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Southern Highlands & Illawarra

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Information Guide

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017

A Festive Spectacular by the

Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra

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Robertson Antiques Fair Illawarra Folk Festival Iris Country Fair Gallery on Track Exhibition Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Show

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Welcome to the Southern Highlands Inside this issue

Macarthur Region 10 Wollondilly/Picton 14 Mittagong/Bowral, Moss Vale/Bundanoon 16 Berrima 20 Handmade in the Highlands 22 Cellar Doors 23 Antiques & Collectables 24 Map 25 Robertson 26 What's On 28 Markets 29

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& Surrounds From the Editor

We have an outstanding array of festivals and events for you to enjoy in the lead-up and into the New Year.

Visit Gallery on Track Gallery in Goulburn to enjoy the work of local artistians and artists in yet another brilliant exhibition and display. Put the Iris Country Fair, set in the beautiful grounds of Frensham, Mittagong, in your calendar for November. This event is held once every five years and offers fun, food, craft and shopping, with something to appeal to everyone!

Also in November, The Southern Highlands will showcase the region with an 'Outdoor Recreation & Adventure' Show.

Contributors will offer camping equipment, 4wd accessories, caravans, campers and motorhomes, boating and fishing displays, motorcycles, mountain bikes and travel displays.

If you have an interest in antiques, be sure to attend the annual Antique Fair in Robertson when Sydney and regional dealers provide a stunning display of antique jewellery, silver ware, glass, linen and furniture for sale.

In the northern Illawarra township of Bulli, in January 2018, the Illawarra Folk Club will hold its annual, award winning, Folk Festival. The event will offer an eclectic mix of music from a variety of cultures and styles.

Finally, we have a very special event for those lovers of fine music. The Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra will hold a musical, 'Festive Spectacular' which will feature a work by early Australian composer, Alfred Hill, as well as Tchaikovsky and more!

Seasons Greetings from the team at iMag!

Linda

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Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Show returns to the Southern Highlands The Southern Highlands Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Show returns to Moss Vale Showground from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 November. The exciting annual event showcases a huge variety of outdoor recreation products, services and activities from over 150 exhibitors.

From global expedition vehicles, motorhomes, caravans and campers, camping and outdoors equipment, 4WD's and 4WD accessories to boating and fishing, travel and touring, aviation exhibits, electric bikes, metal detecting, motorcycles, kids adventure activities and special attractions, there will be something for everyone.

Event organiser Wayne Boatwright said “Outdoor recreation means different things to different people so we have the widest possible range of exhibits and attractions at the show for people of all ages. The huge Shimano

Reef Science fishing display is just one of the great entertainment attractions. There will even be spectacular rocket-powered Jet-Pack flying displays.

“There are over $10,000 worth of prizes to be won at the show and free magazine subscriptions for people who purchase their tickets online” he added.

More information about the show including ticket and prize information, as well as a full list of exhibits and attractions can be found at www.adventureshow.com.au

Country Flair at the Iris Country Fair – Mittagong, Saturday 18 November 9-4pm

Dubbed the Mini Royal Easter Show, the Iris Country Fair, set in the beautiful grounds of Frensham, Mittagong, is only held once every five years and offers fun, food and shopping with something to appeal to everyone!

Volunteers have been sewing, collecting goods, baking cakes and making jam for months in advance to stock the school stalls with their homemade delights.

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Additionally there are over 70 professional stallholders offering eclectic and interesting items for gifts – just in time for Christmas! - or for the home. You can also fossick in the Flea Market and rummage in the Trash ‘n Treasure for an opportunity to find a fabulous deal in clothing, furniture or bric a brac.

Carnival rides, camel and pony rides, giant slide, reptile show, dodgem cars and much more will keep the young ones entertained.

Check out the Second-hand Equestrian or Second-hand Book/DVD stalls or for the green thumbs, the Plant Stall … and the quirky Garden Art area with some unique sculpture.

All this plus a variety of mouth-watering eating and drinking options and entertainment provided by Frensham and Gib Gate students.

Frensham, Range Rd Mittagong!

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World class museum • Guided Tours • Rare & significant objects • Listen to player audios • Additional activities in the school holidays Closed Christmas Day

FREE Bradman Centre App from iTunes or Google Play

Check Website for more details

St Jude St, Bowral NSW 2576 | Ph 02 4862 1247 email: info@bradman.com.au www.bradman.com.au

ICONS HEAD TO BULLI for the 33rd Illawarra Folk Festival it family friendly while the festival is preceded by two days of Folk School where participants can pick up on the rudiments of musicianship and stagecraft.

