We are delighted to announce that our SWIC Annual Private Tour of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes will go ahead, albeit with reduced numbers. Please RSVP early if you wish to attend. The Archibald Prize, first awarded in 1921, is Australia’s favourite art award, and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best […]
Join us for a walk around historic Watsons Bay at South Head along the South Head Heritage Trail through the Sydney Harbour National Park. This takes us past a naval base (HMAS Watson), Lady Bay nude beach (!) and Hornby Lighthouse, then back for lunch at the famous Watsons Bay Hotel, or fish and chips […]
Colonial settlement of the inner city urban village of Ultimo began in 1803, when 34 acres was granted to surgeon, John Harris, on lands traditionally inhabited by the Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation. In the 1890s Sydney Technical College was established, putting Ultimo on the cultural map. Twentieth and twenty-first century additions of educational […]
Back by popular demand, ‘Go Saturday’ will be visiting the S.H.Ervin Gallery for the anticipated Salon des Refuses. This popular Australian art exhibition displays many of the rejected entries for the esteemed Archibald Prize. Join us for this delightful indulgence of the senses. DATE: Saturday 24 October 2020 TIME: Meet at 2.00pm outside the gallery VENUE: S.H.Ervin […]
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. Bonjour Mesdames, Notre prochaine conversation en français aura lieu lundi 26 […]
Welcome to Movie Group and a big welcome to new members Gillian Melling, Moira Sexton, Susan Balme, Trisha Rubenstein, Jung-Ran Terry, Susan Tuncel, and Chandra Weerasingha, who have expressed an interest in cinema and we hope they will join us on Tuesday for our monthly movie, plus lunch/drinks/coffee at the Guylian Belgian Chocolate outside the […]
Due to popular demand this tour is being repeated on 29 October 2020. Colonial settlement of the inner city urban village of Ultimo began in 1803, when 34 acres was granted to surgeon, John Harris, on lands traditionally inhabited by the Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation. In the 1890s Sydney Technical College was established, […]
Please join us as we start at Rose Bay Ferry Wharf for this 8-10 km walk. We will start along New South Head Road to the 1.8 km Hermitage Foreshore Walk, with spectacular views down the harbour towards the city. This track emerges at Nielson Park, where we will walk along Shark Beach, emerging in […]
William Blue Dining is a student-run restaurant of William Blue College of Hospitality Management. We will have a three-course meal prepared by future Michelin-starred chefs in a very upmarket setting. We are limited to 10 people only for this lunch. Please RSVP but do not pay for the lunch until you have received an email […]
The North Shore Golf Group plays 9 holes at Warringah Golf Club on Friday mornings. Tee off is at 9.30am and play finishes at 11.30am – 12noon, followed by sociable coffee and snacks. Cost: $25 and $21 for Seniors. Clubs, buggy and cart hire are available at the Pro shop. Golf lessons are also available. The Convenor […]