JACARANDA TIME IN HUNTERS HILL 2009
JACARANDA TIME IN HUNTERS HILL 2009
JACARANDA TIME IN HUNTERS HILL 2009

JACARANDA TIME IN HUNTERS HILL
2009

Sat. 31 October to Sun. 22 November


November is a great time to enjoy the magnificent jacarandas in full bloom that dominate the historic Hunters Hill landscape.

The local community celebrates this special time with a series of guided Jacaranda Walks and Cruises, as well as Fetes, Theatre, a Bicycle Ride and the ever popular Christmas Boutique.

Sat. 31 October

10am - 2:30pm

Historic Houses Trust 'Woolwich Walk' led by Graham Spindler, Chair of Historic Houses Trust Members and local identity Phil Jenkyn. Walk for members and friends. For info about Trust events and membership see www.hht.net.au click on 'Members'. FULLY BOOKED.

Sun. 1 November

10am - 3 pm

Montefiore Home's 86th Annual Fete 120 High St., Hunters Hill. Fabulous fun for the whole family. Shop, feast, play and be entertained! Bev Nurick 0416 300 930.

1pm - 4:00pm
Jacaranda Cruise of Sydney Harbour. Ross Garden Tours. Leaves from Circular Quay, Jetty 6. $59 Adult; $54 Senior; $49 Garden Clinic Club Members;

$25 Child 12-18 years; Children under 12 free. Bookings essential 1 800-809-348
2pm - 4pm
Jacaranda Walk led by local guide Graham Percival featuring historic Jeanneret houses. Meet at Vienna Cottage, 38 Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. National Trust. Bookings not required. Enquiries 9817-5799

Wed. 4 November

8:30 am - 9:30am

Walk with the Mayor. Join the Mayor Sue Hoopmann on a walk through to highlight the beauty of our municipality. Meet at Town Hall, Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. Hunters Hill Council. 9879-9400

10am - 12 noon

Hunters Hill Historical Society Museum Open for inspection. Town Hall, Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. Museum and Resource Centre. Enquiries 9816-1372

11am - 1pm

Jacaranda Walk led by local guide Graham Percival featuring the public buildings, houses and small streets in the Town Hall precinct. Meet at Town Hall, Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. Hunters Hill Historical Society. Bookings not required. Enquiries 9817-5799.

1pm - 4:00pm
Jacaranda Cruise of Sydney Harbour. Ross Garden Tours. Leaves from Circular Quay, Jetty 6. $59 Adult; $54 Senior $49; Garden Clinic Club Members; $25 Child 12-18 years; Children under 12 free. Bookings essential 1 800-809-348

Sat. 7 November

8:30 am - 3:00pm

Boronia Park Public School Fete. The medieval village and marketplace will include Ye Olde Cafè, Rides and gauntlets, Royal Cake Stall, BBQ Banquet, Gift baskets and much more. 113 Pittwater Rd., Hunters Hill. Enquiries: 9817-2778

10am - 2:30pm

Historic Houses Trust 'Woolwich Walk' led by Graham Spindler, Chair of Historic Houses Trust Members and local identity Phil Jenkyn. Walk for members and friends. For info about other Trust events and membership see www.hht.net.au click on 'Members'. FULLY BOOKED.

Sun. 8 November

9am

A Slow Ride Around Hunters Hill. Bike North will lead a bicycle ride around Hunters Hill. Grade: Easy. Distance 15km; allow 3hrs. Meet at Figtree Park, corner Ryde Rd and Matthew St. Rest stop at Clarkes Point Reserve (bring your own refreshments). Bookings: Alister Sharp 0422 468 108.

1pm - 4:00pm
Jacaranda Cruise of Sydney Harbour. Ross Garden Tours. Leaves from Circular Quay, Jetty 6. $59 Adult; $54 Senior $49; Garden Clinic Club Members; $25 Child 12-18 years; Children under 12 free. Bookings essential 1 800-809-348

2pm - 4pm

Vienna Cottage (1871) National Trust cottage open for inspection, 38 Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. Entry $4; National Trust Members free. Enquiries 9816-1794.

