FOR three performances on 20, 21 and 22 March Gloucester residents, at least those who were lucky enough to secure a ticket, will be treated to a fascinating performance of A R Gurney’s ‘The Dining Room’. This production is being…
THE Waukivory Hall is being cared back to life on the 90th anniversary of it being built. On 5 April 1935, local news reported that the “Hall would be a big advantage to the locality”, having been built with various…
TWO years ago Amanda Marsh and Kelly Pickett recognised the need for increased community engagement at the Stratford Community Hall. They began organising an event to appeal to a wide range of community members while raising funds for local breast…
OVER 250 people attended this year’s sellout Poetry in the Saleyards to cap off the Verse in the Valley bush poetry event. The Verse in the Valley Festival made its way to Gloucester for the first time this year, based…
GLOUCESTER born and bred Allan “Joe” Smith was a talented second rower with the Gloucester Rugby League team that won the premiership in 1958. Even after he had hung up his boots, Joe attended most matches as a trained first…
XPT TRAIN services to and from Gloucester are to be significantly disrupted for at least 12 months from mid-March. Presently, Gloucester has three services each way, but the NSW Government has announced that one of these is to be by…
THE Gloucester Pony Club has a rich history within the local community, spanning over 50 years developing horsemanship skills in young riders. “Pony Club members learn basic riding skills, safety around horses, and the importance of caring for their horses,”…
FOUR days each week, Susan Moore joins about 20 to 25 other women, some aged over 80, for a free aerobics class in the Gloucester Olympic Swimming Pool. Swimming is known to be an excellent way to keep fit, particularly…
STRATFORD Coal has announced an investment of more than $106,000 into community organisations across the Gloucester and Stroud regions. The funding will be shared across 32 local community groups and initiatives that work in the areas of healthcare and aged…
BARRINGTON School’s P&C is again hosting the fundraising event known as Barrington Brickfest. The event will highlight everything lego for both young and older fans. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…