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A new mini market has opened at The Hills School in Northmead to support students with additional needs by giving them hands-on learning experiences. The opening of Hills Fresh Food follows successful Mini Woolies sites at The Ponds School in The Ponds and Gabe Fresh Food at St Gabriels, Castle…
With Michelle Byrne 7 days agoOur latest adventure turned out to be a science and history lesson all rolled into one. With the sun shining we decided we would visit the Galston Valley Railway to ride the miniature trains. Having never been myself, I really wasn’t sure what to expect…
Hills Harmony Chorus has been meeting again being an active participant in the local community in 2022 under the direction of a new music director Diane Jenkins. In early May the chorus was part of the entertainment at the Heritage Week open day at Bella Vista Farm. One of our…
Would you like to learn to sing beautiful, ancient music? Chanting, particularly of the psalms, was already well established in Jewish observances before the start of Christianity and music became part of the early Christian Church. During the papacy of St. Gregory, the Great chanting (590–604AD) was promoted, especially in…
The Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra performs some of Mozart’s most sublime, dramatic and passionate music including Jupiter Symphony, Piano Concerto in A major, Overture to Don Giovanni and sparkling Serenata directed by violinist Rachael Beesley. Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony is one of the greatest pieces ever written. His final symphony,…
Grant Opportunities in the Hawkesbury Community
A diverse range of current grants is available to the Hawkesbury community for Seniors Festival Grants (up to $10,000), Arts and Disability Initiative grants ($30,000), Community Grants, Rural Communities Grants and many more. They are variously available to individuals, groups and organisations and some grants will close in August. Hawkesbury City…
Arcadia Pony Club and Aussie Pumps have been planning a presentation on fire safety for club members and spectators since late last year. The rains have slowed everything down but the company feels it’s now appropriate to start planning for a presentation in one of the Arcadia Pony Club meetings…
‘Have Your Say’ on Hills New Bike Plan
The Hills Shire Council is updating its Bike Plan: Urban Area Strategic Review and is encouraging residents to “have your say”. The draft Plan provides a strategic framework that addresses current cycling facilities, as well as opportunities to drive cycling growth in the Shire, particularly in the newer areas such…
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