Eric Bogle

Folk Icons Eric Bogle and Irish Nightingale Eleanor McEvoy head a Stellar Lineup of Local, Australian and International Artists at this year's 33rd Illawarra Folk Festival held at Slacky Flat Bulli over 4 days- (18th-21st January 2018).

With 150 acts, 10 venues and 500 concerts the Festival is the largest Folk Event in the State. It still however maintains its laid back informal atmosphere with lots of participation in the poetry, music and dance sessions, youth concerts, blackboards, singing and Yarn Spinning. A full programme for the kids makes 8 www.monthlyimag.com.au

And if you want to leave the car at home Saturday and Sunday sees two ‘Music Trains’ travel down from Sydney with musicians joining them at Waterfall for the trip to Bulli.

Everyone is a ‘big name’ but it is worth mentioning; Breaking Trad (Ireland),, Kevin Welch (USA), Oi Dipnoi (Italy), The Beez (Germany), The Balkan Elvis (Mikelangelo), Cass Eager, Darren Coggan, Taiko no Wa, and The Go Set. Be prepared to be spoiled for choice.

Lots of exotic food stalls to look after the inner person.

For bookings and more information go to www.illawarrafolkfestival.com.au or Ph 1300887034

Explore it all in

Macarthur

this Summer

Festival of Fisher’s Ghost 2 - 4 November 3 - 5 November 4 November 4 November 4 November 5 November 10-12 November 10 November 11 November 12 November Until 14 December

Rising Waters Interactive Horror Experience Fisher’s Carnival Fisher’s Gig Fisher’s Street Fair Fisher’s Twilight Street Parade Fisher’s Kids Fisher’s Carnival Fisher’s Flicks Fisher’s Extreme Showcase Fisher’s Ghost Fun Run Fisher’s Ghost Art Award

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Christmas in Narellan Light Up Camden Carols at Campbelltown Stadium Carols in the Australian Botanic Garden New Year’s Eve at Koshigaya Park

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Things to See & Do

Macarthur

Campbelltown Arts Centre Japanese Gardens Botanic Garden Boutique shopping & markets Macarthur Square shopping.

Horse riding, Laser Skirmish Joy flights, Hot Air Ballooning & Skydiving

Macarthur celebrates summer with the popular Festival of Fisher’s Ghost.

MACARTHUR VISITOR CENTRES CAMDEN ‘John Oxley Cottage’ Camden Valley Way, Elderslie Ph. 4658 1370 CAMPBELLTOWN ‘Quondong Cottage’ 15 Old Menangle Rd, Campbelltown Ph. 4645 4921 www.macarthur.com.au /visitmacarthur @macarthurnsw 10 www.monthlyimag.com.au

Campbelltown & Camden

Jump into summer in Macarthur with the long running Festival of Fisher’s Ghost. Now in its 62nd year the festival runs from 3 - 12 November and is a staple in the Macarthur events calendar with a range of activities and events to suit everyone.

The festival kicks off with the Fisher’s Ghost Street Fair on 4 November, featuring a range of stalls selling tasty food, show bags, handmade jewellery, fashion and much more. Mawson Park and Queen St will be a hive of activity with family friendly entertainment and activities.

The revamped Fisher’s Ghost

Twilight Street Parade follows the Fair with the theme ‘bringing back old school’, so don your best disco shoes, lace up your roller skates, turn up the boom box and get involved on 4 November at 6.30pm.

Fisher’s Ghost would not be complete without the ever popular Fisher’s Ghost Carnival. Enjoy all the thrills of the carnival when it returns to Bradbury Oval on 3 – 5 November and 10 – 12 November.

The Festival of Fisher’s Ghost has something for everyone, from the Fisher’s Ghost Art Award through to Fisher’s Extreme Showcase, and fireworks will light the sky at 9pm, 4 and 11 November.

For more information on the Festival of Fisher’s Ghost visit

www.fishersghost.com.au Other events during the festival include:

The Original Country Market COBBITTY VILLAGE

MARKETS

First Saturday of each month (Except January and February)

8am-1pm BBQ and devonshire teas available

100 Stalls Fisher’s Ghost Art Award Exhibition: 28 October – 14 December Campbelltown Arts Centre, Art Gallery Rd, Campbelltown. The Fisher’s Ghost Art Award includes works from a range of artistic ......

Cobbitty Public School grounds Cobbitty Road, Cobbitty

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Play..relax..be entertained!

