Open Day at the Arms of Australia Inn Museum

On Sunday 17 July 2011 from 9.am - 3.pm the Arms of Australia Inn Museum at Emu Plains celebrates one of the most important achievements in our early colonial history – the building of a road across the Blue Mountains by William Cox in July 1814.
On Sunday, July 17 the NSW Corps of Marines will be taking charge, of the William Cox Historical Festival and Open Day at the Arms of Australia Inn, corner of Great Western Highway and Gardenia Ave, Emu Plains, NSW starting at 9.am,
These will include a display of musketry by the Marines, trials and floggings of miscreants, and other re-enactments from the life and times of the early colony.
Among the new attractions on show this year will be a display of the Nepean District Historical Society's horse drawn wagons and carts. The 5th Light Horse Regiment will be demonstrating troop drill, the Australian Heritage Dance Company with dance the dances of yesteryear and the Oiena Pchilka branch of the Ukrainian Women's Association will again entertain with a short program of song and dance.
Children can join in old-fashioned games; pet animals in the animal farm and this year get up close and personal with live reptiles from the Herpetological Society. They can jump to their heart's desire in the jumping castle, get their face painted, try their hand in the old school room, or ride on a pony and much more.
In the afternoon, teams of ten will try to beat last year's winners of the biggest tug-of-war in the Nepean Valley. There will be plenty of displays, food, music, stalls, stage entertainment and activities, both old and new.

20 Years and counting!

City Marketing Supervisor Paul Page was one of a select few recent Council employees to clock up 20 years of service working for Penrith City Council.
During his time over the last two decades Paul has worked tirelessly promoting Penrith to New South Wales, Australia and the world while also in charge of the Penrith Valley Visitor Information Centre.
Paul has moved offices many times over the years after starting in the Allen Arcade in 1991.
His two major passions are tourism and Penrith, combined they have motivated Paul over the past 20 years and served the city well.
Popular with his team because of his dedication, caring and thoughtful nature, they cannot sing his praises loudly enough.
“He’s a great boss but if there’s one fault Paul has, it has to be his jokes,” said one employee who refused to be named due to possible repercussions. “His favourite being, ‘there’s no tool like an old tool’, I just don’t get it.”
We’ll leave it there.

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