Guests Welcome at Kenthurst Probus Club
“Aussie Ballads and Bush poetry” was the very enjoyable presentation by Graham Simms, to the Kenthurst Probus Club on April 15th. Graham, pictured, is a former high school teacher, and a poet himself. His talk was well received by members and guests. Recently, a busload of Club members enjoyed a tour of the Snowy Mountains […]
Cherrybrook Probus Ponderings – Out with The Old, In with The New!
Recently The Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook celebrated its Changeover Lunch inducting President Norman and his new Management Committee. Attendance was wonderful with 108 members sharing the occasion and eagerly anticipating the ‘new’ year. The first meeting under Norman’s stewardship involved welcoming 5 new members and a presentation by Preet from Services NSW to increase […]
Fagan Park Children’s Forest
To foster ‘connection and responsible stewardship of nature’ Hornsby Shire Council in association with the NSW Government have proudly unveiled a new Children’s Forest in Galston’s Fagan Park. Featuring educational discovery pods, timber animal interactions, an outdoor learning space, yarning circle and a pond with stepping stones, along with grassed picnic areas and accessible pathways, […]
Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook
Rotary Club Activity 2024 The Club’s annual book sale was held 8th-10th March, our most successful sale yet with proceeds going to Domestic and Family Violence Charities and other Rotary Charities. Sixteen Club members attended the District Conference in Terrigal 15th-16th March along with another 330 Rotarians from the District. A great time was had by […]
Wishing All The Mums A – Happy Mothers Day!
BY MARK COUPAR By now a lot of us are getting ready for Mothers Day, which occurs on the second Sunday every May. If you are going to buy mum a bunch of flowers, Carnations represent love and appreciation and generally accepted symbols of Mother’s Day, as are Tulips and Lilies. Often the challenge is […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 3rd May 2024
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 3rd May 2024 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 201.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 205.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 217.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Exploring the Far Flung Reaches of Greater Sydney
by Tim Pallister The trip to a Threatened species investigation workshop organised by the local landcare coordinator of Hawkesbury Nepean Landcare Network, Monique Bailey, began near Dural, through Glenorie and Wisemans Ferry out to St. Albans in the Macdonald Valley, northwest of Sydney. We easily found our way to the Pickled Wombat on Bulga Rd, […]
2024 ANZAC Day Service at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph Cherrybrook
The Australia India Cenotaph Committee (A project of Hindu Council Australia) along with Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch, 202 Army Cadet Unit – Blacktown, and Hornsby Shire Council conducted the ANZAC Day service at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph – Cherrybrook on 21st April to commemorate the sacrifices made by the ANZACs of Indian origin during WW1. The service commenced […]
Hornsby Shire Council Prepares For Shire of The Future As It Adopts Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan
Hornsby Shire Council’s draft 2024-2027 Delivery Program and 2024/25 Operational Plan (DPOP), which details the many steps Council will take to ensure Hornsby Shire becomes more resilient and maintain its natural environment, was adopted for public exhibition at its General Meeting on Wednesday 10 April. The community has made it clear that its priorities for […]
Dural Scout Receives Bear Award
An important part of Scouting is learning new skills and earning the associated badges. However, while this is important, the Scout Promise and Law, which we all undertake to live by, emphasises corner-stone qualities that are critical in becoming a valued member of society. These include being respectful, friendly, considerate, and caring for others. The […]