Soroptimist International Of The Hills: 12th Annual Public Speaking Competition
As part of Orange Blossom Festival celebrations Members of Soroptimist International of The Hills will be holding their Annual Public Speaking Competition for local High School students on Saturday afternoon, 9 September at the Glenhaven Community Centre. With a strong focus on education for women and girls topics for both Junior and Senior Sections have […]
The Probus Club Of The Hills Inc
May was a very busy one for our club. It started with an interesting speaker on the subject of Nursing Homes and Retirement Villages including details of costs and where to get help. Then apart from the usual activities of golf, snooker and finance, additional activities included an afternoon of barefoot bowls at the Hills […]
Exciting Night at Dural Scouts
Cubs and Scouts from Dural Scout Group held a combined meeting at their Galston hall last week and all had a GREAT NIGHT, full of fun, games, and a pioneering activity. They played many games, including Indoor Hockey (the Scout Way) and it was exciting for all ages, including the Leaders’ challenge! The Pioneering activity […]
June Womens Shed Arcadia
The June women’s shed project used pen and paper to create patterns. This is called Zen tangle because of its meditative affects when developing the patterns. Some of these patterns can create an illusion of a 3D surface by use of light and dark contrast. After practicing this enjoyable technique some ladies created one of […]
Vale Alan Buxton – RSL Lifecare Resident (Galston) And World War II Veteran
4 DECEMBER 1920 – 1 JUNE 2023 Alan Buxton was born in Parramatta on the 4th December 1920. His parents were John and Mildred Buxton (nee Webb). Alan was immensely proud to say that his great-great-grandfather, Richard Webb, after being sentenced to death in England when he was 16, was transported as a convict to […]
Arcadia Galston Residents Association
During the last meeting in May, AGRA members discussed several important topics related to Galston and the surrounding areas. The meeting was attended by Councillors Warren Waddell, Nathan Tilbury, and Monica Ball, who facilitated a Q&A session on enabling and health. Here are the key points that were discussed: • Hornsby Council Rural Lands Study: […]
Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence Fundraising, We Need Your Help
The Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence is an initiative of the Glenorie Progress Association, the Glenorie Memorial Hall Committee and Hornsby Shire Council. The plans have been in the works for 2 years and now we need your help for the final fundraising. The NSW State Government has contributed $30,000 in two grants and The Whiteman […]
Getting Set To Put Best Foot Forward
It’s almost time to think about who you would like to thank for their tireless work in the community with nominations opening soon for the 2023 Community Achievement Awards for NSW and the ACT. If someone has impressed you with their community spirit, why not nominate them! The Community Achievement Awards for NSW and the […]
Sugar Gliders Galore
Hills Hornsby Rural Koala Project (HHRKP) is using both cameras and sound recorders to identify animals in the wonderful bushland of the Hills and Hornsby Shires. Every month HHRKP will highlight a different animal that has been either seen or heard in the area. This month Sugar Gliders are the special animal. The calls of […]
Horse Agility
Horse Agility is a creative way to interact with horses on the ground that uses obstacles. This can reveal insights about how to improve your relationship via a challenge with a purpose. This naturally strengthens trust, communication and rapport between handlers and their horses. Horse Agility is held the first Saturday of the month on […]