Local author documents Chartwell history for future generations through her new book

Chartwell author, community activist and one of the first residents of Chartwell, Maureen Dalglish has released her third book titled Chartwell Old and New Strange but True.

Dozens of community members attended the book launched at the German restaurant in Broadacres on November 20.

Dalglish said the aim of the book was to document the rich history of Chartwell for the benefit of the younger generation and raise funds for a local school for children with special needs.

“I’ve lived in Chartwell for 52 years and I feel like my time in Chartwell is about to end. When I arrived here there was not much development in the area. My aim for writing this book was to document the history of Chartwell in order for the next generations to understand where we come from.”

“Part of the proceeds of this book will go to Unity College which caters to children with special needs. The school has done and continues to do great work for children that are usually not given opportunities.”

Unity College principal Jeanine Kerr said the donations from Dalglish will go a long way to help the school achieve its goals.

“We are a non-profit organisation institution that solely depends on public and parental contribution. We receive no support or grants from the government. This donation from Maureen Dalglish’s book will help us buy some of the things that our children need the most.”

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