Beatrice de Lucey (Special Activities) and Naseem Walton (Ladies Who Lunch) have organised a combined coach trip to visit gardens opened especially for SWIC members, a week before the gardens open to the general public in Leura in the Blue Mountains. This is open to all SWIC members and is on a ‘First Payment First […]
Zeta Bar offers an exclusive terrace escape in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, overlooking Queen Victoria Building. Sample award-winning cocktails crafted by Zeta mixologists and discover how we push the boundaries of Sydney’s cocktail culture. DATE: Wednesday 26 September 2018 TIME: 5.30pm to 8.00pm VENUE: Zeta Bar, Level 4, Hilton Hotel, 488 George Street, Sydney 2000 COST: […]
This was a smash hit at the Hayes Theatre last year. There’s a bar on stage, a single piano, and Virginia Gay giving an un-be-liev-able performance. We already know this one is brilliant. Don’t miss it. We have a booking for only 20 tickets so please RSVP as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. DATE: Friday 28 September 2018 TIME: […]
North Head Quarantine Station is a truly unique destination which is an enduring part of Sydney’s history! Located in beautiful Sydney Harbour National Park, this historical site was the first port of call for migrants to Australia. Now this heritage site houses a museum comprising thousands of artefacts unique to the North Head Quarantine Station […]
We will take the ferry from Circular Quay to Greenwich. Following the coastline where possible, our route will take us around Wollstonecraft, Gore Cove, Balls Head and Berry’s Bay and on to McMahons Point and Lavender Bay. This walk is approximately 12 km and has a number of stairs. DATE: Tuesday 2 October 2018 TIME: […]
Join us this month for a taste of South Africa hosted by Ann Beck. Ann grew up in South Africa and moved to Australia 32 years ago. South Africa is often referred to as ‘The Rainbow Nation’ to describe the country’s multicultural diversity, where 11 official languages are spoken. Ann will talk briefly about the […]
As an extra activity in this five-week month we are going to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens where spring flowers should be at their best. The Calyx opened in 2017. Designed by PTW Architects with landscape architecture by McGregor Coxall, it presents a striking geometric volume that is a protective layer and a lens that […]
Join us for a gentle walk at one of Sydney’s popular beaches. We will walk along the waterfront, round the oval, on the boardwalk and even on an island. The walk will be flat and 2-3km in length. If you are interested in extending the walk, I can give you some options. DATE: Wednesday 17 October […]
Casual Lunch at Pier 8 Cafe. Tucked away on the former industrial Pier 8-9, the Pier 8 Cafe has been one of Sydney's best kept secrets. Sweeping views of Sydney Harbour. Funky atmosphere with leather Chesterfield sofas, Turkish Kilim rugs on the 100 year old wooden floor & masses of succulents in pots all around […]