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DURAL ART STUDIO MESSAGE

We would like to update our customers that the studio is open and classes as advised here. Below we have outline some ideas for the moment for our regular customers and students, considering the statements made by authorities. FOR SHOP SALES, WE ARE OPEN this week 9.30-5 , Sat 10-2 but keep an eye for […]

CARLILE SWIMMING CHERRYBROOK

We would like to inform you that, regrettably, Carlile Swimming will be temporarily closed. As swim teachers and parents, the safety and wellbeing of our swimming family is at the forefront of everything we do. With this in mind, we have taken into consideration the information and guidelines from the Federal and State Governments, the […]

TAI CHI

The Kenthurst Tai Chi group celebrated the 103rd Birthday of one of its senior members – Beryl Winser from Dural. Beryl has been a member of the Tai Chi group for many years. We all celebrated with coffee and cake at the Hidden Jem at Kenthurst on Wednesday 11th March. Congratulations to Beryl. For information […]

SALVOS

Salvos By Katy Joscelyne

At the time of going to press, our Salvos Family stores in Dural and Glenorie will be opening, as usual. Please check our Facebook page regularly for updates on any changes due to the coronavirus concern. Every week, several hundred books are donated to us. We have a dedicated team that checks these books; we […]

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT… FUNBRIDGE

Much more complicated than I thought it would be but also lots of fun. Being a golfer, it seemed the next natural progression. For the last seven weeks, I have been very diligent in going to my lessons. I am sure there are readers of this article who are bridge players who would have made […]

CWA NEWS

Happy Easter from CWA Galston. We’d like to wish everyone in our wonderful community a safe and happy Easter long weekend. Thank you to everyone who joined us for afternoon tea during our March meeting. It was wonderful to see so many new faces despite the rain, and we hope to see you all again. […]

ROYAL COMMISSION SUSPENDS ALL PUBLIC EVENTS

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has suspended public hearings, due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. The Chair Ronald Sackville AO QC said after careful consideration, the Commission has postponed the following hearings: • Education scheduled for next week in Brisbane, Queensland, • Justice scheduled […]

ARCADIAN QUILTERS GROUP

What better place to finish off those patchwork projects than in your own home!! Yes, we Arcadian Quilters are stitching away at home as our venue the Galston Community Health Centre, Cnr Arcadia Road and The Glade, Galston has elected to close their facility until further notice. So, if you had planned to drop in […]

54KM ROAD RIDE – THE SACKVILLE LOOP A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT…

Riders ready for the climb on Sackville Ferry

This month’s road ride is a 54km loop, with the Hawkesbury River meandering through the centre. Starting in the historic town of Windsor, we cross the controversial bridge over the Hawkesbury River. We pick up the pace along Wilberforce Road, which is floodplain flat and bordered by grass farm quilts hemmed by the beautiful Blue […]

THE SECRET LIFE OF POWERFUL OWLS

(Left to right) Dr Beth Mott (BirdLife Australia), Cr Waddell, Cr Browne, Deb Fleet (Sydney Wildlife), Michael Bianchino, Mayor Ruddock, Cr Heyde, Georgia Cameron

Byles Creek Valley environmentalists Michael Bianchino and Georgia Cameron revealed the Secret Life of Powerful Owls to a captive audience including Mayor Ruddock and three Councillors at Hornsby Library on Saturday 7 March. The fully-booked interactive event included original music, photos and videos designed to entertain and educate participants on Australia’s largest owl, Ninox strenua, […]