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June
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It's a Writer's Dream As writers flock to the Blue Mountains for inspiration Everglades Historic House and Garden in Leura is the latest venue to host a series of Writers’ Workshops. Master the do’s and don’ts of successful writing for publication amid the inspirational surrounds of the National Trust heritage property Everglades – a venue sure to get the creative juices flowing. Presented by Blue Mountains resident, renowned international journalist, author and pioneer founder of the nationally acclaimed So You Want to be a Writer?© correspondence writing course, Ann Beveridge, the workshop is designed for beginning, emerging and developing writers. Cost includes entry fee to Everglades, lunch, refreshments and manuscript assessment of previous work (up to 1000 words). Student and pensioner concession available. |
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Mitchell Library Centenary at the State Library of New South Wales This special tour for National Trust members and friends is organised in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Mitchell Library. Meet in the Mitchell Foyer before we move into the beautiful Members Room for an informative talk given by Paul Brunton, Senior Curator, Mitchell Library, and curator of the State Library of NSW centenary exhibition: ONE Hundred. This marvellous exhibition brings the Mitchell collection OUT of the Vaults, profiling 100 objects in 100 days. Drawing from the riches of the Mitchell Library's internationally renowned collection, the exhibition offers an unrivalled perspective on Australian history, culture and life. After the talk morning tea is served before viewing this unique exhibition. |
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Northwood Day A quiet peninsula sandwiched between busy Greenwich and Longueville, Northwood – surrounded on three sides by the lovely waters of Woodford Bay, the Lane Cove River and Gore Creek – is one of Sydney’s little known treasures. Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet |
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Camellias in Bloom - Open Weekend Saturday, 12 & Sunday, 13 June, 10.00am - 4.00pm Enjoy Eryldene as the camellia japonicas come into bloom. Tours of the house will be available throughout the day Learn to knit & crochet with Eryldene’s Knitting Circle and contribute to a ‘camellia’ blanket for the Wrapped with Love organisation: from 12 noon on the verandah. Garden café will also be open. Cost: adult $8/ conc. $6/ child (6-15) $4/ family $18. Eryldene High Teas from Sunday 2.00 pm: $18 per person / $10 child (5-10) – does not include entrance fee. High Tea bookings recommended: (02) 9498 2271 or |
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Euan Macleod, Artist Talk Award winning artist, Euan Macleod responds to the work of Sidney Nolan. |
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Sunday 13 June, 1.00pm - 4.00pm Miss Porter’s house was the home of Herbert Porter, merchant, his wife Florence and their daughters’ Ella and Hazel. The Porter’s left their home to the National Trust as a House Museum, with its collection of literally thousands of household items from almost 90 years of domestic life. The collection is that of an ordinary family, who lived and worked in the commercial end of old Newcastle. Cost: Free to members, adults $7, child $5, under 5 free, concession $5. Enquiries: contact Roland Bannister. P: (02) 4967 4273 or rsbannister@gmail.com. |
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Wednesday,16 June, This year we have decided to replace the annual Winter Luncheon with a Cards Day. It will be held at the delightful and renowned Pepperfield Retirement Village in East Bowral. It's a great location with stylish reception rooms, a full commercial kitchen for catering and games tables will be provided. There's also enough room at Pepperfield to offer a choice of games, including Bridge, Scrabble and Mahjong . Do join us. We expect a highly successful and enjoyable day. Cost: members $25, non members $53, P: Sue Maude on 4861 5753 (after 5pm) suemaude@hinet.net.au |
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Friday,18 June, 7.45pm - 10.30pm The Governors and their households left Parramatta in 1855, but their presence still haunts Old Government House. Explore this 210 year old Georgian mansion by candlelight, hear strange tales from the site’s long history, revisit the scene of a tragic accident and witness places within the house where psychics have had ghostly encounters. Reflect on your own experiences over supper and wine. Cost: $28. Bookings: Peter Crittenden. P: 0415 187 402 or www.friendsofogh.com |
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Saturday, 19 June, 1.30pm – 4.30pm Guided walking tour of Darlinghurst by former resident and Chair of the After Hours Committee, with a focus on architecture. From the TAP Gallery we proceed to East Sydney Tech, the home of the National Art School including a tour of historic sandstone buildings, courtesy of Steve White. The tour finishes at Tony Johansen’s working studio in William Street for afternoon tea and refreshments approximately 4.30pm. Cost: $30. Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet, contact Tony Bastow. P: 0404 292 208 and (02) 9543 2684. |
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Saturday 19 June, 10.00am - 4.00pm Enjoy a home made Devonshire tea, and spend some time wandering about the house and garden. Guided tours are available. See some of the furniture that would have been present in the House from the time it was an Inn up till and including the time it was a boarding school. Cost: adults $5, children $3, contact Marilyn Wright. P: (02) 4758 7809 or woodfordacad@gmail.com. |
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Sunday 20 June, 9.00am A delightful rainforest walk on which you will encounter several different waterfalls and some beautiful bush pools. It is approximately 10kms and graded moderate/easy, suitable for walkers of average fitness but not children. Please bring a hat, sunscreen and 2 litres of water. Morning tea and lunch (sausage sizzle) provided. Cost: $25 per person including lunch. Bookings: essential, contact Scott Pollock. P: (02) 47841938 or |
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Sunday 20 June, 1.00pm 4.30pm An easy afternoon guided walk through the Peninsula area of Windsor perched above the flood-prone farmlands in the bend of South Creek, where some of the earliest 30 acre land grants were made in 1794. Included in the walk and house visits are the North Street Cottages dating from 1820 to 1860 (restored by the National Trust under its Small Houses scheme in the 1970s, then passed to private owners), and Windsor’s Greenway-designed Court House, built for Governor Macquarie in 1820. If time permits we will venture on to the adjacent farmlands to examine the drainage system necessitated by frequent flooding and view the cluster of Tebbutt family (farmers and astronomer) buildings on their flood-free knoll (Georgian house with Victorian wing, two observatories, farm labourer’s cottage and other outbuildings). Cost $20. Bookings essential, send cheque and stamped SAE to: National Trust (New South Wales) Windsor Branch, PO Box 737, Richmond 2753. Enquiries: Lucy Sullivan (02) 4577 6989. |
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Bring In Your WAR Memorabilia Understand your war treasures,
Do you have any war relics? Do you know how to preserve them? Australian War Memorial experts will be at S.H. Ervin Gallery on 27 June to answer these questions. |
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Talk on Field of Mars Reserve and Environmental Education Centre Talk will describe the community action in the 1960's that preserved the Field of Mars Reserve and describe the environmental values of the Reserve. Steve Papp the Principal of the Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre will descibe the Centre's program with schools. talk/lecture, food/drinks included in ticket price.Cost: $10 For more information phone: 9816 1794 or email jabirch@bigpond.com Click here for directions |
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