BROMELIAD SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA – MEET BOB AND PATRICIA SHARPLEY
While the Bromeliad Society of Australia meetings are on hold, we thought we would introduce you to some of the Society’s most passionate members. Bob and Pat Sharpley’s love of bromeliads started when their son bought his first house, from an older couple approx 10 years ago. The overgrown garden had a delapidated shade house […]
GALSTON GARDEN CLUB
Thousands of clubs of different interests have been impacted by the Covid-10 pandemic, and the Galston District Garden Club is no different, having to postpone yet another monthly meeting. While most of us have found solutions for other parts of our lives in isolation (home office work, online shopping and Zoom catch-ups with friends and […]
GLENORIE RURAL FIRE THE EARTH HEALS – THE COMMUNITY COMBINES
You cannot help but notice the improving bush-health with the rain of the last few months. Looking to the west, the cleaner air enables sights of the Blue Mountains which are sharper than ever, proving that postbushfires, Nature continues its long-established cycles of healing and regeneration. However, you may have noted a few hazy days […]
GALSTON RURAL FIRE BRIGADE NEWS
Winter Home and Fireplace Safety The arrival of the winter means an increased risk of preventable house fires. As the weather cools down, people plug in their heaters, pull out the electric blankets, and light up their fireplaces – all of which pose potential fire risks. There are some simple checklist items you should tick […]
ARCADIA RURAL FIRE BRIGADE
Whilst following strict procedures in response to Covid-19, brigades around the district have been undertaking essential hazard reduction preparation work to ensure these prescribed burns can be done within ideal weather perimeters. In May many crews from NSW RFS Hills and Hornsby districts, and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services (NSW NPWS), participated in the […]
TURRELLS FLOOR AND WALL TILING
Ceramic floor tile can take a lot of abuse and still last throughout the life of the home. Compared with other types of flooring, ceramic tile stands up to heavy traffic and abrasion so kids, pets and lots of visitors are no problem. There is no shrinking or expanding as there is with wood products, […]
Northholm Grammar – The Year 5 Advantage
At Northholm Grammar, the Year 5 Advantage creates a seamless curriculum, positive relationships and a powerful progression into high school for students. A smooth transition from the Primary to Secondary years can provide a critical link between student wellbeing and ongoing learning. Northholm Grammar’s Primary Years Program ensures that students can work in pursuit of […]
LOCAL COMPANY DRIVING ECONOMY
During the Coronavirus outbreak, local company Aussie Pumps has bucked the downsizing trend and has been actively recruiting. Demand for its high pressure cleaning equipment and pumps has had the dedicated team working overtime. “We have the confidence to recruit because we believe the economy’s set to rebound in the coming months, particularly in our […]
CELEBRATING LIFE – 10 YEARS ON
An interview with Heidi Edwards. It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since that fateful day on May 20th, 2010 when a dead tree fell on my car whilst driving on Old Northern Road at Forest Glen, just 10 minutes from my home. My two young children were left uninjured and I was left […]
RSL SUB-BRANCH – ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATON
Due to the pandemic crisis, RSL Hornsby Sub-Branch, along with all other sub-branches, cancelled their annual ANZAC commemoration services. In the past years, members of our local community, including veterans, cadets, representatives of local schools, other community groups and political leaders would gather at the Hornsby, Glenorie and Galston Cenotaphs to commemorate with Remembrance Services. […]