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West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Inc.

Newsletter

Newsletter No. 13  - September 2017

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President's Report

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Ian Roberts President  

Welcome to the Newsletter for September 2017. 

Spring is here and I am looking forward to some warmer weather.  These southerlies fresh from the Antarctic really dampen enthusiasm. 

After several members raised the issue of parking at the Community Centre, Andrew Little followed up with a number of people at the Community Centre and the Hornsby Council – all to no avail.  I wrote to the Mayor (copied to the local MP) on 24th August outlining the issue and proposing some solutions. 

At this stage, I have heard nothing from the Council to either acknowledge that the letter has been received or indicating that they are considering the matter.  I called the Council on Thursday to check on progress but I suspect there may be some disruption following the local government elections last weekend and the election of a new Mayor.  I will continue to follow it through.

PSPL has divided the Clubs into “clusters”.  We are in Cluster 5.  The purpose of the cluster groups is to share ideas between the various clubs especially around membership and to assist those clubs which are experiencing difficulties attracting members.  The first meeting of Cluster 5 was held last Tuesday 12th September.  Unfortunately, I had come down with a bad cold and was not able to attend.  However, the Minutes of the meeting will be available soon and I will be able to give more information at the next meeting.

The purpose of Probus is to provide Fun, Fellowship and Friendship for the members.  It has been another great month for activities.  Our Club has a large number of activities for everyone to enjoy and participate in, and a great group of people. The more you participate and join in the activities, the more you will get out of the Club and the fun that fellowship and friendship provides.

Remember, as always, if you have any ideas or suggestions, please contact any of the Committee and let them know.
I look forward to seeing you again at the next meeting.                                       
 
Ian Roberts


Secretarial

Cathy Turner & Sue Calabrese

Correspondence for September General Meeting

Correspondence In
Nothing to report

Correspondence Out
Nothing to report

 
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)



Treasurer’s Report

General Account for August 2017
Opening Cash Balance 1-Aug-17                $5,614.40
Total Deposits                                          $0.00    
Payments                                               -$137.33   Morning tea, folder, bell
Transfer to Activities                                -$252.00   Deposit in error
Closing Cash Balance as at 31-Aug-17       $5,225.07
 
Activities Account for July 2017
Opening Cash Balance 1-Jul-17                 $19,295.70
Total Deposits                                          $1,869.00 
Payments                                               -$17,658.88   Berry trip, Barangaroo, Opal, Woolwich
Closing Cash Balance as at 31-Jul-17         $3,502.82         
 
Activities as at 14-Sep-17:                          Receipts              Expense                 Balance     
               Chicago                                      $456.00              $0.00                     $456.00
               Xmas Lunch Berowra                   $1,305.00           $0.00                     $1,305.00
               Books Outing                              $100.00              $100.00                  $100.00
               Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant         $730.00              -$730.00                 $0.00 Closed
               Melb Cup                                    $1,528.00           -$1,311.00              $217.00
               Opal Newcastle                           $2,250.00           -$2,250.00               $0.00
               Barangaroo Tour                         $440.00              -$440.00                  $0.00 Closed
               Woolwich Pier Hotel Lunch           $930.00              -$930.00                  $0.00 Closed
               Xmas in July (Berowra)               $1,838.00           -$1,833.00               $5.00 Closed
               Berry                                          $15,886.00        -$15,865.88             $20.12 Closed
               Misc. (interest+surplus)                                                                       $302.70
               Bank Balance:                                                                                     $2,450.82
 
The General account continues to meet running costs and is healthy.
The Xmas in July boat deposit of $200 was paid giving a surplus of $5.  (closed).
The final receipts/payments for Berry trip were concluded giving a surplus of $20.12. (closed)
Woolwich Pier Hotel lunch reimbursed all participants their deposited amounts. (closed)
Barangaroo tour reimbursed the participants half and paid the tour operator. (closed)
The Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant also had an expected break even. (closed)
The Opal trip to Newcastle has paid the hotel, but I will hold open until after the event.
The remaining activities are to be held in the future.

The August 2017 cash book and Bank Transactions spreadsheets will be in the drop box when I can place them there (internet in Noumea is limited).

