‘News’ Archives
Bush Dance – June 2010
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RFS Community Training Day
Following the successful running of this training day with two separate groups last year, the Fire Brigade is offering another day of training on 18 September 2010. This training is aimed at those people who need to make a decision whether to stay and defend OR to leave early. This day will help you to understand what will be involved and how [...]
Fire Tank Fund Raising Needs More Help
The Canyonleigh Bush Fire Brigade, in association with the Wingecarribee RFS, has submitted an application for a Federal & State grant to assist with our emergency fill project: four strategically located 30,000 litre water tanks around Canyonleigh. (more...)
RFS Proposal Document
Titled "Protecting Canyonleigh and the Wider Southern Highlands" this document outlines the proposal to assist and enhance fire safety and resources during periods of bush fire danger. The document link is below: RFS Proposal Document 2.2MB Download
RFS Needs Volunteers
With the growing size of Governments and increasing regulations people seem to be slowly gravitating towards devolving personal responsibility to Governments. Regardless of the merits of this form of social management there are still many areas in which people must take personal responsibility and community spirit remains the principal agent of [...]
New Chronicle Box for the Corner
Some of you may have noticed that the old Chronicle distribution box near the corner of Canyonleigh Road and Tugalong Road has come to a sad end. It's actually surprising that it lasted as long as it did. (more...)
Sutton Forest Public School Needs YOU!!!!
Since approximately 1920, Sutton Forest Public School has been the local school for Canyonleigh. Even though pupil numbers have fluctuated between 16 and 68 during those years, the School has always enjoyed the support and enthusiasm of the community. This year, Sutton Forest Public School is holding its Monster Fete on Saturday, 20th [...]
Hall Report
What a year it’s been for the Canyonleigh Hall and its kitchen upgrade!!!! The committee has been granted funding from both our local council and the N.S.W. Country Halls Renewal Fund for this upgrade. To date, money which we have received from Council has enabled us to install the new stove and splash back, new cupboards and crockery and [...]
Two Thongs Do Make A Right
On Saturday 15th May, United Future Foundation created a fascinating sight, as 650 Sydneysiders accessorised their black tie with thongs. United Future Foundation is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation building an educational centre in rural Uganda. The educational centre will include a primary school and vocational education for [...]