Galston Girl Guides Have Fun
Galston Girl Guides continue to have fun and stay active. At the end of term, we visited Peak Pursuits in Castle Hill. The girls enjoyed both the high ropes course and the vertical activities and challenges. They particularly enjoyed the spider web. If your daughter is interested in making new friends, taking part in fun […]
Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook
The Rotary Club has been busy in the community. On 8th July members got to work and repaired rotten wooden stairs at the Cherrybrook Guide Hall. On 25th July members of the Club made a vocational trip to the Westmead Institute for Medical Research. The Institute is one of the largest in Australia and it […]
Take Control and Download the Get Prepared App to Recover Faster
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in an emergency. To help prepare, Hornsby Shire Council is encouraging residents stay safe in a disaster or a time of crisis by downloading and completing an emergency plan on the Get Prepared app. Research shows that the more people prepare for a disaster, the faster they recover. The Get […]
Learn About Glenorie Ecology and Wildlife
Join the Cattai Hills Environment Network, Greater Sydney Landcare, Biodiversity Conservation Trust NSW, and the Glenorie Ecology and Wildlife Refuge at a fun and educational workshop learning about the uniqueness of your local bushland, endangered plants, and animals on a bush walk with a local ecologist. The event – on Saturday 24th September from 11am […]
Refurbished Waves Laps Up Energy Efficiency
The soon-to-be opened Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Baulkham Hills will come with energy efficiency in a bid to reduce on greenhouse gas emissions and save on costs. The $55-million facility, set to open this month (September), will have a 99kW solar system installed on its roof to energise pool equipment. It will also […]
Tribute for the Life of – Elizabeth Kean Oam (1927-2022)
Middle Dural resident Elizabeth Kean OAM (pictured right) passed away on 25 July 2022. She would have turned 95 years old on 15 September. Elizabeth was awarded the Order of Merit Australia in June 1998 for her services to the communities of Castle Hill and Baulkham Hills, particularly through the Hills Community Aids and Information Services and […]
Plantlife Galston
There is plenty of talk in our local area about an exciting new nursery that has opened in Galston Village behind the The Vintage Pantry. The owners, Mark and Stalo are anything but new to the nursery game with extensive knowledge and experience in the local nursery area. Mark has over 35 years of experience […]
Lift off for Living Choice Galston
Bulk earthworks will start soon at the eagerly anticipated Living Choice Galston, a luxury retirement community to be located at 330 Galston Road, within walking distance of local shops. Living Choice Galston will comprise 40 spacious villas, 48 premium apartments and a magnificent two-storey leisure centre offering numerous facilities. There will also be a putting […]
Community Environment Centre Open Day
Several hundred visitors, young and not so young, enjoyed their visit to the Community Environment Centre’s Open Day on Saturday August 13th. Upon arrival, there was the opportunity to enjoy a sausage sandwich provided by members of the local Rural Fire Service. Beyond were rows of stalls and marquees containing a wide variety of information […]
Probus Ponderings, 23rd Birthday Celebration
Recently the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook celebrated its 23rd Birthday. Entertainer Dianna Hammond sang for us and spoke about her remarkable career across many aspects of the entertainment industry. Combined with a birthday cake the celebration was wonderful and was followed by our usual lunch at West Pennant Hills Sports Club attended by 70 […]