Bob Davison - Treasurer
14th September 2017

Membership

Lynne Henderson & Kim Nichols – Membership Officers
Please remember to notify the membership officers Lynne Henderson or Kim Nichols if you will be absent for an extended period of time, or if your personal details change.  

For any membership issues please contact Lynne or Kim or please email the Membership Officer at wphdprobus.membership@gmail.com


Risk, Safety and Insurance

Colin McGowan - Risk Management Officer

There are a few members who have not returned the 2017 Risk Authority emailed on 3rd June. They are requested to do so immediately. This is an essential part of the insurance program for our members and is a pre-requisite in the event that you make a claim.

Please download the Risk Authority form here and get it back to Colin McGowan as soon as possible.


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Guest Speaker - Local firefighter on preparation for the bushfire season

Sue Hackett & Donna Fraser

Welfare

Marilyn Savic – Welfare Officer

It is important, as members of Probus that we care for the welfare of one another.

Anyone with information about an illness, bereavement or physical disability affecting a member please advise me, in order for me to make contact, and offer moral or physical support where appropriate. 

Please be assured that all information provided will remain completely confidential.


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Lunch After the General Meeting Wednesday 27th September At 1PM

Reservations have been made for 1pm. at the “Schoolyard Cafe" 4/132 Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook.
(Appletree Shopping Centre) for lunch after the next Probus Meeting on the 27th September.

Please let me know if you would like to join the group for lunch. It is a new cafe in the area.

I thought we would check it out and support a local business.

Seating is limited.  Please confirm by Friday 22nd September.

Glenda Coote


MINI CRUISE FROM SYDNEY

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At last the Mystery Cruise is no longer a mystery!
 
We have organised a 9 night South Pacific Adventure on The Celebrity Solstice.
 
Please check out the ship online, it was voted Australia’s Most Popular Ship (Cruise Critic Member’s Choice 2016)
 
Already we have a base of Probus members from our Berry weekend away whom have shown interest in partaking of this our first cruise.
 
The cruise departs Sydney 21 March 2018 and returns 30 March in time for Easter.
 
There are four Ports of Call, Isle of Pines, Mystery Island, Lifou and Noumea.
 
Roslyn Savio from Atour Travel Service in Cherrybrook will be taking bookings/deposits for the cruise. She can be reached on 02 9875 2400.
 
Please check out the document attached with full details of the cruise and various price categories.
 
Please note that the Last Minute Luxury Sale may be withdrawn soon so we need to make decisions reasonable quickly to secure prices on the list following. Also that the lower priced LastMinuteLux cabins cannot be allocated until just before sailing whilst the Summer Savings exact cabins can be secured off plan and offer packages.
 
We really hope this cruise will offer a fun filled adventure with lots of good times enjoyed by all.
 
Please contact Sue Hackett as soon as you have decided on coming on the cruise so we can ascertain our numbers.
 
Hoping to hear from you soon. 

The more on board the merrier!

The ATour information on pricing, etc can be found here.            
 
For more information on the celebrity Solstice click here.
 
Sue Hackett and Donna Fraser

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Ettalong Diggers - Meet the Author High Tea

Hi Everyone
 
I have been sent the following information about an event at Ettalong Diggers, where they are running a Meet the Author High Tea.
 
‘Meet the Author High Tea’
 
We are introducing a new and exclusive event at Ettalong Diggers where you can see and meet authors introducing and giving insight into their books in their own words.
 
Our first author is Karen Davis whose successful crime thriller novels are creating much interest in the film industry.  Karen was a New South Wales police officer for twenty years and a real life situation triggered the inspiration to write.
She started her career on the streets of Newtown and then moved on to work as a detective and in undercover operations dealing with organised crime.
Her mother, the late Lynne Wilding, author of twelve novels, encouraged her to write about her police experiences.
 
When:  Thursday 28 September
 
Time: 11.30am doors open for 12pm High Tea
 
Cost: $50.00 per person includes Glass of champagne on arrival with High Tea
 
I wondered if it was of any interest to anyone other than book club members. There are a limited number of tickets and tables will seat 10 people. 
 
Just let me know if you are interested and if there are a few people it makes sense to book and maybe travel together.
 
