🌻 Visit Wollondilly spring e-newsletter is out NOW! ✨ Discover upcoming events, local stories, and spring inspiration >> bit.ly/3TNAzUc 👉 Don't miss out on future updates, sign up for our seasonal newsletters here >> bit.ly/482XAsh

#PetoftheWeek 🐑 Meet Herbie! Herbie is approximately 9 months old and unfortunately arrived as an injured stray He has now recovered and is in search of his new home. A PIC number is required. If you're interested in adopting him, call the Animal Shelter on 4677 1100

GARAGE SALE TRAIL IS BACK IN 2024 Clear out and cash in over two big weekends - 9-10 November and 16-17 November We are excited to partner with Garage Sale Trail. Find out more or register for FREE >> garagesaletrail.com.au/register #GarageSaleTrail

BLOOM: WOLLONDILLY GARDEN EXPO & PLANT FAIR Sunday 3 November 8am–2pm Picton Botanic Gardens, Picton 🌼 Informative Gardening Workshops & Demonstrations 🌼 Live Entertainment 🌼Market Stalls 🌼Food Trucks 🌼Children’s Corner & Activities

🐦 Celebrate National Bird week by joining us for the Aussie Bird Count on Thursday 17 October at 8:30am in the Lin Gordon Reserve, Thirlmere. The event will be run by Jennie, a local bird expert You can register online >> events.humanitix.com/aussie-bird-co… 📷 J. Wiles #NationalBirdWeek

Join us on Friday 6 December from 4pm to 9pm at the Picton Botanic Gardens for a heap of family friendly fun including: 🍟 Food and Market Stalls from 4pm 🎅 Santa Photos from 5pm 🎤 Community Christmas Carols, by Picton Uniting Church at 6pm 🎁 Kids Christmas Activities

🌼 Join us for BLOOM: Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair on Sunday 3 November 2024 from 8:00am to 2:00pm at the Picton Botanic Gardens, Regreme Road, Picton Visit our website to find out more >> wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/events-and-com…

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🚌 The Service NSW Bus next week! 📍 Picton Bowling Club Car Park Tuesday 29 October, 9am - 4pm 📍 The Oaks Hotel Car Park Wednesday 30 October, 10am - 3pm 📍 Tahmoor - Anglican Church, 128-130 Remembrance Driveway Thursday 31 October, 9am - 4pm

🔔 Council is seeking applications from local church and community groups for up to $500 financial assistance to assist in the delivery of Carols by Candlelight events within Wollondilly. Further information about how to apply can be found at bit.ly/3NthuTs

Tune in! Our first ordinary Council meeting with our newly elected Councilllors will be held tonight at 6:00pm. This is where your Councillors will make decisions about policies, services and important issues that affect Wollondilly. Find out more wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/council/meetin…

💬 Join the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the first Facebook Live of the new Council term on Wednesday 30 October from 7:00pm. Tune in to hear about what's happening at Council and have your questions answered.

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT Thanks to everyone who has shared their thoughts about waste services, facilities and priorities - we have received some great input. If you haven’t already completed the questionnaire, there is still time yoursay.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Spring Garden Competition. We had a record number of entries this year with judges visiting over 40 gardens! A special thanks to our judges - Diane, Patricia and Hannah and to all of the businesses that sponsored this year’s competition

Today on Remembrance Day, we honour the many Australian servicemen and women who lost their lives in service to our country. #LestWeForget

💡 NOVEMBER ‘#WASTEWISETIP COMPOST YOUR FOOD WASTE With the right preparation, keeping and maintaining a compost bin can be quite simple and rewarding. Kids love them – and so will your garden. Learn more about how to start a compost bin >> bit.ly/40wk8Qg

Join the BIG BANG STREET PARTY this Saturday with live music from Rogue Traders ft. Natalie Bassingthwaighte, African Street Performers, Taiko Drummers, a sizzling Samba Show, Arts Workshops and more! Get all of the event info here facebook.com/events/1040990… #WollondillyPAC

✨ It’s time to untangle the Christmas lights and string up some holiday cheer, with entries now OPEN for Wollondilly Council’s 2024 Christmas Lights Competition. Entries are now open and close 27 November 2024. Enter now >> bit.ly/47gI6j3 #ChristmasLightsCompetition

Join us on Friday 6 December from 4pm to 9pm at the Picton Botanic Gardens for a heap of family friendly fun including: - Food and Market Stalls - Santa Photos - Community Christmas Carols, by Picton Uniting Church - Kids Christmas Activities #ChristmasintheGardens

📸 Wollondilly Shire Council is now live on Instagram! Follow us @wollondillyshirecouncil and use the hashtag #wollondillyshirecouncil