GLENORIE GROWERS’ MARKET IS A CHANGING

In January of 2010, Vicki Brownless set out to explore the feasibility of bringing the delights and discoveries of the market world to the community of Glenorie. By May of that year, she was ready to launch her business, which also sought to bring together residents and visitors in a relaxed, friendly environment, and to […]

More Success For Dural Bowlers

Dural’s consistent Senior Fours team has advanced to the State Play-off to be held in September. In spite of their star third, Diana Sweeney, being unavailable, Elizabeth Whelan, Judith Harris, Eileen Bromley and Robin Davidson all played well and were able to defeat the four from Brush Park (Macquarie District) in a game where the […]

Learn-to-ride bike tracks ready for use

The last two learn-to-ride bike tracks in The Hills have recently opened. One track is located at Crestwood Reserve in Baulkham Hills and the other is based at Centenary of ANZAC Reserve in Castle Hill. The tracks are designed to teach young riders road rules in a safe and fun environment. Mayor of The Hills […]

Salvation Army

Behind the public face of its many Family Stores, the Salvation Army provides a range of services to members of the community. In the 1860s the founder, William Booth originally just provided help and spiritual guidance to homeless and addicted men in London. His aim was to help these individuals on a path of rehabilitation […]

Local Staff Wanted

Castle Hill based Aussie Pumps (Australian Pump Industries Pty Ltd) continues to grow and needs to build staff numbers fast! The company offer exciting careers in a wide range of roles from engineers to customer service, sales to admin! This week the focus is on replacing the Managing Director’s PA who is retiring after 35 […]

koala fest

A Koala Fest is to be held on Saturday 15th September 2018 in Memorial Park, Kurrajong Village between 10am and 2pm. A great day has been organized by many community groups working together to celebrate the koala population in the Hawkesbury and surrounding areas. These iconic furry animals are out and about in our region […]

Friends of Fagan Park

Replacement of the pressed metal ceilings in Netherby Homestead were completed during June, matching the original patterns, and walls and ceiling repainted. We are in the process of cleaning and polishing all furniture, rehanging curtains, and returning all the small items that were packed away for safe keeping. The homestead should be reopened by the […]

Valerie Selff

7th March 1940 to 13th June 2018 – Known to us as Naina Mum to Belinda Petith and David Selff It is hard to put a life into words. Our mum and Naina put so much life and love into everyone she touched. Val was born in Bankstown in 1940 to proud new parents of […]

Local Lions Club Children’s Helps fight Cancer

West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Lions Club and The NSW Lions Public Health Foundation has donated a total of $15,000 to enable the Westmead Children’s Cancer Research Unit (CCRU) to upgrade equipment used to treat childhood cancer. This project was jointly funded by The Club, $10,000 and The Lions Health Foundation providing the balance of $5,000 […]

The language of Flowers

According to archaeological evidence, flowers have played an important role in the traditions surrounding the death and funeral/burial rituals across numerous cultures for at least the past 11,700 years. Today not only does a floral tribute express, comfort and support, it also sends a message concerning hidden feelings, meanings and symbolism pertinent to both the […]