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2012 Events
HUNTERS HILL HERITAGE FESTIVAL
'INNOVATION & INVENTION'
14 - 29 April 2012
Hunters Hill is situated on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour, surrounded on three sides by the Lane Cove and Parramatta Rivers. Recognised as one of the nation's most significant heritage areas, Hunters Hill has its own stories to tell about Innovations and Inventions that helped shape a nation.
Special events have been organized for this year's Heritage Festival, including river cruises, walks, a bike ride, musical entertainment, exhibitions and inspections of museums and historic buildings.
The association Discover Hunters Hill is helping to coordinate activities in Hunters Hill as part of the National Trust's Heritage Festival - 'Innovation & Invention'.
Inquiries: For a full listing of what's on and for the latest news and information, please visit the Discover Hunters Hill community website at www.huntershill.com.au or email dhh.admin@gmail.com
SATURDAY, 14 April
9am - 3pm RIVERSIDE ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMERS MARKET, Riverside Girls High School, Huntleys Point Rd., Huntleys Point. Inquiries: 9999-2226
11am-1:30pm GLADESVILLE HOSPITAL WALK led by the Chair of Friends of Gladesville Hospital. Meet at car park, opposite Banjo Paterson Restaurant, Punt Rd. Gladesville. Gold coin donation for repairs to The Priory. Bookings and enquiries Peter 0434 673 101
1pm - 3pm SPASM MUSEUM The Society for Preservation of the Artefacts of Surgery & Medicine. The museum consists of heritage items and memorabilia from both the hospital and non-hospital sectors of nursing and medicine, housed in heritage buildings in the grounds of the old Gladesville Hospital, Victoria Rd, Gladesville. Bookings and Inquiries www.spasmmuseum.org.au
SUNDAY, 15 April
10am - 12:30pm 'THE FRENCH VILLAGE WALK' led by local guides features the Town Hall precinct. Includes inspections of the National Trust's Vienna Cottage, Congregational Church, All Saints Church and Historical Society Museum. Note: Can be combined w/afternoon cruise. DiscoverHuntersHill. Meet at Vienna Cottage, 38 Alexandra St. Hunters Hill. By donation. Inquiries/bookings: Brian 0425 342 561
11am - 12noon MORNING TEA @ THE HUNTERS HILL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (1876). Set in a beautiful garden and constructed with unusual white sandstone, quarried locally. Hunters Hill Congregational Community Church. Cnr Alexandra and Ferdinand Sts. Free. Inquires: Church Office 9817-2282.
11am -4pm ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH (1888) Explore this magnificent Church designed by John Horbury Hunt, with its rare Bevington organ and stained glass windows. Anglican Parish. Cnr.Ferry &
Ambrose Sts. By donation. Inquires: Church Office 9817-2167.
2pm - 5pm EXPLORING THE LANE COVE RIVER CRUISE All aboard Sydney Heritage Fleet's historic vessel 'Protex' (c1908) for a leisurely cruise up the Lane Cove River and into the National Park. Commentary and refreshments are provided. Note: can be combined with morning walk. DiscoverHuntersHill. Meet at Alexandra Street Wharf, Alexandra St. Hunters Hill. Cost: $35/pp. Numbers limited. Bookings essential: Brian 0424 342 561. BOOKINGS CLOSED. A SPECIAL TALK ON 'THE DEVELOPMENT OF STREET LIGHTING'. National Trust Vienna Cottage Committee. Talk at Hunters Hill RSL Hall, Cnr Alexandra and Ady Sts., Hunters Hill. John Hellman, who built 'Vienna', was the first gas lamplighter of Hunters Hill. Cost: $10. Refreshments included. Bookings and Inquiries John Birch 9816-1794 jabirch@bigpond.com
WEDNESDAY, 18 April
8am - 9am RESCHEDULED FOR 2 MAY 2012 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. SPOTTING TOUR - BIRDS & CREATURES @ KELLYS BUSH An iconic bushland remnant on the Parramatta River, with ancient relics, wildflowers and bush tracks leading down to the waterfront. Suitable for children and adults. Bring your binoculars and your enthusiasm! Friends of Kellys Bush. Meet at Weil Park, end of Prince George Parade, Woolwich. By donation. Bookings essential/numbers limited. Liz 9817-0065
10am - 12noon NORA HEYSEN EXHIBITION
Local resident, Australia's first female war artist and 1938 Archibald Prize winner. Hunters Hill Historical Society Museum & Resource Centre. Town Hall, Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. By Donation. Inquiries: 9879-9443
2pm - 5pm CRUISING THE FORESHORES OF HUNTERS HILL A relaxing cruise aboard the Rosman's ferry "Lithgow' (1927), with local guides; refreshments included. Hunters Hill Trust. Meet at Alexandra Street Wharf, Alexandra St. Hunters Hill. Cost: $35/pp. Bookings essential. Brigid 9816-3168.