Regards
 
Bev Davison


Melbourne Cup Lunch Tuesday 7th November


The "The Fiddler" Corner of Commercial Road & Windsor Road, Rouse Hill has been booked for our Melbourne Cup function this year. 

Menu selection is - The Greenway - $79

Carvery Buffet & Beverage package (house wines, tap beers, soft drink, juice & tea/coffee)

If you would like to attend could you please deposit your $79pp into the Activities Account.

Identify your payment with your Surname and MelbCup

MORE DETAILS TO COME!

Glenda Coote

Probus Club Christmas Lunch Waterview Restaurant Berowra

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You are invited to join us for a relaxing Christmas Lunch at Waterview Restaurant Berowra on Wednesday 20th December at 11.45AM.

All the details are in the flyer below. You can download it here.

The restaurant has extended their Xmas function to 20th December, just for our club!
 
If you would like to attend, please deposit $45 per head to our activities account.

Please include surname & Xmas for identification.

Please make your payment by 20th November.

 
Look forward to seeing you there.

Glenda Coote

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Activities & Leaders

As a result of the sign-up sheets at the Foundation Meeting and expressions of interest on application forms we have set up numerous activities and interest groups.

Activities List

Click on activity to go straight there!
Activity Group    Leaders
3 Day Mystery Cruise Sue Hackett & Donna Fraser
Book Club Bev Davison
Bridge Glenys and Graeme Hendry
Canoe/Kayak Looking For Leader
Coffee Morning Kim Nicholls
Craft Beryl Bachel
Cycling Greg Holmes
Day Trips (Bus/Train/Ferry) Helen Games , Glenda Coote
Dining Out Douglas Lam, Glenda Coote
Fishing Looking For Leader
Gardening Sue Small, Lorenza Power
Family History Ian Palmer
Golf Douglas Lam, Tony Coote
Lawn Bowls Morrie Fitzpatrick
Mahjong Glenda Coote
Movies Sue Small and Lorenza Powyer
Opal Card Overnight Trips Max Henderson
Overseas Travel Looking For Leader
Photography Bain Shenstone
Ten Pin Bowling Douglas Matthews
Tennis Bob Davison
Theatre and Musicals Bruce Bartle
Travel within Australia Tony & Glenda Coote
Walking Group Bob Carritt
Wine & Cheese Julie Shenstone, Susan Antonjuk
 
Other groups where members have expressed interest include-
Investment Interior Decorating
Carpentry/Woodwork  
                              

3 Day Mystery Cruise

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Please see article above








Leaders - Sue Hackett and Donna Fraser

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Book Club

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We had a meeting on Thursday 7th Septembr to discuss our second book, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. We also received our third book, Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty' which I have now finished and thoroughly enjoyed.  We will meet again to discuss this book on Thursday 2nd  November and collect our next book,
 
We meet on Thursday evenings, 7.00pm at 8 weekly intervals. Future dates are: 2nd Nov, 28th Dec, 22nd Feb, 19th April, 14th June. 

Titles chosen are: Mosaic: A Chronicle of 5 Generations – Diane Armstrong, To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee, The Wire in the Blood – Val McDermott, The Constant Gardener – John Le Care, Sarah Thornhill – Kate Grenville.  That’s our selection so far.
 
Anyone interested in joining, please let me know.
 
Also we have a few people going on an outing to Ettalong Diggers Club (see article above), for a Meet The Author High Tea on Thursday 28th September.

The author is Karen Davis whose successful crime thriller novels are creating much interest in the film industry.  Karen was a New South Wales police officer for twenty years and a real life situation triggered the inspiration to write.
She started her career on the streets of Newtown and then moved on to work as a detective and in undercover operations dealing with organised crime.

It should be a very interesting afternoon

Leader - Bev Davison

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Bridge

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The Bridge Group is now up and running. We had our first meeting in July, with the 4 members all having a good time and a few laughs.

The group is now 6 with 2 more joining us for our next meeting in August. Please note that there will be no meeting in September.

Please, if there are any Bridge Players out there, who want to have a social game, then please lets us know --- you will be most welcome.


