Calendar
April – June
ERYLDENE MOTHER’S DAY OPEN WEEKEND AND CELEBRATORY TEAS – CANCELLED
NSW SCHOOLS RECONCILIATION CHALLENGE EXHIBITION – CANCELLED
9 MAY, 10 MAY, OPEN WEEKEND 10AM – 4PM, ERYLDENE HISTORIC HOUSE AND GARDEN, GORDON
12 MAY – 13 JUNE, 11AM – 3PM DUNDULLIMAL HOMESTEAD, DUBBO
Treat yourself, your grandmother, mother, aunt, friends and children to tea in the serenity of Eryldene’s camellia garden. Hear about the role Eryldene played in the art, horticulture, architecture and academia of Sydney in the 20th century. Celebratory teas served at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm on embroidered linen with fine china, with recipes used by Mrs Waterhouse. Your best frock, hat and gloves would not be out of place.
The NSW Schools Reconciliation Challenge showcases the artworks and stories of students from New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory reflecting on what reconciliation means to them. The theme in 2019 was, ‘Speaking and Listening from the Heart’. We thank our partner, Reconciliation NSW, for their understanding and support that we have had to cancel the exhibition at Dundullimal Homestead at this challenging time.
Enquiries: Email eryldene@eryldene.org.au or phone (02) 9498 2271
Enquiries: Karen Hagan, email dundullimal@nationaltrust.com.au or phone 0403 912 272
MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA – CANCELLED 10 MAY, 2PM DUNDULLIMAL, DUBBO
PARRAMATTA BUS TRIP – CANCELLED
GHOST TOUR OF OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE – CANCELLED
23 MAY, 8.30AM – 4.30PM MEET AT 33 MOORE ST, GLENBROOK
19 JUNE, 7PM OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PARRAMATTA
On this trip, planned around the theme of women in the early days of the colony, you will visit the Female Factory, the first purposebuilt institution in the colony of New South Wales for convict women and their children, which was a prison and a place of work. The next stops are Elizabeth Farm, where Elizabeth Macarthur managed the famous merino flock during her husband’s absences in England, and Old Government House to view the Women of Distinction exhibition, which tells stories of women who lived and worked in the home of the New South Wales governors.
This guided tour will thrill with chilling stories from staff, volunteers and guests of unexplained happenings around this Georgian house, which was home to our early governors and their servants, as you move through candlelit rooms and corridors. The tour ends with supper in the courtyard.
Refunds on purchased tickets/advanced bookings: All ticket purchases to cancelled events will be refunded. Please contact Rhona Leach, phone (02) 47572424 or Grant Holmes, phone 0400 844 716
WALKING WITH THE PORTERS – CANCELLED 14 MAY, 17 MAY, 10.30AM – 1PM MISS PORTER’S HOUSE MUSEUM, NEWCASTLE WEST
Enjoy a delicious high tea and performances from the students and staff from Macquarie Conservatorium. Refunds on purchased tickets/advanced bookings: All ticket purchases to cancelled events will be refunded. Please contact Karen Hagan, email dundullimal@nationaltrust.com.au or phone 0403 912 272
MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY TEA AT THE COTTAGE – CANCELLED 10 MAY, 10AM – 12PM, 2PM – 4PM EXPERIMENT FARM COTTAGE, HARRIS PARK
Newcastle West is changing, but it’s still possible to connect past, present and future by walking in the footsteps of the Porter family of Miss Porter’s House. Where did Les Darcy fight, circus animals perform and market gardens flourish? Why does King Street have a park-like median strip and ornate gasworks office? These are just some of the stories that will be brought to life on this two-kilometre guided walk. Refunds on purchased tickets/advanced bookings: All ticket purchases to cancelled events will be refunded. Please contact us by email mph@nationaltrust.com.au or phone (02) 4927 0202
