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SUMMARY:Out 'n' About : 2026 Salon des Refusés - SOLD OUT\, WAITLIST ONLY
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nThe Salon des Refusés was initiated by the S.H. Ervin Gallery in 1992 in response to the large number of works entered into the Archibald Prize which were not selected for display in the official exhibition. The Archibald Prize is one of Australia’s most high profile and respected awards which attracts hundreds of entries each year and the S.H. Ervin Gallery’s ‘alternative’ selection has become a much-anticipated feature of the Sydney scene. \nEach year the S.H.Ervin Gallery panel is invited to go behind the scenes of the judging process for the annual Archibald Prize for portraiture and Wynne Prize for landscape painting and figure sculpture at the Art Gallery of New South Wales\, to select an exhibition from the many hundreds of works entered in both prizes but not chosen for the official award exhibition. \nThe Salon des Refusés exhibition at the S.H. Ervin Gallery has established an excellent reputation that rivals the selections in the ‘official’ exhibition\, with works selected for quality\, diversity\, humour and experimentation\, and which examine contemporary art practices\, different approaches to portraiture and responses to the landscape. The S.H. Ervin Gallery is located in Observatory Hill Park at the National trust Centre. \n\nDATE: Thursday May 28th  \nTIME: 9.45am – 10.45am (Guided Tour). We have the option of morning tea at the Gallery after the tour. Please let me know if you’d like to stay for morning tea when you email me. \nVENUE: S.H. Ervin Gallery (National Trust Centre)\, 2 Watson Rd\, Millers Point NSW 2000.  Ph (02) 9258 0173.  Website: https://www.shervingallery.com.au/ \nCOST: $20.50 per member    \nRSVP TO: Caren Trafford\, Out N’ About Organiser swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com  with Salon de Refusés in the title. Wait for confirmation of a place before paying. Places are limited.  Please check by sending an email to swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com that there is still space before paying. \nRSVP and PAY BY: May 21st 2026 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS:  \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \n   Account Name: Sydney Women’s International Club Incorporated \n   BSB No: 062-005 \n   Account No: 11889493 \n   Description: Event + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: Walk from Wynyard Station or Circular Quay. See the website for more information about getting here.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/out-n-about-2026-salon-des-refuses/
LOCATION:S. H. Ervin Gallery\, 2 Watson Rd\, Millers Point\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Out 'n About - Elliott Eyes Collection
DESCRIPTION:The Elliott Eyes Collection is a private art collection of more than 470 works that has taken 20 years to assemble.  Its focus has\, of course\, changed over time but its emphasis is on collecting selected artists in depth\, across their career and their various media. \nOnce an artwork becomes part of a private collection it is often out of sight and out of mind\, lost to the public\, unless you are invited to come and view the works at their private home. Gordon and Michael\, the collectors and owners of the art work\, will give insights into the works\, stories about how they were obtained and their place in the wider collection. \nMichael and Gordon will talk to the whole group at the start of the visit to explain how they collection started and how it has changed over the years. Also learn about the artists. \nThe collection is in a Victorian Terrace so there are stairs around the house – some just a single step but to get upstairs there are 11 steps then one step to the back of the house and 5 steps up to the front of the house. \nDATE: Wednesday 15 April starting at 10.00 am – 12.00pm \nDURATION: approximately 1.5 to 2 hours at a relaxed walking pace \nCOST: $20 per member \nRSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com   Attn. Caren Trafford\, Out ‘n About Organiser\, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying. \nPlaces are limited. Only 15-20 places.\nPlease check there is still space before paying.\nRSVP and PAY by: April 5 2026 \nSTARTING POINT: Meet at the Gallery at 7 Bridge Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043 \nThere is a café nearby which is a great place for coffee or lunch about a 2 minute walk from the Gallery called Cafe Sofia. We will adjourn here for lunch after the visit. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred):\nBy Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: Sydney Women’s International Club Incorporated \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/out-n-about-elliott-eyes-collection/
LOCATION:The Elliott Eyes Collection\, 7 Bridge St\, Erskinville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Out 'n About - Rose Bay Naval History Walk
DESCRIPTION:We will take a 2 hour walk around Rose Bay and the environs on an Australian Naval History Walk\, led by a volunteer from the Naval History Society.\nThe Rose Bay area has a significant link to Australia’s naval history from 1912-1927. \nThe recruit training ship HMAS Tingira was moored in Rose Bay from 1912-1927. In early June 1942 Rose Bay & some surrounding suburbs were shelled by a Japanese I -class submarine which in the previous week was part of the Japanese Naval force that launched midget subs to attack Sydney Harbour. \nKey sites visited and described include: \nThe history of HMAS Tingira including the ship’s previous two lives & commentary on life aboard for sailors including photos. At the Rose Bay war memorial where we will provide an overview of the Japanese midget sub attack in Sydney Harbour on 31 May 1942. At one of the properties damaged by an unexploded shell in 26 Manion Rd\, there will be a commentary on the shelling of the area on the 8 June 1942 as well as commentary on a prominent local Indigenous man\, Bungaree who is buried in Rose Bay. The tour will end near Rose Bay shopping centre where we can stop for lunch/coffee. (Note… the end point is about a 15 min walk from the starting point on foot.) \n  \n                                                                                                                                                                                      DATE: THURSDAY 26 March 2026 starting at 10.00am \n  \n     DURATION: approximately 1.5 to 2 hours at a relaxed walking pace \n     COST: Naval Walk for $20 per member \n  \n  \nPlease pay and RSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com  with Naval Walk: in the title.\nAttn. Caren Trafford\, Out N’ About Organiser \nRSVP and PAY by: March 17 2026 \n  \nSTARTING POINT:\nMeet at the HMAS Tingira Memorial in the Tingira Memorial Park\,   600 New South Head Rd (cnr Vickery Ave.) Rose Bay at 10.00am. \nThe memorial is next to the Woollahra Sailing Club & Club Rose Bay.   Approx 7 min walk from the ferry wharf. \n  \nPublic transport is either Ferry or bus (route 324 from York St QVB/Town Hall). \nParking is usually available close by esp. on a weekday. \n  \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred):\nBy Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/out-n-about-rose-bay-naval-history-walk/
LOCATION:Tingira Memorial Park\, 600 New South Head Rd\, Rose Bay\, NSW\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Out N About -Red Mill Distillery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visit Red Mill Distillery & Barrel Hall Tours\, tasting and treats! \nThis is a story about family\, the history of Sydney\, Rum and doing something that hasn’t been done before. Red Mill Rum\, first bottled in 1933\, now made entirely new again by the original founder’s great-grandson. \nRed Mill has a unique and special approach to the elevage of its rums. Alongside our traditional bourbon barrel program\, we have rums aged in a collection of rare and exotic barrels sourced from around the world. Casks that have previously held some of the world’s great wines and spirits. The magic is in this one-of-a-kind barrel hall. If you visit Red Mill\, you will see casks that previously held Sauternes\, Cognac\, various Whiskies\, Madeira\, Sherries\, red & white wines from around the world. There are sizes ranging from 125L to 1600L in size. \nDATE: THURSDAY 19 February starting at 11.00 am – 12.15pm \nDURATION: approximately 1.5 to 2 hours at a relaxed walking pace \nCOST: Red Mill for $30 per member \nRSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com  with Red Rum Distillery in the title.\nAttn. Caren Trafford\, Out N’ About Organiser\, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying. \nPlaces are limited.\nPlease check there is still space before paying. \nRSVP and PAY by: Feb 10 2026 \nSTARTING POINT: 176 Mullens St\, Rozelle 2039 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred):\nBy Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/out-n-about-red-mill-distillery-tour/
LOCATION:Red Rum Distillery\, 176 Mullens St\,\, Rozelle\, NSW\, 2039\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:NSW Rail Museum: Where Rail Heritage Comes To Life
