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Lindesay Garden Group

Thursdays 10am – 12 noon
Carthona Avenue, Darling Point

This year we are celebrating the 175th birthday of this historic National Trust house and, as part of this celebration, an exciting garden restoration is being undertaken. 

As a member of the National Trust and a nearby resident, we are offering you the opportunity to join in the formation of the Lindsay Garden Group on a regular or occasional basis. We ask for your assistance with light gardening tasks to help maintain and revive this piece of Australian Heritage. Our aim is to present a garden which will always look its best to provide a beautiful setting for the weddings and events held in the house and garden.

Tools will be provided.

For more information come and share a cup of tea at Lindesay, Carthona Avenue, Darling Point, Thursday, 14 MAY 2009, at 10 am

Contact: Peggy Muntz (02) 9968 1915 or (02) 9818 1783

Ghostly Night - Old Government House

Old Government House, Parramatta Park, Parramatta NSW 2124

Ghostly Night dates:
17 July 2009
21 August 2009
18 September 2009
31 October 2009
13 November 2009

The Governors and their households left Parramatta in 1855, but their presence still haunts Old Government House.

You are invited to come, at night, and explore this 210 year old Georgian mansion by candlelight.

The evening commences down in the cellar, where strange tales from the site's long history will be recounted. Revisit the scene of a tragic accident and witness places within the house where psychics and guides have had ghostly encounters. Reflect on your own experiences over supper and wine in this splendid vice-regal residence.

Supper includes chicken or egg sandwiches, scones, homemade slices, wine, tea, coffee and tea

Cost: $28 (including food and drink)
Bookings are essential Phone Peter Crittenden on 0415 187 402

Visit Old Government House website

Looking at Architecture with the National Trust Women’s Committee

Tuesday 11 August 2009

7 Wiston Gardens, Double Bay

The classical 1930s styling of this house is complimented and enhanced by the blend of modern European and Chinese furnishings
and art.
Cost: Members (only) $28, Youth (12 – 18 years) $18
Bookings: Ticket Application Sheet
Enquiries: (02) 9363 2401

Talk  Bicentenary Sydney Botanic Gardens and musical program

All Saints Church, Ambrose St Hunters Hill
Sunday 16 August 09

Pauline Markwell, Director of Sydney Botanic Gardens Foundation will give an illustrated talk on the forthcoming Bicentenary of the Sydney Botanic Gardens and the vision for the future, together with  Musical program in the Horbury Hunt designed All Saints Church this should be a very enjoyable and informative afternoon. Bookings are essential

Date: 16 August
Time: 2:30pm
Cost: $20
Contact: John Birch, 9816 1794

Forthcoming Events


S.H. Ervin Gallery 2009 - Spring Book Fair

Saturday 12 & Sunday - 13 September
Door open: 10am - 4pm

The annual S.H. Ervin Gallery Spring BookFair - Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September 2009 – presents TWO days of bargain hunting with hundreds of pre-loved books available at discount prices. Browse our selection of
art books & catalogues, fiction, non-fiction, travel & lifestyle books, magazines & children’s, plus antiquarian works & collectable Trust publications – with a special crime section this year!

There’s something for everyone - you may even pick up a treasure!
A fund raising event for the Gallery.

Date: Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September 2009    
Location: ANNIE WYATT ROOM
________National Trust Centre
________Watson Road, Observatory Hill,
________The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales

Free parking available onsite (doors open 10am)

Trust Café open for light refreshments for Spring Book Fair weekend - Bookings advisable: (02) 9258 0175

Call the Gallery office: (02) 92580122 or (02) 92580150 for further information.

Taking book donations now! (Mon-Fri only)

National Trust S.H. Ervin Gallery 1978 - 2009
Celebrating 30 Years of Australian Art

Lace Day at Grossmann House

Grossman House
Saturday 1 October 09

Lace expert Barbara Ballantyne will show and discuss some of her beautiful lace collection at Grossman House. Participants are also welcome to bring a piece of lace for comment. Members of the Australian Lace makers Guild will demonstrate various aspects of their craft and there will also be a display of lace from the Grossmann House collection. Booking will be essential as numbers are limited. Fee includes morning tea and lunch.

Cost: $30
Date: Saturday 1 October 09
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Contact: Lynn Morris, 4932 0518

Newcastle and Tomago Coach Trip

Sunday 8 November 2009

Join us on a luxury coach for a trip to Newcastle.  After departing from Gordon Train Station (on the North Shore train line) we will stop for morning tea at the Hunter Regional Botanic gardens then on to Tomago House for a tour of the house and lunch.  After lunch we will visit Miss Porters House in Newcastle and partake of afternoon tea there before returning to Gordon Station via our last stop - Catherine Hill Bay.  Both Tomago House and Miss Porter's House are National Trust Properties.
Bookings are essential.

