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 […]

Give Ticks The Flick!!!

BY KARLENE BRUMMER This would have to be the worst tick season I have experienced in over a decade. With two trips to the Vets, and a close brush with death for one of my beloved cats, I am doing everything possible to prevent any further infestations. All my cats have Seresto collars, which usually […]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From The GCN Team!

It has been my pleasure to have worked as the Editor of the Galston, Glenorie and Hills Rural Magazine for the past eight months. As one of the last remaining “Print” publications in the area, it is a blessing that we have not gone the way of so many other local newspapers – ie digital […]

Local Performers Confirmed For Glenorie Carols

GLENORIE CAROLS FROM 5PM SUNDAY 17TH DECEMBER 2023 LES SHORE RESERVE (GLENORIE OVAL) We are pleased to announce the following performers will be entertaining you this year: The Matt Moody Jazz Band Vocals: Joanne Taylor, Aaron Venhuizen, Lynda Dunkley Dancers: Hills Dance Factory, Irish Dancers The Glenorie Public School Band Guest Artists – Rewi Pakinga, […]