DESCRIPTION:Home to Australia’s largest collection of working and static rolling stock and a vast display of objects\, artefacts and memorabilia\, NSW Rail Museum tells the story of New South Wales’ rail history. The museum is located in Thirlmere\, only an hour south-west of Sydney and in easy reach of Canberra\, Wollongong and the South Coast. Since 1975 the Thirlmere site has been home to a significant collection of rail heritage items and with the upgrade of facilities in 2011\, it is now a major regional tourist attraction. Undercover interactive exhibits\, featuring some of Australia’s oldest and most famous trains and carriages \nThe main exhibition building is where you will discover how the NSW railways brought life to town and country. The Great Train Hall features an impressive collection of steam\, diesel and electric locomotives as well as many different types of passenger carriages and goods cars. \nIncluded is also a 45 minute trip on a heritage train. \nWe will meet at 10.00-10.15am for a 10.30 am one hour tour followed by a 45-minute heritage train ride. Afterwards we can wander rounds and/or enjoy lunch at the café or a very nice pub opposite the museum. \nI suggest that if you will be coming by car\, to let me know if you have room for a passenger of two as the museum is more than an hour’s drive south of Sydney. \nPartners are also welcome. \nDATE: Thursday 15 January 2026 \nTIME: 10:30am-1.00pm\nPlease stay afterwards for a lunch in the nearby café or pub if you are able \nVENUE: Meet at 10.15am for 10.30am start of tour. \nCOST: $22.50 per person \nRSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com\nAttn. Caren Trafford\, Out N’ About Organiser\, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying. \nPlaces are limited. Please check there is still space before paying.\nRSVP and PAY by January 2 2026 \nHow to Get There: \nLOCATION\n10 Barbour Road\, Thirlmere NSW 2572 \nBy car​ \nLocated in the town of Thirlmere\, the NSW Rail Museum is just one hour southwest of Sydney. Driving is the easiest option\, with plenty of parking available in front of the museum on Barbour Road. \n​By public transport \nThe NSW Rail Museum is approximately five kilometres from Tahmoor Station and nine kilometres from Picton Station\, both of which are on the Southern Highlands rail line. \nA bus service from Picton station can connect you to the Museum\, with a 600 metre walk from the bus stop. Please note\, bus services are infrequent. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred):\nBy Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/nsw-rail-museum-where-rail-heritage-comes-to-life/
LOCATION:NSW Rail Museum\, 10 Barbour Rd\, Thirlmere\, NSW\, 2572
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SUMMARY:Western Sydney Airport Information Centre Tour
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey of discovery at the Western Sydney International (WSI) Experience Centre – a community engagement and education hub designed to showcase the exciting developments and endless possibilities of Western Sydney International Airport. Since opening our doors\, we’ve welcomed over 125\,000 visitors – from eager school groups to business leaders – all seeking to gain valuable insights into Australia’s first smart airport and its impacts on the region.  \nWSI Experience Centre is free of charge and offers immersive and interactive displays that take visitors on a journey to learn about Western Sydney International Airport. Visitors have access to project information\, digital engagement\, and learning opportunities. We also have the stunning backdrop of the airport site. On the outside of the building\, visitors will have a clear view of the terminal and portions of the runway. Our booking will include a presentation with the latest updates\, Q and A and an opportunity to have a look at our stunning backdrop off the airport (weather pending). The building is on ground level and is accessible to all people. \nLocated at Luddenham\, with the stunning backdrop of the airport site\, visitors will have an immersive\, visual experience and a clear view of the future airfield and be able to watch the airport come to life. \nIt’s the beginning of a new era and a place where connections will be made\, with people\, places and opportunities. Western Sydney International Airport invites you to join us on this once-in-a-lifetime journey. \nDATE: Tuesday 16 December 1.00pm \nDURATION: meet us for lunch /coffee at 12.00pm in Luddenham at the Luddenham village café or at the venue for a 1.00 pm tour \nCOST: $free \nRSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com   Attn. Caren Trafford\, Out N’ About Organiser and let me know if you will be joining us for lunch prior to the tour. \nRSVP by 10 December \nThe WSI Experience Centre is located at 100 Eaton Road\, Luddenham NSW 2745. The Centre is adjacent to our site office at the southern end of Eaton Road\, Luddenham. \nThere is parking on-site \n 
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/western-sydney-airport-information-centre-tour/
LOCATION:Western Sydney Airport Information Centre\, 100 Eaton Rd\, Luddenham\, NSW\, 2745\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Out n About - Urban Odyssey: Forgotten Crimes and Corridors of the Colonial City - WAITLIST
DESCRIPTION:Sydney’s history is unlike any other city. Wander through the wonderfully weird history of our city’s streets\, structures and little-known laneways. Discover the hidden history of central Sydney through colonial crime stories\, unique architecture and forgotten thoroughfares on a customised cultural experience personally led by Sydney historian Max Burns-McRuvie. Some of you will remember him from our Paddington Walk earlier this year. \nSoaking up the secrets of Sydney’s city-scape\nSydney’s history is unlike any other city. The streets\, structures and sculptures of our CBD are soaked in strange and often sinister stories dating back to convict and colonial times.\nOn this customised expert-led walking tour you will weave through time and space to uncover urban underworlds\, hidden haunts and an eclectic array of architectural masterpieces from the Georgian\, Victorian and Art Deco eras of Sydney. \nDATE: Wednesday\, 19 November 2025 \nTIME:  10:30am – 12.30pm. \nDURATION: approximately 1.5 to 2 hours at a relaxed walking pace \nCOST: $33 per member \nRSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com   Attn. Caren Trafford\, Out N’ About Organiser\, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying. \nPlaces are limited. Please check there is still space before paying.\nRSVP and PAY by: November 12th\, 2025 \nSTARTING POINT: Adjacent to Hyde Park. Meet your guide at Queen’s Square: by the Queen Victoria Statue (corner of Macquarie Street and St James Road) Click here for google maps locator. From 10.20am. \nEND LOCATION: Sydney Town Hall: direct access to train\, bus and tram located here. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred):\nBy Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/out-n-about-urban-odyssey-forgotten-crimes-and-corridors-of-the-colonial-city/
LOCATION:Queen’s Square\, Sydney\, Corner Macquarie St and St James Rd\, Sydney\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Combined Art & Culture and Monthly Activity  - Dangerously Modern: Australian Women Artists in Europe 1890–1940 - WAITLIST
DESCRIPTION:Guided Tour: Tuesday 21 October 25 – Art Gallery of New South Wales Naala Nura building \nAt the turn of the 20th century\, an unprecedented wave of women artists prevailed against social constraints and left Australia to pursue international professional careers. This is the first major exhibition to focus on the vital role of these Australian women in the emergence of international modernism\, including the now famous\, such as Nora Heysen\, Margaret Preston and Grace Cossington Smith\, as well as the still under-recognised\, such as CL Allport\, Justine Kong Sing and Stella Marks. \nWith more than 200 works\, Dangerously Modern expands our understanding of modern art movements\, including realism\, impressionism\, post-impressionism\, cubism and abstraction.  The works in this show challenge pre-existing notions of ambition and success\, and explore colour\, light\, form and movement. \nPlus Mike Hewson: ‘The Key’s Under the Mat’ \nJoin us in Australia’s most dramatic exhibition space\, The Nelson Packer Tank Room\, which will be completely transformed\, as artist Mike Hewson brings his unique and boundary-testing brand of social sculpture. \nDATE: Tuesday 21 October 2025 \nTIME: 9.30am -11.30am \nVENUE: Art Gallery NSW\, Naala Nura building \nADDRESS:  Art Gallery Rd\, The Domain Sydney NSW 2000 \nMEETING PLACE:  The Hub\, Naala Nura North Building Courtyard \nTime: 9.20am for a 9.30am private tour by AGNSW Experienced Lead Guides. \nCOST: $50: Adult rate       $45: Seniors Concession rate \nNote :  As from September 2025 the AGNSW charges a $5 surcharge pp for tours commencing prior to the Gallery opening time. This surcharge is included in your payment rate. \nRSVP TO:  Caren Trafford swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com   RSVP prior to payment. \nRSVP BY:  10 October 2025 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1: By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT \nBy Car:  Limited metered street parking; Pay Parking: Domain Parking Station \nBy Bus: Bus 441: This bus departs from the York Street side of the Queen Victoria Building (Stand D) and drops off near the Art Gallery. It returns to the Queen Victoria Building\, picking up outside the Art Gallery. For timetable information\, you can check the Transport NSW website or contact the Transport Infoline on 131 500. \nBy Train: The closest train stations are St James and Martin Place\, both about 10-minute walk to the Gallery.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/combined-art-culture-and-monthly-activity-dangerously-modern-australian-women-artists-in-europe-1890-1940/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kay Nicholas":MAILTO:swic.artandculture@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250911T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250911T124500
