Our walk will begin at beautiful Palm Beach. First, we will proceed uphill to the Barrenjoey Lighthouse which sits at Sydney’s northernmost point. Next we will follow the coastline where possible. While this walk is of medium intensity it does involve several invigorating climbs. DATE: Tuesday 3 October 2017 TIME: Approx. 9.00am-12.00pm RSVP TO: Jenny Goode […]
Spring has Sprung and what better place to take in the spring vibrations that at the Royal Botanical Gardens! Come and smell the roses, talk to a flower, or soak in all the colours of an Australian Spring. We will start at the front of the Customs House, walking around the Opera House and around […]
This month we will be dining at Sydney’s newest eatery, FISH & CO at the TRAMSHEDS! Here they only serve seasonal, wild-caught sustainable seafood which is caught with minimal impact on the marine environment. The seafood is sourced only from fishers and fisheries that are 100% committed to sustainable fishing practices. You will also be […]
Every once and a while we all need a night out with like-minded ladies for a drink and a laugh! Come just for an hour, or come for the evening. This is a low key event just to get out and enjoy a bit of Sydney nightlife after work or some quick “adult-time” before family […]
The SWIC Craft Group (which is actually a 'needlecraft' group) meets on the first Friday of the month from March to November. At the beginning of the year (February or March) the group has a 'welcome back' lunch, including a voluntary 'show and tell' of work by those who wish to do so. Meetings are held in […]
Sunset Harbour Cruise - Saturday 7 October 6.00-8.00pm We live in one of the great harbour cities of the world. Come exploring our beautiful city of Sydney from the water. Party with SWIC as we set sail for two magical hours on a sunset cruise on board the historic ‘Wangi Queen’. Enjoy bubbles, wine, beer […]
Join us in October for our monthly International Morning Tea – this time ‘Sweet and Savoury Specialties from Egypt’. Rose Sorial and Nadia Fawzi came to Sydney from Egypt in the late 1960s with their families. Although they adore life in Australia, they both hold the city of Alexandria, in Egypt, dear to their hearts. […]
This walk is an approximately 6km walk with a ‘twist’ around Manly. We shall take in the Manly foreshore, suburban streets, and will include some steps and a few semi steep streets to take in views. Good walking shoes required. DATE: Wednesday 11 October 2017 TIME: Approx. 10.00am – 12noon VENUE: Exact Meeting place and […]
“YESTERDAY IS BUT TO-DAY’S MEMORY, AND TO-MORROW IS TO-DAY’S DREAM” Join SWIC on a private one hour tour of the exhibition ‘Today Tomorrow Yesterday’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Drawn entirely from the Museum’s Collection, Today Tomorrow Yesterday considers the impact of the past and the influence of history on artistic practice today. From contemporary interpretations […]
The October monthly activity is a tour of the lab and testing facilities of Choice Magazine at Marrickville. The activity is being held on a Wednesday as they don’t run tours on Thursdays. This should be a very interesting day and it is strictly limited to 20 people. Please note that flat, closed-in shoes are […]