Lifestyle Archives - Gloucester District News Of The Area

Barrington Coast author Anne Keen takes debut novel to the screen with Gloucester shoot

IN January, a local cast and crew will gather in Gloucester to film Critical Juncture, a short drama produced by Anne’s local production company, Treechange Films. It follows 18-year-old Sara who, raised in a close-knit religious community, loses her closest friend and finds herself caught between the only family she has ever known and a […]

Entertainment, Event

Gloucester art exhibition puts love into action

Lee Meehan and one of the exhibition paintings. Photo: Supplied. The Shea Nicholas painting to be raffled during the exhibition. Photo: Supplied. GLOUCESTER local Lee Meehan has always had both a passion for art and a deep concern about those who are homeless or struggling. In organising the current art exhibition at Gloucester’s MidTown Gallery, […]

Event, Food

Gloucester CWA reflects on another successful year

Santa’s Cave will have many unique gifts on sale. Photo: Supplied. Members enjoy a delicious lunch following the AGM. Photo: Supplied. GLOUCESTER Branch of the CWA held its annual general meeting on Tuesday, 13 October. Officer bearers delivered their annual reports, with outgoing president Anne Williamson’s highlighting just what a busy year the branch has […]

Entertainment, Event, Food

Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival brings community together

Oyster farmers Ryan Freeman and Joshua Manton with their oysters at the festival. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Woodchoppers prepare a log for the next event. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Today, Valentia Lodge is visited and much admired by clubs and groups, including members of Gresford Landcare. A DUCK race and two state woodchopping titles gave visitors plenty […]

Fishing

STINKER: With links to the coast and the bus, young Ardi has the best of both worlds

EVERYONE can remember the first fish they caught, whether it be was cracker bream or monster mulloway. The excitement, in many cases, leads to a lifetime of recreational fishing. To my way of thinking, going fishing and camping with friends and family has many positives, even if you do not catch a fish. Young four-year-old […]

Event

Stroud’s 200th anniversary milestone officially kicks off

STROUD is set to mark 200 years with 10 days of community and connection, after officially launching its Bicentenary Program on Wednesday, 29 September. “We are so proud to announce that the Stroud 200 Bicentenary Program is now live,” Veronica Frost, Stroud 200 Organising Committee Chair, told NOTA. “People can now see just what the […]

Event, Film

Free Gloucester screening sparks vital rural mental health conversations

Buckett’s of Pride Gloucester president Madonna O’Brien and secretary Diann Relf are working to raise awareness of mental health and encourage important conversations across the community. Photo: Sonja Duncan. Madonna O’Brien created this AI image to picture her son Danny as he might look today. Danny died by suicide, aged 13. Photo: Supplied. A FREE […]

Property

54 Cowper Street, Stroud is on the market with Elders Real Estate Gloucester

54 Cowper Street, Stroud NSW 24253 bed, 1 bath, 3 WC, 2 car$950,000 THIS is an excellent opportunity to secure one of Stroud’s rare main street properties with commercial space. Much of the building consists of residential space: three bedrooms, one bathroom and two WCs within a two-storey layout. The approximately 63sqm of commercial space […]

Entertainment, Event, Featured

Travelling piano to visit Barrington Community Hall

A rainbow over Barrington Community Hall ahead of Grace and Hugh’s September 6 concert, continuing the hall’s long tradition as a place for music and community. Photo: Sonja Duncan. Grace Hickey and Hugh Scott Murray with their well-travelled upright piano. Photo: Supplied. SMALL community halls have long been places where country communities meet, celebrate, dance, […]

Property

ADVERTORIAL: 399 Bowman Farm Road, Barrington is on the market with Elders Real Estate Gloucester.

399 Bowman Farm Road, Barrington 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car4.5 acres (approx.)$1,295,000 SURROUNDED by rolling farmland and boasting spectacular views to the mountains and across the valley toward town, this is the ultimate tree change opportunity. The spacious brick residence offers five generous bedrooms, two bathrooms and a double attached garage. Multiple living and entertaining […]