News from the Friends of Fagan Park
Well, our wishes did come true – what a lovely lot of rain we had at the end of August! Unfortunately, the catchment and the farmers missed out, but it has freshened up the park for our Open Day on Sunday of the long weekend, 6th October. Come and join us, meet some of the […]
Glenorie Progress Association
LOTS OF PLANNING GOING ON The Glenorie community is at an interesting juncture in time in terms of planning. Glenorie is split by two local councils, The Hills Shire and Hornsby Shire councils. Both councils are undertaking planning reviews and planning. The Hills Shire Council has drafted 2036 Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) and Hornsby […]
You Raized Me Up
We have written earlier about “falls prevention strategies”. But what if we did have a fall? There are several techniques that can be applied by a persons to get up on their own, provided there is no injury or no medical attention required. Your Occupational Therapist would provide a technique that is personally suitable to […]
Melbourne Cup
You can celebrate anything anywhere, including the Melbourne Cup, as one exclusive restaurant, Biviano’s Dural will prove. Biviano’s Dural will be the scene of fun and glamour during their sixth Melbourne Cup three-course luncheon on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 11.30am to 4pm. People can dance to relaxing party music provided by a DJ, and live […]
Living Choice to host Community Update
LIVING CHOICE has a vision to create the Hornsby Shire’s finest retirement living community and will be sharing this vision at a Community Update on Monday 21st October. It will host an information session at the Galston Club on Monday 21st October at 5.30pm and complimentary refreshments will be provided. Living Choice’s Regional Manager, Gail […]
Ferry Artists
The Ferry Artists current exhibition titled “Our Wild Life”, opened on 14th September. The Gallery is filled with our artists colourful, creative and highly skilled interpretations of “Wild” and “Wild Life”. The opening was a fabulous occasion with the Gallery full of artists and friends who joined together to celebrate these latest works. “Our Wild […]
BOWLERS JOIN THE SPORTS GALA DAY AT THE DURAL COUNTRY CLUB
Hard working Sports Director on the DCC Board organised a day where the enthusiasts of Lawn bowls, Bocce, Indoor bowls and Fishing could have a fun day with their sport. Of course the men and women bowlers joined in. Angove Wines sponsored the prizes, the bowls winners being Sue Vindin and Doug Farlow. On a […]
Glenorie Progress Association Continued
Glenorie Progress Association (GPA) to Hold Glenorie Community Forum on Hornsby Shire 20-Year Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS)- Last Chance to Have Your Say!!!! The draft LSPS is a 20-year strategic plan for the Hornsby Shire. It is Hornsby Council’s Strategic Plan driven mainly by targets that have been set by the NSW State Government […]
Changes to the 40km/h road rule
The NSW Government has announced changes to the 40km/h road rule for vehicles passing stationary emergency vehicles. Following a 12 month trial of the existing rule, a number of changes are being made. From 26 September: • Drivers will no longer need to slow down to 40km/h on roads with speed limits of 90km/h or […]
Cubs Need More Space
1st Dural Cub Scouts attended the Hills District camp recently with units from Kellyville, Castle Hill and Balcombe Heights. The theme “I need more Space”, developed from Cubs ideas at a recent Cub pack council, took them on an intergalactic mission to colonize a new planet. The storyline involved cubs being put into Cryostasis and […]