Deadline extended for GST Awards applicants

Penrith tourism operators it's still not too late to enter the 2011 Greater Sydney Tourism Awards.

The deadline for the submission of entries has been extended. The new deadline for applying for a site inspection will be 27 May and the deadline for submission of entries Tuesday 14 June.
So if you haven’t already done so, there's still plenty of time.

Entering the awards is such a good way to add value to a business by forcing management to think about the way they do things. It’s a great way to add value and there is now plenty of time to get an entry in.

Penrith City Council is a sponsor of these awards which will allow Penrith Valley based businesses to obtain a discount on their entries.

If you want to know more about the awards program, click on the web link :- http://awards.sydneywidetourism.com.au/entry-details/ or ring me on 4732 7866. Peter Lang, our Marketing Officer is also able to help you with your enquiries. Call him on 47327 466.

Filling out an award application need not be difficult or demanding. The Westlink M7 Greater Sydney Champion Award is only three questions long. See for yourself by clicking the following link:- http://awards.sydneywidetourism.com.au/imagesDB/paragraph/CGreaterSydneyChampionAward.pdf

Australian Event Awards – Entries open June 1, 2011

On June 1 entries open for the 2011 Australian Event Awards and keen entrants have already begun choosing their categories.
A list of all the categories can be found by clicking on the following link. http://www.eventawards.com.au/entering/categories-criteria.html
Penrith tourism and business operators are encouraged to go to the official Australian Event Awards website and check out the numerous categories listed including ‘Best Cultural Arts or Music Event’, ‘Best Corporate Event’ and ‘Best Community Event.
All the details are online including ‘Who can enter’ and the ‘judging criteria.
To see whether an event you’ve held in Penrith Valley qualifies for an award go to: www.eventawards.com.au

Vine Cottage Tool Museum opens

After 10 years of blood, sweat and tears by owners Bob and Carol Dennis, the Vine Cottage Tool Museum & Tea Room officially opened on May 10 to the public with an elegant morning tea for officials and friends.
Nestled deep in the heart of Castlereagh, part of the picturesque Macquarie Five Towns, Vine Cottage is part of the beautiful Munbilla Victorian property that was laboriously constructed over the past three decades by the Museum’s curator, Bob Dennis.
“I guess you could say it’s been a labour of love,” said Bob. “Originally I rebuilt the cottage to use as a tea room but then I decided to also use it to showcase my love and collection of old tools from the 1700 to 1800s.”
Vine Cottage Tool Museum exhibits a wide and varied range of tradesman tools. On display are the most complete sets of authentic tools in Australia including timber getters, lead beaters, farriers and chimney sweeps.Penrith City Deputy Mayor Jim Aitken OAM said the new Tool Museum was a welcome tourist attraction to Penrith City.“On behalf of Penrith City Council we congratulate Bob and his family for its foresight,” Councillor Aitken said. “We’re amazed at Bob’s attention to detail in the quality of the restoration of Vine Cottage and by his wife’s Carol’s great cooking which is essential to the success of the tea room.
“The Cottage and its contents are part of the rich heritage that is the Penrith Valley area.
“It’s also important to acknowledge the contribution that the Penrith Lakes Development Corporation has made over the last 10 years to help make this all possible.”
The Tea Room serves fresh Devonshire teas to its guests and is located less than 10 minutes North of Penrith.
All booking information and general enquiries can be made by calling Bob or Carol directly on 4776 1209.
Vine Cottage Tool Museum and Tea Room takes group bookings and is easily accessible by bus or coach. For more information go to: www.vinecottage.com.au.
caption (L-R) - Penrith Lakes Development Corporation Chief Operating Officer Greg Leghissa, Tool Museum co-owner Carol Dennis, Penrith City Council City Marketing Supervisor Paul Page and Tool Museum Co-owner Bob Dennis.