March
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Goulburn’s Festival of Heritage and Roses Saturday 6 March – Wednesday & Saturday - Sunday, 14 March Visit Riversdale during Goulburn’s annual Festival of Heritage and Roses, in its full spring glory. Riversdale will be open from Saturday 6 – Wednesday 10 and Saturday 13 – Sunday 14, closed on Thursday and Friday. An old fashioned fair is also planned for Sunday 7 March. P: (02) 4821 4741 or riversdalegoulburn@bigpond.com. |
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Norman Lindsay and the Springwood Art Gallery Sunday 7 March, 2.30pm - 4.30pm This talk at the Hunters Hill RSL will feature Helen Glad, granddaughter of Norman Lindsay and art historian and trustee of the Norman Lindsay Gallery at Faulconbridge in the Blue Mountains.The gallery was the home of Norman Lindsay where he created his works of art and wrote the children's classic The Magic Pudding. |
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Day Tour to Bobbin Head by Ferry - National Trust Way Day Tour Monday 8 March, 10.45am Join the National Trust Tours committee for a relaxing trip to Bobbin Head, |
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Pymble Day - Looking at Architecture with the National Trust Womens Committee Tuesday 9 March, 10.30am - 12.30pm or 1pm - 3pm In 1821 Robert Pymble, silk weaver, brought his family to the colony on the promise of a land grant. Selecting 600 acres on the hills of the upper North Shore, he cut and sold the tall native timber, then cultivated the land – growing the first orange orchards. When the railway came in the 1890s, well-to-do people from crowded Sydney town were able to move their families to the high land where there was space to build gracious houses in the then fashionable Queen Anne Federation style. Nowadays Pymble is a much sought-after suburb where glorious gardens grow on the fertile soils that once supported great stands of eucalypt and turpentine. Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet |
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Macquarie’s Five Towns Bus Tour Saturday 13 March, 9.30am – 5pm To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Macquarie’s governorship, join the Blue Mountains Branch on a bus tour of Macquarie’s five towns - Windsor, Richmond, Castlereagh, Wilberforce and Pitt Town. A picnic lunch will be provided. Cost: $30. Bookings: essential, contact Elizabeth v Reyswoud. P: 0418 206 899 or mcreysw@bigpond.net.au |
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Champagne, Afternoon Tea and Fashion Saturday, 13 March, 2pm Organised by the Friends of Miss Porter’s House, guests will be served champagne on arrival. This will be followed by a parade of fashion from Batalin Boutique of The Junction and afternoon tea. Williams the Jewellers of the Junction will present a display of jewellery and handbags. Carrington Place is the beautifully renovated former Oriental Hotel. Cost: adults $35. Bookings: Patti Graham. P: (02) 4953 9034. |
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TEXSTYLE 2009 HSC Major Works Exhibition Saturday 13 – Sunday 21 March, 10am – 4.30pm Saumarez Homestead is delighted to host the regional exhibition of outstanding 2009 HSC Textile and Design student works. Housed in the historic 1860s Thomas House within this beautiful 25 acre property, the exhibition will also feature examples of costume through the ages, artist workshops and activities for the children. Exhibition entry is open to all ticket holders visiting the grounds or taking part in a guided house tour. Artist workshops may incur an additional charge. Cost: Free with property entry. P: (02) 6772 3616. |
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Bridge Day Sunday, 14 March, 11am – 5pm Bring your friends for a fun bridge day. Morning tea and a delicious lunch will be served. Please bring your bridge cards, score sheets and pencils with you. If you do not have a group to play with, please advise. All proceeds will be spent on restoring the beautiful gardens. Cost: $25. Bookings: essential. P: (02) 4784 1938 or evergladesgarden@bigpond.com. |
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Open House and Needlework Display Sunday, 14 March, 1pm – 4pm Miss Porter’s House is a living museum of twentieth century life as lived by an ordinary middle class family. The women of the family were fine needleworkers and their work is on display in the house. The house and its contents are precious historical resources that commemorate lives lived in Newcastle. Cost: adults $7, concession $5. P: (02) 4967 4273 or rsbann@bigpond.net.au |
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Twilight Jazz at Eryldene Sunday, 14 March, 5pm – 8pm Feeling all strung out? Life in a spin? Well then let the George Washingmachine’s music wash away the dust of everyday life. Bring a rug or folding chair, picnic basket, bottle of wine and enjoy the jazz as the sun sets. Coffee, tea and home made cakes will be available at the Garden Café. Picnic hampers available with bookings. Cost: adults $25, children $10, family $60. Bookings: essential. P: (02) 9498 2271 or eryldene@eryldene.org.au. |
