Dance and Music Shine in the Hills
A big shout out to our performing arts, Dance and music students at Pacific Hills Christian School for receiving nearly 20 major awards at their most recent competitions. OneMaker Academy attended the City Lights Dance Festival and the dance troupes gave their all – resulting in SR Jazz Any Style, SR & R Contemporary and […]
The Northholm Difference
Northholm Grammar was established in 1983 with a vision of a dynamic, caring school that would foster the worth of the individual, encourage academic and sporting excellence and promote Christian values. It is a family-centred school which looks upon its students, parents and staff as part of a “community” striving for a common goal. Northholm […]
Make Some Cash by Destashing
After two years of COVID interruptions, the ladies of Elouera Cottage Craft at the Cherrybrook Uniting Church are excited to be organising another FABRIC & WOOL DESTASH on Saturday 8th October. The event will be held from 10am to 2pm at the Uniting Church, 134 New Line Road, Cherrybrook. Table Hire is available for those […]
Dural Cubs Visit Planetarium
1st Toongabbie and Dural Cubs and Joey Scouts recently visited the Macquarie University Planetarium. This was to engage scouts in the understanding of Astronomy and cover the requirements for their Space badge as a Special Interest Area. The Session was held in the courtyard of the University’s Science Building E7B in an inflatable planetarium with […]
Quilting News
Spring isn’t quite with us yet, but something makes me feel that there is a ‘change’ in the air…? Quilts are being re-discovered in sewing cupboards, some not quite finished, some having spent far too long in a safe place, waiting for that final binding or name and dedication to someone special. Perhaps the sewing […]
CWA Galston’s Maternity Aid
CWA Galston is calling for urgent improvements to maternity services and support in rural and regional NSW. A catalyst for the formation of the Country Women’s Association of NSW a century ago was the need for adequate maternal health services in the bush, and 100 years on, the Association continues to advocate for expectant mothers […]
Waves Laps Up Energy Efficiency
The soon-to-be opened Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Baulkham Hills will come with energy efficiency in a bid to reduce on greenhouse gas emissions and save on costs. The $55-million facility, set to open this month (September), will have a 99kW solar system installed on its roof to energise pool equipment. It will also […]
Hornsby Bird Survey
Do you know a Fantail from a Honeyeater? Learn how to identify some of the diverse selection of native birds that call the Shire home as Hornsby Shire Council conducts its annual bird surveys on Saturday 10 September at the Lane Cove National Park and Hornsby Park. Join experts from Birdlife Australia as they share […]
Galston Iga Celebrates Local Icon
Recently, the Chriss family at Galston IGA celebrated their wonderful store manager Dave for 20 years of his service. “We are so grateful and blessed that our paths crossed 20 wonderful years ago. Thank you, Dave for all that you do for your community and for IGA Galston. You truly are one in a million […]
Lions Club to Raise Vital Cancer Funds
The Lions Club of West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook is again running its popular Cancer Research Raffle at local shopping centres in the Hornsby and Hills Shires, to help child cancer patients. The Club hasn’t been unable to fund raise for this cause for 3 years due to the CoVid Pandemic. The club is endeavouring to […]