Welcome to The Thornlie Blog.
A celebration of all the people, places, history and community events that make Thornlie the wonderful town that it is today.
When I was first invited to visit Thornlie back in 2007, I remember frowning and thinking..... "Thornlie... isn't that place dodgy?"
Later that day as I drove along Spencer and into the streets of the Crestwood Estate, I remember thinking how beautiful it was. How lovely the houses were, the trees and the parks. I was taken along a convoluted street with twist and turns, new surprises around each corner.
It was a peaceful and pretty place.
The appreciation that was born that day has continued as I moved to Thornlie and familiarised myself with the businesses, parks, streets and services. Somewhere along the line, it ceased to be a place I feared, and became instead a place I treasured and felt proud to be a part of.
Over 5 years after my first visit, with a home in Thornlie with my husband and our animals, I am surprised and excited by Thornlie every day. We accept that there are occasionally episodes of crime and shady activities and choose instead to enjoy our lives here. We plan to live here forever, to raise our children here.
With a fresh perspective and a passion for the town, I hope to share my experiences and bring to you the best of Thornlie.
All stories, suggestions and comments and contributions are welcomed.
Forever 6108!
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