Leaders - Glenys and Graeme Hendry

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Cycling

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Cycling Group 13th September Ride

Four of us set out from the Cherrybrook Community Centre at 9AM and Drove to Chittaway Bay on Tuggerah Lake.

There should have been five of us, maybe Greg slept in?  We rode along the lake shore on excellent cycle tracks, seeing great views and lots of birdlife – pelicans, ducks, cormorants and cranes. We stopped for lunch and a coffee at The Entrance then rode back the way we came. The ride was about 20Km.  


We are planning a ride around Iron Cove on Wednesday 11th October. A much shorter ride with lots of opportunities for coffee or lunch along the way! Meeting at Cherrybrook Community Centre at 9AM.


Leader - Greg Holmes & Tony Coote

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Craft

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Craft group meets at 10.30am on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  Please bring along something to share for lunch.
 
Next Craft Day is Wednesday 18th October.
 
Please notify Beryl by the Tuesday prior if you will be coming along so we can make sure we have enough chairs.

​Leader - Beryl Bachel

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Canoe/Kayak

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 A number of people have expressed interest in a canoe/kayak group.

If you are interested in becoming the leader of this group, please contact Glenda Coote.



Leader - Looking For Leader



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Coffee Morning

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The Monday Social at the Castle Hill RSL is always a great success, a chance for our members to catch up for a chat and a bite to eat and coffee in a lovely casual atmosphere.

There is no need to advise if you are attending just turn up same time same place.






Last Monday of every Month

Castle Hill RSL
11.00am
Bistro Area

See You There!

Leader - Kim Nicholls & Sue Cordukes

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Day Trips (Bus/Train/Ferry)

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We had a very pleasant day in the city on Tuesday 12th September. The weather was perfect, the company great and the exhibition fascinating.

Our favourite works of art included Finished Packing by Lucy Culliton, JC by Anh Do, The inner stillness of Eileen Kramer by A.L.Greensmith and Goodbye Sir by The Boys of Sydney Grammar with Edgecliff Preparatory School.

The model below was the artist Paul Trefry who showed off his tats in the Wynne Prize exhibition. The statue was very life like right down to the cracked heels and saggy undies!

We all agreed that by far the best painting was the one of five handsome people shown below on the left.
Next Day Trip - Arthur Philip’s Sydney

Probus member, Brian Powyer, will take us on a guided tour of the Rocks and Circular Quay area to discover the evidence of Arthur Philip’s Sydney.

Tuesday 10th October

Meet: 11:00am at Wharf 5 Circular Quay
Lunch: 1:00pm A café at The Rocks
Cost: $10

Maximum Number: 20

Please deposit $10 per head into the WPH and D Probus Club
Activities Account by Tuesday 3 October
Please add your surname and Rocks Tour

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 Leaders - Helen Games, Glenda Coote
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Dining Out

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October Dining Out

Details will be provided in the near future.

Dining Out - 10th September 2017


15 of us revisited Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant and we all had a wonderful evening. The staff looked after us really well. There were 4 starters and 4 mains served with orange rice and flat bread. At the end of the evening, we were all completely satiated.


Leaders - Glenda Coote, Douglas Lam

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Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant

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Family History

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The next meeting of the Family History Group will be held at the home of Ian & Robin Palmer on Friday 27th October at 2pm.
 
Please advise Ian if you can attend. 


Leader - Ian Palmer
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Fishing

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If anyone is interested in becoming the leader for this group please contact Glenda Coote.

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Gardening

Next Bunnings Garden Group will be on Thursday 12 October 10.30am for 11.00am at Bunnings Castle Hill.
Come along and join us 2nd Thursday of the month 10:30 for 11:00. Let me know so we can keep a seat for you if you are interested.
Please contact Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer
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Golf

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On Friday 9 September, nine of our members played 18 holes at Carnarvon Golf Club Lidcombe, aided by good company, golf carts and fine weather.

We all had the opportunity join in with members that we had not played with before and after hitting off at 10:30 am, we also had time to enjoy a quick drink and a snack before heading home prior the peak hour traffic.

