KAREN Bell is continuously learning just how delicious healthy food choices can be. “I’m really inspired by the rainbow colours of vegetarian food,” Karen said at the quarterly cooking demonstration at the Gloucester Seventh Day Adventist church on Sunday afternoon, 23 November. The table was set beautifully for Christmas without a turkey, and Karen couldn’t […]
Water lifeline: Booral family steps up in Stroud blaze
Wayne’s tanker delivering water. Photo: supplied. Gloucester Fire and Rescue attacking the flames. Photo: supplied. NUMEROUS firefighting crews, including Gloucester Fire and Rescue, were called to help contain a fire which recently broke out in bushland near Stroud golf course. Gloucester Fire and Rescue were joined by several Rural Fire Service (RFS) units as well […]
Gloucester Arts and Culture Council celebrates volunteers
GLOUCESTER Arts and Culture Council (GACCI) has more than 90 volunteers keeping the Gloucester Gallery open, performing in plays, assisting with lighting and sound, serving drinks, and running workshops. “Without our volunteers GACCI would not be able to provide the multitude of activities we do,” said Charlie Lethbridge, Gloucester Gallery administrator. To thank the volunteers […]
Well-loved musician John Newsome returns to Gloucester Community Carols
John Newsome. Photo: supplied The crowd at the 2024 Community Carols. GLOUCESTER residents will see a familiar face at this year’s Community Carols, with Newcastle-based independent musician John Newsome returning to perform at the event for the first time in a number of years. Newsome has become a familiar presence in town throughout 2025, regularly […]
Gloucester’s New Year’s Eve celebrations to go ahead, but community support vital
The moshpit at the 2024 New Year’s event. Spectacular fireworks at the 2024 New Year’s event. Photo: supplied AFTER a period of uncertainty, the Gloucester Business Chamber has confirmed that its free New Year’s Eve celebration will go ahead for 2025. Entirely self-funded, the event was at risk of cancellation due to difficulty securing sufficient […]
Lions Club has children’s vision in it its sights
THE Gloucester Lions Club, assisted by Lions’ members from surrounding clubs, recently visited Gloucester Public School to undertake a free vision screening program as part of its Eye Health Program. Vision loss can have a tremendous impact on children and affect their learning, development and self-esteem. The Lions members who conducted the screenings had all […]
Percussion group returns to Gloucester
PROMINENT percussion group, Ensemble Offspring, who wowed the audiences at the 2024 Craven Creek Music Festival, are returning to Gloucester for one concert only in November. “At the 2024 Craven Creek concert the ensemble premiered ‘Craven Creek Chants’ featuring the music of Ross Edwards along with a reading by Guy Noble of the great Les […]
New exhibition combines two exciting art forms
Rachel and Michael. Photo: supplied. Sculpture meets photography. Photo: supplied. ART lovers are in for a treat with the opening of an exhibition in the Gloucester Gallery, displaying a combination of photographic art and metalwork sculptures. The photo works are by Rachel Saunders and the metalwork is the creation of Michael Kolbe. The exhibition is […]
Gloucester Rugby Union Club hosting charity day and Gala Ball for Cauliflower Club
GLOUCESTER Rugby Union Club will be hosting a charity day for the Cauliflower Club on 1 November, featuring former Wallabies and local players. The Cauliflower Club is a rugby charity dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities and sports-related injuries regain access to life experiences. Their regional charity days are considered a crucial part of their […]
Gallery a new addition to Gloucester’s art scene
GLOUCESTER’S already healthy art scene is about to receive a major boost with the imminent opening of a new state of the art gallery and workshop. The venue at 57 Church Street, to be known as Midtown Gallery, will be opened at 2.30pm on Saturday 25 October. The first exhibition at the gallery will feature […]
