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September 22, 11:00 AM
Putting in the groundwork for your outdoor area will help build an area you spend plenty of time in. With the variety of..

September 8, 11:00 AM
For any DIY enthusiast it’s always exciting when it comes time to fire up the drill, bang out the nail gun or get the a..

September 1, 11:00 AM
A timber floor adds value and style throughout a home. After selecting the floorboard size, grade, colour and finish you..

August 25, 11:00 AM
Make great coffee without having to step out your front door, with a home espresso machine. A fresh brewed cuppa to star..

August 25, 11:00 AM
Father's Day can be a headache if you have to tramp from store to store looking for the ultimate gift. Make life easy on..

July 30, 11:00 AM
A Victorian terrace nuzzling inner-city Sydney is home to an entertainer whose trademark curly hair led to him being nam..

July 23, 11:00 AM
Things have come a long way since dropping a few coins in an arcade machine at the local milk bar. These days you can ex..

July 23, 11:00 AM
New housing developments are popping up around Australia that are constructed and dedicated entirely to help people live..

July 21, 11:00 AM
Most of us will know the frustration of trawling through the phone book trying to find A tradey. With everything going o..

July 16, 11:00 AM
We spend around one third of our lives in bed so it’s a good idea to make sure when we hit the hay we’re hitting the r..

July 15, 11:00 AM
Winter is the perfect time to prepare your garden for the upcoming warmer spring season. Act now and your garden will be..

July 11, 11:00 AM
Australia is in the midst of a housing affordability crisis so are shipping containers the answer to this problem?

July 4, 11:00 AM
Cooking theatres are the new buzz words used to explain an upright or freestanding oven with multiple features and funct..

June 30, 11:00 AM
When it comes to renovating many people around inner city areas don’t have the luxury of extending their home outwards ..

June 23, 11:00 AM
A rug can add a completely new dimension to a room, transforming it from sparse and cold to welcoming and warm. Take ins..

June 12, 11:00 AM
Interior design doesn't have to be left to the professionals. We give you the ultimate guide to find the style that suit..

June 11, 11:00 AM
Wallaby backrower David Lyons is set to crash-tackle his Rose Bay house as he kicks-off an owner-builder renovation on h..

June 5, 11:00 AM
You might hear the names Colonial, Victorian and Federation used in reference to the styles of houses in Australia. But ..

June 5, 11:00 AM
World Environment Day happens each year on June 5. It is a worldwide campaign organised through the United Nations to cr..

June 5, 11:00 AM
The Australian International Design Awards raises the profile and significance of professional design in Australia and a..

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Local News

FUN AT PARENTS' GROUP by Tuula Schaeffer

The Ponds Parents' Group is now meeting in the new venue, a brand new and spacious classroom at John Palmer Public School with easy back gate access from Pebble Crescent.

The group privides a great opportunity for parents to connect and...


Wednesday 5th November 2008 was a historic day for John Palmer Public School as it celebraed its official opening.  The Hon Verity Firth, NSW Minister for Education & Training, unveiled the palque to officially open the school and was...


Connecting & Learning by Tuula Schaeffer

The Chese, Wine & Chocolate Night on Sunday 9th November was a huge success with a record crowd. The evening was a great opportunity to connect with currrent and future residents and many came along for the first time, experiencing...


New Playing Fields Coming by Tuula Schaeffer
If you are wondering what the earthworks are about along The Ponds Boulevard, the ground is being prepared for the new playing fields.  The plan above shows the facilities that will be in the new park.  This will be another exciting...

Fun at Afternoon Action by Tuula Schaeffer

Tuesday afternoon 28th October was all action at The Ponds.  An after school event at John Palmer Public School was attended by 90 people.  The event featured afternoon tea, an animal farm and games.  The children and adults loved...


The Ponds Baby News by Tuula Schaeffer

We welcome little Tayla Ann to The Ponds.  Congratulations Katie and Glenn.  Tayla was born on 26th September, weighing 3.45kg.  She is also much loved by big sister Darci.

Tayla's family featured recently in the House &...


An informal Parents' Group has commenced at The Ponds.  The group meets on a Friday every four weeks in the far end classroom at John Palmer Public School with access from Pebble Crescent, the street behind the school.

The...


A Poem in the Park by Tuula Schaeffer

Have you noticed there is a poem engraved into the ede of the concrete in the park near The Ponds Sales & Display Centre?  The poem is called "The Firey Background", written by Vicki Thornton.

Vicki wrote the poem some 30...


Fathers were made feel special at The Ponds during the week coming up to Fathers' Day.

A 7am breakfast was held at John Palmer Public School on the Wednesday. It was great to see dads arrive with their children and enjoy some bacon,...


Tuesday 19th August was a day of celebration as children were thrilled to have so many grandparents come along for a morning tea, sponsored by The Ponds Community Develoipment Programme. The day also incorporated Book Week and grandparents were able...

Meeting the Neighbours by Tuula Schaeffer

There was another successfull Meet Your Neighbour Night at The Ponds on Sunday 17th August.  Held for the first time at The Ponds Sales & Display Centre, the evening was themed Christmas in Winter and featured cheese and fruit platters,...


What a great afternoon we had at the Family Fun Day on Sunday 26th July.  Some 2000 people came to the Grand Opening of The Ponds - officially opened by the Mayor of Blacktown - and the celebrations included something for...


The new and impressive Builder Display Village opened officially on Sunday 26th July.  People came from far and wide to attend the celebrations of Family Fun Day at The Ponds.  The large numbers who walked through the 15 display homes...


Public Art at The Ponds by Tuula Schaeffer

Public art is a key elment of deveopment at The Ponds and shows the developers' commitment to building a cultural identity.  It also compliments Blacktown City Council's public art policy.  Art can explore themes such as local heritage,...


New Public Art - Float by Tuula Schaeffer

A dramatic artwork marks the intersection of Stanhope Parkway and Conrad Road, an entrance to The Ponds.  The Work titled "Float" features 12 large unpturned umbrellas and is a comment on the changing Sydney climate.  It...


The annual Australia's Biggest Morning Tea was organised by Connections Community Development and hosted by Stanhope Village.

There was great community support for the event as shop owners donated food and prizes for the raffle, some 300...


The Ponds Autumn Party by Tuula Schaeffer

It was a perfect day at The Ponds on Sunday 25th May for The Autumn Party and a great way to celebrate the start of Education Week.

The Autumn Party was hosted by John Palmer Public School.  We were treated to delicious food,...


New Playground at The Ponds by Tuula Schaeffer

The developers of The Ponds are doing a fantastic job building facilities for the community to enjoy.

A playground is nearly completed and is located next to the new The Ponds Sales & Display Centre.  It will be...


Mothers Day at The Ponds by Tuula Schaeffer

Friday 9th May was a day of celebrating mothers at The Ponds.

Connections Community Development organised a colour in competition at John Palmer Public School and the winners were announced and rewarded at assembly in the morning.  The...


The new Sales & Display Centre is completed and open.  The Centre is an impressive, environmentally friendly and beautifully designed building.  There are water features on two sides of the building, inside is a large...


Events

2008-12-05 10:30:00

This is the final Parents' Group for 2008.  Come along to celebrate.  Bring food to share.  There will be activities for the children.

The group is held in the far end classroom, John Palmer Public School, access via gate on Pebble Crescent.


2008-12-07 17:00:00

Come along for music, food and entertainment and celebrate the season with your community.  It will be a fun afternoon for all ages and an opportunity to connect with current and future residents.


2008-12-14 18:00:00

Join us for this great annual event which includes music, stalls and fireworks.