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The unseasonal wet weather that sadly washed out so many Christmas celebrations throughout December also threatened the inaugural Christmas Festival at The Landings in North Turramurra that was held on Wednesday 14th December. Perhaps due to the determined good wishes and prayers of residents in the Landings community, the weather held and instead it was crowds that were pouring down the driveway at 5pm for the twilight festival.
There were so many highlights. An estimated 800 residents, students and visitors enjoyed a walk or free train ride around the village, where the gardens have flourished with the recent rains and the gorgeous homes were decorated and illuminated as entries in the Christmas lights competition.
100 dancers, vocalists and musicians from the Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High School performed exceptionally well into the evening to a most appreciative audience that consisted of Landings residents, family and friends and visitors from as close as North Turramurra and as far as Cessnock.
The ‘traditional’ sausage sizzle was popular as were the more exotic Nepalese dumplings and the Turkish gozlemes, not to mention the popularity of the wine tastings, cappuccinos and ice-creams. The free champagne and mince pies meant that some went home a little heavier than they arrived.
The adorable ‘baby reindeer’ accompanied by numerous other cute and furry creatures stole many hearts of all ages but the jumping castle and climbing through Santa’s Big Red truck was left to the young ones. Whilst watching his young child on the jumping castle, a visitor was overheard as saying ‘I only live up the road but I’d never been down here, I think my parents would love to live in a community like this’.
Our thanks go to the stallholders, the local businesses of North Turramurra, Turramurra and beyond, the students, teachers and parents of the Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High School and our visitors, who we look forward to welcoming to The Landings again soon.

Winners announced for The People’s Choice award in the Christmas Lights Competition
Visitors and residents were asked to vote for the ‘best’ Christmas light display and Mr Clive Smith won with his impressive display in Beaufort Close.
Those who entered the competition went into a special ‘lucky draw’ competition. The lucky entrant was Ralph Kershler of Wahroonga. Ralph along with his wife Barbara (pictured below) thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas Festival and were most surprised when informed of their win. They have friends living in The Landings and they know others who are considering a move to The Landings in the future. Ralph and Barbara have won a Private Dinner party for 10 including 3 courses and wines, with thanks to the new caterers at The Landings, Pinnacle Catering.

A number of other prize draws were made possible by generous donations from the stallholders and the winners of these are;
Sue O’Shea from Menai, Jan Parsons from Cessnock,  Ms C  from Wahroonga,  Ms C Newby from Hornsby, Bev Lowe from Turramurra, Donna Tesoriero from North Turramurra, Natasha Arancibia from Turramurra, Judy Vasey from North Turramurra, Sue McGrath from Warriewood, Colin Salmon from North Turramurra and Catriona McLennan from Roseville.

The Landings management would like to thank the following for their generous support and assistance with this event:
Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High School, Hornsby Heights Rural Fire Service, Pinnacle Catering, Tom’s Cellars, Turramurra Community Bank, The Bloomin Lot,  Kuringai Vetinary Hospital, Exclusive Meats and residents of The Landings.

The North Turramurra Shops, located on Bobbin Head Road, have a great little village atmosphere. You can buy all of life’s necessities (and quite a few of its luxuries) in the one little strip of stores.

The IGA is a fantastic grocery store, there is easy parking behind and the staff always offer to carry your bags to the car. They also have a selection of British sweets that keep the expats happy. North Turramurra Cellars has a great range of both international and Australian wines and home delivers to the local area. Ku-Ring-Gai Veterinary Hospital is one of the biggest in Sydney and has won numerous industry awards.  Like any good village there is also a fruit and veggie store, a newsagent/post office and an award-winning butcher.

For a quick meal you have a selection of four restaurants, Quattro Trattoria: a family owned Italian eatery that specialises in pizzas but also has a nice range of steak and seafood dishes. The Cooks Garden: a café/restaurant with a modern Australian menu and a beautiful garden dining area. Phantom Thai: a fantastically priced authentic Thai restaurant with money bags to die for and Happyland Asian Cuisine: a family friendly diner with great atmosphere and fantastic Chinese food.

There are no shortage of places to grab a quick coffee or cake with five coffee shops and three bakeries. If it is a small gift you are looking for, The Cook’s Garden has a lovely little gift store that sells fair trade crafts, simple jewellery and beautiful stationary amongst other things. North Turramurra Pharmacy also sells beautiful gift ware and home delivers for customers in the local area.

There is a local bus service that runs three times an hour along Bobbin Head Road to Turramurra train station that has been newly renovated to increase accessibility for less mobile passengers.

WE HAVE WET WEATHER PLANS  – PLEASE COME & ENJOY THE FESTIVAL

This year The Landings is hosting a Christmas Festival that the whole family will enjoy!
Please join us and
• experience the joy of Christmas with our warm hospitality, a glass of champagne, a mince pie, twinkling lights, friendly atmosphere and an appearance by Santa
• enjoy a relaxed opportunity to eat, enjoy the atmosphere and enter our Village Christmas VOTE & WIN competition
• browse for a Christmas gift at the market stalls offering handmade goods, fashion items and a wealth of wonderful stocking fillers
• live performances from Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High School and more
• Twilight viewings of a limited number of available properties can be arranged
• Free entry and free shuttle bus from the designated parking area
• For further event information or phone 1800 72 72 70

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Located next to The Landings on Bobbin Head Road North Turramurra, is Australia’s largest dedicated rehabilitation hospital, the Lady Davidson Private Hospital.

The hospital provides care for both in and out patients in it’s state of the art facilities that are scattered throughout landscaped gardens. It has a calm, quiet homely atmosphere, without any of the sterility or stress that usually comes with hospitals.

Previously a veteran’s hospital, Lady Davidson is at the forefront of international rehabilitation practise, onsite there is; four speciality gymnasiums, a large hydrotherapy pool and an independent living assessment unit where rehabilitated patients learn to develop the skills they need to cope at home.

Every aspect of the hospital has been designed to provide comfort for patients and their families, keeping in mind rehabilitation processes can be lengthy; because of this, visitors are welcome from 10 am to 8pm.

There is an inpatient rehabilitation program for patients who have a functional disability and need advanced support and nursing care following recent illness or surgery. An outpatient and day rehabilitation program is also provided, suitable for rehabilitation patients who don’t need complete nursing care.

Onsite there are numerous health services meaning accessing care is simplified. Services available are: X-Ray, pathology, pharmacy, pain management, wound care management, hydrotherapy, back care, respiratory, physiotherapy, dietetics, speech pathology, psychology, occupational therapy, exercise physiologist and social work.

Rehabilitation for driving, cardiac and oncology is available along with, orthopaedic rehabilitation including hip and knee replacements, fractures, arthritic and spinal conditions and there is also a neurological rehabilitation section for stroke, spinal, post-surgical, Parkinson’s Disease patients and Multiple Sclerosis sufferers.

Along with the in house professionals, the hospital is visited by many other specialists including cardiologists, respiratory physicians, gastroenterologists, neurologists, geriatricians, psychiatrists and surgeons and any one else necessary to ensure your specific medical needs are addressed.

Lady Davidson Private Hospital:
434 Bobbin Head Road, North Turramurra