The Gloss: 30 Jan – 5 Feb 2017

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

ART: The latest exhibition at the Gloucester Gallery is by local artist Tracey Murrell whose work has been inspired by her dreams.

SWIMMING & LIVE MUSIC: There’s no better place to enjoy the current heatwave than the Rock n Roll Pool Party at Gloucester Olympic Pool with live entertainment form legendary local bands.

LEARNING: A series of art workshops especially for adults starts this week… release your inner Picasso!

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 23 – 29 January 2017

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week are activities based around Australia Day celebrations:

• FUN IN THE PARK, FUN IN THE POOL: A morning of celebration in Billabong Park followed by a gala evening of fun at Gloucester Olympic Pool.
• LIVE MUSIC: A big line-up for music-lovers at the Avon Valley Inn and Stroud Central Hotel.
• KIDS CLUB AT THE STEPS: More fun activities on Friday & Saturday by the Barrington River: orienteering, high ropes, abseiling & canoe games.

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 16 – 22 January 2017

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• KEEPING COOL:  The hot weather is perfect for spending time near the water, on the water or in the water: The Gloucester Olympic Pool Complex has a beautiful riverside location in the District Park, or try one of many public river access spots like Rocky Crossing, Barrington Reserve or the end of Relfs Road; day users are also welcome at The Steps Campground (fees apply) for swimming, paddling or just lazing around on a rubber ring.

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 9 – 15 January 2017

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN: This week is the Drama Workshop for kids, next week ios the Enviro Music Workshop for kids
• MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: See Adam Sandler in ‘Bedtime Stories’ at Bucketts of Movies
• FOOD & COMMUNITY: Get fresh at Gloucester Farmers Market

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 2 – 8 January 2017

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN: Check out the list of fun things to do for kids, on now!
• GUIDED TOUR: Touch gold mining relics at Copeland Heritage Gold Mine Tour
• ART & CULTURE: A new exhibition by James Parada opens this week at the Gloucester Gallery

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 26 Dec 2020 – 01 Jan 2017

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• GUIDED TOUR: Touch gold mining relics at Copeland Heritage Gold Mine Tour
• NEW YEAR’S EVE: Dress up for the New Year’s Eve fancy dress party at Gloucester Soldiers Club with live music by In Like Flynn; hear Higher Ground at The Fox Den Café; Keith Holdom & Too Stuffed To Jump at Stroud Central Hotel
• SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN: Check out the list of fun things to do for kids, on now!

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 19 – 25 Dec 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• GUIDED TOUR: Touch gold mining relics at Copeland Heritage Gold Mine Tour
• LIVE MUSIC: Listen to live music from the fabulous Harry Hookey plus Bec & Andy at The Fox Den Café; Sick Pack Max at The Roundabout Inn; or Layth Gunn plus Andy Caswell at Stroud Central Hotel
• SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN: Check out the list of fun things to do for kids coming up, starting next week.

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 12 – 18 Dec 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• CHRISTMAS MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: See the classic Christmas family movie Miracle on 34th Street (1994 version) at Bucketts of Movies in Billabong Park.
  • CAROLS IN THE PARK:
• LIVE MUSIC: Listen to live music from the fabulous Goldheist at The Fox Den Café.
• CAROLS IN THE PARK: If you missed the Gloucester carols then you can still sing your heart out at Wards River Carols In The Park.

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 5 – 11 Dec 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• CHRISTMAS SHOPPING: There are plenty of great gift ideas and fresh food at Gloucester Farmers Market with live music by The Grasscutters.
• LIVE MUSIC & THEATRE: Listen to live music from The Allies at The Fox Den Café, or from talented students from Sydney Conservatorium at Gloucester Uniting Church, and watch the performance of ‘Dags’ by Gloucester Year 10 Drama students.
• CAROLS IN THE PARK: A family favourite at Bert Gallagher Oval in Gloucester District Park

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 28 Nov – 4 Dec 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• CHRISTMAS SHOPPING: There are plenty of great gift ideas at Gloucester Community Market
• LIVE MUSIC & DANCING: Listen to live music from Cookie Baker at The Fox Den Café, or get up and dance with the Country Music Revival Band at Barrington Hall Old Time Dance.
• ARTS & CULTURE: Don’t miss Judy Simonson’s beautiful exhibition that opens this week at the Gloucester Gallery.

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 21 – 27 Nov 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• CHRISTMAS SHOPPING: There are plenty of great gift ideas at the Crabtree & Evelyn event at Crepe Myrtle Tea & Coffee Rooms and plenty more at Barrington Community Market.
• MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: See the fun family movie Inside Out at Bucketts of Movies in Billabong Park.
• LIVE MUSIC: The Travelling Teardrops are a favourite at The Fox Den Café, book your Christmas get-together now!

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 14 – 20 Nov 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• SOLAR ENERGY FORUM: The future is solar and here’s your chance to learn more and take part at the Energise Gloucester Solar Energy Forum.
• MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: Enjoy a classic Aussie movie and short films under the stars at Callicoma Hill Eco-cabins near Mount Royal in Barrington Tops.
• LIVE MUSIC: The lively food-and-music scene at The Fox Den Cafe is getting busier as Christmas approaches, book your get-together now!