ROCK & ROLL & SWING CLASSES: Monday 7-9pm LINE DANCING: Tuesday 11.30am Beginners -

Camden RSL 23 CAWDOR RD, CAMDEN

11.30-12.30 (18 yrs & over $3) TRIVIA: Wednesday 7.30pm Lots of fun and prizes, teams of two or more.

CLUB BINGO: Fantastic prizes & raffles.

Thursday 10.45am LIVE BANDS: Saturday 8.00pm - Free entry MEAT MARKET: Friday 5pm , drawn at 6.30pm.

Includes LUCKY MEMBERS DRAW LTPS/16/06055 ENTERTAINMENT: in the Ken Bond Lounge Friday 8.00pm Party Bands.

RAFFLES: Sunday - Fill the fridge! Stock the Pantry!

Tickets 5pm. Drawn 6.30pm. Includes Lucky Members Draw. LTPS/14/05990

DOWN MEMORY LANE: Sunday night entertainment from 5.30pm

(adjacent to Coles)

Membership: now open - $5.50 incl GST

Ph: 4655 8705

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disciplines and has been awarded to some of Australia’s respected contemporary artists.

Rising Waters Interactive Horror Experience 2 – 4 November, 7.30pm – 11pm Be immersed in this interactive performance as you become a part of the story, move around the secret location re-imagined as rising waters to encounter frightening characters and strange situations.

Fisher’s Gig 4 November, 2pm – 9pm Bradbury Oval, Bradbury. Each year Fisher’s Gig features an exciting line-up of Australian musicians.

Fisher’s Kids 5 November, 10am – 2pm. Campbelltown Arts Centre, Art Gallery Rd, Campbelltown.

Fisher’s Kids is a free event, jam packed with unforgettable hands-on fun, designed to allow children and their families to play, create and collaborate with imagination.

Fisher’s Flicks 10 November, 7.30pm – 12pm. Bradbury Oval, Bradbury. A ghoulish night of ghosts, zombies and paranormal characters at Fisher’s Flicks free outdoor cinema!

Fisher’s Extreme Showcase 11 November, 3.30pm – 5.30pm. St Helen’s Park, Skate Park. Fisher’s Extreme Showcase gives young people the opportunity to showcase their talents in skate, scooter and BMX. Free BBQ, music and giveaways.

Campbelltown Investigative Ghost Tour 11 November, 6.30pm – 10pm. Join experienced paranormal guides Jen and Jeanette on this exciting tour and experience Campbelltown’s haunted spots.

Fisher’s Ghost Fun Run 12 November, 8am gun start. Grounds of Western Sydney University and TAFE NSW Campus at Campbelltown. The Fun Run is a chance to get active in Campbelltown.

Casual dining @

Melaleuca House Relax before or after exploring The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan Weekend Breakfast, Burgers, Pastas, Salads and Great Coffee

Open Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday-Sunday, 8am-4pm

Evenings available for Wedding Receptions and Private Parties

Ph: (02)4648 3318

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Things to See & Do Villages; Appin, Bargo, Warragamba, Thirlmere, Menangle & The Oaks.

Dams; Nepean, Cataract, Cordeaux, Avon & Warragamba Dams Burragorang Lookout, breathtaking views.

Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, native animals, plant nursery, picnic facilities and gift shop.

Wollondilly Heritage Centre & Museum. Five buildings of historical displays of Wollondilly & The Burragorang Valley Trainworks, locomotives and carriages as well as memorabilia on display.

VISITOR INFORMATION Old Post Office, Argyle St, Picton Ph: 4677 8313

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Wollondilly

Picton, Appin, Thirlmere views of the Burragorang Wollondilly is situated Valley, the waters of which are on the south western outskirts dammed by Warragamba Dam of Sydney and at the foothills or picnic and BBQ at the Avon, of the Southern Highlands. It Cordeaux or Nepean Dams. is surrounded by spectacular, natural beauty and rural Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, set in pastures in an area that relies 200 acres of bushland, is a on dairying and mixed farming. National Trust (NSW) property.

There are native animals, a In the heart of Wollondilly is the town of Picton. This historic native plant nursery, picnic tables and a Gift Shop. village was originally called Stonequarry and was in fact a Trainworks in Thirlmere is a private town in the early 19C. magical place to visit. Over 40 It has a number of notable locomotives and 80 carriages historic sites; Vault Hill, the old are on display as well as courthouse, built in 1864, a memorabilia and a heritageVictorian classical stone post listed 1880's railway station. office with an impressive clock •Unique, Boutique & tower, dating homegrown items •Over 40 stalls from 1892, •Farm fresh produce the CBC Bank •Great range of gourmet food products built in 1885, St •Devonshire Tea, freshly baked cakes & biscuits Mark’s Anglican •Espresso coffee & Church, and sausage sizzle It’s a lovely day out!

