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. 

 What happens at the Charles Perkins Centre?

This is an opportunity to visit the Charles Perkins Centre Sydney University, Thursday 21 August at 11am. Many of us will recall that Charles Perkins was the first indigenous person to graduate from an Australian university. As a student, he organised a student bus tour 'The Freedom Ride' around NSW to draw attention to the state of indigenous health, education and housing. Perkins went on to hold several distinguished positions in Australia.

Sydney University has recognised his contributions by establishing the Charles Perkins Centre, sharing his philosophy of collaboration, inclusivity and challenging the status quo in healthcare.The Centre is a multidisciplinary initiative committed to easing the burden of chronic disease by bringing together leading researchers from different disciplines to find new solutions to combat chronic diseases including obesity, diabetes and heart disease. It is a revolutionary approach in innovative  partnerships. 

Getting there: Parking in and around the University is difficult. The paid parking facilities at the RPA hospital just to the west of Missenden Road is the closest to the Perkins Centre. (which is on the other side of Missenden Road, at the bottom of John Hopkins Drive.)

If using Uber or Taxi, ask to be dropped off at the corner of Missenden Road and John Hopkins Drive, then walk down John Hopkins Drive. 

These bus routes all pass through Missenden Road and can be used to get to the Charles Perkins Centre: 412, 422, 440, 480, 352, 438X, 461X. Disembark just outside the RPA hospital before walking down John Hopkins Drive.

We will assemble at 10.45 behind the reception area on level 1 of the Centre where our guide will meet us. The tour will take approximately one hour

Maximum 20

The tour will take approximately 60 minutes.There is no cost.

A reservation has been made for lunch at the nearby Grandstand Restaurant where a light meal can be ordered. Pay for your own. 

Three-Day Food and Wine Tour - Orange Food Week

The Orange FOOD Train is a three-day weekend getaway that is a key component of Orange Food Week - a longstanding and popular event for food and wine lovers, that takes place annually in the Orange region of NSW. 

The trip starts from Sydney early Friday morning, with breakfast served on board, alighting in Milthorpe. Further transfers are by coach.

The weekend is hosted by local foodies and showcases some of the region's best food and wine experiences and includes tickets to FOOD Week's most sought-after event, Forage. The trip includes exclusive local tours, selected FOOD Week events, and dining at some of the region's best restaurants and wineries. A detailed final itinerary is being developed and will be available in due course.

The cost is $1590 per person twin share and $1770 per person single.

There is an upper limit of thirty persons for our Probus group.  As the event is very popular, and places are being offered to us ahead of the general public, we are required to confirm bookings by the end of this September.  Orange Food Week requires a 20% deposit by then.

At this point of time, if you are able, please let us know whether you (alone or with a guest) intend to participate. We can then hold a place for you, and it gives us an opportunity to liaise with Orange Food Train regarding probable eventual numbers.

Inclusions: 

• Return train ticket in reserved carriage from Sydney to Orange, starting out early Friday morning from Central Station, with the option to upgrade to a flight home
• 2 Nights’ accommodation (twin share or single) at Quest Orange
• Bus transfers between events and trains
• Full day FORAGE experience on Sat 28 March
• Breakfast at the Sunday Producers Market and Brunch on Sunday, the official closing event of FOOD Week
• All meals across the three days

Details concerning the upcoming and past FOOD Week events can be found on the website:  https://orangefoodweek.com.au/