A Private Tour of the Art Gallery of NSW

The Archibald Prize for portrait painting is Australia’s most celebrated and democratic – sometimes controversial – art award. Open to any artist living in Australia or New Zealand, since 1921 it has reflected the unique experiences of the people who live in this region, highlighting figures from all walks of life.

As equally exciting for the diverse entries they attract from across the country, the Wynne Prize is for landscape painting of Australian scenery, or figure sculpture, while the Sulman Prize is for subject painting, genre painting or a mural project.

The tour duration is for one hour. We have arranged for more than 40 people to be able to participate. Up to three guides will be available.

We anticipate that registrants may wish to view other exhibits after the guided tour.

For those able to stay on, we will meet up informally at the museum cafe for late morning tea/early lunch (at own expense).

We will meet at 9.15am adjacent to the entrance of the historic south building.  The guiding staff will meet us in Kaldor Hall.

The cost is $30 per person.

Contact person on the day:  Bob Eckstein 

   See Agatha Christie's Masterpiece 'Spider's Web'

Clarissa, wife of diplomat Henry Hailsham-Brown is adept at spinning tales of adventure, but when a murder takes place in her drawing room, she finds live drama much harder to cope with. Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician, she enlists the help of her guests. Hilarity ensues when they are interrupted by the arrival of wry detective, Inspector Lord. Now Clarissa must keep the body hidden, convince the sceptical police inspector that the has been no murder and, in the meantime, find out who has been murdered, why and what the body is doing in her house.

In a  parody of the detective thriller Christie delivers a blend of tension and humour in an intricate plot of murder, police, drug addicts, invisible ink, hidden doorways and secret drawers.

This is an opportunity to see one of Agatha Christie's most popular plays, performed by a skilled cast from Pymble Players

Transport: Some parking is available in the Zenith carpark. There is plenty of paid carparking in Chatswood including car parks and metered street parking. The Zenith Theatre is a 5–7-minute walk from Chatswood train station and the associated bus transport hub.

Information will be sent after bookings are complete about a venue for a light lunch prior to the show.

We have secured a booking for 40. Bookings must be complete by 17 May, the date when Zenith requires full payment.

Winter Lunch at Royal Sydney Golf Club

Our 2025 Winter Lunch will be at Royal Sydney Golf Club Monday 14 July!

Following the success of last year's Christmas lunch at this venue the Club has decided to return here for our popular Winter Lunch.

Canapés and pre-luncheon drinks on the front lawn overlooking the Harbour will be followed by a two course meal with wines and coffee. 

Our guest speaker is Dr Stephanie Ward, a geriatrician who is well known for her role in the  TV series, 'Old People's Home for 4 Year-Olds.' This Emmy Award winning series explored the health benefits of bringing together the very young and the more mature.

The Club car park should be reasonably quiet on a Monday. The Rose Bay Ferry wharf is a 7 minute walk away and the 324 and 325 Bus stops adjacent to the Club at the corner of New South Head Rd and Kent Rd.

The club will allocate seating, a great way to meet some new people. However, if you really have a preferred table group, Contact Kim Oates (who will try, but no promises) 0433 050 448 

Cost is $150.00pp and includes pre-luncheon drinks, canapés and wines.