•Live music by talented Larkin Cottage. local professionals First Sunday of the Month Whilst in the •Free to enter Wollondilly Shire Hall, Picton •Plenty of parking region take in Ph: 0449 851 676 •Indoor seating & dining the breathtaking www.facebook.com/PictonMarkets

Summer IN WOLLONDILLY

Wollondilly Shire Council is pleased to launch it’s new tourism website www.visitwollondilly.com.au The website showcases the unique offerings of Wollondilly Shire from the Adventurer, the Collector, the Indulger and the Historian. Browse this informative site to choose your next adventure.

The Wollondilly Visitor Information Centre is located in the Shire Hall, 42 Menangle Street, Picton (adjacent to the Council Administration Building) and is open 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Staff can be contacted on 4677 8313 or email tourism@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au Find out more www.visitwollondilly.com.au tourism@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au | 4677 8313

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Things to See & Do MITTAGONG; Lake Alexandra, shopping centre, theatre, Information Centre and historic buildings.

BOWRAL; unique shopping precinct. Home of the International Cricket Hall of Fame Bradman.

MOSS VALE; Historic buildings; Railway Station, Court House and Post Office, Leighton Gardens.

BUNDANOON; Morton National Park, Glow Worm Glen, bushwalking and bike riding in a gorgeous village setting.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Destination Southern Highlands 62 - 70 Main St, Mittagong Ph: 1300 657 559 www.southern-highlands. com.au 16 www.monthlyimag.com.au www.monthlyimag.com.au 16

Mittagong, Bowral Moss Vale & Bundano Mittagong - the gateway

to the Southern Highlands.

Mittagong township is rich in history and is known as the gateway to the Southern Highlands. The town has a number of stunning heritage buildings, art galleries, antique and craft shops. It is a great place to search for that special antique or book and enjoy good food and wine. There are hotels, cafes, restaurants, and take-aways. The RSL offers dining, entertainment, large gaming areas and even accommodation.

Bowral - home to the International Cricket Hall of Fame. Bowral is a most delightful country town situated in a valley at the foot of Mt.Gibraltar. Due to the high altitude of the Southern Highlands, the town enjoys gorgeous autumns as exotic European trees and shrubs change their colour.

The shopping precinct in Bowral has an atmosphere like that of few other country towns as it offers an eclectic variety of boutiques, bookstores, antique and craft shops, restaurants and cafes.

A highlight for cricket fans is the International Cricket Hall of Fame. Outdoor sports include golf at one of the town’s excellent courses.

Moss Vale is central to

Southern Highland townships and villages and to Highland attractions.

The town retains an atmosphere and charm of yesteryear due to an effort to preserve and restore old public buildings and private homes.

Some buildings date to the 1860s - 1890s, the Old Post Office, the Moss Vale Hotel, Court House and the historic Railway Station are fine examples of 19C architecture.

oon The Moss Vale area was once occupied by the Gundangara people, though they had disappeared by the 1870s, partly due to the loss of their hunting land to European settlers.

Moss Vale has a large part of the local Industry as well it is a minor centre for agriculture. Many light and medium industries are found in and around Moss Vale.

Bundanoon retains many of its early 20C buildings and has a heritage charm about it. The town has its share of interesting craft shops, art galleries, cafes, restaurants, nurseries and picnic areas.

You can hire a bike, walk through nearby Morton National Park, enjoy picnic spots, native flowers and birds and see kangaroos and wallabies at dusk on the edge of town. Take a walk to "Glow Worm Glen" and discover how the Glow Worms live and glow.

The area is a bushwalkers paradise with fourteen suggested walks; most have vantage points with spectacular views across the valleys. Probably the most visited lookout is the one overlooking the Grand Canyon 3km from the town centre.

WILLIAMS QUALITY MEATS Bacon, Ham & Prosciutto. Beef, Lamb, Pork & Poultry. Crocodile & Game meats. Marinated Meat, Poussin, Quail & Rabbit.

Smallgoods, Smoked Items. Veal, Venison & Yearlings.

Open 6 days a week

Crn Main & Alice Sts Mittagong.

Ph: 4871 2649

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ROUNDABOUT THE HOUSE Pavers, retaining walls, pergolas, garden sheds, gates, arbours, cubbys, fencing, dove cotes & lots more.

