My sister came to stay and we went to Sydney to a trade show.
We stayed at Parramatta and wandered down to the restaurant strip last Friday
evening. Enjoying the outdoor dining we were very relaxed until the whole street exploded with exuberant football fans – Parramatta having just won the semi finals.
Horns, puffed up chests, flags, riding on bumper bars, pumping of music– so much testosterone – we were absolutely in the throng of it. We laughed and laughed – two unlikely spectators – the only females over 50 to be seen – a definite change of scene from Benedict House.
My husband and I saw Blessed last week. Though it was confronting, we thought it was excellent – one of the best Australian films we have seen for some time. Makes one consider assuming anything about anyone.
The old husband is on holidays. He has made a wooden leg to replace the cheap plastic leg off the stove and now he is making a wooden key to replace the broken one on the piano. It is so good to have a handy man around.
Please refer to new dates for Creative retreats, High teas etc on the calendar on the website.
FASHION PARADE - Sunday 28th October
Frugal fashions – spring/summer parade is on 25th October. Interesting group of designers who are considering where and how their product is imprints on the environment. Bookings are essential and numbers limited – so call to secure a ticket.
SUZANNE LAWRENCE EXHIBITION
Opening 10th October
HIGH TEA in The Refectory
11th October;1st, 15th & 29th November
Take time out, meet up with friends for with traditional food, served with
traditional style. Four savoury foods, three sweets, glass of sparkling, tablecloths and tiered
plates. $25 per person, 3pm-5pm.
High Teas are usually booked out, if you would like to come to High Tea, you may buy tickets with your credit card and we will send them to you. Bookings essential – 6284 2868
STORIES + SONGS + SCONES
4th October & 8th November
Soloists or small groups of musicians and storytellers – established or young - will gather in ‘The Refectory’ 3-5pm. Enquiries 62842868
FRESH PRODUCE in season fruit and veg from region will held every Saturday & Sunday + bread, olive oils, Lindsay & Edmund’s Chocolate and our preserves - reducing the ‘food miles’
CHRISTMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS
Main course, sweets and coffee $25 pp Bookings - Kate 62842868
CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS
Closed from 5pm Thursday 24th December. We will re-open on Saturday 2nd January to resume normal trading.
Hoping the rain comes tonight.
Take care,
Kate
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