Soroptimist International of Hornsby Awards Scholarship to Afghan Refuge
Each year SI Hornsby awards an educational scholarship to a female student recommended to us by Host International, an organisation that works with refugees and host communities to build hope and inclusion. https://www.hostint.org This year our recipient is Sara Najem. Sara was evacuated from Afghanistan last August and she is currently studying at TAFE and […]
Hornsby Shire Council Lifts Soft Plastics Restrictions at Community Recycling Centre
Hornsby Shire Council is pleased to announce that Hornsby Shire residents are again welcome to bring all the soft plastics they collect at home to the Community Recycling Centre (CRC) at 29 Sefton Rd Thornleigh. Hornsby Shire Mayor Philip Ruddock said that this is a great result for sustainably minded residents who want to do […]
Scotland Travel Screening and Lunch
Do you enjoy being swept up in the beauty of a different country without leaving your chair! Each month we hold a special event at the Centre at Dural for those who have a passion for travel, and at the same time enjoy a day out with friends! Reminisce about places that may have already […]
Rotary Club West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook
Our Club was involved in three Anzac services this year; Hornsby RSL, West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook Lions Club, and the Rotary Club of Beecroft. A very successful Bunnings BBQ was held at Castle Hill on 15 April with proceeds going to the Nusa Tengarra Association, to support communities in East Indonesia. On 28 April […]
Penno High Winter Carnival is BACK!
Last year’s extremely successful inaugural Penno High Winter Carnival attracted an impressive 8000+ participants, and coordinator Michelle Scott is planning 2023 to be even bigger and better, with new and exciting rides especially for the older kids. There are exciting market stalls, Carnival Cafe, Buskers Corner and food trucks including Smokin’ Hot Dads and new […]
Kenthurst Rotary
Thank you to the organising committee and local businesses for an incredible evening at Rydges Norwest to raise funds for the Kenthurst Transitional Housing project , supported by Kenthurst Rotary Club, and the Hills Comunity Aid’s DV support project. It was a very successful event in terms of funds raised but also in promoting awareness […]
Hornsby Gang Show turns 50!
50 years after Hornsby Gang Show started out as a small concert by scouts at 1st Hornsby Scout Group, the show is in full party mode as they celebrate their Golden Jubilee. This year there’s a Golden Jubilee dinner at Hornsby RSL on 17 June and the show is reaching out to everyone who has […]
Hills Men’s Shed “Thank You” Morning Tea
The Hills Men’s Shed is a wonderful organisation that has been operating since 2009. Over the years The Shed has been a place for men to come together to enjoy each other’s company, talk, share knowledge and experiences and give back to the community. Last week The Shed, as it is fondly known, held a […]
Grants Available for Sustainable Events in Hornsby Shire
Submissions are now open for the Hornsby Shire Council Community Event Grants Program, to encourage not-for-profit and community-based organisations to develop and run sustainable events in the Shire. $29,638 will be available through a Place Activation Grant funding pool. Cash funding, in kind support and sponsorship are available up to a total value of $3,000 […]
A New Vision for The Hills to Thrive as a Major Economic Centre
A long-term plan to create thousands of new jobs, drive economic opportunities, and position The Hills Shire as a region for innovation, health and science has been released for community feedback. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi said the draft Economic Growth Plan aims to create 56,000 new jobs and attract new investment […]