Showcase highlights Northholm Grammar’s talented young musicians
young musicians With live performances reduced and restricted last year, it was a great thrill for Northholm’s Annual Music Showcase to once again light up the stage at the Hornsby RSL Club last month. The Showcase is a highlight in Northholm’s performing arts calendar, with both curricular and co-curricular music students from Year 2 through […]
Strength training as you get older
Declining strength is a common problem as we get older. This is because muscle strength is driven by the stimulus we provide to that particular muscle. In other words, we “use it or lose it” Lifestyle changes can mean we have reduced activity as we get older. Further, illnesses and injuries may be more common […]
New Winter Menu Launch
With the cold weather upon us, there are not many things to get excited about, other than VIVID Sydney Festival, ski trips and warm doona’s under the fireplace. However, when it comes to food, there is no better time to indulge! Winter Menu, Winter Menu, Winter Menu Sirculo is excited to announce the launch of […]
Eulogy for Noel Beard
Today I wanted to share some stories about Dad. While they are not necessarily stories you may be familiar with, since each of us has our own personal experiences with Noel Beard, I am sure you will find some common ground. Each of us fearfully and wonderfully made by God, and Noel Beard was no […]
Bare Root Season is Here
It is the perfect time to select and plant a deciduous tree in your garden. Deciduous trees are dormant during winter making them easy to transport and plant without any fuss. They will establish a root system over the winter months which will maximise your spring growth. Also at this time of year, the nursery […]
New10 Tips to Keep Healthy in Winter
Many people stop exercising and turn to comfort food high in sugar, fat or carbohydrates as winter approaches. To stay healthy, follow these 10 expert tips from Catholic Healthcare. 1. Eat plenty of vegetables and lean meat: Use them to make warm winter salads or soups and stews. 2. Pick foods that boost your immune […]
A Diamond Anniversary – Creating A Home Among the Plum Trees
Jan and Max Cowdry of Galston celebrated 60 years of marriage having married at St George’s Anglican Church in Hurstville on the 13th of May 1961. As Jan was a Girls’ Brigade leader at the time the girls from the Brigade created a guard of honour to pay tribute to the newly weds. Jan and […]
Celebrating 50 Years
Celebrating 50 Years of Galston Chamber of Commerce… IT TAKES A VILLAGE Shortly after forming The Galston Chamber of Commerce in 1971, a need was evident for a local paper to inform the community about local happenings and assist local businesses in promoting themselves through advertising. From the original Galston & District News, to the […]
News from the Fagan Park Friends
We had an excellent turnout of visitors to the Fagan Park on ANZAC Day, and the volunteers very much enjoyed being able to get out the vehicles and some of our other treasures to put on display. A few of our members brought along their own historic vehicles, including the Leyland P76 Force 7V, which […]
Four Day Snowy Hike for 1st Dural Venturers
By Ian McArthur The 1st Dural Venturers, a 16-18-year-old section, recently spent four days camping and snowy hike in the Mountains. The most challenging Snowy Hike was from Charlotte Pass to a lookout above Blue Lake and return, which included a climb through alpine scrub and a tricky rock hop across the Snowy River. Blue […]