BROMELIAD SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA INC
The Bromeliad Society of Australia will hold their next meeting at Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 15 October with plant sales commencing at 12noon prior to the meeting. Access is via the new Showground entrance off Showground Road into Doran Drive, Castle Hill. Guest speaker will be George Oehm, Australian Native Orchid Society (ANOS) Sydney Group who will […]
Cumberland Orchid Circle inc.
The next meeting of the Cumberland Orchid Circle will be on Wednesday 26 th October 2016 in Barton Hall, which is situated in Gough Drive (off David Road), Castle Hill. The meeting will start at 8.00pm and will last approx 2.0 hrs. At the meeting, orchids in bloom will be benched for a monthly point score competition. This month’s […]
Wildlife Nest Boxes
Many of our native wildlife need tree hollows for shelter and nesting. It can take 100 years for a tree to develop a suitable hollow and in urban areas there simply aren’t enough old trees around. Where natural hollows are limited, the more abundant species like Brush tail Possum and Cockatoos may push out smaller and rarer wildlife […]
Cluster Subdivision Explained
Subdivision of the rural areas of the Hills Shire has been a long running and contentious issue for well over ten years. In 2012 Hills Shire Council adopted new planning controls that allow for increased housing density on land of 10 hectares or greater, that has been mapped as being of high biodiversity value. The objectives of these […]
A very funny comedy you can actually bring your Nan along to enjoy
Set in New York, Bridget takes the opportunity to spend some time with her favourite Grandmother before heading off to University. The visit introduces her to Tom, the local cop on the beat, and Nana’s dear, and very interesting, friend Vera. As Bridget discovers and freely admits… being Nana’s roommate for the Summer is going to be an experience she’ll […]
ANGELIKA ERBSLAND .. FIGURE DRAWING
Wednesday 5 TH October 7.30pm Angelika is best known for use of colour and figurative work, often in a modern contemporary style, and has won many prizes for her work in watercolour, acrylic and mixed media. She is a member of Portrait Artists Aust. Visitors are welcome to the meeting at Castle Glen Community Centre, Ridgecrop Drive, […]
Budgerigar Society of NSW Inc.
The Annual General Meeting of the Society was held on the 17 th September 2016 and Hill Branch member Mr Harry Charalambous was re-elected as the President, for the next twelve months. Since taking up the position, Harry has worked tirelessly in the role of President, striving to keep the Society moving forward. Hills Branch continues to provide members […]
News from St Benedict’s October 2016
St Benedict’s Parish Fete We’re still celebrating the success of the annual St Benedict’s fete that was held at the end of August. Due to the hard work and generosity of so many people, the event raised close to $35,000 but, most importantly, everyone had a wonderful time on the day. Special mention must be made of the […]
Soccer Grand Final
Another great soccer season culminated with an exciting Grand Final last Saturday, between The Piccolos and The Galstonites, at Hayes park, Galston. The Piccolos were victorious with a 31 final score despite a fierce counter attack by The Galstonites. Presentations were held after the game where all teams agreed it had been the best season yet, with happy […]
Salvation Army Glenorie
In its mission to provide hope, opportunity and freedom without discrimination to all Australians. The Salvation Army recently opened a store in Glenorie. Open on Wednesdays only, trading at Glenorie has recently been extended to both Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30am to 3pm. The Salvation Army is currently recruiting community-minded people who can volunteer a few hours per […]