Thanks to Bruce Bartle for making it all happen so smoothly.
October 17 Golf Group

Date: 20th October 2017 - Contact Douglas Lam
Venue: Gordon Golf Club - 2 Lynn Ridge Ave, Gordon NSW 2072
Tee Off: 10.00 AM
Green Fees: $22
Cart hire: $40 per cart

All are welcome regardless of your level of play.
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Leaders: Tony Coote, Douglas Lam
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Lawn Bowls

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Lawn bowls will now recommence on Sunday the 1st October at the Hills Club Jenner St. Baulkham Hills.

Bowls was to commence at 1.30 pm, however, the Hills Cub has just advised (18/9) that bare foot bowls would not be available on the above date until 2.30 pm, due to major bowls tournament.

For those interested, meet at club around 2.00pm, prior to the game, for collection of bowls & payment.

Flat sole shoes or socks are required to play.

Bowls attendance sheet will be available at September meeting, so sign up for a fun afternoon. ( a minimum of 10 players required to make viable)

Leader - Morrie Fitzpatrick

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Mahjong

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Mahjong group meets every 2 weeks on a Thursday morning at 10.30.  Please bring along something to share for lunch and maybe a bottle of wine? 

Please notify on the Wednesday prior if you will be coming along so we can make sure we have enough tables set up. 





Leader - Glenda Coote


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Movies

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Details of our next movie are:
Movie: Victoria & Abdul
Cinema: Events – Castle Towers
Date: 26 September
Time – at this stage  the movie is being advertised for 10.00am, and suggest we meet in the foyer at 9.30 to give time to purchase tickers, coffee, etc.  We’ll update you nearer the day if the time changes.

 Movie Précis:
“Abdul Karim arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria's golden jubilee. The young clerk is surprised to find favor with the queen herself. As Victoria questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance that her household and inner circle try to destroy. As their friendship deepens, the queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes, joyfully reclaiming her humanity.”
 
Please contact Sue or Lorenza if you have any queries or to confirm your attendance.

NB: Due to the introduction of paid parking at the Castle  Towers (first 3 hour free) – please have to movie ticket validated at the time of purchase.  This will entitle you to an extra hour of free parking, which should give us time to enjoy the movie and lunch.

Leaders – Lorenza Powyer & Sue Small
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Opal Card Overnight Trips

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Opal Card Overnight Trip
 
For our maiden (Tue-Wed, 17-18th October) OPAL trip we have selected Newcastle/Honeysuckle) and booked nine rooms (for 17 fabulous people) at Crowne Plaza Honeysuckle.

Also if you haven’t booked subject to availability Crowne Plaza has agreed to maintain the current discounted rates for our group:
                             
Please advise me (excluding the current 17 starters) if you would like to go (including room preference) and I will check availability. Subject to which and before I can confirm your booking you will need to make the appropriate payment into our Activities Account with the reference of OPAL plus your surname.
 
In regards trains to Newcastle, services are via Hornsby station to Hamilton, circa two hours and then a 10 minute “free” bus shuttle into Newcastle/Honeysuckle (our stop is the former Civic Station with only a short circa 50m level walk to the hotel)) which replaced the train line in 2014, the shuttle bus will eventually be replaced with light rail as part of the Honeysuckle redevelopment.

I suggest we catch the 8.52am from Hornsby, Hamilton 23.08 and Honeysuckle by 11.30 or alternatively (if you sleep in) the next one is 9.22am from Hornsby,  Hamilton 12.42 and about 1.00pm at Honeysuckle.
For the return trip I suggest from Hamilton 1.30 to Hornsby 3.34.  Note these three trains are the faster variety with limited stops.

Provided we travel in “off-peak” after 8.00am and before 4.00pm the Gold Opal Card is $2.50 each day (can include other trips) and Adult Opal $5.95 each trip (other trips are extra).

Except for accommodation all other costs (meals etc) are best paid for individually and we can now fine turn our activity options with indicative final numbers and accommodation confirmed.

