19th July 2025. Edition One. In this edition:
President's Report, Fearnley Park, Beecroft Rd - Kirkham St Traffic Lights,
Bindi Shah OAM, Bush Music Club, Civic Trust Membership,
STEP activities, Wongala Crescent, Local Justice of the Peace,
Civic Trust Facebook page, Monica Tudehope MP. Latest Newsletter,
Julian Leeser MP. Latest Newsletter,
Hornsby Shire Council's July News Bulletin, City of Parramatta's June News Bulletin,
Recent Development Applications
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Saturday August 2at 2.00PM Beecroft Bush Dance Beecroft Community Centre.
Message from the President Dear fellow residents,
Recently I have attended a number of garden talks on a new weed problem
developing in our northern suburbs. Many gardeners will be aware of the
epiphyte called Spanish moss, (Tillandsia usneoides). It has become very
popular in our gardens, festooning from branches creating a feature in
our gardens. However it can smother and suffocate trees, as well as
becoming a potential fire risk by increasing the fuel load in tree
canopies. I strongly recommend that our readers remove Spanish moss from
their gardens.
Hornsby Council has published an informative article in their recent Bushcare newsletter. CLICK HERE to read the article.
Spanish Moss smothering a Turpentine tree in
Cheltenham.
Regarding
the M2 noise issue, I caught up with our State Member for Epping Monica
Tudehope at a recent Rotary function. No further news at this
stage. Once I get some traction from Monica I propose to discuss the
noise issue with both Hornsby and Parramatta Councils. I believe
the unrelenting noise levels are developing into a health issue for
affected residents and our two councils have an indirect responsibility
from a public health perspective.
Finally the Trust, like all charitable organisations, has recently paid
for our annual insurance. The premium has increased significantly and is
starting to have an impact on the Trust’s finances. I stress the need
for our readers to subscribe or even make a donation. Payment details
are always provided at the end of the eNews.
Fearnley Park's New Playground Equipment Construction is underway for the upgraded children's playground equipment in Fearnley Park. CLICK HERE for more information.
Beecroft Rd - Kirkham St Traffic Lights.
Hornsby Shire's worst intersection approved for traffic lights
Monica Tudehope MP for
Epping and Hornsby Councillor Nathan Tilbury
After
repeated desperate pleas from residents, Councillor Nathan Tilbury put a
motion to Council, last December, urging Transport for NSW’s traffic
engineers to conduct a full & urgent safety assessment of the
Beecroft Road and Kirkham Street intersection.
As
local residents know, this is the worst intersection in the Hornsby
Shire & the statistics confirm this. Between 2009 - 2024, there were
36 crashes with 21 one of these resulting in injuries and 15 requiring
vehicles to be wed away.
The
then new MP for Epping, Monica Tudehope, enthusiastically got behind
this issue & personally brought it to the attention of the Minister
for Roads, Jenny Aitchison who, undertook to have a safety assessment
completed immediately.
The
result is that Transport for NSW has finally approved traffic lights
for this dangerous intersection. This is a significant outcome,
especially given that, on several occasions (most recently in 2021), the
intersection had previously been assessed and it was somehow concluded
that no change was required to improve safety. This project is now
being put forward for funding under the Safer Roads Program along with
other approved projects.
Bindi Shah OAM
Local resident Bindi Shah was recently awarded a Medal of the Order of
Australia in the King's Birthday honours, for service to the community
through a range of roles.
WISEKidsWORLD (Working to Improve and Sustain Education for Kids Around the World)
Co-Founder, since 2014.
Fundraiser, Annual Garage Sales, 2002-2019, raising funds for the Mary
MacKillop Foundation, Room to Read, 100% Hope, Yegeli School Papua
New Guinea, and other charities.
India Club Inc.
Member, current.
India Club Star Award, 2017.
Beecroft Rotary Club
Member, current.
Paul Harris Fellow, 2017.
Professional
Data Analyst, Australian Securities and Investments Commission, current.
Volunteer Justice of the Peace, New South Wales Justice Association, since 2017..
.
.Awards and Recognition include:
Joint Winner, Senior Champion of the Year, Innate Power of Women Forum, 2020.
NSW Community Services Award, NSW Premier's Department, 2017.
Community Service Award, Rotary Club of Beecroft, 2019
Bush Music Club
THE BUSH MUSIC CLUB (BMC) BEECROFT BUSH DANCE
The Bush Music Club (BMC) was formed in 1954 to collect and promote
Australian folk music, songs, and dance. We are Australia’s oldest
continuously operaing folk club. The musicians are all members of the
BMC and take pleasure in playing for an audience and to provide
enjoyment for the dancers. It is all voluntary and the musicians are not
paid. We welcome you to come along to this dance. It is not required
that you know these dances. All dances are taught on the day, and then
called during the actual dance, so beginners can quickly get involved.
It is all about doing having a fun time and doing something different.
Even if you don’t wish to dance, why not come along anyway to watch and
the dancers and listen to live Australian folk music.
Civic Trust Membership Subscriptions If
you have lived in Beecroft Cheltenham for any length of time, you would
have seen many changes. While change is inevitable, the Trust will
continue to be the professional voice of our local community. Please,
join the Trust so you can vote and let your voice be heard!
To join the trust.CLICK HERE.
Or if paying by EFT:
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust
BSB: 062 113
Account Number: 1006 8238
For our membership records, please email a copy of your payment receipt to membership@bcct2119.com.au
with your full name and address.
STEP activities in April CLICK HERE for the STEP July newsletter
Construction for the New Residential and Commercial Development at Wongala Crescent Continues.
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust eNews The
Trust publishes this monthly eNews newsletter. If you would like
to receive this newsletter on a regular basis, please CLICK HERE to subscribe to the eNews.
Local Justice of the Peace Timothy
Abrams, a Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust committee member, has
generously offered his services as a Justice of the Peace for any
residents requiring this service.
Tim can be contacted on Mob 0417 662 405
Dr. Penelope Crossley has also generously offered her services.
Penelope is a practising solicitor and is happy to witness documents pro
bono for 2119 residents. Penelope can be contacted on 0449 232 474.
Civic Trust Facebook page
Every now and then the Trust’s Facebook Page includes interviews with interesting people who live in the area of postcode 2119. CLICK HERE for the Civic Trust's Facebook page.
Monica Tudehope MP. Latest Newsletter. The Trust's policy is that we will publish submitted newsletters from any of our elected representatives. CLICK HERE
Julian Leeser MP. Latest Newsletter. The Trust's policy is that we will publish submitted newsletters from any of our elected representatives. CLICK HERE Our Federal member Julian Leeser is now the Shadow Attorney-General and Shadow Minister for the Arts.
Hornsby Shire Council's July News Bulletin Can be viewed CLICK HERE
City of Parramatta's July News Bulletin
Can be viewed CLICK HERE
Recent Development Applications The
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust's web site now has links to recently
submitted Development Applications in the 2119 postcode area for both
Hornsby and Parramatta Shire Councils. This page will be updated
with every eNews publication. CLICK HERE To access them.
Objections to Development Applications and other correspondence with council can be viewed CLICK HERE
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