replenishment.<br />
Seniors Festival Golf Day at Woodville Golf Course<br />
in Guildford<br />
Mayor Lisa Lake<br />
8757 9856 | Lisa.Lake@cumberland.nsw.gov.au<br />
Nyrang Street in Lidcombe Macklin Street in Pendle Hill Lavinia Street in South Granville<br />
Let us know of any issues in your area by using the Snap Send Solve<br />
mobile app which can be found on Council’s website:<br />
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/snapsendsolve<br />
Have Your Say<br />
Roberta Street Park Upgrade<br />
Council is seeking feedback on a draft concept plan for<br />
Roberta Street Park in Greystanes. The proposal includes<br />
a new outdoor fitness area, upgrades to the existing<br />
playground, and upgrades to the existing cricket pitch.<br />
Outdoor fitness equipment proposed includes a range<br />
of amenities to suit varying levels of fitness.<br />
Submissions close: 6pm, Monday 29 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
For more information, visit:<br />
https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/<br />
Active Inclusion Sports Day<br />
People with disability (18 years+) and their carers living in Cumberland<br />
are invited to join our FREE Abilities Unleashed event on Friday 19 <strong>April</strong><br />
from 10am to 1pm at Billbergia Sports Centre, 9 Grand Avenue, Camellia.<br />
Participants will have the opportunity to experience a variety<br />
of sport and active recreation activities on the day.<br />
Register now at:<br />
https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/event/active-inclusion-sport-day<br />
Contact Cumberland Council<br />
8757 9000 | council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au | www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au | Cumberland City Council Sydney<br />
16 Memorial Avenue, PO Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160.<br />
WW51375<br />
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