Salvation Army
Spring has truly sprung, and as we enter into the countdown towards Christmas and the birth of Christ, our thoughts and prayers are with those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Individuals and families fighting poverty, illness and uncertainties in their lives, regardless of their culture and beliefs are always welcome at the Salvos. Our […]
DURAL AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC – NEWS FROM HISTORY COTTAGE
The Society held its AGM at its October meeting. Committee vacancies were filled but there is space for others able to commit to a little more. The president’s report thanked members and the Community at large, for the support the Society had received over the year. Of special reference was the Society’s concern for the […]
Still Creek Landcare – Can Your Garden Help?
I had an idea recently on how our gardens can do more, a lot more, while giving you more pleasure, increasing your knowledge and at the same time helping to save Threatened Species in our area. After reading an Article ‘Why You Should Let Nature Take Over Your Lawn’ from Popular Mechanics I realized how […]
Scuba Diving
On the 21st of May I went to Frog Dive Sydney in Willoughby on a scuba diving trip with my scouting troop First Dural. Upon arriving we were shown an instructional video teaching us the basics (hand signals, descending etc.) and then we were off. After putting on some well-fitting gear, we made our way […]
Opera and song for Galston Concerts
The Galston Concerts will offer opera, song and instrumental colours in their next program – SUNDAY 28 JULY. SYDNEY-RESIDENT ARCH TRIO – Christina Wilson, mezzo-soprano; her husband Alan Hicks, piano and Robert Harris, viola – themselves recent travellers to concerts in Europe and soon in the USA – will be joined by Korean soprano Megan […]
Magic in the Making!
Galston High School students have been hard at work rehearsing for the upcoming musical, The Wizard of Oz, with tickets now on sale! With an all-singing, all-dancing cast, the students are putting the final polish on their parts. A set that that transforms the school hall into the land of Oz is receiving its final […]
THE BENEFITS AND FEATURES OF LEAF STOPPER
The Leafscreener system has been installed on houses around the world since its invention in 1989. It’s inventor, Michael Sichel, won the Australian Design Award for his product in 1991. Leafscreener changed the concept of gutter protection forever. Unlike other forms of gutter protection that were pushed into the gutters, forming a barrier and causing […]
BLACK SPOT PROGRAM FUNDS SET TO SAVE LIVES IN BEROWRA
Residents of the Berowra electorate have received a road safety boost with the Federal Liberal and Nationals’ Government announcing it will invest $200,000 in the Cliftonville Road under the 2019–20 Black Spot Program. Member for Berowra Julian Leeser said Cliftonville Road, north of Wisemans Ferry Road at Maroota, will be made safer thanks to the […]
Heartbeats
Wedding Bliss Nothing brings joy to everyone more than a wedding…..well maybe the birth of a baby, but a wedding is definitely high on the joy scale. Kerrie from the Galston Village Pharmacy is still glowing from the fabulous memories created when she married her now husband Charles. When all of our country were finding […]
The language of Flowers
According to archaeological evidence, flowers have played an important role in the traditions surrounding the death and funeral/burial rituals across numerous cultures for at least the past 11,700 years. Today not only does a floral tribute express, comfort and support, it also sends a message concerning hidden feelings, meanings and symbolism pertinent to both the […]
