Join Art & Culture at the Art Gallery of NSW for a private tour of the much anticipated exhibition of works by renowned Australian artist, John Olsen, entitled ‘the you beaut country’. This exhibition is the most comprehensive display ever mounted of Olsen’s work, and includes paintings, ceramics, tapestries and works on paper from collections […]
Ready for a movie?? It may be all we have to do on these rainy days!! For those of you new to the group, Jill and I select the morning movies that are available for the 4th Tuesday of each month. The cinema advertises them about a week beforehand, so expect an email from us […]
Join us on the first Monthly Activity for 2017 and experience the history and grandeur of the Queen Victoria Building (QVB) with a guided tour. Explore the fascinating history of the QVB. Learn about the history of the building from design and conception, through its life as Sydney Markets, its refurbishments, and life today as […]
For our April walk we will follow the coastline from Collaroy to Manly skirting Long Reef golf course with its 360 degree views, and then across Dee Why, Curl Curl and Freshwater beaches before heading down to Queenscliff and Manly. DATE: Tuesday 4 April 2017 TIME: Approx. 9.00am-12.00pm COST: None. Lunch at own expense RSVP […]
We are going Greek this month! Set on a picturesque stretch of the Parramatta River and attached to the Sydney Rowing Club, this restaurant uses smoking techniques and the freshest ingredients to create some really unique and flavoursome Greek dishes with a modern twist. DATE: Wednesday 5 April 2017 TIME: 12.30pm - 3.00pm VENUE: Sydney […]
Please join us for April’s ‘Aussie’ International Morning Tea, where you’ll be treated to delicious local flavours and delights. DATE: Tuesday 11 April 2017 TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm, followed by an informal SWIC feedback/suggestion session VENUE: Our hostess is Jill Watson ADDRESS: Townhouse 1, 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli NSW 2061 COST: No cost RSVP […]
Easy Walk – The Painters' Walk from Taronga Wharf to Cremorne Point Wharf. This is a beautiful coastal walk from Taronga Wharf, past Sirius Cove, and around Cremorne Point. We will skirt the boundaries of the zoo (listen out for the animals) and go past an old artist’s camp (Curlew Camp) as well as pass gardens on […]
We are very excited to have the opportunity to visit the Elliott- Eyes Collection in the owners’ Terrace home in Erskineville on Tuesday 18 April. Our hosts are Gordon Elliott and Michael Eyes. Their collection (219 pieces to be precise) of mainly Australian and New Zealand works is to be found in every room and […]