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GALSTON AQUATIC CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT

Hornsby Council has submitted the following Development Application (DA/1041/2019) for the re-roofing of Galston Aquatic Centre. Galston Aquatic Centre was built and opened in 1969. In 1998 the gymnasium was added, then the smaller Learn to Swim pool in 2014. When the refurbishment was completed in 2017, it was noted that the roof also needed […]

BEROWRA WATERS FERRY UPGRADE

The Berowra Waters Ferry delivers an essential service to the local community and visitors. We need to upgrade the ferry ramps to continue providing a safe and reliable service. The work would take six weeks and would require the ferry to be closed during this time. Visit rms.work/berowraferry to find out more about the proposal […]

KURT SEIFERT JEWELLERS IN STORE LASER ENGRAVING

1A William street Hornsby Phone – 94764711 With their new laser machines, Kurst Seifert Jewellers can now embellish your jewellery and metal items in many creative ways. They can laser engrave inside and outside of your ring, create designs on shields, goblets or almost any item that will fit on the laser table. This can […]

GLENORIE PROGRESS ASSOCIATION – THANK YOU. SO MUCH OWED BY SO MANY TO SO FEW

The recent fires have received much mention across many forums. I note Glenorie Public School community has already thanked Glenorie RFS with hampers and gifts. Without wanting to be repetitive, we must take this opportunity to thank our local heroes. We appreciate all volunteers across the community, in caring, community organisations, schools, churches and anyone […]

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND TWILIGHT MARKETS Friday 6th December 5.30pm Come along and enjoy a free family event on the grounds of Galston High School on the 6th December starting from 5.30pm. There are over 50 Christmas Stall holders, food vendors, free entertainment, yummy dutch pancakes. All proceeds go to our local community charity Bone Dry […]

ESME WOOD 1930 – 2019 A LIFE WELL LIVED

Esme at her front gate during the Voluntary Conservation Agreement celebration

Esme Wood was a dynamic person\ who was creative, artistic and passionate about the protection of heritage and the natural environment. Esme grew up in Beecroft. Aged 21, she married Bill Wood and they purchased 3 acres with an old weatherboard cottage on Shepherds Lane, West Pennant Hills (now Cherrybrook). Residential subdivision caught up with […]

GALSTON GIRL GUIDE HALL – A COMMUNITY HALL AVAILABLE TO HIRE

The Galston Girl Guide hall is hidden away at 414 Galston Road, Galston. Thanks to Bendigo Bank sponsorship, hirers have access to a large hall with plenty of chairs and tables. There is a separate kitchen which includes: electric oven, microwave, kettle, fridge/ freezer, hot water, crockery and cutlery. There are ceiling fans and wall-mounted […]

GALSTON CWA NEWS

As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and wish to say a big thank you to those who have helped us in our aim to support women and children, both locally and further afield. From buying a humble scone to the generous donations of sewing machines and […]

ARCADIAN QUILTERS

This month finds the Arcadian Quilters Group combining efforts in making Quiltsfor- Keeps to give to Ronald McDonald House. Several of our quilts are already adding smiles to young faces and our plan is to have more ready, “in time for Christmas”!!! As we always welcome new members a bonus for us as this year […]

BONE DRY DROUGHT – A PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF THE WATER RUN TO BREWARRINA

Have you seen the affects of the drought for yourself? All of the photos and news footage in the world would not prepare you for the personal experience. I am a new member of the Bone Dry Hay Run fundraising group and on Friday 15th November I drove out of Natures’ Best Water in Penrith, […]