🌟 Editor's Note
Good morning {{first_name | resident}},
An apology: Last week I incorrectly reported the Oddities & Curiosities Expo dates. The information has been corrected in this edition.
This weekend passed I had the delight of meeting Paddy from the Botanica Community Garden, an exciting new development for our community. Read on to learn how this space came to be and how you can get involved.
All the best,
Norman.
Are you running an event or have news that could benefit the community? Maybe just want to chat or let me know I buggered up? Shoot me an email: [email protected]
🗓️ Today’s Edition
🪧 Community News
Community Garden Project
Police Volunteer Information Session
🔥 Events
Upcoming Concerts
Sydney Showground Events
Community Events
🪧 Community News
Source: Botanica Garden Facebook Group
🥕 Community Garden Project
Located in Lidcombe at the corner of Botanica Drive and Magnolia Avenue you’ll discover a fenced off section of Central Park.
This is the Botanica Community Garden or otherwise known as the state funded Lidcombe Community Garden Project and it’s been quietly in the works for the last 5 years.
Cumberland City Council assisted with submitting the project application under the Places to Roam community gardens program and was finally approved July 2024 for state funds over $66,000 towards the construction of the community space.
Paddy Hore, president of the garden committee expressed that the garden was for all residents in the Cumberland area and encouraged everyone to visit and participate.
It is expected that the garden will be open on Saturdays with some select weekdays until a proper schedule is completed.
If you wish to contribute, the Botanica Community Garden is also looking for donations of unwanted gardening tools to make a strong start in 2026.
To join this wonderful community email [email protected] for a membership form ($35 per year) and join their Facebook group.
Source: Auburn Police Station via The Australian
👮 Police Volunteer Information Session
NSW Police are holding an information session for interested volunteers.
Volunteer roles include administrative tasks, crime prevention and field support at community events.
The session takes place 11 Dec 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Auburn Police Station. You can register your interest by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]
⭐ Upcoming Concerts ⭐
DATE | ARTIST | VENUE | TICKETS |
|---|---|---|---|
Tue 18 Nov | Lenny Kravitz | Qudos Bank Arena | |
Thu 20 Nov | RÜFÜS DU SOL | Qudos Bank Arena | |
Fri 21 Nov | RÜFÜS DU SOL | Qudos Bank Arena | |
Fri 21 Nov | ACDC | Accor Stadium | |
Sat 22 Nov | RÜFÜS DU SOL | Qudos Bank Arena | |
Tue 25 Nov | ACDC | Accor Stadium |
🔥 Sydney Showground Events
(Black Friday Special 25% Off)
UNTIL | EXPERIENCE | VENUE | TICKETS |
|---|---|---|---|
30 Nov 2025 | Horizon of Khufu | Fever Pavilion | |
30 Nov 2025 | Life Chronicle | Fever Pavilion | |
30 Nov 2025 | Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel | Fever Pavilion | |
31 Dec 2025 | Bubble Planet | Paddington Pavilion | |
1 Jan 2026 | The Last Stronghold | Fever Pavilion |
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🎈 Community Events
Check out events and things to do for this upcoming weekend and the next.
If you’re running an event, reach out to [email protected] or reply directly and I may be able to include it this section.
Source: Sports4all.org.au
🎳 Social Ten Pin Bowling for All Abilities
Location: 📍 Tenpin City (Lidcombe Shopping Centre) 92/96 Parramatta Road, Lidcombe
🕒 Today 24 Nov, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An inclusive competition encouraging people with disability and NDIS participants for weekly bowling and fun.
$35 entry fee, hosted by Greg Brown.
Everyone is welcome, including all levels of skill, families and support workers.
Check Sports4all.org.au for more information.
Source: AREMU via Facebook
🏠 Australian Real Estate Meet Up
Location: 📍 Club Parramatta, 2 Macquarie Street, Parramatta
🕕 Friday 28 Nov, 6:00 pm
One of many free events organised by “Rikki Steamboat” (Online alias)
The Australian Real Estate Meet Up community organises in face meet ups for real estate investors across Sydney and other capital cities.
Take the opportunity to learn and network with others in the Australian real estate community.
Join the AREMU Facebook Group for more information.
⏰ Coming Soon
Source: The Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2025
💀 The Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2025
Location: 📍 Sydney Showgrounds, Olympic Park
Saturday 6 Dec, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 7 Dec, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A showcase of the weird and wonderfully odd.
Art, clothes, taxidermy, antiques, crafts, specimens and more!
Sideshow performances throughout the weekend.
Join a taxidermy class or learn how to pin butterflies and beetles.
FREE entry for kids under 12.
For further Information, including tickets check here.
🎅 Christmas Events (December) 🎅
🎅 Family Christmas Fair
Location: 📍 Central Gardens Nature Reserve, Merrylands West
🕓 Friday 5 Dec, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A free family friendly event full of cheer: food, activities and entertainment.
Book photos with Santa now.
Check Cumberland City Council for more information including Santa bookings.
🎁 Dooley’s Christmas Fair
Location: 📍 Regent Street Pavilion, 67 Regent Street, Regents Park
🕚 Saturday 6 Dec, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Dooley’s Lidcombe are holding another Christmas festival this year for the community.
Featuring live entertainment for families and children, food vendors, Christmas themed stalls and more Santa photos (no booking required).
To get your free tickets to Dooley’s Christmas Fair, click here.
⭐ CGC Christmas Family Fun Day
Location: 📍 Carnarvon Golf Club, 65-95 Nottinghill Road, Lidcombe
🕦 Saturday 13 Dec, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
A fun event for families with children.
The day will feature Christmas crafts, a kids disco, colouring and Santa Claus himself.
$25 per child plus booking fee. Please phone 9649 6255 to reserve tables. Check Eventbrite page for more information.
🎄 Christmas in the Gardens
Location: 📍 Auburn Botanic Gardens, 99 Chiswick Road Auburn
🕔 Saturday 13 Dec, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Christmas in the Gardens is returning to Auburn.
Enjoy hours of Christmas themed performances and displays at this free family event.
For further information check the Cumberland City Council website.