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Glasshouse Tour at the Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Tropic of Capricorn is the most southern circle of latitude where the sun can be directly overhead. Its northern equivalent is the Tropic of Cancer\, and together they form the borders of the tropical world. The two tropics are about latitude 23\, which is why Latitude 23 is the name of the tropical glasshouses at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. \nOn the Behind-the-Scenes Glasshouse Tour at the Botanical Gardens in Sydney\, you will discover the wonders of their tropical plant collection and rare plants not normally seen by the public. This tour is a must for orchid fans\, aroid freaks\, and all those who appreciate the joy of growing plants indoors. \nThis tour begins at the The Calyx\, the horticultural display centre where the cafe is open from 8am and toilets are available. This is a walking tour in a behind the scenes workplace where our horticultural staff are working hard to maintain these gems of our plant collection. Enclosed footwear is preferred\, participants need to follow the directions of their guide and during the tour we will be entering hot\, humid tropical environments in relatively confined spaces within the glasshouses. \nThe tour finishes at the Fernery in the upper gardens near the Woolloomooloo gate opposite the Art Gallery of NSW on Mrs Macquarie’s Road. \nDo join us for this\, ‘behind the scenes’\, outing. \nDATE: Thursday 11 September \nTIME: 11.00 am – 12.45 pm. Please stay afterwards for coffee at a nearby café if you are able. \nVENUE: Meet at 10.55am at the Calyx\nCoffee/Lunch is at you own expense and you can choose to join us after the tour. \nCOST: $20.00  \nRSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com   Attn. Caren Trafford\, Out N’ About Organiser\, \nPlaces are limited. \nAddress: The Calyx : Botanical Gardens : Sydney \n  \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: Please quote Out N’ About Glasshouse tour \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred):\nBy Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \n 
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/behind-the-scenes-glasshouse-tour-at-the-botanical-gardens/
LOCATION:Royal Botanic Gardens\, Mrs Macquaries Rd\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250821T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250821T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
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SUMMARY:Out n About -Nanda/Hobbs Gallery: Behind the Scenes at an Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Nanda\Hobbs is passionate about art\, supporting artists and building collections of the best contemporary art. They represent some of the most talented artists in Australia and abroad. This year four of their represented artists have been named finalists in the 2025 Archibald and Wynne Prizes—a massive achievement for Nanda\Hobbs and an extraordinary moment of recognition of these distinctive voices in contemporary Australian art. \nRalph Hobbs will speak to our group about ‘What it takes to run an Art Gallery\,’ and also to introduce two exhibitions that the gallery has showing currently: Andrew Sullivan & Ben Smith.\nWe will also have an opportunity to visit their stock-room and learn more about what it takes to put on art exhibitions. \nAndrew Sullivan – https://www.andrewsullivanartist.com/ \nAndrew is an incredible artist and this will be his first exhibition with Nanda Hobbs. \nSulman Prize Winner 2014. In addition to his triumph at the 2014 Sulman\, he has been a finalist in the Archibald Prize\, the Blake Art Prize and the Mosman Art Prize and has exhibited widely across Australia and abroad. \nBen Smith – https://bensmithartist.com/index.html \nBen has won the 2015 and 2010 Waverley Art Prize\, the Mosman Emerging Artist Award and the Odd Nerdrum Self Portrait Competition. He has been a finalist in more than 50 established art prizes across Australia\, including the Archibald Prize (2024\, 2018) the Doug Moran Portrait Prize (2009\, 2010) and the Sulman Prize (2010\, 2011). In 2012 Ben painted Nick Cave for the Archibald Portrait Prize. In 2019 he was commissioned by Nick to paint a portrait for his exhibition “Stranger than Kindness” and for the cover of the companion book. \nDo join us for this\, ‘behind the scenes’\, outing. \nDATE: Thursday 21 August 25 \nTIME: 11.00 am – 12.30 pm. Please stay afterwards for coffee at a nearby café if you are able. \nVENUE: Meet at 10.55 at the Gallery\nCoffee/ Lunch is at you own expense and you can choose to join us after the tour. \nCOST: Nil \nRSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com   Attn. Caren Trafford\, Out N’ About Organiser\, \nPlaces are limited. \nAddress: 12 – 14 Meagher Street\, Chippendale \n 
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/out-n-about-behind-the-scenes-at-an-art-gallery/
LOCATION:Nanda / Hobbs Gallery\, 12-14 Meagher St\, Chippendale\, NSW\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
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SUMMARY:Out N' About - St Mary’s Cathedral: Sydney
DESCRIPTION:St Mary’s Cathedral is one of Australia’s most beautiful and significant buildings but it did not happen overnight. The Cathedral evolved through a long and patient timeline following a fire which destroyed the first St Mary’s Cathedral in 1865. \nAs Australia’s largest Cathedral building\, this English-style Gothic revival building constructed of honey-coloured Sydney sandstone\, is regarded as the Mother Church for Australian Catholics. Its central Sydney location ensures a strong and visual presence of the church in Australia’s largest city. \nJoin us on a 90-minute tour of this amazing building followed by a coffee/lunch (optional) afterwards in a nearby café. \nDATE: Tuesday 10 June 2025 \nTIME: 10.30 am – 12.00 pm. Please stay afterwards for coffee at a nearby café if you are able.\n \nVENUE: Meet at 10.20 am on the steps of the Cathedral.\nCoffee/ Lunch is at you own expense and you can choose to join us after the tour. \nCOST: $5 per member    \nRSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com   Attn. Caren Trafford\, Out N’ About Organiser\, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying. \nPlaces are limited. Please check there is still space before paying.\nRSVP and PAY by: June 5 2025 \nAddress: \nSt Mary’s Cathedral\n2 St Mary’s Road\nSydney NSW 2000\, Australia \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred):\nBy Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/out-n-about-st-marys-cathedral-sydney/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, St Mary's Road\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250522T112000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250522T123000
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SUMMARY:Private Tour of Elizabeth Farm
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Farm was the home of John and Elizabeth Macarthur and the centre of their mercantile and farming empire for over 35 years.  The homestead is regarded as the oldest and most historic building in Australia and is an important site in the development of the wool industry.\nA restful homestead with a restless history. Dharug dispossession. Convict rebellion. The toppling of governors. Family turmoil. Built in 1793 for the young military couple John and Elizabeth Macarthur and their growing family\, Elizabeth Farm today is an ‘access all areas’ museum. Set within a re-created 1830s garden\, Elizabeth Farm is currently a house museum\, opened in 1984 and owned by Sydney Living Museums\, formerly the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales. \nA combination of history and gardens\, join us on this tour of Elizabeth Farm and discover more about the Macarthurs and colonial life in NSW. \nDATE: Thursday 22 May 2025 \nTIME: 11.30- 12.30 pm. Please stay afterwards for a coffee at a nearby café if you are able.\nVENUE: Meet at 11.20am for 11.30am at Elizabeth Farm. Coffee/ Lunch is at you own expense and you can choose to join us after the tour. \nCOST: $20 per member    \nRSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com   Attn. Caren Trafford\, Out N’ About Organiser\, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying. \nPlaces are limited. Please check there is still space before paying.\nRSVP and PAY by: May 20 2025 \nHow to Get There: \nAddress: 70 Alice Street\, Rosehill NSW 2142\nPhone +61 2 9635 9488 \nBy public transport \nWe are located about 23 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD. For up-to-date timetables or to find the quickest public transport routes visit the Transport Infoline or call 131500. \nTrain\nThe closest station is Harris Park on the T1 North Shore & Western line. From the station it’s a 15-minute walk to Elizabeth Farm. Walking from Parramatta station takes about 25 minutes\, or there’s an option to take the light rail from Parramatta Square. \nLight rail\nThe closest station is Tramway Avenue on the L4 Parramatta Light Rail. From there it’s a 10-minute walk to Elizabeth Farm. Find out more \nBus\nBus 909 leaves regularly from Parramatta train station for Bankstown\, travelling via Elizabeth Farm. Get off on the corner of Alice and Alfred streets and we are only about 100 metres from there. \nFerry\nFrom Circular Quay\, take the Parramatta River ferry\, travelling to Parramatta Wharf. From there it’s a 20-minute walk to Elizabeth Farm. \nBy road \nParking\nThere is free on-street parking on Alice Street (see parking signs for times). Bus parking is available near the main entrance on Alice Street. There are two designated accessible parking spaces near Elizabeth Farm on Alice Street; visitors are also welcome to use the bus parking area to drop off and pick up visitors for easy access. \n PAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred):\nBy Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/private-tour-of-elizabeth-farm/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Farm\, 70 Alice St\, Rosehill\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2142\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250410T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250410T120000
