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POWERED BY WESTERN SYDNEY TOURISM AWARDS ABOUT THE AWARDS The Western Sydney Tourism Awards 2024, scheduled for October 24th, celebrate achievements in Southwest and Western Sydney’s tourism industry. The event aims to set industry benchmarks for growth and participation, coinciding with the upcoming WSI opening. It offers networking opportunities with industry leaders and parliament members, featuring food, wine, entertainment, and recognition of excellence in Western Sydney. KEY DATES NOMINATIONS & TICKET SALES OPEN NOW NOMINATIONS CLOSE JULY 15 FINALIST ANNOUNCED 31ST JULY PARTNERS AWARDS NIGHT 24TH OCTOBER 6:30PM, THE WILLIAM INGLS HOTEL CATEGORIES 1. CAMPAIGN AWARD 2024 - HOTELS/TOURISM BUSINESS 2. EVENTS CAMPAIGN AWARD - COUNCILS 3. BUSINESS EVENT/FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR 4. TOUR GROUP EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR 5. BEST VISITOR ECONOMY EVENT - DAY VISITATION 6. BEST VISITOR ECONOMY EVENT - NIGHT VISITATION 7. OUTSTANDING BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR 8. OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 9. BEST-RATED CUISINE - HOTELS/CLUBS/RESTAURANTS 10. BEST HISTORICAL VENUE - VISITATION 11. BEST MUSIC AND ARTS VENUE 12. BEST MULTICULTURAL SHOW/EVENT 13. TOURISM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR WESTERNSYDNEYTOURISMAWARDS.COM.AU #WSTA24 53576 26 parra news » Tuesday, April 9, 2024
THINGS TO DO Sit down for some thrilling theatre Award-winning Queensland performance makers Shock Therapy Arts will be putting their signature touch on a timely Greek Classic this week at Riverside. One of the great plays of the Western Canon, this psychological thriller follows the story of Medea, as the pressures of court politics, family, and discrimination within the patriarchy start to unravel her world. End the week with a flick Bring the kids along to the Winston Hills movie night at Caber Park this Friday, April 12. From 4pm onwards, there will be roving entertainment, yard games, live music and food trucks, before a screening of 2022 film ‘DC League of Super Pets’ kicks off at 6pm. For more information about Friday’s event, visit atparramatta.com. Celebrate Hambledon Cottage Parramatta’s much-loved Hambledon Cottage will mark its bicentenary these April school holidays with a new exhibition, live music, craft and heritage stalls, trade demonstrations, entertainment, food stalls and cottage open house. The celebrations will kick off on Saturday, April 13 and are a chance for the community to experience the cottage’s rich history. BARGAIN BUYS Parramatta Farmers Market Held every Wednesday in Centenary Square, Parramatta. For more details call 9806 5315. BUSINESS Merrylands Chamber of Commerce Regular events. For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit merrylandschamberofcommerce. com.au or call 1300 404 403. Parramatta Chamber of Commerce Regular meetings. 9635 0022. COMMUNITY GROUPS Rotary Club of Parramatta Regular meetings. New members welcome. For more information, visit www.parramattacityrotary.org.au. Lions Club of Parramatta Board Meeting second Wednesday of each month. Dinner Social night fourth Saturday of each month. New members welcome. Contact Graham Estreich on 0432 343 677. Pennant Hills VIEW Club Pennant Hills VIEW Club meets for lunch on the second Tuesday of each month at 11am at Oatlands Golf Club. Meetings consist of a two course lunch followed by an interesting guest speaker. Visitors and new members are welcome. Call Margaret on 9873 2402. Greystanes Probus Club Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at Wentworthville Leagues Club, 10am for 10.30am start. Visitors and New Members are welcome. Call Lynette 0403 338 337. COMMUNITY SERVICES City of Parramatta Food Service City of Parramatta coordinates a traditional Meals on Wheels service, the Let’s Dine Out restaurant option and a Social Lunch Program. For details, call 9806 5005. JP Service Justice of the Peace available at Carlingford Court Shopping Centre on Tuesdays from 11 am to 1pm, and Thursdays 4pm to 6pm. MUSEUMS & HISTORY Armory Gallery Part of the Newington Armory site, the Armory Gallery is housed in Building 18, near the Parramatta River, and is one of the largest armament storehouses constructed prior to World War II. Open Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Call 9714 7888. Parramatta & District Historical Society General Meetings held on the third Monday of each month at 7.30pm, Burnside Gardens Community Centre, Oatlands. Call 9635 6924. Old Government House Old Government House is the oldest surviving public building in Australia and one of 11 recognised convict sites that tell the story of Australia’s forced convict migration. Open Thursday- Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-4pm. Last entry 3.30pm. Call 9635 8149 for details. SPORT GROUPS PCYC Parramatta Various programs held weekly. 9635 8242. Parramatta Lions Junior AFL 0401 742 684. Parramatta District Cricket pdca@bigpond.com SUPPORT GROUPS Gamblers Anonymous Fridays 7.30pm. 0408 725 955. Alcoholics Anonymous Fridays 12.30pm to 2.00pm. Parramatta City Library. Alcoholics Anonymous Sundays 10am to 10.30am. Granville Town Hall. Head to Health Parramatta Free mental health service for individuals of all ages. Call 1800 595 212 for details. Relationships Australia Counselling for individuals, couples and families. Domestic violence support group also available. Level 6 / 126 Church Street, Parramatta. Call 1300 364 277. Open Studio Art-making program designed to assist with mental health. Sessions held regularly at Wentworthville. Call 8806 1337 for information. Lifeline: 13 11 14. Tuesday, April 9, 2024 « parra news 27
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