Arcadian Quilting News
What a lovely time of the year, the days can be soft, still with the warmth of the sun, while the evenings are changing towards the winter months… AND we have just had the loveliest NEW MOON, which appeared on 9-10th of April. It was an “Eid moon” marking the end of the holy month […]
Dural Scout Receives Bear Award
An important part of Scouting is learning new skills and earning the associated badges. However, while this is important, the Scout Promise and Law, which we all undertake to live by, emphasises corner-stone qualities that are critical in becoming a valued member of society. These include being respectful, friendly, considerate, and caring for others. The […]
GPA does koalas, DAs and builds fences… soon we hope
Glenorie Progress Association is about reflecting the views of our community on various issues. NSW Koala Strategy Review Elsewhere in this magazine you can read full details on our Environment Centre volunteers’ work with The Hills-Hornsby Rural Koala Project (HHRKP), led by members Lilly and Pat. HHRKP & the GPA has written submissions and encouraged […]
Richard Wilkins Supports Inala
Inala CEO Alexandra Davis is excited to announce the signing of Richard Wilkins AM as their new Patron. “We are delighted to have Richard join Inala as Patron, to support and advocate for the work we do at Inala.” Mrs Davis said. Richard was inspired to take up the role of Patron for Inala by […]
NSW Koala Strategy Review
The NSW Koala Strategy is reviewing their Strategy, inviting the public to make submissions to give new information and inform of gaps in the approach of the NSW Koala Strategy. This gives everyone a chance to comment on what is and isn’t working, and to put in a voice for the Hills, Hornsby and Hawkesbury […]
Allegro Wedding Showcase
Wednesday 8th May Nestled atop a cliff, surrounded by majestic gums and overlooking the stunning natural beauty of O’Hara’s bushland, stands Allegro, a magnificent Mediterranean villa. This is the second Allegro bridal showcase for the year. As usual you’ll be able sample a delicious menu, highlighting 9 dishes from the extensive banquet menus, using the […]
Hills Library
Hills Library Top reads for kids these school holidays: • The Jeweller’s Apprentice by Axel Scheffler • Sensational Australian Animals by Stephanie Owen Reeder • Leo and Ralph by Peter Carnavas Top reads for mums, dads, grandparents and carers these school holidays: • Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey • Women of Good Fortune by […]
Crazy Sock Day at Mt Wilga
The Mt Wilga NDIS Team, in Hornsby, marked World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday 21st March with a Crazy Sock Day fundraiser for Down Syndrome NSW. We also celebrated success stories about our NDIS Participants who have Down syndrome. Many are achieving great progress as they work on their NDIS goals. One such success story […]
Roses in the Netherby Garden
By Angela Morgan Many visitors know and love the roses that grow in the homestead Netherby garden. These roses have been here for many years, withstanding droughts, excessive rain, and Covid, when there were no visitors or gardeners for months. At either side of the entrance to Netherby stand large bushes of a fragrant pink […]
Food Truck Fridays
By Karlene Brummer Hornsby Shire Council’s Food Truck Fridays came to Galston on Friday 12th April, after being postponed from the previous week due to the terrible weather conditions. The trucks were set up in the Galston Recreational Reserve next to the Aquatic Centre, and we were spoilt for choice with a selection of six […]