Bromeliad Society Of Australia Guest Speaker – Allan Beard of Glenorie
The next meeting of the Bromeliad Society of Australia will be on Saturday, 10 July at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, Showground Road, Castle Hill off Doran Drive. Bromeliad sales at 10am and the meeting commencing at 12noon. The BSA is pleased to announce that local bromeliad guru Allan Beard of Glenorie will be […]
Dural Rural Fire Service
BY C.BARTON WINTER SAFETY TIPS Winter is no longer coming; winter is well and truly here. With the chilly weather around it is important to stay safe indoors with the use of heaters, electrical blankets, and fireplaces. Fire Service Fire Service Experience shows that there can be up to a 10% increase in home fires […]
Glenhaven Rural Fire Brigade
Although Glenhaven Rural is cold and wet at this time of year, it is now that you should be planning for the bush fire season ahead. The middle of a bushfire is no time to start thinking about what you should do. Having a Bush Fire Survival Plan will help you avoid making last-minute decisions […]
Aussie’s Ministerial Visit David Elliot Applauds Aussie Export Action
Australian Pump recently had the opportunity to show off their new production line to local member and Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott. The Minister is always a welcome visitor at Aussie Pumps. “He’s always so positive about what we’re doing and really encourages our innovative approach to design”, said Aussie Pumps’ Chief […]
Dural Chamber Report-Following Meeting on Wednesday 27th May
Dural Chamber Report Following a Special Resolution Meeting on Wednesday 27th May, the vote for a new name was successful with an 84% vote in favour of the change. Our chamber will now be called the Dural & District Chamber of Commerce. After some deliberation at that meeting, those present were keen to adjust the […]
A Small Sacrifice
BY STEFANIE DESKOVIC Sacrifice This year I wanted to make a difference after the worst year of my life. When I thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse, my grandfather was diagnosed with Leukemia. He had been feeling off for about a week and one day, and I had the feeling in my gut that something […]
A Community Serving Family
BY ROBERT WALLER The Australian Community Serving Family and Inspired Association is extremely grateful to the Pillamarri family for their willingness to serve our local community. Sreeni Pillamarri is an IT entrepreneur, runs his Digital Technology & Business Software business across Australia and New Zealand. Since he arrived in 1998, Sreeni has been involved in […]
Cold Day For Warm Hearts-20th birthday of the Hills Relay For Life
BY BEV JORDAN Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday (May 15) at Castle Hill Showground to celebrate the 20th birthday of the Hills Relay For Life. Instead of a 24-hour event, Covid Restrictions limited it to a five-hour picnic-style format with 500 people although there was a sparkling firework finale. The Chair of the 2021 […]
Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN)
BY YOUTH DIRECTOR JANELLE CRAIG Throughout the month of May, Rotary clubs around the world celebrate Youth Service Month and the opportunities Rotary provides for youth to connect and grow through service, develop leadership skills, mentor or be mentored, and have fun. To this end, the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook welcomed […]
Hornsby Council Lakes of Cherrybrook Reserve Upgrade
Hornsby Council is in the process of upgrading the Lakes of Cherrybrook Reserve. The work is the follow up to the plans that the Cherrybrook Residents Association in conjunction with the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook proposed for the My Community Project Grant application in 2019. The application was not successful at […]