Indoor Play and Cafe Open 6 days Tuesday - Sunday School Holiday Activities available

OPEN 7 DAYS

Unit 1/227 Old Hume Hwy, Mittagong

96 Bowral Rd, Mittagong

www.neenysplayhouse.com.au

Ph: 4872 2866 Fax: 48722867

The Pines Pastoral Retreat, Relax and Refresh

6 historic cottages set in 700 acres of rural quietness and privacy - self catering. Stroll around the rolling hills and valleys of the farm. www.thepinespastoral.com.au E: cottages@thepinespastoral.com.au Ph: 02 4868 3523 Mob: 0418 200 138

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( just south of the Mittagong Marketplace)

Ph: 02 4871 3750

PIONEER FLASK CELLARS When visiting Bundanoon, come and visit the friendly staff at Pioneer Flask Cellars and choose from a range of Beer, Wine and Spirits (including locally produced Beer and Wine).

OPEN: Mon/Sat 10am - 7pm Sun & Pub Hols 10am - 4pm

13 Railway Parade,Bundanoon

Ph: 4883 7314

2017 concert series John Williams Star Wars Medley Alfred Hill The Call of a Bird Grieg Peer Gynt Suite No.1

SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER 7:30PM SUNDAY 3 DECEMBER 2:30PM Memorial Hall Bendooley Street, Bowral

Tchaikovsky Nutcracker Suite Leroy Anderson A Christmas Festival Conductors Dr Allan Stiles & Jillian Bridge Tickets Adults $35 Concessions/ Students $30 Children under 15 free Online: trybooking.com/321170 • www.shso.org.au In Store: Destination Southern Highlands, Mittagong Ph: 1300 657 559 • Ten Thousand Paces, Springetts’ Arcade, Bowral • Some tickets available at the door.

For More Information Visit www.shso.org.au or call 0416 380 567

A Festive Spectacular!

THE SHSO reserves the right to amend the advertised repertoire.

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Historic Berrima

Berrima Bakehouse Motel

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME....

17-19 Old Hume Hwy, Berrima info@berrimamotel.com.au www.berrimamotel.com.au

Ph: 4877 1381 Est 1834

Surveyor General Inn Australia's oldest, continuous licenced Inn Lunch & dinner, great local wines & a wide choice of draught beer.

Open 7 days.

Mon-Sat till midnight, Sun 11am-10pm Accommodation & history!

Old Hume Hwy, Berrima

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The Magpie Cafe • breakfast • lunch. BYO.

OPEN 7 DAYS

Home-made cakes, scones jam & cream.

Old Hume Hwy, Berrima

Ph: 4877 2008

www.thebaytreegallery.com.au

BROWN SHUTTER.

The Bay Tree Gallery

For that unique gift that really counts.

Local Artwork and a large range of quality gifts and fashion accessories

Hume Hwy, Berrima The white shop @ the top.

Open 7 Days.

Ph: 02 4877 1211

info@thebaytreegallery.com.au 116 Old Hume Highway Berrima

Open 7 Days 9am till 5pm

Ph: 02 4877 1333

Two Skinny Cooks -

LARDER DOOR

Restaurant quality take-home meals, condiments & desserts. Hand-made pies, sausage rolls & pastries.

Taste test our famous Portuguese tarts.

Coffee by Rush Roasting Co.

Open Wed - Sun 9.30 - 4pm THE AUSTRALIAN ALPACA CENTRE 1 Market Place Berrima www.twoskinnycooks.com.au Ph: 0417223126 or 0408448225

BERRIMA NAMEPLATES Cast Aluminium Home & Property Names Made To Order

Ph or Email for brochure

02 4877 1536

orders@berrimanameplates.com.au or visit our showroom Shop 3, Mrs Oldbucks Cnr, Berrima

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Handmade in the

Highlands BERRIMA VILLAGE POTTERY & HOME Inspired & expertly crafted Tableware, homewares, furniture & home decor, both locally made and globally sourced.

Open: 7 days 10 – 5pm Cnr Old Hume Highway & Wingecarribee St. Berrima

Ph: 02 48771953 or 0412271385 HIGHLANDS HANDMADE GIFT SHOP Locally made Arts and Crafts from 200+ Makers and 5000 + items. Unique Highlands hand made treasures and gifts galore.