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 7 – 13 Nov 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• FOOD & FUN: The Roundabout Inn presents their “Just Smokin’ It” barbecue cook-off and inaugural Bucketts Chilli Eating Competition.
• FOOD & COMMUNITY: Gloucester Farmers Market returns to cool and leafy Billabong Park.
• BARGAINS: Pick up some market bargains at the Lions Club Trash ‘n Treasure or the Grand-AIDS Good Stuff Sale.

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 1 – 6 Nov 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• ART & INDIGENOUS CULTURE: The latest exhibition at the Gloucester Gallery features contemporary indigenous artworks by local resident Neil Thorne.
• LIVE THEATRE: Don’t miss the latest show presented by GACCI from Critical Stages Productions [remember the brilliant shows ‘Stones In His Pockets’ (2015) and ‘Cut Snake’ (2014)?]. This year ‘Hooting And Howling’ mixes stand-up comedy, storytelling and live music.
• LIVE MUSIC: Spoilt for choice: Goldheist (Saturday) and Jax Haze (Sunday) at The Fox Den; plus Trevor Knight’s John Denver Tribute Show at the Soldiers Club.

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 24 – 31 Oct 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• HEALTH & WELLBEING: The Boori Boori Labyrinth offers a full day retreat ‘Power of the Ordinary Transformed into the Sacred’
• LIVE MUSIC: The Roundabout Inn presents ‘Spring Jam’ with a feast of live bands
• MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: See the comedy movie “Ten things I hate about you” in Billabong Park.

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 17 – 23 Oct 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• THE ENVIRONMENT: Help the Karuah River Protection Group with riparian restoration at Riverwood Downs.
• HEALTHY SOILS: Learn to make your own compost at the Scraps to Soil Workshop.
• ART & CULTURE: The ‘Renewal’ exhibition by Christine du Fresne & Louise Young continues at the Gloucester Gallery.

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 10 – 16 Oct 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• GLOUCESTER AERO CLUB FLY-IN: Vintage planes, barbecue, camping and live music too!
• TRIVIA NIGHT AT BARRINGTON HALL: A fun night of trivia challenges with a raffle, games & prizes at Barrington Community Hall.

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 3 – 9 Oct 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• GLOUCESTER FARMERS MARKET: Discover Gloucester’s fresh food treasure in Billabong Park.
• SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN: Check out the options to keep your kids or grandkids busy these school holidays: art, filmmaking, Devils in The Wild Tour, Mountain Maid Heritage Goldmine Tour plus more!

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 26 Sep – 2 Oct 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• MUSIC: Enjoy great live music all weekend at The Fox Den Cafe or spend a weekend immersed in country music at Poleys Place Country Music Hoedown.
• SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN: Check out the options to keep your kids or grandkids busy these school holidays: drama, art, filmmaking, Pond Detectives, WilderQuest, Devils in The Wild Tour, Mountain Maid Heritage Goldmine Tour plus more!

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 19 – 25 Sep 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• MUSIC: Enjoy great live music from The Grasscutters at The Fox Den Cafe or join an African-inspired drumming workshop and discover the universal power of the drum!
• ART: Last days for the Gloucester Art Society Exhibition at the Gloucester Gallery, finishing on the long weekend.
• SCHOOL HOLIDAYS PREVIEW: Book your kids or grandkids into one or more of the creative workshops for drama, art or filmmaking, or Pond Detectives by the dam at the Tucker Patch.

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 12 – 18 Sep 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• MUSIC: The most beautiful event on the Gloucester calendar is the Craven Creek Concerts, for an afternoon of live classical music in an authentic Australian rural setting.
• COMMUNITY: The Gloucester Tree Change Showcase is bringing 50 people to town, come meet your potential new neighbours.
• SPRING: Celebrate the arrival of Spring at St Paul’s Spring Fair and place your entries for best floral art.

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 5 – 11 Sep 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• ART: The latest exhibition at the Gloucester Gallery features works from the Gloucester Art Society.
• FOOD: Grab your hessian shopping bags and head to Gloucester Farmers Market for the freshest food money can buy.
• SPORT: Cheer your favourite athletes to victory at the 26th Gloucester Tri Challenge.

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.

The Gloss: 29 Aug – 4 Sep 2016

gloss (noun): shine or lustre, gleam, brilliance, shimmer or sparkle.

Here’s the latest edition of The Gloss – our wrap-up of what’s on in Gloucester, New South Wales. Click to open this week’s edition, inside you’ll find things to do, events, activities and community happenings…. all the things that make Gloucester shine!

Featured this week:

• TRAVEL: Don’t miss the chance to talk to the European travel experts from Albatross Tours at Helloworld Gloucester.
• MUSIC & FOOD: The live music season at The Fox Den Café continues this weekend, book a table and enjoy your tasty tapas with live talent.
• COMMUNITY: Join the ladies who do lunch at the RSL Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon at the Soldiers Club; hear renowned author Domini Stuart at the CWA; or see the powerful movie Chasing Asylum about Australia’s treatment of detainees in offshore processing centres.

Also check out the latest edition of the Gloucester Visitor Guide which contains all the must-know details about visiting Gloucester or making the most of its services if you live here. Print out a copy to keep handy for yourself, your guests, friends or family.