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1 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 An unusual force of nature has taken residence. Explore a house filled with antique charm, and discover unique drawings and small sculpture nestled within. JamFactory metalsmiths and illustrators Sean Prentis and Sarra Tzijan have created imaginary creatures in metal and paper and hidden them amongst the furnishings of themore
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3 Aug 2019 The first ten Governors used this site as a country residence from 1790 to 1855 and their presence still haunts Old Government House. Children will learn about each of the rooms on the ground floor, what they are and how they were used during the Governors’ time. They also hearmore
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29 Nov 2019 - 1 Dec 2019 Some of the beautiful offerings available to buy include handmade jewellery, exquisite Christmas puddings/ cakes, gemstone accessories, stunning bags, delicious wines & liqueurs, prints, tea towels, Christmas hampers and local heritage books/ walking guides. PLEASE NOTE the times of the 3 days are: Friday 29 Nov: 3-8pmmore
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1 Nov 2019 We will meet at about 9.30am (location to be confirmed upon payment) where we travel to the Moss Vale Railway Station’s Governor’s Waiting Room, the only Railway Station in Australia that was designed and built for Vice Regal use, built in 1867. From there we will proceed to Hillview builtmore
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2 Aug 2019 This touring exhibition, presented by The National Trust (NSW), will showcase over 40 pieces from the Havelberg-Smith collection (c. 1700-1840), which highlight stylistic changes in English glass, driven by advances in technology and changes in the way people ate, drank and socialised. Tickets to this special evening are $40 formoreBook now
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11 Jul 2019 - 27 Jul 2019 ‘The Queen’s Album’ is a new exhibition produced to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria. It features images from the 1882 album reproduced from original glass plate negatives sourced from the State Archives Collection. At Windsor Castle on 27 February, 1882 Queen Victoria received a specialmore
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5 Aug 2019 Take this opportunity to also view Georgian Glass: Colonial Style: a travelling exhibition of over 40 beautiful pieces from the Havelberg-Smith Collection that will be on display at Lindesay in Darling Point until 27th September. This exhibition, presented by The National Trust (NSW), will showcase more than 40 pieces frommore
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27 Aug 2019 The course will be guided by Craig Hulbert of Stonecraft Landscapes. Craig has been building stonewalls for over 30 years in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. He has been involved in all aspects of walling including retaining, freestanding and artistic expressions of the craft. Craig learnt dry stone walling frommore
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21 Jul 2019 The afternoon will commence with a tour of this historic property. Gardeners and rose pruners will then be split into their respective groups. Rose pruners will be given a demonstration on how to correctly prune roses to ensure they bloom each season. These news skills will then be practised on themoreBook now
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18 Oct 2019 - 20 Oct 2019 In the early days of settlement timber getting, agriculture and the discovery of coal brought population and prosperity to the area. Pokolbin is the centre of the Lower Hunter Valley Wine region where the production of world class wines has encouraged a flourishing tourist industry. Within easy reach of Sydneymore
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2 Nov 2019 Tours of the Dairy Cottage, one of the oldest intact cottages still standing in Australia, will be available while children are invited to try out Parramatta Park’s new convict and heritage themed inclusive and accessible playground, located just down the hill from Old Government House. This event is being runmore
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6 Jul 2019 - 21 Jul 2019 Ayers House museum is a welcoming place where families spend quality creative time together somewhere truly spectacular. Fancy walking down the narrow servants’ stairs to the surprising basement? Maybe you would prefer to walk up the red carpeted staircase to the upper floor! At Ayers House museum you can dressmore
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28 Jun 2019 - 5 Oct 2020 Over the next ten months the Friends of Norman Lindsay Gallery and Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum will present a series of creative events, which kicked off this month with an evening to honour Rose Lindsay, Norman’s wife and model on July 6. Details of upcoming events can be foundmore
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5 Aug 2019 Many of the trees that are integral to the stunning landscapes of Canberra’s Central National Area – Anzac Parade, the Parliamentary Zone, Kings and Commonwealth Parks and the Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum – have reached the end of a safe and useful life and require replacement. Duncan MacLennan, Project Manager,moreBook now
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16 Aug 2019 The third in the series of annual conferences entitled Regenerating Places of Faith will take place in Adelaide in mid-August this year. This event will continue the ongoing exploration of how church congregations and their neighbourhood communities can be strengthened. Speakers will show how heritage church buildings can become innovativemoreBook now
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17 Aug 2019 We retreat to step back from our everyday life… Don’t miss this rare opportunity. In partnership with Retford Park, Carli Phillips from Corporate Wellbeing Hub and Laure Ancedy from Balance By Design, invite you to a unique experience of balance, wellness and wisdom. This one-day retreat will be heldmore
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28 Jul 2019 A High Tea will be held in the beautiful grounds of Burnett House on Sunday 28 July from 3pm-5pm to raise funds for the Myilly Point Heritage Precinct Gardens. The delicious High Tea will consist of scones, cakes, pastries and sandwiches all served with your choice of tea, coffee ormoreBook now
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25 Jul 2019 THE SPEAKERS Phil Manning – Senior Curator – Queensland State Archives Topic: Playing with the Past at the Queensland State Archives The changing nature of Queensland’s built environment is documented by photographs and architectural drawings. Using these, Queensland State Archives is experimenting with technology to ‘rebuild’ knowledge and interest in ourmoreBook now
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28 Jul 2019 Artist Robert Malherbe joins us to discuss portraiture and will create a finished portrait on paper of one lucky audience member! As an Archibald finalist in 2017 and 2018 and winner of the Manning Regional Art Gallery’s Naked and Nude painting prize, Robert is one of Australia’s leading figurative painters,more
