Gisela Horner

Gisela Horner has had an extensive career in Television, having been a Production Manager for the ABC for 15 years and has had many extra/special extra television roles. She was invited to join Ric Birch and his team as Volunteer Coordinator for 250 backstage volunteers for the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games. Thereafter she had an extensive career working with the Professor of Ophthalmology at University of Sydney as his executive assistant. She is passionate about volunteering and currently volunteers for a community organisation as Publicity Officer, writing stories about volunteers and highlighting their valuable work. She is Editorial Co-Ordinator for a community magazine in the Hills District and her love of meeting people in the community and telling their stories gives her great pleasure. She has a love of reading, dancing and music.
  • Dec- 2023 -
    21 December
    AllBella Vista Farm Celebrates: The Environmental Fair

    Christmas on TV at Bella Vista Farm

    Lifestyle show Better Homes and Gardens has been a popular addition to Channel 7’s output for decades and this year, they decided to celebrate their Christmas show at Bella Vista Farm (aired 1st December). Check out Episode 44 of the show on 7plus.com.au click on Shows/Better Homes and Gardens. “Every…

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  • Sep- 2023 -
    2 September
    AllSpringtime Shearing at Bella Vista Farm

    Springtime Shearing at Bella Vista Farm

    OPEN DAY – SUNDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER It‘s that time of year when the sheep at Bella Vista Farm have their woolly coats shorn. Alistair, ‘the lambscaper’ as he calls himself will begin shearing the sheep at 10am. So come and see a fascinating display of this iconic craft. Friends of…

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  • Aug- 2023 -
    2 August
    AllA Well-travelled Local Girl

    A Well-travelled Local Girl

    Narelle Pareezer is a woman who is enthusiastic about life. However, it hasn’t always been easy as she lost her mother when she was only nine. Her parents Noela and Ernest (known as Ernie) met in 1944 at a dance in Sydney. Narelle says “The small joy of dancing at…

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  • Apr- 2023 -
    7 April
    AllEaster

    Easter Celebrations on the Farm

    By Gisela Horner BELLA VISTA FARM Easter celebration  BELLA VISTA FARM opened its gates last Sunday 2nd April. With a visit by the Easter Bunny, an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter story time, craft, face painting, a baby animal farm and a visit by the Mayor of Hills Shire, Dr Peter…

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  • Mar- 2023 -
    3 March
    All

    Exercise Can be a Joy!

    [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”67208″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Gisela Horner[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not everyone relishes exercise. In fact, too many of us don’t like it at all! At Castle Hill Fitness and Aquatic Centre, part of Castle Hill RSL Group (CHRG), there is an instructor who wants…

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  • Dec- 2022 -
    2 December
    AllPothole Funding Pothole Repairs Program

    Mayors Campaign for Pothole Repairs Fund

    Mayors across Western Sydney and Northwest Sydney have united to campaign for the establishment of a metropolitan road repairs fund to help support Sydney councils with the extent of damage across their respective road networks. Pothole Repairs Program Mayors from The Hills Shire, Hawkesbury and Hornsby and others who are…

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  • Oct- 2022 -
    8 October
    Community News

    Young Cello Virtuoso from Castle Hill

    [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”67208″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Gisela Horner[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you first meet Jack Theakston, you are aware of his thoughtful, quiet demeanour. Jack is 16, a tall, mature, young man, who prefers to play his music rather than indulge in conversation. Jack attends…

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  • Jul- 2022 -
    1 July
    Community NewsCraft

    Fine Craftmanship in the Hills District Region

    [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”67208″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Gisela Horner[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row] Tucked away nestling on 25 lush acres behind a huge walled garden is a workshop where beauty is crafted – ‘wood art’. Justin White spends most of his days, when not working at the…

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