I have booked the “Newcastle Scenic & Historic Tram” that will pick us up from our hotel on Wednesday at 11.50 (for 12.00) take us for a scenic tour (including King Edward Park and some of Newcastle’s stunning local beaches) for over an hour and then drop us at Hamilton Station at 1.20 in time for the 1.30 train to Hornsby. Cost is $20.00@ (I will collect just before departure) and a great way to conclude our time in Newcastle. https://famous-tram.com.au

I will also book Honeysuckle Hotel for drinks and dinner which overlooks Newcastle Harbour which is situated only about 100m from our hotel. https://www.honeysucklehotel.com.au

There are numerous other eateries,two modern museums (Maritime & Newcastle), a magnificent harbour walk out to Nobby’s Lighthouse and beach, retail therapy at nearby Darby Street (Civic Precinct) with boutique shops and cafes all within an easy walk.
 
FYI; Newcastle has a unique city geography and 200 year story has helped create distinctive precincts - all alive with energy. Explore and uncover the flavour and allure of the city’s streetscapes and waterfronts - each with its own individual character.

Honeysuckle and the Harbour - For a meal with a view (and accommodation)
Newcastle harbour is home to Honeysuckle, a major waterfront rejuvenation project transforming the previously industrial landscape. Working wharves are becoming places of play with the creation of foreshore promenades and open squares offering waterfront cafes and restaurants – all with glorious views.

Newcastle East - Where the city meets the ocean and harbour
This is Newcastle’s oldest precinct and was the original town site. The area affords delightful contrasts, with the city centre surrounded by beach on one side and harbour on the other. As Australia’s second oldest city, the streetscapes abound with gracious heritage buildings and this precinct showcases some of the nation’s most significant sites.

Stockton - For maritime history and a spectacular coastal landscape
A short ferry ride away from Newcastle is Stockton. Stockton has a rich maritime history and has seen over 100 ships wrecked on its shores, one of which has been incorporated into the 'Shipwreck Walk' along Stockton Breakwall. Stockton is also famous for its massive sand dunes, the largest moving coastal sand mass in the southern hemisphere. The sand dunes have formed the background of many films, including the popular Australian 'Mad Max' films.

Whilst our short stay will possibly focus on the above precincts others include Civic Cultural Precinct - Where Newcastle's cultural scene comes alive, City Centre - A place of revitalisation and transition, a mixture of the raw and refined, The Junction - Newcastle's boutique shopping village, Hamilton - For a multicultural mix and old world treasures, and Cooks Hill - For the young and hip.

In summary we have all the ingredients for a fantastic two day/ overnight trip.

Leader - Max Henderson
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Photography

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We met at Peter Stanton's place on Wednesday 6 September & discussed composition.  There were a number of very good articles, as well as a couple of videos, on general composition guidelines which were discussed. These established composition guidelines can be applied in almost any situation, to enhance the impact of a scene.These guidelines will help you take more compelling photographs, lending them a natural balance, drawing attention to the important parts of the scene, or leading the viewer's eye through the image, enhancing your photographs so that they are more interesting to viewers. 

NEXT MEETING

Wednesday 4 October at 7.30pm. 
Venue - TBA

 
Workshops
Decided to make a regular day for field trips and plan these three months in advance.
Have decided to hold these on the 3rd Thursday of the month, usually with a morning start, but may change depending on the field trip.

THE NEXT FIELD TRIP

Thurs 12th October, Venue - West Head, Time TBA (morning). Please note that this workshop has been rescheduled due to a number of members of the group being away on the original date.
 
Popular Photo Sites:

ViewBug              https://www.viewbug.com

500px                   
https://500px.com


These sites are platforms for posting photos, reviewing other photographers work from around the world of all standards from happy snappers to WOW how did they do that!

They are a great platform for developing/refining ideas about photography appreciation eg subject, composition, technique and viewpoints

All members of the group are asked to post at least one photo per week please. Your perceived merit of the photo does not matter. We all have different perspectives. We also want everyone to become more familiar with their camera.
 
 The group welcomes anyone interested in photography, no matter what level of experience or skill.
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Ten Pin Bowling

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Ten Pin Bowling Report for Friday 18th August
We had 8 players participate on Friday 18 August.
Everyone improved on their previous scores with Bev, Enio & John passing the 120 mark. Incredibly, Sue had the most “strikes” but also the most “wipes”. When she cuts out some of the wipes she is going to be very hard to beat.
Following the game we again enjoyed a drink and nibblies at the Castle Hill Tavern.






