Exciting news from Sandra’s Ceramics Studio!
They are now online! Yes, you can find all of their beautiful handmade ceramic giftware at your fingertips & make your purchases online. The items range from stylish homewares including decorative & functional vases, plates & bowls to colourful outdoor pieces for the garden like their quirky frogs & geckos. The all-important web address is […]
Galston Concerts: On to the Future!
Good news … make that ‘better’ news … recently. Public health stats are improving, with relaxed regulations allowing for a trend back to normal life. Not quite ‘better’ enough for The Galston Concerts team to confirm their final program for the year. With great regret, the Galston Gala on 21 November has been postponed. Galston […]
Everything is Opening, but Don’t Let that Open you Up to Injury!
By Alex Fielding As the most recent lockdowns finish and gyms and sport start to take off again, there is every chance your physical conditioning may be a lot different to what it was 3 months ago. Because of this deconditioning, there is a likely increased risk of injury if you go into the gym […]
Negotiation Tips for Buying A Property
Negotiation a property purchase is a serious business, so it’s important to be armed with as many tactics as possible to give yourself the advantage. In this article, our agents outline six tips to help you negotiate your property purchase like a professional and seal the deal. Get your Finances in Order Be clear about […]
Making A Difference for Seniors in the Community
Do you want to make a difference in your local community? Have you considered volunteering to visit older people living near you? Catholic Healthcare is seeking volunteers to join its Community Visitors Scheme (CVS), a national program aimed to enrich the quality of life of seniors living at home and in residential aged care homes. […]
Accessories for A Mobility Scooter
A mobility scooter enhances the independence of its user. It opens up possibilities for someone with limited or restricted mobility. We talked about how to select the most appropriate mobility equipment, how to use a mobility scooter for the safety of the user and the community and other related topics. Let us review the most […]
Technology Tips for Seniors
Technology is incredibly helpful in the lives of many senior Australians, but developing the skills and confidence to master their smart devices can prove challenging. Here are some helpful tips: 1 Be Password Smart. When using the internet, choose a strong password that only you will know. Use special characters and symbols and consider using […]
Arcadian Quilting News – Accidental Heroes
Quite by chance recently I noticed a favourite plant had popped its head up … bravely I thought as this particular little gem had been badly nibbled by who-knows-what much earlier in the year. But there it was … the tiny blue nodding creeper, ‘welcome back! Just how it arrived where it did, remains another […]
Long-Awaited Approval for Living Choice Galston
Following a five-year, protracted process, the Hornsby Shire Council has given Development Approval for Living Choice Galston, an upmarket retirement community planned for 330 Galston Road, Galston. The decision paves the way for the construction of 40 two and three-bedroom villas, 48 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and a luxury leisure centre. Living Choice Galston […]
George Stepanovich Honoured with Youth Community Service Award
Her Excellency, The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales – as Patron of The Order of Australia Association NSW Branch – has presented Galston High School student George Stepanovich with the Youth Community Service Award for exceptional service or engagement with their local community, or to Australia in general. George was […]