2pm - 4pm

Jacaranda Walk led by local identity Phil Jenkyn featuring the historical buildings, houses and streets of the Joubert precinct. Meet at Vienna Cottage, 38 Alexandra St. National Trust. Bookings not required. Enquiries 9817-2677

Wed. 11 November

10am - 12 noon

Hunters Hill Historical Society Museum Open for inspection. Town Hall, Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. Museum and Resource Centre. Enquiries 9816-1372

Fri. 13 November

6pm

The Priory Cocktail Party An elegant function to raise necessary monies for the repair and restoration of The Priory. 2 Salter St., Gladesville. Hunters Hill Council. Cost:   $50/person.  For bookings and more information 9879-9430

Sat. 14 November

11am-1pm

Jacaranda Walk in Hunters Hill led by local guide Graham Percival. Meet at Vienna Cottage, 38 Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. National Trust. No bookings required. Enquiries 9817-5799

4:30 pm

'Goodnight Mrs Puffin' presented by Hunters Hill Theatre. The Fordyce family looks forward to a Christmas wedding; the eccentric Mrs Puffin blows into their lives with gale-force intensity. Bookings essential. Hunters Hill Theatre, 13 Margaret St. Cost & bookings 9879-7765

Sun. 15 November

11am - 4pm

St Josephs College Spring Fair. Ryde Road. Fun for everyone. Stalls, rides,
fine food and lots of entertainment. Enquires 9816-1044

2:30 pm

Vienna Cottage Talk - 'Dr Thistle Harris' by Dr Joan Webb, Hunters Hill RSL, Cnr Ady & Alexandra Sts., Hunters Hill. A talk by Dr Joan Webb on the life of Dr Thistle Harris (1902-1990), a lifelong educator and activist for the natural environment. Free entry; refreshments will be served. Enquiries/bookings 9816-1794 or 9817-1712

4:30 pm

'Goodnight Mrs Puffin' presented by Hunters Hill Theatre. The Fordyce family looks forward to a Christmas wedding; the eccentric Mrs Puffin blows into their lives with gale-force intensity. Bookings essential. Hunters Hill Theatre, 13 Margaret St. Cost & bookings 9879-7765

Wed. 18 November

10am - 12 noon

Hunters Hill Historical Society Museum Open for inspection. Town Hall, Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. Museum and Resource Centre. Enquiries 9816-1372

2pm - 4pm

Woolwich Walk led by local identity Phil Jenkyn. This walk includes Woolwich Dock, Clarkes Point and Kellys Bush. Meet at Woolwich Lookout, cnr Woolwich Rd and Gale St., Woolwich. Hunters Hill Historical Society. Enquires 9817-2677

Sat. 21 November

10 am - 4 pm

Vienna Cottage Christmas Boutique. 38 Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. Great range of gift ideas for Christmas including linen and lace, wool embroidery, decorative glass, pottery, hand-crafted jewellery, children's clothes, jams and preserves, home wares, Christmas cards and decorations. Enquires 9809-0015

11am-1:30pm

Gladesville Hospital and Priory Walk led by Peter Colthorpe, chair of Friends of Gladesville Hospital. Meet at The Priory, 2 Salter St., Gladesville. Gold coin donation for repairs to The Priory. Bookings and enquiries 0434 673 101

8pm

'Goodnight Mrs Puffin' presented by Hunters Hill Theatre. The Fordyce family looks forward to a Christmas wedding; the eccentric Mrs Puffin blows into their lives with gale-force intensity. Bookings essential. Hunters Hill Theatre, 13 Margaret St. Cost & bookings 9879-7765

Sun. 22 November

10 am - 4 pm

Vienna Cottage Christmas Boutique. 38 Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. A great range of gift ideas for Christmas. Enquires 9809-0015

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For information about the above and other activities in Hunters Hill, including places to eat and visit, go to the Discover Hunters Hill website at www.huntershill.com.au

Discover Hunters Hill is helping to coordinate Jacaranda Time activities in Hunters Hill.