MEDITATION APP…
If you are feeling a little stressed or finding it hard to sleep this App may be the solution for you. Insight timer – Meditation App. As an App of the Year Winner – (TIME magazine and Women’s Health) this app provides up to 40,000 free meditation and music tracks. There is also the option […]
ARCADIA PUBLIC SCHOOL – EXCELS IN CULTURE AND WELLBEING!
Life’s good at Arcadia Public School, especially when you can balance, build, create, problem solve, socialise and generally have huge amounts of fun in our spectacular new sandpit playground! The incredible creative design skills of Fiona and Matt at Architects of Arcadia and the talented ‘artisans’ from Furnass Landscaping have combined to produce this one […]
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! GALSTON HIGH SCHOOL PILES UP THE BOOKS
Galston High School students’ love of reading is always evident during the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC). The Challenge runs from March to August each year. It aims to encourage in students a love of reading for leisure and pleasure, and to enable students to experience quality literature. It is not a competition but a […]
SOME TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING THE RIGHT CHILDCARE
Understanding Child Care and choosing the best one for you can be a challenging task. Below are questions to help you when considering… 1. Does your research from either childcarefinder.gov.au, internet, Facebook, Google, friends positively review your child care centre. 2. Did it feel safe and did the educators provide activities that engaged and stimulate […]
BACK TO THE ART CLASS ROOM..YAY!
We are back in art studio with classes for adults and children and our shop is open. Numbers are limited and social distancing applies. We have been in zoom for the past And while this is still available we are enjoying being back in the art studio. It’s been a challenge, but good to do. […]
GALSTON DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB
With the shorter days and chilly mornings there is no denying that winter is with us. With the long, hot days of summer now in distant memory, you might be surprised how some of those gardening jobs that seem like a chore in summer can be actually enjoyable in winter. We assume that our gardens […]
HIDDEN IN THE HILLS CLIMBERS AND SCRAMBLERS
There are a number of scramblers or climbers that twine and climb their way up and over other shrubs and bushes. One such climbing plant is Apple Berry Dumpling (Billardiera scandens). Not uncommon, but not easily identified as it twines its way around its supporting plant which grows in the understorey. Its branches have been […]
STILL CREEK LANDCARE – OUR INVITATION TO OUR COMMUNITY
Have weeds you want to get rid of? Want to know your weeds and how best to destroy them? Want to know which weeds are the biggest worry? Want to know the best natives to plant at your place to replace weeds? Your local landcare group has been running working bees at our properties for […]
GALSTON RURAL FIRE BRIGADE NEWS
Wheat Bag Safety Wheat bags are great for soothing aches and pains but should never be used in bedding materials. Wheat bags can ignite and shouldn’t be used to warm beds while you’re sleeping. Firefighters have responded to numerous residential fires that have occurred due to wheat bags overheating in the microwave oven or wheat […]
GLENORIE RURAL FIRE BRIGADE
The crisp starry nights have been good weather for a fire pit in the back yard. Some good friends, good food and a warm fire can make for an entertaining evening outdoors, however it remains important to be aware of your council regulations regarding outdoor burns. Hornsby Council does not permit any bonfires for recreational […]
