When we talk about Peking Duck in Sydney, the pancake with duck meat, scallion and cucumber is usually what comes to mind. In more elaborate restaurants, every single part of the duck is used, and up to four courses may be served. The fourth course is usually a soup made with the bones of the […]
This month we are going to enjoy a Saturday matinee at Belvoir, enabling our members who have weekday commitments to attend. By Vidya Rajan, based on the book by Melina Marchetta. Directed by Stephen Nicolazzo. The beloved novel of migration, growing up, and Sydney – now a play! Three generations of women. The Italian-Australian experience. […]
Who doesn’t love the food and flavours of France? The character of food varies considerably by region. Paris is famous for its incredible cheeses, chocolates, pastries and gateaux; the centre is known for its hearty fare of pate and clafoutis; Burgundy for coq au vin; Dijon for mustard and escargots; costal Brittany has wonderful seafood […]
This walk, starting from Milsons Point, will follow residential streets to the foreshore, taking in Anderson Park, Kurraba Point, Cremorne Reserve, and to our destination - Mosman Rowers. Refer to the map below. We are aiming to have lunch at Mosman Rowers. DATE: Wednesday 12 October 2022 TIME: 10.00am – 12.00noon Meeting Point: Milsons Point […]
Walk around this interesting area of the CBD. DATE: Wednesday 19 October 2022 TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm COST: Refreshments at members' own expense RSVP TO: Christine Powell, via email at [email protected] RSVP BY: cob Monday 17th October 2022 Meeting place will be advised to those who RSVP.
‘Shaken to the Core’ brings together Australian Artist, Sidney Nolan’s, confronting works responding to the Holocaust. This exhibition is of a body of works created by Nolan in 1961 following the Eichmann Trial and a visit to the Auschwitz camp. The works were buried away until they were exhibited for the first time in August […]
DATE: Thursday 20 October 2022 TIME: 12 noon – 2.00pm VENUE: The Oaks Hotel, Neutral Bay Please remember your name badge. RSVP TO: Penny Murray at [email protected] or on 0409 867 776 TRANSPORT: Any bus along Military Road towards Manly will stop out front, plus limited on street parking nearby.
DATE: Saturday 22 October 2022 TIME: Meet at 2.00pm. Finishes usually by the latest 4.00pm VENUE: State Library of NSW, 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 92731414 Website: https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/ COST: Free RSVP TO: Sian Ware at [email protected] or 0412 937 485 RSVP BY: Tuesday 18 October 2022 TRANSPORT: Train- Martin Place (200 metres) […]
Convened by native French speakers, Francoise Heude-Coquelin and Elisabeth de Cambiaire, this activity is held on the fourth Monday afternoon of the month and is aimed at those who want to ‘polish up’ their oral French and those who enjoy speaking with their compatriots. Our conversations are relaxed and friendly. All levels welcome. DATE: 24 […]
Until the Circular Quay cinema reopens, currently anticipated to be late 2022, Movie Group will be at Events Cinemas at Bondi Junction on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We invite you join us for the movie of your choice. We will meet after for coffee and hot chocolate at Max Brenner Cafe. DATE: 25 […]