Kenthurst Probus Winter News
Colder weather has obliged Kenthurst Combined Probus Club to forsake the chilly Kenthurst Uniting Church and meet in the adjoining, warmer tea room! In spite of the slightly reduced area, members still enjoyed their usual monthly meeting in August. At this meeting, long time Kenthurst resident Gaynor Williams made a presentation detailing the design and […]
News from History Cottage
The audience, of nearly 150 attending the August, June Roughley Memorial Lecture, broke all records. Dr Grace Karskens’ research of the history of Dyarubbin, Hawkesbury River, entertained, enthralled and generated much discussion over afternoon tea. Her explanations of the life and conditions of the early convict farmers, gave a different story to that so generally held. […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 13 September 2024
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 13 September 2024 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 169.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 171.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 169.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Local Council Elections: Democracy Sausage
As with all elections it’s a great opportunity for community groups and school P&C Associations to make the most of having hundreds of extra people visit their venues if they are a polling station. You can only vote in your Ward on Polling day in the Hills, Hawkesbury residents can vote at any booth in […]
Fred Caterson Plea
By Sophie Poredos A community meeting organised by the ‘Fred Caterson Action Group’ was held to highlight concerns about development plans of a Castle Hill Reserve before the local government elections. More than 50 people attended the community event on Saturday the 24th of August, aimed at raising awareness of Council’s plans and of the […]
Hornsby Art Prize Returns with Impressive Artworks to be Showcased in October Exhibition
The judging panel has announced 65 artworks have been shortlisted for Hornsby Shire Council’s 2024 Hornsby Art Prize. The finalist works of Painting, Sculpture, Digital Art Stills/Digital Photography, Drawing, and Printmaking will be on exhibition at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre from 25th October until 10th November. Hosted in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society, […]
Dural Scouts Earn Training Awards
This month Dural Scout Group is pleased to advise that one of their Venturers has received two Nationally Recognised Qualifications through Scouts Australia, as their Registered Training Organisation. Alexis Taylor has been awarded a Certificate II in Workplace Skills and a Certificate II in Active Volunteering. Qualifications through Scouting are issued at no cost to members and […]
Galston Garden Club
Next meeting will be on 11th September Guest speaker will be Ian Hemphill Topic is about “spices” The Galston Garden Club is proud to present eight outstanding acreage gardens which will delight and inspire any visitor. You will find a host of plants of all shapes and sizes, spectacular flowering shrubs, wonderful specimen trees, water […]
Bromeliad Spring Show (28th – 29th September)
Spring time is the perfect time to check out the numerous varieties of Bromeliads flowering during Spring and with the additional sunlight they can colour up beautifully. The Bromeliad Spring Show will be held at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 28th September 9am-4pm and Sunday, 29th September 10am-3pm. Rare and exquisite bromeliads from local […]
West Pennant Hills-Cherrybrook Lions Club Helps Save Lives
Since its formation in 1964 the West Pennant Hills-Cherrybrook Lions Club has raised over $2 million to support our community. The Inala School has been supported since day one. Over $260,000 has been raised for child cancer patients. Our members helped the Red Cross Blood Bank for 47 years. Lions built motel-style accommodation at Hornsby […]
