Watsons Bay is a picturesque area with a village feel to it, with wonderful views, small beaches, lush vegetation and lovely old houses. The walk starts at the wharf and we will go along the promenade and into the back streets. There are steps leading from the ferry exit to the wharf but they are […]
Coffee, cakes and Polish dishes served in a chic, old-world cafe and deli with dark-wood panels. Traditional Polish Dumplings - $21. Salmon Potato Pancakes - $21. Warm Beetroot soup with mini Polish dumplings filled with Mushroom & cabbage - $16. DATE: Thursday 21 June 2018 TIME: 12 noon – 2.00pm VENUE: Cafe Wieczorkowski – Fine […]
For the second ‘Go Saturday’ activity, we will explore the Powerhouse Museum, the flagship venue of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS). Here a diverse collection can be found covering science, technology, design and decorative arts, engineering, architecture, health, medicine, fashion and contemporary culture. We will spend some time exploring the permanent exhibitions […]
The Movie Group meets on the 4th Tuesday morning each month to see a film at the Dendy Quays Cinema (between Circular Quay and the Opera House). There are usually three films for members to choose from. Details of the films and times will be posted on the SWIC Movie Group Calendar of Events on […]
Winter is here. Let’s get our coats and jackets on and enjoy a cool crisp Sydney evening. The FAX BAR is located at The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel. It is the perfect setting to join friends for a drink in the evenings. This sleek and colourful bar creates a refined atmosphere where guests can enjoy […]
We will be taken on a guided tour this month of The Great Synagogue, which was consecrated in 1876 and combines elements of Byzantine and Gothic characteristics and is often described as the cathedral synagogue of Australia. DATE: Thursday 28 June 2018 TIME: 10.00am to 11.00am VENUE: The Great Synagogue, 187a Elizabeth Street, Sydney 2000 […]
We will take the Parramatta River ferry from Circular Quay to Cabarita Wharf, from where we will start this pleasant and peaceful suburban stroll round Hen and Chicken Bay. This is an easy, 9 km flat walk which will finish at Abbotsford with an opportunity for coffee/lunch before boarding the ferry to return to Circular […]
A French affair for this month - Escargots anyone? We will be lunching at this lovely little French restaurant which serves delicious food. DATE: Wednesday 4 July 2018 TIME: 12.15 pm - 2.00pm - 2.30 pm VENUE: The Little Snail Restaurant, 50 Murray Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009 RSVP TO: Naseem Walton at [email protected] - 0405 […]
India is an ocean of culture, languages, festivals and food. The cuisine of India is one of the world's most diverse cuisines, characterized by its sophisticated and subtle use of different spices, vegetables, pulses and meats. SWIC member, Sangeeta Gupta, has a great passion to cook and create food, and is looking forward to bringing […]
The walk this month is approximately 5-6 kms, starting from Balmain East ferry wharf and taking in water views of the Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo and Anzac Bridge. We will walk along Darling Street to see historical buildings and shops and quaint streets, on the way to the Dawn Frazer Pool and Birchgrove. There are some […]