BRIGHT SMILES

Winning Smiles are delighted and gratified with their welcome into the Galston Community. They recognise that Galston is a caring, united and supportive, suburb which has the spirit and comfort of a small country town. Winning Smiles are pleased with the response from the community who have shared their thoughts with positive testimonials, William, writes […]
NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF FAGAN PARK

Great news! Council has now agreed to allow us to open the museums each Tuesday, and also on the Second Sunday of each month. We may be able conduct our Australia Day open day on 26 January 2021 too. Of course, everyone has to abide by any restrictions the Government may have in place at […]
Ferry Artists celebrate “2020 What a Year!”

Saturday 28th November from 6-8pm at the Ferry Artists Gallery We can all relate to this can’t we? But, down in the folds and bends of the Hawkesbury, Macdonald and Webbs Creek valleys, amongst fire, floods then virus, the creative heart of the valley has kept on beating. Apart from a mandatory closure of 6 […]
ART AND Celebration November 14-15/21-22 2020

The Arthouse Pavilion Gallery in Dural is launching a new art and community event this November to be held over two weekends (14-15, 21-22) called ART.AND…’Celebration’. The new ART.AND…series, by local Artists And Incorporated experienced curators, will create regular events and exhibitions that highlight a range of carefully sourced, talented Sydney artists whose hands paint, […]
The Rustic & Rural Artisan Weekend | 21st – 22nd of November

Situated in expansive cottage gardens amongst the vast native bushland of Glenorie, the Rustic and Rural Weekend will take place for its fourth consecutive year. Continuing on from the success of previous open weekends, this provincial market will showcase and celebrate local florists, growers, artisans, craftspeople and sellers of vintage and timber wares. The exhibitors […]
WOODLANDS RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Woodlands Retirement Village is the Hills best kept secret. Set amongst beautiful bushland in Cherrybrook, Woodlands boasts garden units and villas, as well as serviced apartments. “It is rare to find serviced apartments anymore for older people,” General Manager, Cathy Bennett, explained. “For someone wanting to downsize, but not ready for aged care, it is […]
CWA GALSTON NEWS

CWA Galston held it’s AGM this month and with all positions filled we look forward to the future with our wonderful members. Congratulations and thanks to all our 2020/21 office bearers, looking forward to another amazing year in the CWA. After a long hiatus due to COVID-19, our members all agreed upon how much we […]
ARCADIAN QUILTERS NEWS

Our very difficult year is suddenly passing quite quickly, soon we shall see Christmas decorations everywhere. Not having ventured to the shopping malls just yet I don’t know how bright and cheery “the outside world really is”… ?? With the end-of-year-festivities in mind my partner-in-crime … Big Ted is now asking … “has anybody told […]
LEAFY ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY VIBE – ATTRACTING RESIDENTS TO UNITING BOWDEN BRAE

A spacious and light-filled apartment – with a view into the treetops – has helped deliver the perfect retirement lifestyle for Joy and Greg Newling. Eighteen months ago, Joy and Greg made the decision to downsize into a newly-built retirement village apartment at Uniting Bowden Brae. Apart from freeing up some capital for retirement, the […]
Meet Carolyn Farbrother

McQuoin Park Sales Manager, Carolyn Farbrother is here to answer your Retirement Village questions. Q: Why do many seniors choose to live in retirement village nowadays? A: “If you are looking for convenience, living in a Retirement Village is great for those who don’t want to sweat over the small things. McQuoin Park in Wahroonga, […]