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SUMMARY:Private Tour of Vaucluse House followed by coffee in Neilsen Park
DESCRIPTION:When an Irish knight was caught kidnapping a local heiress\, his punishment was swift: exile to a single-storey cottage in NSW.\nOver five decades\, new owners transformed the cottage into a large and picturesque estate.\nBy the 1830s\, the gardens and grounds covered most of the present-day suburb of Vaucluse but the main house of the family’s dreams was still unfinished. In 1915 Vaucluse House became Australia’s first official house museum and continues today to delight and intrigue visitors with its stories and still-secluded grounds. \nVaucluse House is a 19th-century estate with house\, kitchen wing\, stables and outbuildings\, surrounded by 11 hectares (28 acres) of formal gardens and grounds located on the south-eastern shores of Port Jackson. The house is one of the few 19th-century houses near Sydney Harbour retaining a significant part of its original setting. \nDATE: Thursday 10 April 2025 \nTIME: 11.00- 12.00 pm. Please stay afterwards for a coffee at a nearby café if you are able \nVENUE: Meet at 10.50am for 11.00am at Vaucluse House. Coffee/ Lunch is at you own expense and you can choose to join us after the tour. \nCOST: $20 per member \nRSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com   Attn. Caren Trafford\, Out N’ About Organiser\, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying. \nPlaces are limited. Please check there is still space before paying.\nRSVP and PAY by: March 27th\, 2025 \nHow to Get There: \nAddress \nWentworth Road\, Vaucluse NSW 2030 \nHouse\nPhone: +61 2 9388 7922 \nEstate Vaucluse House (Restaurant)\nPhone: +61 2 9388 8188 \nBy public transport \nWe are located about 10km east of the Sydney CBD. \nFor up-to-date timetables or to find the quickest public transport routes visit the Transport Infoline or call 131500. \nBus & train\nThe 325 bus from Sydney CBD and Edgecliff station stops outside our gates. The bus trip from Edgecliff station takes about 20 minutes. \nYou can also take bus 324 (from Sydney CBD or Edgecliff) to Vaucluse shops\, and then it’s a 10-minute walk down a signposted public walkway to Vaucluse House. \nFerry\nFrom the Watson’s Bay ferry terminal\, Vaucluse House is about 7 minutes on the 325 bus\, or a 30-minute walk\, including 2km along the shoreline via Parsley Bay. \nBy road \nParking\nThere is free on-site parking available for museum visitors and Estate Restaurant patrons\, Wednesday to Sunday\, 9:30am – 4.30pm. Entrance is via Wentworth Avenue. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred):\nBy Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \n  \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \n  \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/private-tour-of-vaucluse-house-followed-by-coffee-in-neilsen-park/
LOCATION:Vaucluse House\, 69A Wentworth Rd\, Vaucluse\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2030\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250219T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250219T140000
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SUMMARY:State Theatre Tour: Palace of Dreams - Please book directly with theatre
DESCRIPTION:Since its opening in 1929\, The State Theatre Sydney has captivated the hearts and minds of patrons with its majestic elegance. Join in a guided tour of this magnificent and unique building and discover why it’s known as the Palace of Dreams.\nDuring this fascinating tour you will: \n\nExperience the grandeur of standing in a 2000 seat auditorium beautifully framed by 13 hand-cut crystal chandeliers\nObserve the eclectic elements of the Theatre’s Gothic\, Italian and Art deco design\nDiscover the State’s famous Character Lounges including the exotic Butterfly Room\, the Pioneer Room\, College Room and more\nBe mesmerised by the world’s second largest hand-cut crystal chandelier\, the
Koh-i-Nor\nSee the original mighty Wurlitzer Organ\, the voice of silent movies (pending availability).\n\nAdmire prize winning artworks by famous Australian artists including William Dobell\, Mary Edwards\, Charles Wheeler and Raymond Lindsay \n\nDelve into the depths of the Theatre to discover engineering marvels and mechanical masterpieces\n\nRecognised for its great historical significance and high architectural quality\, this is your chance to be enchanted by the State Theatre Sydney. \nDATE: Wednesday 19 February 2025 :  1.00PM \nTIME: 1.00pm – 2.00pm. Please stay for a coffee at a nearby café if you are able \nVENUE: We will meet in the lobby of the State Theatre. Details will be confirmed a few days before the event. \nState Theatre Address:\n49 Market St\, Sydney NSW 2000 \nCOST: $17 per member \nRSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com   Attn. Caren Trafford\, Out N’ About Organiser\, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying. \nPlaces are limited.\nDeadline for booking & payment is 6 February. 2025\nRSVP and PAY by: February 6 2025 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname \n  \n 
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/state-theatre-tour-palace-of-dreams/
LOCATION:The State Theatre\, Market Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250128T091500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
CREATED:20241115T232328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T232328Z
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SUMMARY:SWIC Art & Culture and Monthly Activity -  Magritte at the Art Gallery NSW
DESCRIPTION:Dear SWIC members\, \nThis January 2025\, Art and Culture Activity will combine with the Monthly Activity to offer our members a chance for a curated viewing of the Magritte Exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW. \nRené Magritte’s paintings of clouds\, hats\, pipes and apples are among the most recognisable images of surrealism. Renowned for his deadpan\, realist style\, the Belgian artist depicted ordinary objects and everyday settings\, revealing them to be more mysterious and enchanting than we could ever have imagined. \nMagritte is an in-depth retrospective featuring more than 100 works\, most of which have never before been seen in Australia. It journeys from the artist’s first avant-garde explorations and commercial works in the 1920s\, to his groundbreaking contributions to surrealism\, his surprising provocations of the 1940s\, and the renowned paintings of his final years\, before his death in 1967. \nEncounter iconic paintings that highlight Magritte’s profound influence on contemporary visual culture and discover rarely seen works that reveal his subversive sense of humour and the fierce independence of his artistic vision. \nThe exhibition has been organised by the Art Gallery of New South Wales with the close co-operation of the Magritte Foundation\, Brussels and in cooperation with the Menil Collection\, Houston. It has been made possible with the support of the NSW Government through Create NSW’s Blockbusters Funding initiative and its tourism and major events agency\, Destination NSW. Along with Cao Fei\, also at the Art Gallery of New South Wales\, and Julie Mehretu\, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia\, Magritte is part of the Sydney International Art Series\, bringing the world’s most outstanding exhibitions to Australia\, exclusively to Sydney. \nDATE: Tuesday 28 January 2025 \nTIME: 9.15am for a 9.30am tour \nVENUE: Art Gallery of New South Wales: Old Building \nADDRESS: Art Gallery of New South Wales \nThe Art Gallery of New South Wales has two art museum buildings in the Domain overlooking Sydney Harbour on Gadigal Country. These have been given Sydney Aboriginal language names. \nNaala Nura\, which means ‘seeing Country’\, is the historic building on the south part of the site. (i.e. the old one!) \nMEETING PLACE:   Outside the Art Gallery no later than 09.15am for a 09.30am start.\nThis is a Curator Led Tour \nCOST: $40.00 seniors: $45.00 non-seniors.\nPlease specify which one you are booking for when you reply \nRSVP TO: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com\nAttn: Caren Trafford : Magritte\nwith your name and mobile phone number to confirm your place on the tour. \nRSVP BY: 16 January 2025. Do not pay until your place is confirmed.\nLimit to 20 persons. There will be a waitlist if necessary. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD\, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain\, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral.  The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street\, across the Domain\, or from Hyde Park.    Public transit access: St James rail (15-minute walk); Martin Place rail (20-minute walk. \n 
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/swic-art-culture-and-monthly-activity-magritte-at-the-art-gallery-nsw/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Road\, The Domain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
GEO:-33.86879;151.21748
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241127T102000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241127T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
CREATED:20241017T045440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T045440Z
