Community Connect 2024
A special kind of market day showcasing the community clubs, groups and activities operating in the Hills is being held at Castle Hill on Sunday, 28th July. Community Connect is the perfect one-stop shop if you have time on your hands and want to be involved in something but don’t know what is available in the area.
The event is being held at the Harvey Lowe Pavilion at Castle Hill Showground between 10am to 2pm. It will be the third year that Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club has organised the annual connected event.
There will be over 30 community stalls including groups such as the State Emergency Service, veterans sub-branch, Rotary groups, Probus, The Hills Women’s Shed, Positive Vibes and Hills Community Aid as well as leisure groups and charities.
Food and drink will be available to purchase at the Hills Daily Grind coffee cart and Norwest Rotary sausage sizzle.
President of Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club Maria Conducto said: “Whether you’re looking to volunteer, find a new hobby, or just explore, there’s something for everyone. We would love to see you there.”
Hundreds of residents attended last year’s Community Connect. Joanne from Riding For the Disabled Tall Timbers at Gables said attending Community Connect had been fabulous. She said people had put their names down as potential volunteers and they had made good connections with several groups at the event.
Mici Beer from Hills Community Aid called Community Connect a great experience.
“From meeting the community and learning about other services to welcoming new volunteers, it’s a valuable opportunity for all.”
Visitors said they were amazed by the amount of groups in the Hills and the diversity of interests covered.
Leo from West Pennant Hills said: “It’s a great initiative and a way to know what’s going on in the area.”
Lynne from Castle Hill said: “I signed up for Days for Girls and I am joining the Wanderers bushwalking group. There are a lot of groups I would have joined if I had more time.”
Margaret and Rob from Winston Hills said they were interested in following up with three of the groups at Community Connect.
Margot from Kellyville took away a lot of information from several groups.
Ryan from North Rocks said he took the opportunity to find out more about the Positive Vibes Foundation and its work in the area of mental health and the Men’s Table.
- Community Connect is an initiative by Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club and is supported by Hills Shire Council.
- It is on Sunday 28th July Just pop in at any time between 10am and 2pm at Harvey Lowe Pavilion Castle Hill Showground. The Hills Daily Grind Coffee Van will be there and there will be a Rotary sausage sizzle.
- If you would like to know more about having a stall at the event call Deb on 0490 723 163 or email [email protected]