SATURDAY, 21 April
9am - 3pm RIVERSIDE ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMERS MARKET Riverside Girls High School, Huntleys Point Rd., Huntleys Point. Inquiries: 9999-2226
9:30am start A SLOW RIDE AROUND HUNTERS HILL
Return 12:30pm HILL Gently amble through the back streets of Hunters Hill. Approx. 15km; easy grade. Coffee break in Clarkes Point. U18 Participants must be accompanied by an adult carer as a requirement of Bike NSW's insurer. Bike must be in good working order (carry spare tube & pump). Note: ride cancelled in case of rain; call if in doubt. Bike North. Meet at Figtree Park, cnr Ryde Rd and Matthew St. Hunters Hill. Free. Bookings essential. Alister 0422 468 108
11am, 2pm & 4pm 'SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS' by Maurice Berger; directed by Lynn Trainor. Hi Ho, Hi Ho! It's off to the Theatre we go! Children can also meet the cast in character! Hunters Hill Theatre, 13 Margaret St., Woolwich. By donation. Light food/drinks available for purchase. Bookings essential and open on 19 March 9879-7765 or via website. www.huntershilltheatre.com.au
SUNDAY, 22 April
ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH (1888) Magnificent Church designed by John Horbury Hunt. Anglican Parish. Cnr.Ferry & Ambrose Sts. By donation. Inquires: Church Office 9817-2167.
2pm-4pm EXHIBITION ON DEVELOPMENT OF STREET LIGHTING National Trust Vienna Cottage Committee, 38 Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. Admission $4 (National Trust members free). Inquiries: John Birch 9816-1794 or jabirch@bigpond.com
WEDNESDAY, 25 April ANZAC DAY
10am-12noon NORA HEYSEN EXHIBITION
Local resident, Australia's first female war artist and 1938 Archibald Prize winner. Hunters Hill Historical Society Museum & Resource Centre. Town Hall, Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. By Donation. Inquiries: 9879-9443
SATURDAY, 28 April
9am - 3pm RIVERSIDE ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMERS MARKET Riverside Girls High School, Huntleys Point Rd., Huntleys Point. Inquiries: 9999-2226
10am - 12noon SPASM MUSEUM The Society for Preservation of the Artefacts of Surgery & Medicine. Open for Inspection. Heritage medical memorabilia. Gladesville Hospital, Victoria Rd, Gladesville. Bookings and Inquiries www.spasmmuseum.org.au
12noon-2:30pm
GLADESVILLE HOSPITAL WALK led by the Chair of Friends of Gladesville Hospital. Meet at Main Entrance car park on Victoria Rd. Gladesville. Gold coin donation for repairs to The Priory. Bookings and enquiries Peter 0434 673 101 SUNDAY, 29 April
11am-12noon HUNTERS HILL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (1876). Open for inspection. Set in a beautiful garden and constructed with unusual white sandstone. Hunters Hill Congregational Community Church. Cnr Alexandra and Ferdinand Sts. Free. Inquires: Church Office 9817-2282.
2:00pm JANE AUSTEN CONCERT - A VERY SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE Join the Anglican Parish of Hunters Hill and the Jane Austen Society of Australia for a delightful musical performance on the harp, piano and organ from Jane Austen's era, along with readings from her novels and letters. All Saints Anglican Church, 2 Ambrose St. Hunters Hill. Cost: $35 ($30 for Jane Austen Society members or concession holders). Includes High Tea and champagne. Bookings/Inquires: Phone 9817- 2167 or 9380-5894
GENERAL INFORMATION
For information about the above and other activities in Hunters Hill during the year, including places to eat and visit, go to the Discover Hunters Hill website - www.huntershill.com.au
For Walks around Hunters Hill see 'Walks & Maps' on the website homepage.
Discover Hunters Hill is helping to coordinate activities in Hunters Hill as part of the National Trust's Heritage Festival - 'Innovation and Invention'.
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