Community Contacts

Avicultural Society of NSW Inc.

Welcomes persons interested in Avicultural (bird keeping). The society holds monthly meetings which include presentations and talks on all aspects of bird keeping an breeding. For further information contact Paul Henry 9872 464 or 0408 617 686.

ACACIA (Living Life)

Exercise programme for over 65’s. FREE. Every Tuesday 9.30 to 10.30 am Galston Uniting Church 11 School Road - Galston. Enquiries Melanie 9456 7103.

Aglow Australia Pennant Hills

A network of caring women, meeting on the 4th Thursday at 10am-12.30pm. Excellent speakers, child minding and morning tea. Contact Glenys on 0401 770 859. Venue Thornleigh Community Centre, Cnr Phyllis and Central Avenue Thornleigh.

ALANON Family Group

Meets 8pm each Friday at the Galston Community Health Centre. For more details call 9264 9255. Trying to live with someone who has a drinking problem? Come along to these meetings.

APEX Australia

A service organisation that is about making friends, helping others and having fun, open to anyone 18-45. Further info. Please contact Sydney DG 0412 400 452, National Office 18000 APEX0 or website. “Heart of a Community, Hope of a Nation”.

Arcadia Community Hall

136 Arcadia Road, Arcadia. Available for functions. Inspections welcome. Bookings call 9847 6504

Arcadia Galston Residents' Association (AGRA2159)

Membership is open to all adult residents/ ratepayers of postcode 2159. Further details: www.AGRA2159.com.au

Arcadia Markets

Each November at Arcadia Public School, 140 Arcadia Rd, Arcadia. www.ArcadiaMarkets.com.au Enquiries: Meegen 0419 262 850

New stallholders welcome.

Arcadian Quilters

Meetings held at Galston Community Health and Resources Centre, 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays at 9.30am (day group) and on the 2nd and 4th Monday at 7.30pm (evening group). For further information contact Carole on 9894 7749.

Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Ltd

Meetings are held on the first Friday of each month at 10 am. Meetings are at Yarrara Rd Pennant Hills. Contact John Guthrie on 9634 6727.

Castle Hill Art Society

Monthly Meetings and Art Demonstrations are held at Castle Hill Art Society - 155 Ridgecorp Drive, Castle Hill on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30 pm. Enquires Ph. 9899 3179

Circular Keys Chorus

Are always seeking would-be Divas. De-stress as you learn to sing acappella 4 part harmony with passionate CKC singers. Rehearsals in Castle Hill Wednesdays 7.30-10.pm. Contact Janet 9653 2959, email info@circularkeys.org or visit www.circularkeys.org

Dural and District Historical Society Inc

holds its lecture meetings on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 2pm at History Cottage, 412 Galston Rd Galston. The Cottage is also open to the public from 10am to 4pm on Wed and Sundays. Enquiries to Michael Bell 9653 1365.

Dural and District Prostate Cancer Support Group

holds its meetings on the third Monday of each month at 7pm at Anglian Retirement Village, Glenhaven Green, 599-607 Old Northern Rd, Glenhaven on Blue Gum Centre. Inquiries Denis 9629 2645 or Maurice 9654 2138.

Dural and Districts Senior Citizens’ Club

Come along on any Wednesday at 11.00am to Dural Country Club to enjoy good fellowship with other senior citizens. Some play indoor bowls – beginners included – while others play Bingo and enjoy the prizes. Stay for lunch! For further information please call on 0417 995 507 after hours.

Dural and Hills District Garden Club

Meetings at 8pm on 1st Wednesday of each month at Mid Dural Fire Station, 57 Mid Dural Road. Further information contact Di Glasgow 0409 909 161 or email duralgardenclub@yahoo.com.au

Dural Galston Probus Club

We meet on the third Thursday of each month at 10am at the Galston Club 21-25 Arcadia Road, Galston. Probus is a mixed club for retired and semi retired people who enjoy friendship, good speakers and occasional outings. Visitors are always welcome. For further information Contact Tiina on 0428 888 411.

Dural-Glenorie Scouts

Joeys (aged 6–7 years), Cubs (aged 8–10 years) and Scouts (aged 11–15 years) meet weekly at the Scout Hall in Galston Road, Galston. Learn new skills, challenge yourself, experience outdoor activities, make new friends, have fun! Contact Warren Payne 0419 280 967.

Dural Mens Shed

Meets at Dural Sport and Leisure Centre corner Pellitt Lane and Kenthurst Rd each Thursday and Saturday from 9am. Woodwork and Metalwork/Welding facilities. Enquiries Chris Thomas 0402 478 498. www.duralmensshed.org

Friends of Fagan Park

Volunteer group actively preserving the remarkable rural history of Hornsby Shire. The Friends meet every Tuesday from 9am to 4pm maintaining historic Netherby Cottage and its garden and also restoring farm machinery and implements to working order. Members of the public and new friends are always welcome! Open days are the 2nd Sunday of each month, 1.30pm to 4.00pm, and other special occasions. Contact Ian Browning.

M: 0419 435 475 E: isandian@tpg.com.au

Ferry Artists Gallery

Old Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry 2775. Ph: 02 4566 4385, for info on workshops and membership see www.ferryartists.org

Galston Area Residents’ Association Inc

Meets at the Galston Primary School Library, School Road, Galston on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 8 pm (during school terms). Enquiries 0403 076 175. New members always welcome.

Galston Branch CWA

Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Galston Community Health Centre. New members are sure of a friendly welcome. Enquiries to Pam 9653 1036 or Jann 0439 222 217.

