HILLS VOICES IN THE TIME OF COVID-19

The Hills Shire Library Service is documenting experiences of life in The Hills Shire during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions to maintain a record for researchers and future generations. They are calling on Hills residents to share their experiences from the past few months. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne, said she […]

ARCADIAN QUILTERS NEWS

Another of our July meetings found we quilters at Heritage Park again. This time, however, we were cracking hardy as the day became colder and the hours slipped into the PM all too quickly. The bright cheery colours of this quilt brought comments of ….. “oh, I remember that fabric” or “that was a dress […]

STANDING TALL AND SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY – BENDIGO BANK GALSTON COMMUNITY BANK

As another financial year draws to a close, we are delighted that Bendigo Bank Galston Community bank has remained open for business as usual. We have been providing banking services for our community since we opened our doors in March 2002. The decision to open a Community Bank was formed when the existing bank decided […]

Warrah Biodynamic Farm

Here at Warrah Biodynamic Farm the past month has been spent fencing, mulching, pruning and making some changes so that the coming season has a better flow. We’re planning to improve on last season’s results, while also building the scope for contributions from participants in our Warrah Society programs. The farm produces a lot of […]

ZUMBA NINA’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY LOVE AT FIRST DANCE

10 years ago, I lost my job and was going through anxiety and depression from my circumstances at that time. Someone told me about the latest fitness craze called Zumba, because they knew I have always loved dancing. So I dragged my sad self to my first class and literally fell in love right away! […]

A POWERFUL FIRST IMPRESSION IS THE KEY TO – A SUCCESSFUL PROPERTY SALE!

When styling a home for pre-sale, there’s a few critical factors to take into account, as it’s so much more than scatter cushions and aromatherapy candles. Here’s a few tips to consider. The colour palette of the home is paramount. When we select furniture and soft furnishings for properties, we want to work with neutral […]

BUILDING A WINE CELLAR

With the cold winter weather upon us, there is nothing quite like a cosy fire, hot meal and a nice glass of wine which brings me to this month’s topic. For the wine enthusiast, having your own cellar is a must! Building a wine cellar is not challenging or expensive however there are a few […]

THE ORIGINS OF OUR SUBURBS NAMES

ARCADIA – means a pastoral retreat. The grant to George Hall of 600 acres, on Marramarra Ridge, was given the name ‘Arcadia’, from the mythology of a rural utopia, in Greek legend. At the head of Calabash Creek, Arcadia was a pastoral area of farmlets and orchards. Arcadia was also known as Galston Heights in […]

GROSE HEAD SOUTH LOOKOUT, SPRINGWOOD RIDGE

This month’s mountain bicycle ride includes a pleasant, scenic one hour drive from Galston or Glenorie to the Blue Mountains foothills. We drive via Cattai Road and take the A9 out of Windsor to Bligh Park and then ‘The Driftway’ straight through to Castlereagh Road, deftly avoiding all Richmond traffic woes! We then follow the […]

BUSHWALKING

Bushwalking means different things to different people. Some are quite dedicated to the challenge of a long and varied walk, whilst others may engage in just a short walk on a regular basis. Others may only enter bushland reserves on a casual basis. Nevertheless, all who spend time in the bush express similar feelings about […]