Date: 8 November 2009
Depart: 7:30am (Gordon train station)
Return: 6:30pm (Gordon train station)
Cost: $75 pp (includes transport, Guided tours, talks and lectures, Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea)
Contact: Ron Bottrill, 0418 112 018

Carols By Candlelight

Old Government House, Parramatta
Saturday 5 December 09

Join the National Trust for Carols By Candlelight
at Old Government House, Parramatta. From 6:30- 9:30pm.
Come and enjoy an evening of Christmas music and festive cheer in the grounds of this gracious historic building, decorated with fairy lights. The music will range from traditional religious favourites like Silent Night to perennial favourites such White Christmas and Jingle Bells. Santa Claus and his elves will make a special guest appearance. Bring a picnic hamper or enjoy the food available including sausage sizzle, Christmas cake and hot/cold drinks.
Bookings are essential as space is limited. 
Guests are permitted to bring seating for non-grassed areas.
Bookings Ph: 02 9635 8149 or 0415 187 402.

National Trust Corporate Breakfasts

The Hon. Kristina Keneally’s MP, Mr Brad Hazzard’s MP and Ms Sylvia Hale’s MLC - 'Committing to our Heritage: a Balancing Act for Political Parties'

The first National Trust Corporate Breakfast for 2009 was held on Wednesday 29 April at the Intercontinental Hotel, Sydney. With over 130 people in attendance, special quest MC, Quentin Dempster (ABC TV and Stateline NSW) kept the morning flowing and ensured the proceedings ran smoothly. Speaking to the topic: “Committing to our Heritage: a Balancing Act for Political Parties”, there was no disappointment when The Hon. Kristina Keneally MP, Mr Brad Hazzard MP & Ms Sylvia Hale MLC took the floor and put there points forward. Click here for more

Corporate Breakfast with Justice Michael Kirby

Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG, Justice of the High Court of Australia – 19 November
Our final guest speaker for 2007 was Justice Michael Kirby. Michael Kirby was admitted to the NSW Bar in 1967, serving as Deputy President on the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission. In 1983 he became a judge in the Federal Court of Australia and was the youngest man appointed as a Federal Judge. Click here for more

Monica Barone

Monica Barone Corporate Breakfast -Tuesday 5 June 2007

The second breakfast in our twelfth year of the Corporate Breakfast series featured special guest speaker Monica Barone, CEO of the City of Sydney.

Monica spoke at the Tearoom, Queen Victoria Building, on “Creating the Sydney of the Future: How People Can Change Cities – Sydney 2030”. Sydney is growing into a major city, with an expanding population and workforce, as well as an escalating tourism industry. With these positive changes occurring over the next 20 years, it is important that City of Sydney have a vision and a plan in place for the nature of how the city will expand, and how issues such as public transport, architecture and sustainable resources are going to be managed. Monica’s talk intrigued and engrossed our audience, and we were delighted to have the in depth and insider perspective that Monica was able to offer on these important and highly relevant issues.


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National Trust Heritage Lectures

Ray Martin Heritage Lecture 2009

One of Australia’s most respected journalists, Ray Martin has been in the thick of the biggest news stories, for the past four decades. After studying History Honours at Sydney University, he began his outstanding career at the ABC, over four decades ago.

While hugely supportive of Kevin Rudd’s Apology, Ray Martin has some strong ideas on how best to ‘close the gap’ between white and black Australia.

Heritage Festival 2006

Hugh Mackay Heritage Lecture 2008

Hugh Mackay is a social researcher and novelist who has made a lifelong study of the attitudes and behaviour of Australians. This fascinating talk is a not to be missed opportunity to see Hugh Mackay live, talking about "The dream of 'my place" and the sense of place and its role in the formation of our cultural and personal identity.

Click here for more information | Click here for a report on the event

Heritage Festival 2006

Clive James Heritage Lecture 2006

The annual National Trust Heritage Lectures have acquired a reputation for hosting intriguing and must-see speakers in wonderful venues. Tuesday evening capped an illustrious heritage featuring Clive James in the beautiful and awe-inspiring State Theatre, Sydney.

Paul McGeough

Heritage Lecture with Paul McGeough

Held on Wednesday 12th October 2005 at the MCA Foundation Hall

Click here for downloadable address.