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Tales at Miss Traill's - Teddy Bears Picnic Wednesday, 17 March, 11am – 12pm Pre-schoolers and their families are invited to storytime in the delightful garden of Miss Traill’s House for a teddy bears picnic. Aimed at encouraging a love of literature, young children can listen to stories, play finger games and sing songs. Refreshments included. Cost: $5 adult and child, additional adult $2, additional child $1. Bookings: essential. P: (02) 6332 4232 Photo courtesy of The Western Advocate |
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Bus Trip to Canberra Wednesday, 17 March, 8am – 5pm Join the Southern Highlands branch committee on a full day coach trip to Canberra. As we go to print plans are being finalised for an interesting tour of our capital with visits to unusual destinations. Contact Sue Maude for further information. P: (02) 4861 5753 (after 5pm). |
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Celebrating March Happenings Saturday, 20 March, 10am – 4pm Whilst your children celebrate March happenings, such as the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, girl’s doll day in Japan, the first newspaper in Australia, the first telephone call and Barbie’s birthday, you can enjoy the views and morning or afternoon tea on the upstairs balcony at Woodford. Cost: adults and children $5. P: (02) 4758 7809, Marilyn Wright or woodfordacad@gmail.com |
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2010 Parramatta Lecture Series - ‘Lachlan Macquarie’s Public Works’ Saturday, 20 March, 10.30am In the bicentennial year of Lachlan Macquarie’s governorship, The Friends of Old Government House will present a series of lectures on life in NSW during the Macquarie years 1810-1821. Set against world and local events of 1815-16, Ralph Hawkins will talk about the massive public works programme Lachlan Macquarie implemented in NSW for the rapidly increasing population. |
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The Norman Lindsay Festival of Children’s Literature Saturday, 20 March and Sunday 21 March, 10am – 4pm Talks, workshops and book signings by popular children’s book authors and illustrators. Stalls, entertainment and plenty of food for sale. For full details visit www.normanlindsay.com.au. Cost: members and concession $12, non-members $15, children $10, family $40. P: (02) 02 4751 1067 or info@normanlindsay.com.au Click here for more information |
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Berrima Village Fayre Saturday, 20 March and Sunday 21 March, 10am – 4pm The Berrima Village Fayre has something for everyone and features lots of old fashioned family fun. Now in its third year, it attracts people from far and wide. As well as frolicking through the grounds at the fair, explore our wonderful maze and inspect the lovely old Georgian house, Harper’s Mansion built in 1834. Cost: house inspections – members free, non-members $5. Maze entry - $2. P: (02) 4877 2570, Keith Walker-Smith |
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Birchgrove Walking Tour Sunday 21 March, 1.30pm – 4.30pm Join the After Hours committee and Balmain Society to explore the heritage treasures of Birchgrove. Learn about the history, social, sporting and religious aspects of this boutique suburb. We will finish our walk with afternoon tea and wine with your fellow walkers. Cost: $30. Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet. P: 0418 112 018, Ron Bottrill. |
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Sound Healing at Everglades House and Gardens Friday 26 March, 9.30am - 11.30am Two health and healing practitioners will facilitate the sound healing experience. To heighten your senses, we will start off with a gentle walk through the beautiful gardens; this will connect you with the Spirit of Everglades. You can then relax even more and enjoy a story and Sound Healing journey - a powerful collective experience where you are 'bathed' in a collection of sounds. NSW Seniors Week ambassador, Marilyn Jones OBE, joins us on the journey. 37 Everglades Avenue, Leura. Cost: $5 adults. P: (02) 4784 1938 |
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A Day in the Kangaroo Valley Sunday 28 March “This other Eden, demi-paradise” – Shakespeare could have been describing some of the little known regions of the Kangaroo Valley. The properties are set in areas of exquisite natural beauty and the buildings are in harmony and balance with the surroundings. Our day will contrast the changing styles of architecture through the years. Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet |
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