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LOCALS RALLY AGAIN FOR DROUGHT STRICKEN FARMERS

Following on from the successful drought assistance run to Marthaguy (2 hours out of Dubbo) organised by Tahlia and Simone in October last year, another run has been in the planning. With the help of some Channel 9 advertising, facebook campaigns, and stories running in our November magazine, more locals got involved. The next drought […]

NEW MEDICAL CENTRE OPENS IN GLENORIE VILLAGE OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE

A new medical centre has opened in the Glenorie Shopping Village, opposite the Post Office. All appointments at the practice are bulk billed. Dr. Kumar is a General Practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of medicine including general practice where he has been treating patients with acute and chronic illnesses including complex diabetes, hypertension, […]

DIAMOND WEDDING FOR ARCADIA COUPLE

Bill and Rosemary Dick celebrated their sixty years of marriage at the end of last year. The couple are long time residents of Arcadia, where they are active and valued community members. On the 20th December, Bill and Rosemary gathered with their extended Family and some of their friends, to chat, tell tall stories and […]

COMMUNITY CELEBRATES AND RAISES MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR LOCAL FIRIES

What an amazing turnout for the Glenorie Community Carols event at the Glenorie RSL with over 500 locals attending. Gathering together to catch up with friends, neighbours and families is what our community does so well, and this year it was also to raise money for the local RFS. With the Glenorie RSL matching donations […]

SALVATION ARMY NEWS

The local Salvation Army Family stores at Dural and Glenorie have launched into the new year in a flurry of activity. In the wake of the previous manager leaving to pursue a career in counselling, Brenda has stepped into the void to hold the fort. Regular customers will know Brenda as the lovely person who […]

REV BILL ROSIER OAM

Rev Bill Rosier OAM, with his wife Marilyn on Australia Day

If you ask Rev Bill Rosier what the greatest achievement of his life has been and he will tell you that being married to his wife of 60 years, Marilyn. On Sunday, Australia Day, the Galston resident was named as an Order of Australia recipient for service to the Uniting Church of Australia and to […]

NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF FAGAN PARK

Majestically astride the Pyramid Auto Truck

We are looking forward to our next Open Day on Sunday, January 26, Australia Day. Our district has come through the recent bushfire emergencies unscathed, but our thoughts are with those who have been directly impacted. It is hard to imagine what it would be like to find one’s lifetime possessions all gone, as has […]

ARCADIAN QUILTERS

The Arcadian Quilters Group brought 2019 to a close with a happy, shared lunch at the Galston Community Health Centre where we meet —- 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9.30 am. Our evening group meets 2nd and 4th Monday at 7.30pm. Our first meeting for 2020 will find us involved in a […]

DEMENTIA CAFE OPENS

What is DCaf (dementia cafe)? A dementia cafe is a weekly meeting place designed to give a small group of people living with dementia and their family carers an opportunity outside of their home to socialise, relax and discover ways to live well with dementia. Information can also be provided about local service providers and […]

ACTION ON HOMELESSNESS

The number of older homeless women in Australia increased by over 30% between 2011 and 2016 to nearly 7,000 according to the Australian Human Rights Commission. Age Discrimination Commissioner Dr Kay Patterson said without innovative solutions the problem will increase. To answer the call to push for solutions there will be forum in Baulkham Hills […]