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SUMMARY:Harbourings: An architectural Walking tour with renowned Architect Eoghan Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Getting beyond the postcard view of the city and its two shimmering icons\, ‘Harbourings’ reveals Sydney at her rawest and most spectacular\, her most self–conscious and most corrupt! \nJoin us on this stroll around Sydney’s spectacular harbour edge\, from Circular Quay\, through the city’s great depository of memory – The Rocks – up Observatory Hill and on to Walsh Bay. The route is diverse\, spectacular and full of surprising recent projects as well as gritty historical reminders of the cities industrial and maritime past. \nBeginning with Circular Quay where the powerful forces of commerce are held back from the harbour by a bland concrete motorway\, we will discuss Opera House architect Jørn Utzon’s driving ideas for Sydney as well as his vision for the Quay. We will wander discuss controversial additions to the Museum of Contemporary Art and you will discover Sydney’s brutalist masterpiece\, the radical Sirius Apartment building by Tao Gofers recently reimagined by BVN. \nAs we explore the area we will pluck out some surprising contemporary gems in The Rocks and Millers Point before descending on the breath-taking Walsh Bay Finger Wharves\, a family of early 20th-Century industrial buildings that extend out into Sydney’s harbour. They are amongst the largest timber structures ever built\, romantic symbols of Sydney’s industrial maritime history that have been reimagined as a cultural and residential precinct. \nDATE: Wednesday November 27 \nYour Guide:\nEoghan Lewis is the principal architect of Eoghan Lewis Architects (http://www.eoghanlewis.com.au/) and founder of the Sydney Architecture Walks (http://www.sydneyarchitecture.org/). \nSAW reviews: https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g255060-d1891075-Reviews-Sydney_Architecture_Walks-Sydney_New_South_Wales.html \nTIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm. Please stay for a lunch/ bite to eat if you are able. \nVENUE: We will meet at Circular Quay. Details of exact location will be confirmed \nMeet at 10:20am for 10.30am. \nCOST: $40 per member \nRSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com   Attn. Caren Trafford\, Monthly Activity Organiser\, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying. \nRSVP and PAY by: November 20 \n\nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred):\nBy Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/harbourings-an-architectural-walking-tour-with-renowned-architect-eoghan-lewis/
LOCATION:Circular Quay\, Sydney Cove\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241023T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
CREATED:20240710T010155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T010155Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Activity - Sydney Tramway Museum: Guided Tour and Tram Ride
DESCRIPTION:The Sydney Tramway Museum (operated by the South Pacific Electric Railway) is Australia’s oldest tramway museum and the largest in the southern hemisphere. It is located at Loftus in the southern suburbs of Sydney. \nIn 2001\, the museum was the recipient of the YMCA facade\, that was previously located at the corner of Pitt and Bathurst Street in the Sydney central business district. The facade was relocated by Meriton to make way for a new building being constructed at the same location. This huge\, impressive sandstone structure dating from the 1880s makes a spectacular backdrop when entering the museum complex from the front gates. The building is not finished yet and is still being worked on as funding permits. The gates from the original Gladesville Bridge were installed as the depot gates in 2010. \nThe 2018 film Ladies in Black had both live action scenes and film stock for CGI segments filmed around the Railway Square Waiting Shed that is located in the southern end of the museum site. \nJoin us for this unusual activity as we explore the history of trams in Sydney\, Australia and the world. \nDATE: (Note day change) Wednesday October 23rd at 11.00am   \nTIME: 11am – 1.00pm. You can stay till 3.00pm if you’d like to. Plus ones are welcome but please pay for 2 people when you are confirming your booking. \nMeet at 10:50am for 11am. \nLIMIT of 20 \nVENUE: 2 Pitt St\, Loftus NSW 2232. There is parking nearby and the venue is right next to Loftus train station \nCOST: $20 per member   $15.00 for seniors \nRSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com   Attn. Caren Trafford\, Monthly Activity Organiser\, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying. \nRSVP and PAY by: 10 October 2024.\nPlease indicate if you are a senior in your email and whether you are bringing a plus one. Both an email reply as well as a payment are required. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred):\nBy Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/monthly-activity-sydney-tramway-museum-guided-tour-and-tram-ride/
LOCATION:Sydney Tramway Museum\, 2 Pitt St\, Loftus\, NSW\, 2232\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240829T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
CREATED:20240521T074820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T074820Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Activity - Barangaroo Aboriginal Cultural Tour
DESCRIPTION:Dear Monthly Activists\, \nExplore Barangaroo’s rich Aboriginal history and cultural significance. \nIn this 90-minute interactive tour of Barangaroo Reserve you will be led by a team of Aboriginal educators. Guides will share stories that speak to the rich cultural history and significance of the site\, including stories of Barangaroo the woman\, the lives and traditions to her people\, and the place that honours her name today. \nVisitors will get close to the native flora and fauna and learn how they were used for food\, tools and weapons. \nDATE: Thursday 29 August 2024 \nTIME: Tours set off at 10:30am and run for 1.5 hours \nMEETING PLACE:   Tours depart from the Munn Street Reserve entrance at Barangaroo Reserve \nCOST: $22.00pp \nRSVP TO: Caren Trafford Email: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com. Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Barangaroo: August 24 to confirm your place on the tour. \nRSVP BY:  Friday 23 August 2024. It is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 20 members. When the event is full\, we will go to ‘Waitlist’.  Do not pay until your place is confirmed. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname \nWhat to bring   Comfortable walking shoes\, hat and sunscreen.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/monthly-activity-barangaroo-aboriginal-cultural-tour/
LOCATION:Munn St Reserve\, Barangaroo\, Barangaroo\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240808T105000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240808T114500
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
CREATED:20240512T104817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T104843Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Activity - Queen Victoria Building History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience a 123-year-old historical story of resilience\, culture and progress first-hand. Discover the building‘s grand architectural and design features including stunning stained glass windows\, clocks and magnificent atriums\, whilst hearing the true tale of the building’s creation\, near destruction and modern way preservation as you visit Ground Floor through to Level 2 of the QVB.\nFollowing the tour\, there are many QVB cafes and restaurants for you to sample at your own cost. \nDATE: Thursday 8 August 2024 \nTIME: 11am – 11.45am. Followed by coffee upstairs in the QVB (own cost) \nLIMIT of 15 MAX \nVENUE: QVB 455 George Street\, Sydney\, New South Wales 2000. Meet at the Concierge Desk which is near the central dome on the Ground Floor. \nMeet at 10:50am for 11am. \nCOST: $25 per member \nRSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com\nAttn. Caren Trafford\, Monthly Activity Organiser\, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying. \nRSVP and PAY by: July 22 2024.\nBoth an email reply as well as a payment are required. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred):\nBy Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \nDescription: Event + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT: The QVB is above the Town Hall Train Station and is adjacent to many bus stops and the light rail QVB stop.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/monthly-activity-queen-victoria-building-history-tour-3/
LOCATION:Queen Victoria Building\, 455 George St\, Sydney CBD\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240627T104500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T035439Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Activity: Sub Base Platypus Tour - North Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Sub Base Platypus in North Sydney hasn’t always been a community recreation and work hub. Previously\, the historic waterfront site hosted a gas works\, torpedo factory and submarine base. \nFrom the late 1900s until the end of the 20th century\, the site met the energy needs of Sydney’s North Shore (1877-1937) and contributed to the defence of Australia (1942-1999). \nEager to journey through this layered history? This 60-minute tour is an opportunity to explore a historic destination that was off-limits to the public for 140+ years! \nAccompanied by a knowledgeable guide\, you’ll explore the lower and upper levels of Sub Base Platypus\, including the Torpedo Factory Precinct. \nUnveiled in September 2023\, this contemporary precinct boasts a decommissioned Mark VIII torpedo\, amongst other historical artefacts\, as well a sweeping view of Neutral Bay and an original\, three-piece artwork that celebrates Country. \nDATE: Thursday 27 June 2024 \nTIME: 10.45am for an 11.00am start \nFinish: 12.00 pm \nMEET: The tour meets at the blue torpedo on Level 2 of the car park area (on the High Street side). It is also fully accessible. There is a lift on site as well if needed. \nCOST: $16 per adult \nRSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com . Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Sub Base Platypus June24 \nCaren Trafford\, Monthly Activity Organiser \nRSVP BY: 20 June 2024. Please include your mobile phone number. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \nDescription: Sub Base Platypus: and your initial and Surname \n  \nFurther Details: \n\nPlease come dressed for all weather. Tours will depart in all weather conditions unless it is deemed unsafe to do so.\nPlease ensure you have checked the Sydney Ferry timetable to ensure you arrive on time if you are arriving via ferry: Ferry | transportnsw.info\nThere is limited\, unmetered street parking on High Street. Paid parking is available in the High Street car park between 7am and 9pm daily. Entry is via 120 High Street. Visitors are permitted to park their vehicles up to a maximum of 3 hours per day. The first hour is free and a $5 fee applies per subsequent hour.\nPlease let us know in advance if anyone attending the tour has accessibility issues\, so we can accommodate accordingly.\n\n  \n  \nFind information about Sub Base Platypus here: Visit Sub Base Platypus in North Sydney | Harbour Trust
