JACARANDA TIME IN HUNTERS HILL

Saturday, 1 November

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Sunday, 9 November

2008

Early 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 other enjoyable and interesting events including Fetes, Theatre and Music.

Sat. 1 November

10am-11am (Walk) 11:00am-12:30pm (Cruise)

Jacaranda Walk & Cruise aboard the historic vessel ‘The Reliance’ (1919). Led by local historian and guide Graham Percival. Meet at Alexandra Street Wharf, Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. Hunters Hill Walks/Hunters Hill Trust. $25/person, includes morning tea, 1hr guided walk and 1½ hr guided cruise. Spaces limited; bookings essential: Sally Gaunt 9816-4047

11am – 4pm

Vienna Cottage (1871) National Trust cottage open for inspection, 38 Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. By donation. Enquiries 9817-2235.

10am – 3pm

Boronia Park School Fete – ‘One World’, Pittwater Rd., Boronia Park. Kids rides, great gifts, food and entertainment. Enquiries: 9817-2778

Sun. 2 November

9:30am – 5pm

Sydney Open 08 - Focus Tour Properties – ‘The Treehouse’, Hunters Hill. Lace up those walking

shoes and experience the buzz on our streets as we open some of Sydney’s best buildings. $20/property. For more information about all events, please visit the Historic Houses Trust website www.hht.net.au Bookings essential.

10am – 3 pm

Montefiore Home’s 85th Annual Fete 120 High St., Hunters Hill. Fabulous fun for the whole family. Shop, feast, play and be entertained! Bev Nurick 0416 300 930.

11:00 am

Historic Hunters Hill Walk led by local identity Phil Jenkyn. 2-hour walk leaves from Vienna Cottage, 38 Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. Includes morning tea. Gold coin donation. DiscoverHuntersHill. Bookings Deb Anschau 9816-2325.

11am – 4pm

Vienna Cottage (1871) National Trust cottage open for inspection, 38 Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. By donation. Enquiries 9817-2235.

11am – 4pm

Hunters Hill Historical Society Museum Open for inspection. Town Hall, Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. Museum and Resource Centre. Enquiries 9816-2627.

1pm – 4:30pm

Jacaranda Cruise of Sydney Harbour. Ross Garden Tours. Leaves from Circular Quay, Jetty 6. Cost: $55 Adults $49 Seniors. Bookings essential 1 800-809-348

3:00 pm

‘Lux Aeterna’ concert celebrating All Saints’ 120th Anniversary. Gabriel Faure's ‘Requiem’ performed by Joubert Singers, All Saints Choir, Chamber Orchestra and Soloists. All Saints Anglican Church, Cnr Ferry & Ambrose Sts., Hunters Hill. Cost $30/$25 concession. High Tea follows. Bookings essential 9817-2167.

Wed. 5 November

1pm – 4:30pm

Jacaranda Cruise of Sydney Harbour. Ross Garden Tours. Leaves from Circular Quay, Jetty 6. Cost: $55 Adults $49 Seniors. Bookings essential: 1 800-809-348.

Sat. 8 November

9am – 3pm

Riverside Markets at Riverside Girls High School, Huntleys Point Rd., Huntleys Point. 0414 583 106.

10:00 am

Jacaranda Cruise aboard the historic vessel ‘The Reliance’ (1919). Led by local identity Phil Jenkyn. 2-hour jacaranda cruise along the foreshore. Leaves from Alexandra Street Wharf, Alexandra St., Hunters Hill. Hunters Hill Trust. $25/person, including morning tea. Spaces limited; bookings essential: Sally Gaunt 9816-4047

4:30 pm

‘Valentine’s Day’ presented by Hunters Hill Theatre. Amelia – men want her, women want to be her; Nick & Lewis want her dead. Romance/ deception/lies in a comic tale! Hunters Hill Theatre, 13 Margaret St. Cost & bookings 9879-7765.

Sun. 9 November

11am – 4pm

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

1pm – 4:30pm

Jacaranda Cruise of Sydney Harbour. Ross Garden Tours. Leaves from Circular Quay, Jetty 6. Cost: $55 Adults $49 Seniors. Bookings essential: 1 800-809-348

4:30 pm

‘Valentine’s Day’ presented by Hunters Hill Theatre. Amelia – men want her, women want to be her; Nick & Lewis want her dead. Romance/ deception/lies in a comic tale! Hunters Hill Theatre, 13 Margaret St. Cost & bookings 9879-7765.

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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.