Banjo’s BBQs
Nothing brings people together quite like food and flames. That’s the philosophy of Lincs Heating manager, Banjo Vogt. Talk to him and he will suggest why different meat cuts suit different BBQ products from around the world. “BBQ’s & Heating have been part of this business since the 1960s,” Banjo said. “I’m really interested in […]
Bone Dry Hay Run
Did you know that NSW is currently in one of the worst droughts it has been in for decades? Now almost at three years straight with insufficient rainfall to feed and grow, our farmers face the daily heart break and struggle of knowing there is still no forecast predictions for decent rain anywhere in sight. […]
Grand Finals Galore for Galston
The regular 2019 winter netball season drew to a close at the end of August and entered the finals stages. Out of the 14 Galston teams playing, an amazing 12 were still involved in the semi-finals and of those, 9 made it through to the Grand Finals played on Saturday 14th September. In the youngest […]
Galston swimming once again punches above its weight
On the weekend of September 6 and 7, the NSW champs were held at SOPAC in Homebush. Galston sent its biggest team in recent memory to this incredibly prestigious event. Short Course qualifying times are difficult to achieve, generally only allowing the top 30 swimmers in the state to even enter. Galston, under the ever […]
BUILDING A GREAT SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY
Dural’s Men’s Shed exists to offer support and improve the wellbeing of youth and men of all ages. The shed offers a relaxed, non- threatening environment where men can join together socially, work on projects together, share problems and help each other through various life issues affecting men. Whilst the shed caters for mature men […]
Remembering our dear friend, Muffy (Dorothy Lindsay Keel) 8th August 1943 to 15th August 2019
Muffy was an icon around Galston, Maroota and Wisemans Ferry. A great friend to many, muffy worked for a number of years at Waddells, at the til, serving many people in the peach season. The loves of her life were husband Ron, her boys and her grandchildren. Muffy was a ‘no fuss’ lady, yet at […]
NEW LIFE MEMBER INDUCTED FOR HILLS TRI CLUB
At the Hills Tri Club Presentation Night held on Saturday 3 August 2019, an induction was held for the 10th Life Member into the club. Life Membership is awarded to those who are passionate about this sport, are dedicated and active volunteers and are great role models. KAREN TALLIS Karen Tallis joined the club in […]
KNC- GALSTON NEEDS DRIVERS VOLUNTEER
Says David: “It’s rewarding and a pleasure to drive people who are over 65 and are unable to drive to their doctor’s or hospital appointments or on a shopping trip once or twice a week.” Linda Wake, KNC-Transport and Volunteer Coordinator based at the Galston Community Health Centre, wishes to recruit more volunteer drivers who […]
Local volunteers recognised at regional awards
The work of volunteers in New South Wales has been calculated to be worth in excess of $5bn per year to the state economy. On September 4th at Castle Hill RSL, the Centre for Volunteering recognised the work of volunteers in the Hornsby and North Western Sydney region with the 2019 NSW Volunteer of the […]
International Therapy Dog Awareness Month
94-year-old Arcare Glenhaven aged care resident, Mona Robertson had spent 88 years being terrified of dogs, due to a traumatic experience as a child. Thanks to Maple, a 10-year-old Labrador who visits Arcare Glenhaven regularly as part of a Pet Therapy program, she’s recently overcome that hurdle – showing you’re never too old to face […]