Mon-Fri: 10-4pm Sat: 10-2pm 374 Argyle St. Moss Vale. (Opposite park). www.highlandshandmade.com.au

Ph 02-4869-3698

Custom-made curtains, roman binds, roller blinds •Soft furnishing fabrics, curtain hardware •Pre-loved curtain renovations •Free Measure & Quotes Sydney-Canberra, Shoalhaven, Illawarra & the Southern Highlands

466 Argyle Street. Moss Vale

www.foxfabrics.com.au

Ph: 02 4868 3830

VICTORIA HOUSE

NEEDLECRAFT

Beautiful needlecraft to make, wear and decorate your home.

Open: 7 days 9am-5pm 49 Main Street, Mittagong www.victoriahouseneedlecraft.com.au Ph: 02 4871 1682

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Cellar Doors

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RESTAURANT

TERTINI WINES

HHHHH 2016/17 James Halliday Wine Companion Best Cellar Door Award from Gourmet Traveller Magazine

Lot 5 Kells Creek Rd, Mittagong (off Wombeyan Caves Road).

Open 7 days, 10.00am – 5pm Other times by app.

Groups bookings welcome.

CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS HHHHH Star Cellar Door Gourmet Traveller Wine 2016 252 Centennial Road Bowral 2576 Cellar Door Open 10am-5pm Daily

Phone (02) 4878 5213 E:sales@tertiniwines.com.au

www.tertiniwines.com.au

Ph: 02 4861 8722 Ph: 02 4861 8701 – Restaurant Enquiries admin@centennial.net.au www.centennial.net.au

Tertini Wines is one of the most awarded wine producers in the Southern Highlands. Our wines have excellent fruit characters arising from the long, slow ripening period and our cropping practices. All our estate fruit is handpicked and hand pruned. Savour our award-winning Arneis (one of the rarest wines in the world), Riesling, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay while enjoying some old fashioned hospitality.

Centennial Vineyards and Restaurant are situated in a breathtaking vineyard setting just 3 minutes drive west from Bowral. The emphasis is on quality food and wine. Visit our cellar door and taste from our multiaward winning wines then have lunch overlooking the vineyards. As the Highlands’ most awarded producer of quality wines, we currently have 30 wines available for tasting with something to tempt everyone’s palate.

JOADJA ESTATE

MOUNT ASHBY ESTATE

Cnr Greenhills & Joadja Rds, Berrima Open 5 Days: Weekends 10-5pm Weekdays 12-5pm

128 Nowra Road Moss Vale 2577 Sally Beresford & Chris Harvey

(Closed Tues & Wed)

Ph: 02 4878 5236 E: greatwine@joadjaestate.com.au www.joadjaestate.com.au

Experience the oldest winery and vineyard in the Southern Highlands with handcrafted single vineyard wines and a relaxing country outlook

Open Thurs - Sun & pub hols 10 - 5pm

Ph: 02 4869 4792

www.mountashby.com.au

Indulge in a golden moment at Mount Ashby Estate Winery. Our Cellar Door and” La Pallette” Cafe are open Thursday to Sunday 11 am to 5 pm or by appointment. Enjoy award winning wines, local produce amongst Sally Beresford Antiques and French Farmhouse Tables.

Situated 50 metres from the corner of Nowra and Yarrawa Roads Moss Vale

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Gallery On Track In Goulburn –

Exhibitions for November/December/January

Gallery on Track’s November Exhibition, on display 5 - 26 November, will be a lot of fun!!

Titled “HOME”, it will feature a large number of small wooden homes - all the same size - which have been decorated in a wide manner of ways by talented Gallery on Track members.

Other than being required to use the same base wooden home, there are no “rules” for this creative adventure, so the results will be varied and no doubt amazing! Many of the “homes” will be available for sale.

The Exhibition spanning the December/ January 2018 period at the Gallery will feature

works by participants in the many exciting workshops and classes run during the 2017 year at Gallery on Track.

The exhibited items will include paintings, felted wearable and decorative items and works showing the many printmaking techniques - drypoint, linocuts, mono prints and collagraphs. The Exhibition opens at 1.00pm on 3 December and will run until 28 January 2018.

In addition to these interesting and creative Exhibitions, Gallery on Track is the go-to place for a wide range of fantastic presents, all created by our members! Make your Christmas shopping a pleasure this year and visit us for amazing choice and value.

Gallery hours: 10am – 4pm Wed – Sun Blackshaw Rd, Goulburn Phone: 4822 7889 www.galleryontrack.org Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Antiques &

Collectables

① THE EVERYTHING STORE

The more you look, the more you find!

② ROBERTSON RECOLLECTIONS

Collectables & things of interest.