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/monthly-activity-sub-base-platypus-tour-north-sydney/
LOCATION:Sub base Platypus\, 120 High St\, North Sydney\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240523T104500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240523T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T000846Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Activity: Defence of Sydney Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tour summary: \nEstablished in 1936\, North Fort is a remnant military complex at North Head Sanctuary in Manly. \nStrategically placed at the northern entrance to Sydney Harbour\, the fort was part of a defence system that spanned 300km of coastline during World War II. \nThe Defence of Sydney Tour is an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the men and women who served at North Fort. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide\, you will marvel at heritage gun emplacements\, once capable of firing 26.4km\, and descend into the 200-metre-long military tunnel complex. Finally\, our guide will demystify an underground bunker once shrouded in secrecy: The Plotting Room. As you explore this facility\, concealed within bushland\, you’ll hear how our specialist volunteers faithfully restored it. \nTour Conditions   \n\nThe 90-minute North Fort tour includes paved bush tracks\, stairs\, and approx. 20 minutes in underground tunnels\, and in another 20 minutes in the underground Plotting Room. Please note\, access to and from the tunnels and plotting room are accessed by stairs (approximately the equivalent of two flights of stairs).\nThere is no access for mobility devices in the underground tunnels.\nThe tour will proceed regardless of weather. Please wear suitable walking shoes.\nGroups must comply with all directions of the guides who have the duty of care to determine if any of the group is not mobile enough to participate in the tunnel section of the tour.\nA good level of fitness and mobility is essential for participants to enjoy this tour.\n\nDATE: Thursday 23 May 2024 \n\nTIME: 10.45am for an 11.00am start \nFinish: 12.30 pm\, Lunch /Coffee Spot at the Bella Vista Manly\, which is located inside the Heritage Listed North Fort Building at the picturesque North Head Sanctuary overlooking the majestic views of the Sydney Harbour. Bella Vista brings together a fresh and healthy brekkie\, our own coffee blend and delicious flavours of homemade traditional and modern Italian cuisine. Bella Vista is the perfect escape from busy city life residing in the serene and majestic North Head National Park surrounded by beautiful wildlife and flora. \nMEET: Location \n\nNorth Head Sanctuary Visitor Centre (located in the North Fort precinct)\, North Head Scenic Drive\, Manly.  Click here for location on Google Maps.\n\nCOST: $11 per adult/$8 per senior (over 60) – please let me know which category you are paying for when you send me a copy of your receipt. \nGuide: Barry! \nRSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com . Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Defence of Sydney: May 24 \nCaren Trafford\, Monthly Activity Organiser \nRSVP BY: 18 May 2024. Please include your mob number. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \nDescription: Defence of Sydney:     Initial and surname
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/monthly-activity-defence-of-sydney-tour-2/
LOCATION:North Fort\, manly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240502T104500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
CREATED:20240309T235452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T002746Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Activity - Waverley Cemetery Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Monthly activity for April will be held the first Thursday in May owing to the 5th Thursday of April being ANZAC Day.\nThe physical location of the Cemetery on the cliffs above Bronte is a magnificent background and setting. The Waverley Cemetery is a heritage-listed cemetery on top of the cliffs at Bronte in the eastern suburbs of Sydney\, New South Wales\, Australia. Opened in 1877 and built by R. Watkins (cemetery lodge\, 1878) and P. Beddie (cemetery office\, 1915)\, the cemetery is noted for its largely intact Victorian and Edwardian monuments. It is regularly cited as being one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world. The cemetery contains the graves of many significant Australians including the poet Henry Lawson. Also known as General Cemetery Waverley.\nUnfortunately\, the topography is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties. The tours which last 90 minutes are conducted by volunteers who are members of the Friends of Waverley Cemeteries. Waverley Cemetery is the resting place of over one hundred thousand people and every grave tells a story. Led by the Friends of Waverley Cemeteries\, learn more about the prominent writers\, artists\, political figures\, activists\, and sporting heroes who are interred at the cemetery\, in addition to the everyday folk whose unique stories are also shared.\nWe will visit Henry Lawson’s grave\, Henry Kendall’s grave\, the Irish Memorial to name just a few of the highlights.\nPlease bring an umbrella if it looks like rain. All contingencies allowed for!\nIt is advised that you wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour will be at least 90 minutes duration. You are advised to carry water. We will meet at the large white monument\, which is near the administration building at the corner of St. Thomas and Trafalgar Streets.\nIf you have relatives interred in the cemetery and wish to locate them\, visit Waverley Council Cemetery (nsw.gov.au) and search for the Looking for Loved Ones feature\, which is quite easy to use.\nDATE: Thursday 2 May 2024 at 11am\nTIME: 10.45am for an 11.00am start\nFinish: 12.30 pm: There is a choice of cafés for lunch nearby\nMEET: We will meet our guide at the large white monument\, which is near the administration building at the corner of St. Thomas and Trafalgar Streets.\nCOST: $25 per adult\nRSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com . Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Waverley Cemetery Walking Tour: May 24\nCaren Trafford\, Monthly Activity Organiser\nRSVP BY: Friday 26th April 2024. Please include your mob number.\nPAYMENT OPTIONS:\nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website\nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account\nAccount Name: SWIC Inc.\nBSB No: 062-005\nAccount No: 11889493\nDescription: Waverley Cemetery: Initial and surname \nFurther Details:\nIf you are travelling by bus\, take the 378 bus from Railway Square\, and alight at St. Thomas Street\, Bronte.\nAre you Taking the car? There is plenty of on street parking on Trafalgar St and St Thomas Street.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/monthly-activity-waverley-cemetery-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Waverley Cemetery\, St Thomas St\, Bronte\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2024\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240328T114500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240328T131500
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
CREATED:20240110T074708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T100418Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Activity - Heritage Post Office Tour: Fullerton Hotel (Waitlist)
DESCRIPTION:Dear Monthly Activists \nThis month we will visit the Fullerton Hotel at Martin Place for their Heritage Tour where the resident guide will journey with us\, delving into the vibrant history and culture of Sydney’s former General Post Office \nThe Sydney General Post Office (GPO) was constructed in two stages\, beginning in 1866 and designed under the guidance of colonial architect James Barnet. It was regarded as a building that would come to symbolise Sydney in the same way the Houses of Parliament in Westminster represents London\, and the Eiffel Tower represents Paris. \nOn September 1\, 1874\, the first stage of the GPO was opened\, and Sydney was mesmerised by the first major building development in Sydney. In 1891\, the clock tower was finally completed\, and the bells rang out across Sydney for the first time. \nDelve into the vibrant history and culture of Sydney’s former GPO\,  and let our resident tour guide bring you on a journey through time on the GPO Heritage Tour\, to discover the stories\, tales and legends of the city’s iconic Grand Dame. \nDATE: Thursday 28 March 2024 \nTIME: 11.45am – 1.15pm VENUE: Fullerton Hotel\, Martin Place\, Sydney.\nMeet at the Concierge Desk 10 minutes prior \nCOST: $20.00 \nRSVP TO: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com\nPlease add your phone number and the name of the outing: Fullerton Heritage Tour\nCaren Trafford\, Monthly Activity Organiser \nRSVP BY: Thursday 21st March 2024 to Caren Trafford \nPlease note: there are only 15 places\, so book early
