No doubt like most Sydneysiders you have visited the magnificent Queen Victoria Building (aka QVB), but exactly how much do you know of its history? Join Go Saturday to enjoy a behind the scenes tour of this amazing historically listed building. Designed initially as marketplace, now it is a bustling shopping destination. On the tour […]
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. Hello ladies Next meeting for the French conversation is planned on […]
As an extra activity this month, come and join us on a walk around the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney on a hunt for over 20 colourful koala sculptures visiting from Port Macquarie. The one-metre high koalas, hand-painted by Australian artists, will be placed in a bespoke trail around the Botanic Garden. The trail aims […]
The SWIC Choir provides an uplifting start to the week, meeting on Monday mornings. The Choir performs at SWIC functions and charity events. You can see some of the past performances in the Gallery of the website. For further information contact the Convenor, Linda Shoostovian at [email protected]
At this meeting we will be reviewing “Sanctuary” by Judy Nunn. A stunning portrait of love, hope and survival on an isolated island off Western Australia. DATE: Monday 4 November 2019 TIME: 5.45pm – 8.30pm (book discussion to commence around 6.30pm) VENUE: Cafe 1812, a cafe and wine bar inside Berkelouw Books, 19 Oxford Street, […]
Please join us on this iconic coastal walk from Maroubra Beach to the annual Sculptures by the Sea exhibition. We will enjoy ocean views as we pass Coogee, Clovelly and Bronte beaches, concluding at Tamarama Beach. From Tamarama participants may choose to enjoy lunch at the kiosk, view Sculptures by the Sea at your leisure, […]
For the last lunch of the year, we are going for Korean barbecue, called Gogi-gui in Korean. Grilling meat over charcoal fire has a long tradition in Korea. We will be having an all wagyu beef feast, with some Korean Seafood Pancake. We will be offered various banchan (side dishes) typically served with Gogi-gui. A popular […]
If you fancy delicious food, great coffee and interesting company, join us once a month to explore Sydney’s vibrant café scene whilst making new friends. DATE: Sunday 10 November 2019 TIME: 10:00am – 11:30am VENUE: Little Jean, 1/1 Kiaora Lane, Double Bay COST: Individuals to pay for themselves on the day – please bring cash […]
This annual event is the occasion when not only do SWIC Book Group members vote for our reading program for 2020 but, crucially, hosts and presenters are allocated for both North Shore and Eastern Suburbs for the entire year. DATE: Tuesday 12 November 2019 TIME: 12.45pm – 3.00pm VENUE: The Rani Deck (all weather), Cruising […]
This walk is approximately 7.5 kms, including a 1.2 kms walk from Oatley Railway Station to the entrance of the park. It includes some steep street walking together with rugged bush paths and steep steps!! We shall see bushland, hopefully with flowers, mangroves and water views, birds, and ‘The Castle’ built by unemployed workers during […]