Galston Community Hall

37 Arcadia Rd, Galston available for functions, air-conditioned, inspections welcome. Bookings call 9847 6050.

Galston Community Health Centre

This centre is an outreach of Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai Health Service and is situated at 17 Arcadia Road, Galston

(cnr of The Glade). Enq. 9653 2235.

Galston Garden Club

New members are always welcome. Meetings held at 8pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Galston Community Centre. For further information contact Bill Fleming on 9653 2394.

Galston View Club

will be holding its monthly Luncheon meetings at The Galston Club, 21-25 Arcadia Road Galston, on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Visitors will be very welcome. Bookings Vivien 9894 1189.

Girl Guides

is an exciting opportunity for girls to learn and develop life skills, meet new friends, enjoy the outdoors, make their own challenges, express their creativity and much more. Junior Guides (age 6-9) meet Thursdays 4.30-6pm and Guides (age 10-14) meet Tuesdays 6-8pm at Galston Guide Hall, 414 Galston Road, Galston. Contact admin@galstongirlguides.com for hall hire or enquiries about Girl Guides.

Glenorie Maroota Bioregional Forum

Meets at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month at Glenorie Community Hall. Let us know of your local environment and heritage concerns. Contact Carolyn Hall on carolyn@dhphc.com.au

Glenorie Memorial Hall

Available for Hire. Seats up to 120 people. Tables and chairs available. Small kitchen/servery. To hire, call

Pat Schwartz 0419 321 276

Glenorie Progress Association

Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00pm at Glenorie RSL Club. Contact secretary@glenorieprogress.org.au or 0418 432 587

Glenorie RSL Club

Glenorie RSL Sub-Branch meets on 2nd Tuesday of the month commencing at 7:00pm, at the Glenorie RSL Club. Enquiries to Graham Bruce, 0432 391 811

Hills Budgerigar Club

Meet on the 4th Friday of each month, except December at the North Rocks Community Hall. Everyone welcome. Enquiries to Peter on 9888 5631.

Hills Community Aid No Interest Loans up to $1,000

for whitegoods, furniture, computers, essential repairs etc. Contact Hills Community Aid 9639 8620, enq@hca.org.au or www.hca.org.au.

Hills Farmers’ and Gourmet Food Mkt

2nd Saturday of the month, 8am-12pm, Castle Hill Showground. www.hawkesburyharvest.com.au

Hills Shire Garden Club

Meetings held on 3rd Monday of the month at 1.00 pm. at Barton Hall, David Rd, Castle Hill. Enquiries 9624-5034.

Hills RSL Sub Branch

Monthly meetings held at The Galston Club, 2pm on the last Tuesday of each month. Enquiries 9653 2565.

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Four Wheel Drive Club

is a family orientated club that meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 8.00pm at Hornsby Heights Community Centre, Galston Road, Hornsby Heights. www.hk4wd.com.au

The NSW Justices Association Hornsby Branch

meets monthly (except January and June) on the 2nd Monday evening at 0700 pm, at Magpies Waitara, formerly “Asquith Rugby League Club” opposite Waitara rail station. JP’s welcome to attend. Varied programme. Enquiries Lydia 0417 628 873.

Pennant Hills Photographic Club

meets on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays each month at 8pm in the Uniting Church Hall cnr Boundary Rd and Bellamy St, Pennant Hills. www.phpc.org.au.

Rotary Club of Galston

meets every Tuesday at The Galston Club at 6.30 for 7pm. New members welcomed. Contact Peter 0419 011 750 peteainscow@gmail.com

Probus Club of Round Corner

NOW has vacancies for new members. Join our club and enjoy new friendships, interesting meetings and a large variety of activities e.g. Walking Group; Mah-Jong Group; Theatre Group; Tennis Group; plus overseas and extended local tours and local day trips. We meet on the 2nd Monday of the month at 9.30am for 10am at The Galston Club 19 Arcadia Road, Galston. We look forward to you joining with us. All enquiries to: The Secretary, PO Box 822, Round Corner. 2158 or come one month as a visitor.

Rowland Village Workshop Club

invites enquiries about the Club from members of the wider community who are 55 and over years of age. Contact Michael Bell on 9653 1365.

Soroptimist International of The Hills District Inc

meets at 7pm 3rd Monday of the month St Joseph’s Convention Centre Baulkham Hills. Details: 0407 665 874

Social Dance Workshops

Pennant Hills Community Centre, Yarrara Road. $7. Contact Wilma 0413 673 339. Old time contemporary, set and couple dances. Specialising in Australian, Irish and Scottish Folk Dance. Beginners and experienced dancers.

The Hills District Pipe Band

We practice at Harvey Lowe Pavillion, CH every Tues 7.30-9pm. Welcomes new members and gig enquiries. Follow us on facebook or www.hillsdistrictpipebank.com.au

Still Creek Landcare Group

Have a say and help in the future of our catchments in Galston, Arcadia and Berrilee. We meet at 7:30pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month. For more information Visit www.StillCreekLandcare. com.au or e-mail StillCreekLandcare@ iinet.net.au or Contact Nick on 9653 2056.

Christ Church The Hills Trefoil Guild (Guides NSW)

The Trefoil Guild is the adult section of Guiding which links Members, former Members; female Members of the Scout Association; and women who have not been Guides but are prepared to make the Guide Promise. Our meetings are held on the 3rd Friday of the month commencing at 10am, concluding approx 12.45pm at the Guide Hall, Bounty Ave, Castle Hill.

For further information please contact Evelyn on 02 9634 4987.