Battle of Hornsby oil Painting Gifted to Council’s Art Collection
Hornsby Shire Council is delighted to announce the generous donation to Council’s art collection, a remarkable oil painting, which depicts the Battle of Hornsby. The artwork named Events of 22nd June 1830 – an ambush which led to the names of Hornsby and Thornleigh, has been graciously gifted by 99-year-old Roy Smith, on behalf of his late […]
Arcadian Quilters AGM
July, the 7th month of the Gregorian calendar was named after Julius Caesar in 44 BC. On July 7th in the 1550s chocolate was first brought to Europe. The ancient Mayans and Aztecs used to make a bitter drink for ceremonial purposes. Happily, sugar was added, and the rest is history! July 19th was the Arcadian Quilters Annual […]
Probus Ponderings – Combined Probus Club Of Cherrybrook
The past few weeks have provided multiple opportunities for fun and friendship for members of the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook. Three beautiful days and two great nights were spent at the historic Carrington Hotel, Katoomba to celebrate Christmas in July. The weather was amazing, warm and sunny with not a breath of wind which […]
Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook
Christmas in July at Pennant Hills Golf Club on 28 July was fantastic. Rotary Club We welcomed our Finnish exchange student, Lisa, who will be with us for 12 months. Our outgoing exchange student, Georgia, will be heading off to Chile in January 2024 for 12 months. Rotary District Governor, Christine Owen, visited our Club […]
Local Iranian Community Comes Together to Discuss Human Rights
Members of the local Iranian community were recently brought together by the Member for Berowra, Julian Leeser MP, for a forum to discuss the significant human rights abuses in Iran. Members of that community have raised significant concerns about the oppressive Iranian regime with Mr Leeser, including about how the regime has impacted Australians and […]
News From History Cottage
What was this used for? Here is a clue; it was used on a Sydney icon 100 years ago. History Cottage The Society’s annual June Roughley Memorial Lecture, was held in the Arcadia Community Centre last month. Guest speaker, John Brock, shared his knowledge and love of surveying and history with members and guests. Mr […]
Persistence and Resilience Can Deliver Momentum
We’ve all heard the statistics about businesses failing in the first 3-5 years. The numbers are overstated, as it doesn’t allow for the fact some businesses are rebranded or structures changed because they’re doing well, and therefore the original business didn’t fail at all. However, a lack of persistence and not reaching the point of […]
Dural Scout Achieves Top Award
The Australian Scout Award is the highest award that a Scout can earn and involves demonstrating skills in Bushcraft, Bushwalking and Camping as well as completing a Leadership Course and leading an Adventurous Journey over three days and two nights. The 1st Dural Scout Group is proud to report that recently Emily Symons received this […]
Pony Club Turns 60
Dural & Districts Pony Club is turning 60 this year and what an amazing achievement this is! To celebrate, a special event is being held on Saturday 16 September 2023 at the Dural Pony Club Grounds on Bannerman Road, Kenthurst. Dural Pony Club invites Members, Former Members plus family and friends to help us celebrate. The […]
New Nature Getaway in North Kellyville
The new Withers Road Reserve in North Kellyville is a place to relax and reconnect with nature. Nature Getaway The reserve and nature-themed play space was officially opened by the Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi, on Saturday 19 August with a ribbon cutting ceremony. “This park includes a playground and a half […]