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/monthly-activity-heritage-post-office-tour-fullerton-hotel/
LOCATION:The Fullerton Hotel Sydney\, 1 Martin Pl\, Sydney\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240222T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
CREATED:20231206T220348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T220348Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Activity - Parramatta Female Factory Precinct
DESCRIPTION:Dear Monthly Activists \nThis month we will visit the Female Factory in Parramatta \nParramatta Female Factory Institutions Precinct offers a unique insight into Australia’s past. Its historic institutions include the Parramatta Female Factory\, Parramatta Lunatic Asylum\, Roman Catholic Orphan School\, Parramatta Girls Home\, Kamballa & Taldree Children’s Shelter and the Norma Parker Detention Centre for women. \nAustralia’s first purpose-built institution for convict women\, the Parramatta Female Factory\, was a secure place of confinement\, industry and punishment modelled on the Workhouses and Bridewells of England. Convict women were viewed as ‘beyond redemption’ yet this is not reflected in the crimes for which they were transported with 65.3% having no prior convictions. The types of crimes punishable by transportation varied between England\, Scotland and Ireland. Theft predominated among the English and Scottish convicts\, whereas riot and sedition predominated among the Irish. While the English were more concerned with crimes protecting property and existing social order\, the Calvinistic Scots had severer sanctions for religious violations such as adultery\, immorality\, breaking the Sabbath and denial of the existence of God. Most were transported for 7 years\, lesser numbers for 14 years or life and usually after 2 or 3 years good behaviour\, were given a Ticket of Leave. \nDATE: Thursday 22 February 2024 \nTIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm There is a café on site if you would like to stay afterwards for lunch/coffee. \nVENUE: 5 Fleet Street\, North Parramatta (in the Cumberland Hospital site) \nMeeting at the low white Female Factory wall \nCOST: $10.00 \nRSVP TO: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com .\nPlease add your phone number and the name of the outing: Parramatta Female Factory to\nCaren Trafford\, Monthly Activity Organiser \nRSVP BY: Thursday 15 February 2024 to Caren Trafford \nTRANSPORT: There is no parking on site – please park in Fleet Street. \n\nIn places the ground is uneven so closed-in walking shoes must be worn.\nThere are toilet facilities open at the café on the site.\nIn hot weather please wear a hat\, sunscreen and bring water\, inclement weather please bring an umbrella.\n\nAll guides are volunteers.  All money goes towards the fight to keep these buildings for all Australians. \nTravelling by Train \n\nExit left at the barrier/southern side of Parramatta Station (Westfield side) – walk north and under railway bridge into Church Street\, past St. John’s Church – turn right – shuttle bus stop in George Street.\nShuttle bus every 15 minutes – travels along O’Connell Street – past Parramatta Park.\nAlight at the Parramatta Leagues Club stop – walk North along O’Connell Street to Fennel Street and turn left\nWalk down to Fleet Street – enter at No. 5 Fleet Street (Cumberland Hospital site). The first 2 gates are the Roman Catholic Orphanage site.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/monthly-activity-parramatta-female-factory-precinct/
LOCATION:Female Factory\, 5 Fleet St\, North Parramatta\, NSW\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
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SUMMARY:Monthly Activity - Anzac Memorial Hyde Park
DESCRIPTION:Dear Monthly Activists \nThis month we will visit the ANZAC Memorial- right at the heart of our wonderful city.\nDiscover the stories\, stunning Art Deco architecture and commemorative symbolism behind the Anzac Memorial with a free one-hour guided highlights tour. \nLed by knowledgeable guides\, the highlights tour explores the Memorial’s architectural design that dates back to the 1930s\, the more recent award-winning Centenary Extension commemorating over 100 years of service\, and the significance of the Memorial’s many incredible sculptural features. \nThe morning tours also includes the daily Service of Remembrance at 11am\, a special moment to pause and remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. \nIt is an unforgettable way to experience the Anzac Memorial. \nAfter the tour\, visit the Memorial’s permanent exhibition to learn about the experiences of Australian men and women who served in conflict and peacekeeping operations for over a century. \n \nWe will meet in the Vestibule on the Western entrance to the Memorial as indicated below.  On arrival\, please notify the staff at the ground floor reception desk. \nIf required there is storage lockers located on the ground floor\, Hall of Service\, in the hallway opposite the public bathrooms\, ask your guide to assist. \nThe Anzac Memorial has a lift in the Western Vestibule that goes up to the Hall of Service and there are two inclinators in the retail area that go down to the Hall of Service. \nDATE: Thursday 25 January 2024 \nTIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm \nVENUE: ANZAC Memorial Hyde Park \nCOST: FREE- however\, donations will be welcome on the day. \nRSVP TO: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com\nPlease add your phone number and the name of the outing: ANZAC Memorial to\nCaren Trafford\, Monthly Activity Organiser \nRSVP BY: Thursday 19 January 2024 to Caren Trafford \nTRANSPORT: https://www.anzacmemorial.nsw.gov.au/plan-your-visit/getting-to-memorial
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/monthly-activity-anzac-memorial-hyde-park/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial\, Hyde Park\, Sydney \, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231129T101500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
CREATED:20230826T054358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T061904Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Activity -All About Utzon: The Opera House and Surrounds
DESCRIPTION:Both an in-depth and textured portrait of enigmatic Danish architect Jørn Utzon\, as well as the story of perhaps the 20th Centuries most ambitious architectural project\, this tour will be draw you in to the visionary world of the architect of Sydney Opera House. \nDiscussing the sources of Utzon’s deepest inspiration\, his working methods and influences\, we will chart the development of Utzon’s ideas and their materialisation in the platform\, concrete shells and ceramic skin of Sydney Opera House. You will discover the influence of towering 20th Century figures like Le Corbusier\, Alvar Aalto\, Eero Saarinen\, Mies van der Rohe\, Frank Lloyd Wright\, Antonio Gaudi and even Picasso on Utzon’s thinking and you will discover the ways in which his work was at once contemporary whilst drawing its inspiration from the work of the ancients. \nUtzon considered the six years he spent developing the interiors of the House the most productive of his career. None of this work was realised. Using discarded drawings\, models and prototypes\, Utzon’s unrealised design of the acoustic interiors\, glass walls and furniture – much of it ready for construction before he was forced to leave the project – will be discussed. \n \nYour Guide:\nEoghan Lewis is the principal architect of Eoghan Lewis Architects (http://www.eoghanlewis.com.au/) and founder of the Sydney Architecture Walks (http://www.sydneyarchitecture.org/). \nSAW reviews: https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g255060-d1891075-Reviews-Sydney_Architecture_Walks-Sydney_New_South_Wales.html \nDATE: Wednesday 29 November 2023 \nTIME: 10:15am for 10:30am start. Finish at 1pm. Adjourn to Opera Bar for lunch (optional) \nVENUE: Botanic Gardens gates on the eastern side of Sydney Opera House (near the Man O’War Steps) \nCOST: 2.5 hour tour: $40/pp (minimum 20 ppl) \nRSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com .\nPlease add your phone number and the name of the outing: Architectural Tour: Utzon \nPAY BY: 21 November 2023 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 062-005 \nAccount No: 11889493 \nDescription: Utzon Tour + your initial and surname