VIVID FROM SYDNEY HARBOUR – CANCELLED 27 MAY, 7.30PM – 10.30PM On 15 March 2020, the organisers of Vivid Sydney announced the cancellation of the highly popular light show festival on the recommendations of the Australian Government and health authorities regarding non-essential, organised gatherings of more than 500 people. As a result of this, we are cancelling this cruise. All tickets purchased to date will be refunded. Please email shervingallery@nationaltrust.com.au or phone (02) 9258 0150
WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL – CANCELLED
Bring your mum for a delightful morning or afternoon tea on the verandah of Experiment Farm Cottage. You will be taken on a guided tour of the cottage, then sit back and enjoy a delicious tea with sandwiches, cakes, slices and, of course, scones with jam and cream. Refunds on purchased tickets/advanced bookings: All ticket purchases to cancelled events will be refunded. Please contact Margaret Poole, email marg.poole@friendsofogh.com
THE MAGIC OF MOTHER’S DAY – CANCELLED
BOLWARRA HERITAGE WALK – CANCELLED 17 MAY, 2PM – 5.30PM MEET AT WESTBOURNE RD, BOLWARRA, MAITLAND This heritage walk through the leafy streets of Bolwarra, one of Maitland’s most prestigious addresses, will be guided by Wayne (Huck) Campbell, who has an extensive knowledge of architectural history. After the walk, which includes visiting Bolwarra Barn (below), a sumptuous afternoon tea will be served at Brough House. Refunds on purchased tickets/advanced bookings: All ticket purchases to cancelled events will be refunded. Please contact Holly McNamee, phone (02) 4933 3330
10 MAY, 1PM – 4PM MISS PORTER’S HOUSE MUSEUM, NEWCASTLE WEST Miss Porter’s House is celebrating the Porter women with a display of their family photographs, tea pot and tea set collections, and Mother’s Day memorabilia. Refunds on purchased tickets/advanced bookings: All ticket purchases to cancelled events will be refunded. Please contact Annabel Senior, email mph@nationaltrust.com.au or phone (02) 4927 0202
Refunds on purchased tickets/advanced bookings: All ticket purchases to cancelled events will be refunded. Please contact Margaret Poole, email marg.poole@friendsofogh.com
NSW SCHOOLS RECONCILIATION CHALLENGE EXHIBITION – CANCELLED 26 JUNE, 10AM – 1PM (OPENING) 27 JUNE – 19 JULY, 10AM – 3PM (EXHIBITION) BROUGH HOUSE, MAITLAND A showcase of the extraordinary artistic talent and reflection from students across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. The National Trust (NSW) is proud to partner with Reconciliation NSW to provide heritage spaces for this exhibition to be displayed. Each year students create artwork and stories to a theme that inspires perspectives on reconciliation and appreciation of Indigenous heritage and culture. The 2019 theme was 'Speaking and Listening from the Heart'. We appreciate the understanding and support of Reconciliation NSW that we have cancelled our events in the interests of public health. Enquiries: Holly McNamee, email grossmann@nationaltrust.com.au or phone (02) 4933 3330
30 MAY, 12PM – 4PM NORMAN LINDSAY GALLERY, FAULCONBRIDGE This festival is for everyone who enjoys a quality afternoon of wine, jazz, culture and friends. The legendary Galapagos Duck will energise the spirit and stir the soul with their upbeat vigour, enthusiasm and talent for performing really good jazz. There will be wine, beer and cider tasting, and the opportunity to chat with the winemakers. Refunds on purchased tickets/advanced bookings: All ticket purchases to cancelled events will be refunded. Please contact Maree Cairns, email nlg@nationaltrust.com.au
CLOTHING FOR EVERY OCCASION – CANCELLED 14 JUNE, 1PM – 4PM MISS PORTER’S HOUSE MUSEUM, NEWCASTLE WEST See homemade clothing and textiles made by Florence Porter and her daughters Ella and Hazel from 1910 to 1997. On display are clothes and accessories for everyday use, the office, outings and special occasions, plus exquisite crochet, lace and embroidered household linens. Marvel at re-purposed clothing and the mending and darning of yesteryear. Refunds on purchased tickets/advanced bookings: All ticket purchases to cancelled events will be refunded. Please contact Annabel Senior, email mph@nationaltrust.com.au or phone (02) 4927 0202
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