Open 6 days, 10-5pm. (Closed Wed) 26 Hoddle St, Robertson. Ph: 4885 1080

Open 10.30-5pm (Closed Tues & Wed)

7404 Illawarra Hwy, Sutton Forest

Ph: 0402 839 195

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Macarthur, Wollondilly, the Southern Highlands, Goulburn & the Illawarra

Things to See & Do Visit spectacular Fitzroy Falls; boardwalks, wildlife, birdlife, Cafe & Information Centre Robertson Heritage Railway Station & Gardens; beautiful gardens in a heritage setting.

Belmore & Carrington Falls; swimming holes and spectacular falls.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Destination Southern Highlands 62 - 70 Main St, Mittagong Ph: 1300 657 559 www.southern-highlands. com.au

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Robertson

the green heart of the Highlands

Antiques in Robertson Village 18 & 19 November

The 18th and 19th November 2017 will again see the School of Arts Hall at Robertson transformed into an impressive showcase of antiques when dealers from all around the country combine for the Ninth Annual Robertson Antiques and Collectables Fair.

Traditionally, the aim of a fair is to cater for all tastes and incomes, from the smallest thimble to a grand Victorian chest. Prices are competitive and the range of items for sale is enormous, enabling customers to view many different dealers all together under one roof, instead of travelling to many different establishments.

Georgian and Victorian jewellery, English and European porcelain, silver, glass, linen, lamps, collectables

and furniture, both rustic and traditional will be displayed with great care and pride, the dealers themselves endeavouring to supply as much information as possible to help the collector.

The Robertson Antiques Fair will be a bonanza for the village with a great number of tourists visiting the fair and also visiting many local attractions such as our three local waterfalls, the Illawarra Fly treetop walk, the Robertson Heritage Railway Station Gallery , the Village Woodworks that also incorporates the Robertson Guild art and craft display and the Old Cheese Factory Complex.

After your visit to the Antiques Fair there is still plenty to do in the village such as browsing through the many shops

selling antiques, arts and crafts, paintings, books, foodstuffs and local produce. Also why not visit one of the many cafes for morning / afternoon tea or lunch.

Events like the fair are important to the School of Arts Committee who rely on income from these functions to maintain the hall. During the fair the ladies from the hall committee will be serving light lunches and morning/ afternoon teas.

The Robertson Antiques Fair will be open to the public from 9am until 5pm on Saturday 18 November and from 10am until 4pm on Sunday 19 November. Admission is $8 for adults and includes a lucky door prize ticket.

Accompanied children are free. There is plenty of parking nearby and wheelchair access into the hall.

The Robertson School of Arts is situated on the Illawarra Highway at Robertson, right in the centre of the village.

For further information please call Mick Dalton on mobile 0428 446 534.

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ANTIQUES

FINE CHINA & GLASS CURIOS, FURNITURE, COLLECTABLES, BOOKS, ART

ROBERTSON RECOLLECTIONS OPEN 5 DAYS (CLOSED TUE, WED) 9.30 - 5.00 26 HODDLE ST ROBERTSON - 02 4885 2521

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What's On

November /December/January HTG PRESENTS: THE ODD COUPLE Opening-10 November Mittagong Playhouse.

Following the success of ‘The Vicar of Dibley’, HTG will present their next exciting production, the female version of Neil Simon’s timeless comedy, ‘The Odd Couple’. Ph: 48712888 www.htg.org.au GALLERY ON TRACK’S EXHIBITIONS Blackshaw Rd, Goulburn. 5 - 26 November: a large number of small wooden homes which have been decorated in a wide manner of ways by talented Gallery on Track members.

3 December - 28 January, 2018: works by participants in exciting workshops and classes run during the 2017 year. Paintings, felted wearable and decorative items and works showing the many printmaking techniques - drypoint, linocuts, mono prints and collagraphs. Ph: 4822 7889 www.galleryontrack.org OUTDOOR RECREACTION & ADVENTURE SHOW 10 - 12 November. Moss Vale Showground. This event showcases a huge variety of outdoor recreation products, services and activities from over 150 exhibitors. Global expedition vehicles, motorhomes, caravans and campers, camping and outdoors equipment, 4WD's and 4WD accessories to boating and fishing, travel and touring, aviation exhibits, electric bikes, metal detecting, motorcycles and more. www.adventureshow.com.au COUNTRY FLAIR AT THE IRIS COUNTRY FAIR 18 November. Frensham, Range Rd, 28 28 www.monthlyimag.com.au www.monthlyimag.com.au

Mittagong. Trash ‘n Treasure, carnival rides, camel and pony rides, giant slide, reptile show, dodgem cars and more. Plant Stall and garden art area.

