Hornsby Rural Area – Where To From Here?
Well over 50 years ago the current zonings were established, villages were recognised, working farms existed and a lovely, beautiful area evolved. 50 years on and nothing has changed regarding zonings, whilst everything else has changed dramatically. There are now virtually no working farms or orchards in existence; the residents of the village areas have […]
Salvation Army Store – Glenorie – Volunteers Needed
Under its world renown banner of non-discrimination and acceptance of people from all walks of like, the Salvation Army is running its branch shop at Glenorie Village. Stocked with donations from generous members of the public, the shop sells clothing, shoes, books, crockery, cutlery, glassware, toys and bric-a-brac. Proceeds are used to help those in […]
Cedarvale on the Road Health Seminars
At the end of next month, Adrian and Michealle Dorman from the Cedarvale Health Retreat in Kangaroo Valley will be coming to the Galston district to present a seminar series on healthy living and the benefits of a vegetarian diet. During a career of over 30 years in health ministry, Adrian and Michealle have been […]
Glenorie RFS Send Three Crew Members to Canada
Three members from Glenorie Rural Fire Service have been deployed to Canada to assist with their wildfires. In total 10 RFS members from the Hills District RFS have been deployed out of a total of 40 from NSW/ACT. We thank them for their commitment and wish them the best in their endeavours. Stay safe guys. […]
Dural Bowling Clubs
Pat Bonnici and Kay Turrell received a surprise when they were announced as the winners of the competition held during this year’s pennant season. Both are hard workers for the club and it was just reward for their consistent good play and attendance while the club was quiet during pennant competition. A Half Super6 Carnival […]
Telstra/NBN Meeting at Dural Country Club
Following continual complaints by Arcadian, Glenorie and Galston residents about the quality (or lack of) our Telstra phone and internet services, Julian Leeser MP organised a Community Forum at Dural Country Club on 23rd August. This gave residents the opportunity to tell Telstra of their problems and also to learn how this area will be […]
Aussie’s German Diesels
Australian Pump has announced a major move to incorporate Hatz diesel engine drive pumps in their product range. Hatz is considered to be pre-eminent in the design and manufacture of high quality air cooled diesel engines! The arrangement between Hatz Australia and Australian Pump is a new development. It’s based on a commitment by both […]
Galston Touch Football
Galston Touch Football started up last year with two locals, Sarah Cooper and Glenn Gittins recognising a need for a Touch footy comp in our area. Sarah is a Personal trainer who works locally in the area and Glenn is the local tennis coach working out of Les Shore Reserve. Playing out of either Quarry […]
Volcanos of the Sydney Region
The Annual General Meeting of the Hornsby Conservation Society will be held at 7 pm, Wednesday 6th September in the Old Berowra District Hall, corner of Berowra Waters Road and Crowley Road, Berowra. Guest speaker John Martyn will present “Volcanos of the Sydney Region.” John is an expert on the geology of the Sydney region […]
Get a new career in your 40’s, 50’s and 60’s!
At Home Instead Senior Care Upper North Shore we read with interest the Careers article by Paul Di Michiel in Effective job searching for the over 40’s”. We agreed with the seven tips to ‘negate the mature-age effect’ but strongly endorse promoting relevant life experiences in application and on interview. Home Instead Senior Care provides […]
