Pets at Work
By Nev The Newshound This month we meet 15 year old Dotty, a Koolie x Border Collie from Central Macdonald. Dotty was trained to work sheep and cattle on a property near Kempsey. Proving easy to train and picking up instructions easily she would ’head and back’ cattle or sheep and as a result became […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 5 July 2024
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 5 July 2024 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 181.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 181.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 181.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
How to Safely Light A Fire This Winter In A Fireplace or Wood Heater
Getting Started A home fire can be one of the highlights of winter. Keeping warm by a fire can be a comforting and cozy experience. Getting the fire started can be the biggest challenge. We suggest that you get some handy tools and materials to help make it easier every time. Tools and Materials: Firelighters […]
Circular Keys Chorus Glistens on the Foreshores of Fremantle
By Kath Ware Circular Keys Chorus, from Bella Vista in the Hills District, has won second place in the 2024 Sweet Adelines Australia women’s barbershop competition. This year’s event was held in Fremantle, Western Australia and featured 13 women’s choruses and 22 quartets from around the country. Women’s barbershop singing is a particular style of […]
They’re Creepy and They’re Kooky, Mysterious and Spooky… The Addams Family at Galston High School
The Addams Family is traveling from their home in Cemetery Ridge, Westfield, New Jersey, to visit Galston High School this July. Wednesday continues the family legacy at Nevermore Academy, while Pugsley attends a “Normie” school. They will be participating in our biennial school musical from July 25th to 27th, 2024, presented by our talented students. […]
Arcadian Quilting News
Our much anticipated (end of May) meeting with Andrea Blackford, the Assistance Dogs representative finally arrived. We had 23 quilts, finished, labeled and ready for “giving!” For this meeting our member’s attendance was 99% and Andrea’s presentation was wonderfully inspiring. The training an Assistance dog receives; the care of the dog’s health; the affection shown […]
Celebrating Community and Craft: Kirrily Jordan’s Weaving Journey
In the heart of Australia’s red center, Galston’s own textile artist Kirrily Jordan has spent the past year weaving more than just threads. She completed an ambitious community weaving project that culminated in an extraordinary display of handmade lanterns. Her journey began with a vision to engage local communities through creativity. Collaborating with Yipirinya School […]
News From History Cottage – Parramatta Tour
What a fascinating talk members heard at our June meeting! Susan Gray told of her commitment and care of the primates on her property, Banana Cabana, in Dural. To hear of the character and attributes of her charges was to come to the realisation of how close we are to those on the other branch […]
Glenorie District Cricket Club – Registrations Open
Registrations Open 1st July at playcricket.com.au The Glenorie District Cricket Club is a community-based cricket club who welcomes male and female players of all ages and skill levels. Founded in 1893 our 130-year history as a cricket club is deeply entwined with the history and the community of the Hills District. As a modern club, […]
Bromeliad Society of Australia – Guest Speaker Amal Eid
The next meeting of the Bromeliad Society of Australia will be held at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, Castle Hill on Saturday, 13th July with sales to the public from 10am and the meeting commencing at 12 noon. Our guest speaker will be Amal Eid who would describe herself as a Bromeliad hobbyest, enthusiast, […]
