‘Notices’ Archives
Cocktails at CC’s
Picture this. .. Guests arrive and enter through a corridor, passing through a black curtain and emerge into a area decorated to look like a swanky night spot (perhaps a 1930’s cocktail lounge). Attendees are asked to dress the part for a swank evening, rather like classy, ritzy club wear for a bit of fun!!!! After laughing, mingling [...]
Wild Dog Information Day
A wild dog information field day is being held by the Cumberland Livestock Health & Pest Authority on the 17th September 2011 at the Madang RFS Fire Shed on Wombeyan Caves Road, High Range. (just prior to the end of the bitumen heading west). Starting at 10.00am and concluding with a BBQ lunch. Who should attend? Landholders interested in [...]
Dry Stone Walling
The use of natural, uncut stone to build walls, without the use of mortar or cement, is one of the most ancient crafts and is used the world over. Dry stone walling was first used in Australia in the mid 1800s by Anglo Celtic and European migrants. Dry stone walls are perfectly suited to Canyonleigh – with its abundant supply of beautiful [...]
Are You Prepared for the Bush Fire Season?
The official bush fire season commences at midnight on 30th September. While the past few years have been relatively quiet, we are unable to rate the coming season at this point, however, the rains over the past twelve months have increased undergrowth and leaf litter in many areas. It is critical to ensure that you have your Fire Plan in [...]
Community Fire Training – Trainer’s Note
As members of the Canyonleigh Rural Fire Brigade and as concerned members of the community, the facilitators willingly donate their time and expertise to try to make Canyonleigh a safer place in which to live. We strongly believe that EVERYONE LIVING IN CANYONLEIGH NEEDS TO HAVE A BUSH FIRE SURVIVAL PLAN. It has not been easy to get this [...]