Goodbye From Galston Veterinary Clinic’s Andrew Miller
“It is with great sadness, but it is also exciting looking forward, that I would like to announce my retirement. It has been a wonderful privilege to be part of Galston Veterinary Clinic, able to provide my services to the local and not so local community over the last 34 years. Over the years I […]
Farewell Laura Jane
BY KARLENE BRUMMER Laura Jane Waltisbuhl, of Laura Jane Hair at Glenorie is leaving the area after more than a decade of owning and running her very successful business. Laura opened her Salon in July 2010 within the Glenorie Village Complex and around eight years ago she moved to the premises next door joining with […]
Thomas James Bridge Update
BY KARLENE BRUMMER Work is well and truly underway to repair the historic 1830’s Thomas James Bridge, and surrounding landscape on Settlers Road, Wisemans Ferry. The area around the site of the bridge, which is the oldest ‘in use’ bridge on mainland Australia, was badly compromised by the recent flooding, resulting in major landslip of […]
Carpe Diem!
BY KARLENE BRUMMER After a three year hiatus due to natural disasters like fire, floods and the Covid pandemic, the St Alban’s Common Annual Carp Fishing Comp was back bigger and better than ever on the weekend of November 3-5. The Lake within the St Albans Common has been the setting for the Fishing Competition […]
Bromeliads Make Wonderful Christmas Gifts
The next meeting of the Bromeliad Society of Australia will be held on Saturday, 9th of December in the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, Castle Hill. Christmas sales will be available to the public from 10am. The meeting will commence at 12noon followed by the BSA Christmas celebrations for members and their guests. Bromeliads, a […]
Arcadian Quilting News
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! At a recent patchwork meeting the decision was made… we’re starting our “Christmas Challenge” blocks? Watch-thisspace in early 2024 to see the results! Our quilting members recently enjoyed several lovely surprises (a bit like Christmas) when we were shown two 1930’s quilts, both belonging to one of […]
Galston CWA News
The members of Galston CWA have been busy. Since their successful Fashion Parade at the Galston Club on October 18th, they were working towards the stall that they had at the Rowland Village Market Day on Saturday last. There were many surprises to delight the buyers. Lots of homewares, knitwear and delicious baked goods as […]
Jasmine Cook – Show Jumping Champion
Twelve year old Jasmine Cook of Galston Public School has had a very successful year in Show Jumping, riding her Pony, Sherbet Wizz Fizz. In April they competed at the 2023 NSW Interschool Championship representing GPS, where they competed over two days. They were awarded Primary Schools State Show Jumping Champion in both the 80 […]
Luke Kelly The Mural Guru
Originally from the UK, Luke Kelly came to Australia in 2002 and has lived in the Hawkesbury area since 2011. As a self taught painter, Luke is inspired by Australia’s natural beauty and has an ongoing obsession with capturing our unique birds and wildlife through his art. His passion for teaching and creating public art […]
Pets at Work
BY NEV THE NEWSHOUND Nev was sent on his biggest challenge yet, to interview working miniature horse, Lorien, of Lorien’s Circle Arcadia and he had a big surprise waiting for him… Nev: I was all ready to start this interview with “Why the long face?” but you are TINY! What kind of a horse are […]