Pickleball players Robyn, Belle, Hildegard, Nerida, Lorna and Ray. Photo: Sue Moore U3A’s Ukulele group. Photo: Wendy Buswell GLOUCESTER University of the Third Age (U3A) will launch its first semester for the year on 2 February, offering residents a wide range of learning, fitness and social activities designed to keep minds active. With 36 classes […]
Members of the Gloucester Environment Group on their hike to Careys Peak on 18 January. Photos: supplied.
Members of the Gloucester Environment Group on their hike to Careys Peak on 18 January. Photos: supplied. Members of the Gloucester Environment Group on their hike to Careys Peak on 18 January. Photos: supplied. Members of the Gloucester Environment Group on their hike to Careys Peak on 18 January. Photos: supplied. Members of the Gloucester […]
GLOUCESTER’S Australia Day Committee has selected Murray Bowden as the 2026 Ambassador. This honour is bestowed on local individuals who provide inspiration and promote the celebration of the spirit of Australia Day across various communities. Ambassadors are typically high achieving individuals from diverse backgrounds Including sports people, business leaders, scientists and community workers. By sharing […]
STUDENTS from the class of 2025 at Gloucester High School celebrated their HSC results and achievements with the school’s teachers and relieving Principal, Mik Wisely. “It is with great pride that we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our 2025 HSC cohort,” said Mr Wisely after receiving the 2025 HSC results. An analysis of the examination […]
Cuppa and Company students meet Mayor Claire Pontin. Photo: supplied
Cuppa and Company students meet Mayor Claire Pontin. Photo: supplied Guests at Cuppa and Company. Photo: supplied LAUNCHED in May 2025 as a community-focused initiative, Cuppa and Company is a fortnightly morning tea event for the over 65’s held at Gloucester’s Country Women’s Association (CWA) Hall. Beginning as a pilot event, it has been extended […]
Work underway on the Bucketts Walk
Work underway on the Bucketts Walk New steps on the Bucketts Walk THE Lions Bucketts Walk (the Walk) has been a popular Gloucester attraction since it was first constructed in 1984 and it received an upgrade in 2025. The Walk began as a community initiative, spearheaded by a small group of dedicated Gloucester Lions Club […]
Yvonne Lowrey., Linda Benson, John Rosenbaum, Joy Tull (teacher), Annette Ritter, Sheila Murray, Kaylene Gorton and Carol Bennett. Absent: Bethany Ritter, Elizabeth Bartlett and Gail Ellis.
Yvonne Lowrey., Linda Benson, John Rosenbaum, Joy Tull (teacher), Annette Ritter, Sheila Murray, Kaylene Gorton and Carol Bennett. Absent: Bethany Ritter, Elizabeth Bartlett and Gail Ellis. Some of the dancers in action. FOR Joy Tull of Stroud, age is just a number. At 86, she’s still leading a group of line dancers at Stroud Road […]
TRIVIA nights trace their roots to the pub quiz, a mainstay of British pubs since the early 1950s. The board game Trivial Pursuit, released in 1981, sparked further interest in quiz-based competition and paved the way for trivia nights to become a cultural phenomenon. Their cost-effectiveness, inclusivity, and team-based format have made trivia nights ideal […]
Men’s Shed volunteers, Pre-School Director Karen Higgins and children check out the completed mud kitchen. Photo: supplied.
EARLIER this year MidCoast Council organised a speed networking session for Gloucester community groups. “Speed networking is a great way for community groups to quickly build connections, spark new ideas, foster a shared sense of purpose, and create partnerships that benefit the wider community,” said Jane O’Dwyer, Community Development Officer at MidCoast Council. One of […]
AT 97, Valerie Munroe Carden has written her first book. “Eddie Barnes: The Quarter Horse Who Galloped Into History” is a children’s book inspired by Valerie’s interactions with Eddie Barnes, the first American AAA-rated horse in Australia. The story follows the horse’s journey from Montana to Cowra and his later life in Coolongolook. Eddie Barnes […]
