22,000 copies / month Community News, Local Businesses, Local Events and Free TV Guide 27TH OCTOBER - 12TH NOVEMBER 2017 VOL 34 - ISSUE 22 Sandstone Arcadian Artists MARK VINT Sales 9651 2182 Buy Direct From the Quarry 270 New Line Road Trail 2017 Dural NSW 2158 9652 1783 [email protected] Handsplit 11th-12th of November ABN: 84 451 806 754 Random Flagging $55m2 Details on page 5 WWW.DURALAUTO.COM 113 Smallwood Rd Glenorie Community News The History of Cockatoo Island Convicts Letter writing at Cockatoo Island ‘Canary Birds’ Prints, canvas prints and framed postcards will be on special, Courtesy State Library of NSW just in time for that unique Christmas present, or simply to take advantage of a piece of Ulla and Bjorn's art. The history of Cockatoo Island will be the focus of a presentation In February we will be operating from our home studio in at the next Hawkesbury Family History Group meeting on Glenorie, combining our art, framing and photography in one Wednesday, 8 November. location. Historian Sue Castrique and author of ‘Under the Colony’s Eye: We have had a huge positive response to our art, especially our Gentlemen and Convicts on Cockatoo Island 1830-1869’ will tell the Fusion art, where we combine paint and photography story of the penal settlement on Cockatoo Island, which is located It's now time to go global via our web site and to expand our in Sydney Harbour. (ramp up ) exhibitions in Australia and Overseas. Her research includes the account of the penal settlement which We are looking forward to your continuous support and business. was established in 1839 and how it was utilised as a convict prison until the 1860s. Shipbuilding was also an important function of Writing on the River the island, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Having Creative juices will be flowing at Hornsby Library on Thursday explored the hidden secrets of Cockatoo Island, Sue will share 16 November when the local group Hawkesbury River Writers will some of these revealing stories in her presentation. host their annual event. Sue has a background in researching, writing and bringing history The event is part of Hornsby Shire Council’s 2017 Festival to the screen through historical documentaries. Her work has been for the Arts and the night will be filled with engaging writings recognised with a number of awards including three Australian accompanied by jazz music. Writer’s Guild Awards. The Hawkesbury River Writers were established in 1999 and the Anyone interested is encouraged to attend this free event. group meets once a month to discuss each other’s latest work. The meeting starts at 10am and bookings are not required. Refreshments are available after the meeting. The Library is located “It’s great to have such diverse creativity in Hornsby Shire and at 300 George Street, Windsor. the Festival of the Arts is the perfect way to showcase that talent,” Hornsby Shire Mayor Philip Ruddock said. Moving Sale Bookings are essential for the event. After 2 fantastic years in the Shack at 2 Cairns Rd, Glenorie The For more information and to book visit fota.com.au UB Art Shack and Studio is moving home Where: Hornsby Library The first weekend in December, the 2nd and 3rd of December, When: Thursday 16 November, 6.30pm we are having a moving sale of our props, antiques and vintage Cost: $5, refreshments provided collectables. Park Feast returns to A NOBLE ARBORIST Summer Series All aspects of tree work including: Prepare to tantalise your tastebuds at the foodie festival, Park Feast. Dead and Dangerous Trees, Complete Removals, Pruning, As part of The Hills Shire Council’s Summer Series line-up, the Thinning & Dead-wooding, free event will be held at Bella Vista Farm from 11am to 10pm on Stump Grinding, Crane Work Saturday, November 18 and 11am to 9pm on Sunday, November 19. There will be over 15 food trucks and dessert stations - so there’ll be something for everyone during the two-day event. FULLY INSURED Attendees can also enjoy live entertainment and amusement park AND QUALIFIED rides, whilst soaking up the warm weather amongst the beautiful surrounds of the Bella Vista Farm Park. For a FREE quote call Andrew 0403 534 168 [email protected] continued on next page 2 27 October 2017 | Hills to Hawkesbury Living Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au Community News THE ROTARY CLUB OF GALSTON Giant Book Fair Held at Galston Community Centre Books Wanted Now Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne said supporting The You can help us now by dropping off your donated Hills emerging food truck culture was a great way to keep residents books, sheet music, Jigsaws, cds, dvds and records at: closer to their homes, boost the local economy and showcase what The Hills has to offer. The Galston Club, Arcadia Rd, Galston or “The Hills Shire is such a wonderfully diverse place and free festivals Century 21 at Round Corner like this give us the opportunity to showcase why The Hills is one of the most sought after places to live, work and play,” Mayor Byrne said. If you need books picked up, please contact “I encourage everyone to get down to Bella Vista Farm, try Ted Shade on 9653 1539 or 0418 499 562 or some new foods, kick-back and really enjoy the family-friendly [email protected] atmosphere.” Event organiser Elena Saadie said the festival would appeal to The book fair is Galston Rotary’s major fundraiser for assistance people of all ages. we give to local community needs as well as national and international projects and disaster relief “Park Feast promises to be a wonderful event with something for the entire family to enjoy,” Mrs Saadie said. “Families are sure to be wowed by all the live acts and amusement rides, and with a wide range of food trucks on site, there will be plenty of options for lunch and dinner.” Park Feast is an alcohol free event. For more information, visit the Park Feast website, www. parkfeast.com.au or the Summer Series website, www. summerseries.com.au. CAWB News Today, the slow and painful death of Thompson Square begins as fencing is erected around the lower reserve in Thompson Square. This area is a potentially archaeologically rich site, containing the brick barrel drains and Aboriginal artefacts dating back 30,000 years. It is those artefacts, which the RMS say are ‘rare and significant’, the RMS is about to destroy, obliterating them for an already obscenely expensive, bad plan. General Handy Services And make no mistake, they know EXACTLY what they are doing. As we continue with our determined efforts, we look to you to Flat Pack Furniture Assembly support the work we are doing. We know this is bigger than us. We know the difference YOU can make. Home Maintenance There are people who could stop this project. Write to them - now. Property Maintenance And if heritage isn't your thing, remember this. The new bridge will not fix traffic. The new bridge will have no scope for Hills and Hawkesbury Local improvement. In over 100 years we will have had no additional capacity to cross the river. And when it comes to money consider this also: not much more money would deliver a traffic fix that retains our nationally significant heritage. The solution is easy. The Government just has to have the guts to do it. Act now. 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