HERITA HERITAGE FESTIVAL - NSW
HERITA HERITAGE FESTIVAL - NSW
HERITA HERITAGE FESTIVAL - NSW
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20 Sydney Events<br />
Innovation<br />
invention<br />
EARLWOOD<br />
Wolli Creek Preservation Society Inc.<br />
Why Wolli Works Work - Innovations in natural restoration<br />
CECAL (Canterbury Earlwood Caring Assn), 15 Clarke Street<br />
Panel discussion with local practitioners using examples of<br />
innovations in the Wooli Creek Valley today and over the past<br />
30 years. Bush restoration from the Bradley sisters to today.<br />
Waterways, rain gardens, artificial wetlands. Innovation and<br />
ideas for action. Information and displays.<br />
Thurs 26 April 7pm - 10pm<br />
Gold coin donation<br />
Bookings Essential: 02 9559 2821<br />
Wolli Creek Preservation Society Inc.<br />
Wolli Works -Workshop and Walk<br />
Senior Citizens Hall, Homer Street (in Shopping Centre Car<br />
Park)<br />
Meet in hall for light refreshments Workshop and information<br />
session explaining innovations in natural restoration in the<br />
Wolli Creek Valley. Guided walking tour to visit new and<br />
established bush regeneration areas, rain gardens and<br />
artificial wetlands. Easy walking grades through natural<br />
bushland. Wear good walking shoes. Return to centre for<br />
‘cuppa’ and further information as needed. Numbers strictly<br />
limited.<br />
Sat 28 April 12pm - 4pm<br />
Gold coin donation<br />
Bookings Essential: 02 9559 2821<br />
ENGADINE<br />
Sutherland Shire Libraries<br />
Preserving family photos in a digital world<br />
Engadine Library, 116E Caldarra Ave<br />
Ever wondered how to care for those precious photographs of<br />
family, places and events to keep them safe and long lasting<br />
Join our workshop to explore digital options! We will look at<br />
techniques for digitally copying your treasured items and<br />
provide information about computer and online storage and<br />
retrieval. Now is the time to preserve those memories using<br />
the latest innovations in photographic and virtual storage<br />
options.<br />
Wed 18 April 10am - 11.30am<br />
Free<br />
Bookings Essential: 02 9710 0225<br />
FIVE DOCK<br />
The Dictionary of Sydney<br />
Future Sense: Writing history for new information technologies<br />
Bay Room, Five Dock Library, Garfield Street<br />
A demonstration of the Dictionary of Sydney: an inventive<br />
use of new information technology for collecting and<br />
disseminating historical information and the stories that have<br />
made Greater Sydney what it is. This will be followed by an<br />
introductory workshop on the fundamentals of writing for<br />
digital, on-line history projects such as the Dictionary.<br />
Wed 18 April<br />
Free<br />
Bookings Essential: 02 9911 6310<br />
12.30pm - 2.30pm<br />
GLEBE<br />
Sydney Guided Tours<br />
A walking tour of the suburb of Glebe<br />
Cnr Glebe Point Road & Toxteth Road<br />
Glebe has an interesting history dating from the earliest<br />
days of the colony of <strong>NSW</strong>. Hear the story, see the grand<br />
houses, the variety of architecture of an earlier era and visit a<br />
charming house now a luxury B & B. It too has a history. Meet:<br />
the corner of Glebe Point Road and Toxteth Road Bookings<br />
can also be made at mpfry@ozemail.com.au<br />
Sun 15 April 2pm - 4pm<br />
$25<br />
Bookings Essential: 02 9660 7157<br />
The Glebe Society Inc<br />
Six self-guided walks in Glebe<br />
Glebe<br />
The Glebe Society’s innovative suite of self-guided walks<br />
showcasing Glebe’s history and heritage can be accessed via<br />
www.glebewalks.com.au. Modern Glebe has retained many<br />
of its grand Victorian homes, Federation houses and modest<br />
workers’ cottages. These contribute to the unique character<br />
of the suburb. You can view the walks on our smart phone or<br />
tablet, or take a print version. Six walks cover social history,<br />
pocket parks, early architects, foreshore walk, Victorian<br />
streets capes and geology of Glebe.<br />
14 - 29 April 8am - 6pm<br />
GORDON<br />
Eryldene Historic House and Garden<br />
Amazing Stories: Innovation & Invention - Heritage Week<br />
Open Weekend<br />
Eryldene Historic House and Garden, 17 McIntosh Street<br />
At the cutting edge of innovative house and garden design<br />
100 years ago, Eryldene continues to delight today. Take a<br />
guided tour and hear about the making of this exquisite place,<br />
the people who created it and the Waterhouse family who<br />
lived here. Delight in the exotic teahouse. Share the centenary<br />
of the Waterhouse wedding by viewing their courtship letters,<br />
as fresh as they were written 100 years ago. The Garden Cafe<br />
open. Sunday high teas from 2pm. Bookings recommended.<br />
14 & 15 April 10am - 4pm<br />
Adults $8 / Concession $6 / Child $4 (6-15) / Family $18 (2
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