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/monthly-activity-all-about-utzon-the-opera-house-and-surrounds/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231026T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231026T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T002459Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Activity: Defence of Sydney Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tour summary for Defence of Sydney Tour: \nEstablished in 1936\, North Fort is a remnant military complex at North Head Sanctuary in Manly. \nStrategically placed at the northern entrance to Sydney Harbour\, the fort was part of a defence system that spanned 300km of coastline during World War II. \nThe Defence of Sydney Tour is an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the men and women who served at North Fort. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide\, you will marvel at heritage gun emplacements\, once capable of firing 26.4km\, and descend into the 200-metre-long military tunnel complex. Finally\, our guide will demystify an underground bunker once shrouded in secrecy: The Plotting Room. As you explore this facility\, concealed within bushland\, you’ll hear how our specialist volunteers faithfully restored it. \nTour Conditions   \n\nThe 90-minute North Fort tour includes paved bush tracks\, stairs\, and approx. 20 minutes in underground tunnels\, and in another 20 minutes in the underground Plotting Room. Please note\, access to and from the tunnels and plotting room are accessed by stairs (approximately the equivalent of two flights of stairs).\nThere is no access for mobility devices in the underground tunnels.\nThe tour will proceed regardless of weather. Please wear suitable walking shoes.\nGroups must comply with all directions of the guides who have the duty of care to determine if any of the group is not mobile enough to participate in the tunnel section of the tour.\nA good level of fitness and mobility is essential for participants to enjoy this tour.\n\nDATE: Thursday 26 October 2023 \n\nTIME: 10.30am for 10.45 am start\, \nFinish: 12.15 pm\, Lunch /Coffee Spot at the Bella Vista Manly which is located inside the Heritage Listed North Fort Building at the picturesque North Head Sanctuary overlooking the majestic views of the Sydney Harbour. Bella Vista brings together a fresh and healthy brekkie\, our own coffee blend and delicious flavours of homemade traditional and modern Italian cuisine. Bella Vista is the perfect escape from busy city life residing in the serene and majestic North Head National Park surrounded by beautiful wildlife and flora. \nMEET: Location \n\nNorth Head Sanctuary Visitor Centre (located in the North Fort precinct)\, North Head Scenic Drive\, Manly.  Click here for location on Google Maps.\n\nCOST: $11 per adult/$8 per senior (over 60) – please let me know which category you are in by sending me a copy of your receipt. \nGuide: Barry! \nRSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com . Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Defence of Sydney: Oct 23 \nCaren Trafford\, Monthly Activity Organiser \nRSVP BY: 20 October. Please include your mobile number. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: Defence of Sydney + your initial and surname
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/monthly-activity-defence-of-sydney-tour/
LOCATION:North Fort\, North Head\, Manly\, NSW\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230824T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230824T120000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Activity - Mary MacKillop Museum and House
DESCRIPTION:Since opening in 1995\, the museum has been engaging visitors with the remarkable story of Mary MacKillop [1842 – 1909]\, Australia’s first Saint and the co-founder of the order Julian Tenison Woods [1832 – 1889]. The museum is housed in the original ‘Practice School’ for novices built in the 1900s. It now offers visitors a window into the mid colonial to the pre federation period of Australian history.\nThe museum is a ministry of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and is located on the site in which Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop is buried. The Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel is adjacent to the museum and is an integral part of a visitor’s experience to the site. \nThe museum is steeped in the story of the growth of the Catholic Church in Australia\, English Protestant and Irish Catholic division and the plight of the under classes.\nThe museum and the Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel celebrate the legacy of a humble woman and the priest\, scientist and explorer who forged a new approach in serving the poor. \nThe outing will be self-guided however\, there is a café on site and we can all meet for a coffee/tea/snack at the café after we’ve strolled around the museum. The suggested time that we spend in the museum is around 90 minutes. \nDATE: Thursday 24 August 2023 \nTIME: 10.30am-12.00pm \nVENUE: Mary MacKillop Place Museum is located at: 7 Mount Street\, North Sydney\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia \nCOST: $8.00 \nRSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com   \nCaren Trafford\, Monthly Activity Organiser \n RSVP BY: 17 August 2023 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: Mary MacKillop Museum and Home + your initial and surname
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/monthly-activity-mary-mackillop-museum-and-house/
LOCATION:Mary MacKillop Place Museum\, 7 Mount St\, North Sydney\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230727T065000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230727T083000
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
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SUMMARY:Monthly Activity - Fish Markets Auction and Tour at the Sydney Fish Markets\, Pyrmont
DESCRIPTION:Want to know more about where your seafood comes from? How the industry ensures Australian seafood is sustainable? Where Sydney’s top restaurants go to buy the freshest of the fresh? The Behind the Scenes Tour is your ticket into the weird and wonderful world of Australian seafood.\nSee:\nThe hustle and bustle of the auction floor (normally closed to the public!).\nThe Dutch auction system in action\, selling more than 50 tonnes of fresh seafood to 150+ buyers.\nOver 100 seafood species in our famous blue crates\, from the fan-favourites to the weird and wonderful. \nIt will be a real privilege to see the market in operation and learn about amazing people within the industry and even meet one or two. The tour guide Alex’s extensive knowledge and enthusiasm will be shared in abundance. He is without doubt a global ambassador for the industry. Now… it just means that you’ll need to get up early in the morning. But it will be worth it and the car park will be free! \nDiscover:\nBrand new species of seafood that we bet you’ve never seen before.\nTuna filleting (you might even spot one hanging from a forklift!).\nLive lobsters\, sushi prep\, oyster shucking\, and more. \nDATE: Thursday 27 July 2023 \nTIME: 6.50 am for a 7.00 am start- Tour lasts 90 mins till 8.30 am \nVENUE: Sydney Fish Markets: \nRise and shine! Each tour begins at 7.00am sharp and ends around 8:30am\, so you we can catch all the early morning action. Don’t worry – Alex will make sure you get a coffee from one of the Market’s friendly baristas afterwards. \nAlex will meet us at the wooden tables inside the main arcade\, just next to Christie’s Seafoods. \nCOST: $40.00 \nRSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com . Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Fish Markets Auction and Tour \nCaren Trafford\, Monthly Activity Organiser \nRSVP BY: Thursday 13 July 2023 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: Sydney Fish Markets  + your initial and surname \nTRANSPORT:  \nCAR: Off Pyrmont Bridge Road: Carpark entry is via Bank Street. \nSYDNEY LIGHT RAIL: Catch the Sydney Light Rail from Central Station\, The Star\, Haymarket or Darling Harbour to the Fish Market stop which is located across the road from the market on the corner of Bank and Miller Street. Services run from Central to Dulwich Hill and back every every 15 minutes\, Monday to Sunday\, from 6am to 11pm and to midnight on Fridays. \nBUS SERVICES: Buses stop within a five-minute walk from Sydney Fish Market. \nBus Route 501: City/West Ryde/Ryde/Parramatta service departs from Miller St. \nBus Route 389: Bondi Junction/Pyrmont/City service departs from Harris and Allan St.
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/monthly-activity-fish-markets-auction-and-tour-at-the-sydney-fish-markets-pyrmont/
LOCATION:Sydney Fish Market\, Pyrmont Bridge Road\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2009
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230622T095000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T181219
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SUMMARY:Monthly Activity : An architectural tour of Surry Hills
DESCRIPTION:Sydney Architectural Walks will be guiding us again after a very successful walk with them that we did last year in Chippendale. This walking tour will explore the back streets of Surry Hills\, plucking out some of the most interesting contemporary moments of architecture\, landscape and design including pools\, parks\, commercial and residential buildings\, small infill developments and radical re-workings of heritage buildings. The conversation will shift from individual projects to City of Sydney governance strategies\, state government ambitions for the area\, new ideas around public and affordable housing\, radical plans to re-zone the land above the railway tracks as well as the suburb of Surry Hills itself and how and why it has evolved as it has. \nDATE: Thursday 22 June \nTIME: 9:50am for 10am start \nFinish: 12 noon – Paramount Coffee Project at Paramount House Hotel. Join us for coffee and lunch \nMEET: Prince Alfred Park Pool (near the pool entry / playground). 105 Chalmers St\, Surry Hills \nCOST: $35/pp (minimum 20 ppl) \nGuide: Eoghan Lewis is a practicing architect and educator. He is the principal of Eoghan Lewis Architects (eoghanlewis.com.au) and the Sydney Architecture Walks (sydneyarchitecture.org) \nRSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com . Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Surry Hills Architectural Walk \nRSVP BY: 16 June 2023 \nPAYMENT OPTIONS: \nPayment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website \nPayment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account \nAccount Name: SWIC Inc. \nBSB No: 112-879 \nAccount No: 431-019-281 \nDescription: Tour of Surry Hills  + your initial and surname \n 
URL:https://admin.swic.org.au/groupevent/monthly-activity-an-architectural-tour-of-surry-hills/
LOCATION:Prince Alfred Park Pool\, 105 Chalmers St\, Surry Hills\, NSW\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Caren Trafford":MAILTO:swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
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