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September 2020
20th Year Celebration and President’s Lunch.
Payments today please:
Carrington House $15, Albion Park $40
Last month’s speaker
Clive Small gave a vivid talk about two criminals and a corrupt cop
involved in the drug trade. Several ‘bit’ players ‘disappear’ along the
way. The corrupt cop hampered the police enquiries for years.
Eventually they are brought to justice. A salutary tale indeed. Clive is
concerned that the situation with the drug trade is still a major area
of concern.
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This month
This month Tony McCurdy will be talking about “The Glory of Gothic”. No it is not about dark
mysterious things. This one is all about Gothic architecture. Think flying buttresses and gargoyles.
Should be a good one.
Outings reports
Jack and David’s Walk – Balmain 13th August
A beautiful sunny day and 13 members from our 2 clubs enjoyed a wonderful day out in Historic
Balmain.
After meeting at Thames Street Wharf we progressed two hundred metres
to a lovely little coffee shop to fortify ourselves for the long climb up to Elkington Street
Park where we enjoyed wonderful views to Cockatoo Island and parts of the Harbour.
We then walked along a bush path by the edge of Dawn Fraser Pool and on to our next
destination, Birchgrove Park where the first game of Rugby League was played in Australia
(remember Keith Barnes)
Next stop was Ballast Point Park which has been created where the old Caltex Depot was and
ships from England used to dump Ballast before loading with wool, wheat etc. for the trip back to
England. We had lunch there sitting on a wall overlooking Mort Bay, before returning to our cars
at Mort Bay a Historic Wartime ship building and repair area
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Management Matters.
Anniversary Lunch: The committee discussed final arrangements for our Anniversary lunch.
Club Meetings: As of last Thursday Sporties advise that our meetings comply with the rules
applying to club gatherings and can go ahead.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Coffee Club.
This is proving to be a popular event. You are encouraged to join in. It is a pleasant way to spend
the morning. Next one 10am September 21st at Huntleys Cafe, 1 Karrabee Ave, Huntleys Cove.
If possible ring Margaret M on 0408 286 610 or 98177015 to let her know you are going.
If you go please take a snap for me to put in the next Bridge!
Book Club. Still TBA.
Social Golf. T-off on Fridays at 9.00am at Massey Park, Ian Parade, Concord. Contact Wayne.
September 10th, Thursday - David's Spring Walk
Meet at 10.30am in the carpark of Kissing Point Wharf. (There is construction work going on at
the jetty so you may have to park in the street.)
This is where the walk will start and finish.
An almost flat, 5km ‘easy’ walk that will take us over the John Whitton Bridge at Meadowbank,
then on to the Kokoda Track Memorial. The return trip will take us through Rhodes Park, then
over the Ryde Bridge, continuing back to Kissing Point.
Bring lunch or a snack
Contact David 9887524 or 0413949225 on day of the walk
Sept 3 Thursday. Subsidised Anniversary Lunch after the GM at Sporties.
Choose any meal from the menu up to $25 value. Buy your own drinks. Those few who have not
paid their annual fees yet need to see Wayne so they can get a free lunch.
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Sept 29th Tuesday. Carisbrook House. DATE CHANGE
Please note that the date has been changed
NOTE The volunteer group managing the house has asked
for a group payment into their account rather than people
paying at the door. As a result we ask that you pay the $15
at this meeting.
Burns Bay Road 10am
The outing includes a guided tour of the house, morning tea
and a chance to stroll through the gardens. The plan is to
have small groups; possibly two groups of up to ten each do
the tour. Further details from Margaret M at the meeting or
phone her on 0408 286 610 or 98177015.
Sept 15. Harbour Highlights Tour: DEFERRED
NOTE the outings has been deferred and is now planned for December.
The cost, itinerary and conditions remain the same. The current Covid rules have made planning
of lunch and morning tea venues problematic. It is hoped that the conditions free up in December.
We will advise on the new date asap.
Oct 22 Weds. Albion Park Air Museum. This outing is still planned to go ahead.
However it is low on numbers so if you plan
on going please sign up.
A day trip to visit the Albion Park area, and
the museum , followed by a lunch nearby. It
includes big planes, a big lunch, and a big
sleep on the way home. Please note it is to
be heavily subsidised and will cost a
measly $40 each.
November 15 to 19th Yamba Tour
A fabulous guided tour of the Clarence Valley its river and islands. We will be staying at a motel in
Yamba (Aston Motel). The tour is run by Yamba Tours who will provide a local guide each day.
The cost is $880 each (for couples). There is a single supplement .
This cost includes coach and ferry transport, meals and accommodation. Travel to Yamba is at
your own expense. One option is the XPT to Grafton and a connecting bus to Yamba. Free to
pensioners, $53.61 each way to seniors.
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Nov 2 Mon. Good Old Days In the Swing, the NSW Police Concert Band COVID restrictions
permitting. TBA
December 6th HH Theatre: The Mousetrap. UPDATED ARRANGEMENTS The play is now
rescheduled to December 6th. The HH Council had to set a 50 seating limit to their hall due to CV.
As a result the company is planning more performances. Please advise Pauline if you are not
able to go on this day.
NEXT YEAR
Barrington-Scone Trip – A five night bus trip around the Gloucester-Barrington-Scone region.
Aimed for September 2021. Lots of details to come.
Hamilton the Musical - Opens at the Lyric Theatre in March 2021
Date TBA
No booking has been made to date. There has been a rush on tickets. At
present there is a requirement to pay in advance. The decision was made
to hold off and wait for a later date when demand for tickets eases.
This is an award winning musical depicting the life of Alexander Hamilton.
The musical score combines jazz, blues, R&B, hip hop and Broadway..
Those interested please sign up with Barbara or Jim Walsh at the meeting
Portugal – Spain – Morroco ( No change )
If a vaccine is available in time the tour is provisionally rescheduled to depart April - May 2021 so
the trippers can return in time for the Sydney Welsh Choir concert at the end of May. Wayne will
provide more details when he has checked with the tour organisers. If you are interested see
Wayne.
May 30 Sunday Sydney Welsh Choir Concert
A third Sunday afternoon concert with the choir.
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