Ten Pin Bowling Report for Friday 15th September

The benefit of playing regularly is beginning to show. There were several scores above 150. Strikes and spares were plentiful.  11 of us shared a great afternoon with most people staying for drinkies at the Tavern afterwards.
The next Ten Pin Bowling event is scheduled for Friday afternoon 20th October at 1.30PM at Castle Hill.
As mentioned previously, we need to book ahead and pay a deposit, so it is important we have exact numbers a week out. A registration sheet will be available at the September meeting for those wishing to participate. If you miss the September meeting and you wish to play you can contact Doug Matthews.

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Leader - Doug Matthews, Tony Coote
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Tennis

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A small group of us meet at West Pennant Hills Sports Club every Monday at 9.30am.
Come along and join us, your standard of play isn’t important.  The more the merrier.








Leader - Bob Davison


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Theatre and Musicals

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We have 10 members attending our next theatre outing “Chicago” presented by Willoughby Theatre Company at the Concourse Theatre Chatswood on Sunday 15 October at 5:00pm.

Great tickets for this show have now been secured and will be distributed at our September meeting. Travel options for this show will be advised, however being on a Sunday and located within a shopping precinct, a group train trip from Pennant Hills to Chatswood will be offered for those not wanting to drive.

Moving forward we are also attending The Wizard of Oz presented by SYMT at Hornsby RSL Club on Friday 24 November 7:30pm tickets just  $34 with sign up / interest sheets at our next meeting.

Next year we will be attending both Book of Mormon at the Lyric Theatre opens 28 February 2018 (currently sold out until May) and Mama Mia at the Capitol running between February and April 2018. Given the current  massive demand for Book of Mormon (sold 48,000 Sydney tickets in the first 24 hours!!), in the shorter term we will be focussing on Mama Mia for March 2018 details to follow shortly at our next meeting with ticket prices expected to be around $120-$125 inclusive of bus transport.

Leader - Bruce Bartle
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Travel Within Australia

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Leader - Tony & Glenda Coote
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Walking Group

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Walking Report September       

There were only six of us, but we thoroughly enjoyed one of Sydney’s iconic walks. We took the ferry to Taranga Park Zoo then commenced the walk to Clifton Gardens (Chowder Bay).  It was a beautiful but windy day. However, most of the time we were protected from the wind by the trees and headlands. We had magnificent views of the city skyline, passed some immense houses and investigated the early gun emplacements on the Middle Cove Headlands.


In fact it was such a beautiful walk that we all agreed to continue on from Chowder bay to Balmoral Beach. And we were pleased that we did because on this section the views of Sydney Harbour and out the Heads were stunning. Isn’t it wonderful to be able to have a full day out like this for $2.50 on your Opal Card. Perhaps Max and Lynne may not agree with this sentiment as they missed the regular ferry to Taronga Park and had to pay a triple premium to catch up to us by express ferry. Overall an excellent day was had by all, topped off with coffee and a snack at Balmoral Beach.

Photos of walk below (by Lynne Henderson)

Next Walk – Tuesday 3rd October – Lapstone Zig Zag Railway

Not to be confused with the Lithgow Zig Zag railway this is a railway loop walk commencing at Lapstone (near Glenbrook), at the bottom of the Blue Mountains. The zig zag railway was opened in 1867 to enable trains to ascend and descend the Eastern escarpment of the Blue Mountains. After an operational life of only 25 years it was by-passed by the Lapstone Deviation which used a tunnel through Glenbrook. This walk follows sections of the original route of the zig zag formation. It follows old railway cuttings, past the remains of Lucasville station and the knapsack viaduct which is 121 metres long, 39 metres high and has seven arches in total.
Grade:              Easy
Distance:          8 kilometres
Arrangements:  Meet at end of Knapsack Street, Lapstone at 10.30am. (We can arrange to car pool)
Bring:              Water, Lunch, Hat

See you there.
Leaders - Bob Carritt & Ian Palmer
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Wine & Cheese

Next Wine & Cheese night will be held at the Antonjuk residence on Friday 13th October at 7.30pm.



Photos From W&C Held At Coote's Residence On Sat 16 September

 Leader  Julie Shenstone
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