Hackett Neighbourhood Watch – New Newsletter Editor required for 2010

The present editor of the Hackett neighbourhood newsletter is due to retire at the end of 2009. We therefore need a new editor. Anyone with some computer skills, with a concern for the welfare of our Hackett community and a few hours a month to spare, please do consider getting involved. Please ring Jochen Zeil (6247 7515); Dorothy McKenzie (6248 9281) or Patrick McNamara (6249 1669) if you would like to discuss what is involved or if you would consider becoming newsletter editor.

FoMM: Mount Majura Horehound Blitz (20 September 2009)

In this working bee the Friends of Mount Majura will tackle a horehound infested area between two major re-vegetation sites, the National Tree Day 2009 planting area and the drainage line planted with local shrubs to assist the establishment of a wildlife corridor. They hope to achieve some weed free passages between the plantings sites to reduce the spread of seeds by pedestrian traffic. The long term goal is to remove horehound from the whole area which will benefit native revegetation.

Floriade 2009 – Commonwealth Park (12 September – 11 October 2009)

Join in the festivities and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. This year take time out to visit the Lotus Lounge to experience natural therapies including  massage, facials and hand treatments. Hear the queen of soul, Marcia Hines, or be uplifted by the new giant ferris wheel that will open your eyes to spectacular views of the nation’s capital and over a million blooms bursting into life. Join in sporting activities being run by the Australian Institute of Sport, watch cooking and floral demonstrations and draw inspiration from professionally designed waterwise gardens. Help make Floriade a fun experience for everyone …

Citizen Advice Bureau: CONTACT 2009/10 Pre-Order Discount (closes 25 September 2009)

CONTACT is the definitive directory of community services and organisations in the ACT region. It is published each year by the Citizens Advice Bureau and with over 2,300 entries, it is an excellent resource for workers in the community sector, newcomers to the city, and anybody who might want to get in touch with community organisations and services. This year, they are offering you the opportunity to pre-order the latest hardcopy edition (2009/10) at a discounted rate!

Inner North SEE-Change: Inner North Community Fair (20 September 2009)

Ginninderra Catchment Group and Inner North SEE-Change invite you to come celebrate Spring and the planned wetland development in Banksia St, O’Connor at the Inner North Community Fair.  There will be a display of the wetland, vibrant entertainers, music, children’s activities including art work to be used on the wetland site, local and organic food, craft stalls, eco and educational stalls and much more. Heaps of fun to be had…. but beware of the Daleks! Date: Sunday 20 September Time: 11am-3pm Where: Banksia Street, O’Connor (site of the proposed new urban wetlands) Contact: Barbara Chevalier – barbchev@gmail.com or phone 0417 …

Chronicle: Run rabbit run as program clears numbers

In the September 8th, 2009 edition of The Chronicle, journalist Katina Curtis reports on a program to reduce populations of rabbits on Mount Majura and Mount Ainslie that has been nominated for an ACT Landcare Award. The project was a partnership between the ACT Government, Friends of Mount Majura, Mount Ainslie Weeders and Watson Woodland Working Group. Chief Minister Jon Stanhope praised the work of all involved in the project.