Tree of Joy
The Tree of Joy has been run by the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook and Cherrybrook Village Shopping Centre every year since 1991. Rotary is currently working with more than ten charities providing gifts and brightening the Christmas of those less fortunate, mostly children. By value, the Tree of Joy program is […]
Rotary Club of Kenthurst
Official opening of upgraded playground in John Benyon Rotary Park On Sunday 16th October the playground was officially opened by Hon. Julian Leeser, Federal Member for Berowra, Ray Williams, State Member for Caste Hill, Mayor Peter Gangemi, Lee Pieterse (nee Benyon) and Christine O’Brien from Kenthurst Preschool. The project was funded by Federal, State and […]
Celebrate Recycling Centre’s Fifth Birthday by Going Behind the Scenes
To celebrate the Thornleigh Community Recycling Centre’s (CRC) fifth birthday this November, Hornsby Shire Council invites you to enjoy its first ever open day. Go behind the scenes to experience the world of recycling and discover how this popular community facility has diverted over 3,000 tonnes of problem waste. The fun and informative free birthday […]
Lighting Up the World
Children in impoverished countries who don’t have lights at home will soon be receiving the gift of a solar powered light because of a unique event at Pacific Hills Christian School. Junior School decided to celebrate Father’s Day this year – the first in two years due to COVID lockdowns – with the focus not […]
Probus Ponderings
The past month has brought many activities for members and visitors to the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook. The Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo was extremely interesting with diverse special exhibits to engage members followed by a delicious meal of excellent value at the Glasgow Arms Hotel. Our October Meeting welcomed Guest Speaker, Elizabeth Sequeria, who […]
Hills Recycling Centre a Possibility
The Hills Shire Council is considering the set up of a permanent drop off centre for common household wastes which aren’t collected in kerbside waste and recycling collection services. Council said it would prepare a report on the feasibility of setting up a Community Recycling Centre (CRC) which would accept items such as paint, gas […]
Return and Earn Set to Expand
Return and Earners in Castle Hill could be in for a massive update, with the NSW Government planning to expand the scheme so it includes containers like glass wine and spirits bottles and larger container. NSW Castle Hill MP Ray Williams said this is an exciting opportunity to build on one of Australia’s most successful […]
Foster Care Angels
Every year, Foster Care Angels aim to make Christmas a little brighter for vulnerable children and young people living in the foster care system. Historically, we supported vulnerable young people living in Residential Care Facilities. In recent years, we have expanded our Christmas Drive to include children and young people living in hotels and other […]
Arcadian Quilting News
Working ‘within the community’ in whatever capacity, can sometimes in surprising ways… bring its own rewards. This was our experience recently when an invitation to share our Wednesday morning meeting was accepted by a representative from Assistance Dogs Australia. Andrea Blackford arrived… and so did Bella, a beautiful golden, shorthaired Labrador. We quilting ladies did […]
Grants Awarded to Support Community Initiatives
Six community grants totalling $46,212 have been awarded under The Hills Shire Council’s Community Grants Program 2022/2023. Carols by candlelight, a multicultural forum, family fun days and community events are among the projects funded. Hills Shire Mayor Peter Gangemi said Council’s grants program supports local groups to conduct important and innovative work within the community. […]