News From History Cottage
Seventy five members and friends attended the Society’s first meeting of 2023. Guest speaker, Judith Dunn OAM, had the audience gasping in wonder and amazement as she recounted the lives of some of the former residents of Parramatta. Her through research brought forth the now forgotten stories of people in the arts, industry, the hardship […]
Top Talents for Galston Concert
Sunday afternoon 26 March sees the return of The Galston Concerts for 2023. The double bill in Galston Uniting Church – an organ prelude from 1.30pm; the main concert from 2 till 3ish – will feature top talent winners of national competitions. Samuel Giddy returns to perform prelude music by Vivaldi and Bach following his […]
Don’t Miss Magnificent Mendelssohn – One Concert Only
The members of the Hills Shire Symphony Orchestra are eagerly anticipating presenting the first concert of the orchestra’s 2023 season on Saturday 11th March, starting at 7.30pm at the Hills Grammar School, Kenthurst. The concert will open with Mozart’s Overture to his one of the most beloved operas, The Magic Flute. Written in 1791 and […]
Castle Hill Art Society Inc.
WEDNESDAY 5 APRIL 7.30PM Jan Cristaudo “Colours and abstraction in the Landscape” This demonstration takes the viewer on a visual journey that evokes the allure of the outback and the feeling of connection to a landscape that is unknown to many. “Colour has always fascinated me. It is the first thing I see, then comes […]
A Case Full of Laughs
Castle Hill Players presents Funny Money at the Pavilion Theatre from 31 March – 22 April Written by Ray Cooney and directed by Julian Floriano With audiences happily returning in their droves, Castle Hill Players is proud to be presenting this classic farce that was adapted into a movie starring Chevy Chase for the second […]
The Ferry Artists
The Ferry Artists enjoyed the company of many of its members and friends last Saturday 12th February for the opening of our Annual Art Sale. Hawkesbury Mayor Sarah McMahon opened the exhibition for us and we welcomed many sales. The Art Sale will run through to 20th March when we will rehang the gallery for […]
Weaving Connections Through Nature
The Hills have been coming alive with basket weaving this summer, with residents learning how to weave from locally foraged fibres. Award-winning Galston artist Kirrily Jordan has been teaching people how to identify plants for use and turn them into their own gorgeous creations. “Everyone at my workshops has been so excited to learn to […]
The Probus Club Of the Hills Inc
Whilst there was no meeting in January a number of activities still took place. The golfers and the snooker players continued throughout the month as did the Finance Group. The usual monthly meeting resumed in February where we heard an enlightening address from Zen Wijeyesighe whose topic was Cyber Security. He made us much more […]
Dural Scouts Start New Year
Dural Scout Group finished off the year with considerable activity. The Cubs went camping at Bundilla Scout Camp. They practised campcraft skills including ropework, fire-lighting and cooking. The evening campfire was great fun, particularly the roasted marshmallows. Cubs and Joeys had a combined fishing night at Berowra Waters. Lots of fun trying to hook a […]
Enter Remagine Waste and Environmental Art Prize 2023 by 26 April
Local and national artists have less than two months to enter Remagine, Hornsby Shire Council’s waste and environmental art prize. With a total prize pool of $11,000, entries close on 26 April 2023. Hosted by Hornsby Shire Council in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society since 2009, the Remagine Art Prize challenges artists to create […]