The Galston Concerts: Local & International

The Galston Concerts will blend local, national, and international content on Sunday afternoon 18 September, starting ‘1.30 for 2pm’ in Galston Uniting Church. The ‘local content’ sees Kenthurst-resident Jack Theakston as organist in the 1.30pm pre-concert organ prelude, together with another ‘rising star’, Sydney organist Ava Pudney. The ‘national’ includes Jack as cellist of the […]

News From History Cottage

Interest in our local history was certainly evident at our July gathering. Over sixty members and friends heard guest speaker, Rhonda Ramsey, tell the story of her home” Mount Orient” in Berrilee. For over 130 years the occupants of this stone house, have played significant roles in different aspects of the life of our community […]

Clear Round Show Jumping Brought Clear Skies

Following what seemed like months of disruptive rain and following April’s Clear Round Show Jumping weather cancellation, Galston Equestrian Club (GEC) hosted their long-awaited Show Jumping Competition on Sunday 12 June 2022. The day dawned clear and bright with none of the windy and wild weather predicted. All classes were full to the brim of […]

Gregoriana Arcadia

We welcome all singers to join our Gregorian Chant community choir. This sacred music is sung without instrumental accompaniment according to an established tradition. We practice on second Saturdays each month (2-4 pm) in the beautiful chapel at the Benedictine Monastery, Arcadia. There are no fees and no previous experience is required, just a willingness […]

Hills Harmony Chorus

Hills Harmony Chorus has been meeting again being an active participant in the local community in 2022 under the direction of a new music director Diane Jenkins. In early May the chorus was part of the entertainment at the Heritage Week open day at Bella Vista Farm. One of our members narrated The Story of […]

Charlie Brings Christmas to Galston

Cherrybrook crooner Charlie Chech was in form at his Christmas in July concert at The Galston Club on Thursday 14 July. The 18-year-old singer entertained the 200-plus sold-out audience, singing both crowd favorites and Christmas anthems. It was heartwarming to see residents from local nursing homes and care facilities attend, some who had not left […]

Fun and Volunteering for Dural Scouts

Dural Scouts have had a varied and interesting programme during last term. The Scouts and Parents conducted a weekend BBQ for the Galston Squash Club. It’s incredibly important for our youth members to undertake volunteering activities, and this is one way that many of them can get this opportunity. Volunteering helps them gain valuable skills, […]

Castle Hill Art Society Inc.

CASTLE GLEN COMMUNITY CENTRE, 157 RIDGECROP DRIVE, CASTLE HILL Castle Hill Art Society, Workshop – Sunday 21st August Andrew Antoniou – “Drawing from Yourself” This Castle Hill Art Society workshop is an exploration of the imagination using methods of mark making and collage in the medium of charcoal. These techniques and methods will facilitate your […]

Winter Essentials

This is the time to review your comfort in and around the home. A cooler temperature can lure us to stay longer in our beds. This is the season when we are going to spend more time indoors and therefore finding a cozy place to sit down and relax is very important. Have a good […]

Sinatra Meets Bublé

The Hills-based Harmonix Big Band will be hosting an evening of toe-tappin’, swingin’ music in its Sinatra Meets Bublé concert on Saturday 13 August at the Hornsby Memorial Hall at 7pm. The 18-piece big band will accompany Jimmy Zappia on vocals who will belt out some of the best swing tunes from crooners Frank Sinatra […]