Dining and entertainment. Ph: 4860 2000 www.frensham.nsw.edu.au/iris-country-fair.

ROBERTSON ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES FAIR 18 - 19 NOVEMBER 10am-4pm. Robertson School of Arts, Illawarra Hwy Robertson. The Fair will offer a wide range of quality goods from Sydney and country dealers including furniture, silver, porcelain, jewellery, linen lamps and many other collectables. Ph: 0428 446 534 THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FESTIVE SPECTACULAR. 2 December. 7.30pm. 3 December 2.30pm.

The Memorial Hall, Bendooley St, Bowral.

SHSO’s final concert series for 2017. Australian and American composers also bring special delights to the program with Alfred Hill’s The Call of the Bird and, as a harbinger of the festive season which will soon be upon us, the SHSO is delighted to present Leroy Anderson’s A Christmas Festival.

Enquiries: 0416380567 ILLAWARRA FOLK FESTIVAL 18-21 January 2018. Bulli Showground, Bulli (Wollongong). Four days of folk, world, roots, bluegrass, gypsy and Celtic music, as well as poetry, comedy and dance. Celebrating 33 years of presenting live music. 500 concerts. 10 venues.

145 acts. Ph: 1300 887 034 www.illawarrafolkfestival.com.au

Market Guide COBBITTY MARKET

1st Saturday (except Jan & Feb) 8-1pm. Cobbitty Public School, Cobbitty. Stalls, BBQ & devonshire teas available. Ph: 0438 512 728

EXETER VILLAGE MARKET

1st Saturday 9am-2pm. In the hall and surrounding grounds. A great local market with a pop up café in the hall, variety of stalls, local fresh produce and plants.

Ph: 0409 152 022 www.exetervillagemarket.com

LILAC CITY COUNTRY MARKET

1st Saturday (except Jan) 9-2pm Goulburn Public School – Bourke Street, Goulburn. Local art, craft & produce, planta, bric-a-brac & cakes. Activities for kids.

Ph: 4821 1839

BRONZEWING MARKETS 2nd Saturday (except Jan) 8:30am to 1:30pm Uniting Church Thirlmere Way, Tahmoor. A great local market selling crafts as well as plants. Ph: 4681 8627

PARKSIDE COMMUNITY MARKETS GOULBURN 2nd Saturday 8.30am - 1.30pm. next

to Belmore Park in Montague St, in the heart of Goulburn.With local and regional produce, products and food. Run by Rotary. Ph: 0477 258 006. Facebook: goulburnrotarymarkets

CAMDEN FRESH PRODUCE MARKET

Weekly on Saturdays. 7 – 12 noon. Fresh local produce, gourmet food, plants, flowers, coffee and cakes. Camden Town Farm. Cnr Exeter and John Sts. Ph: 0477 224 881 www.camdenproducemarket.com.au

CREATIVE TRADERS MARKETS AT PICTON

1st Sunday 9.00am – 2.00pm except January. Variety of stalls, local produce direct from the farmer, local craft.

Wollondilly Shire Hall - Menangle St Picton.

Ph: 0449 851 676

ROBERTSON MARKET

2nd Sunday (except Jan) 9am -2pm. Lots of stalls.

Good food & refreshments. School of Arts. Hoddle St Robertson. Ph: 0408 238 575 or 0248851381

BUNDANOON MAKERS MARKET

1st & 3rd Sunday (except Jan) 8.30am-2pm.

Bundanoon Hall. Railway Ave. A market for the craftsmith, makers and bakers. Over 40 stalls of gourmet goodies, fresh produce, plants, art and craft.

Ph: 0411 297 963 E: bundanoonmarket@gmail.com

WINDELLAMA COUNTRY MARKETS

Every 3rd Sunday (except Jan) 9am to 1pm Handmade crafts, local produce, honey, plants & brica-brac. Hot food and drinks available.

Windellama Community Hall, Cnr Windellama Rd & Oallen Ford Rd. Ph: 4844 7275. New stallholders welcome. www.windellama.com.au

BERRIMA SCHOOLYARD MARKET

4th Sunday (Feb-Nov) & 2nd Sunday (Dec) 9-2pm Berrima Public School, Oxley Street in Historic Berrima.

Great atmosphere, 50 stalls of unique, quality wares & fresh produce, café, kids entertainment & live music.

Ph: 0488 004 421 www.theschoolyardmarkets.org

COLEDALE SCHOOL MARKETS

4th Sunday (except Dec) 9-4pm. Coledale School.

Ocean location. Hand-made, handgrown products & collectables. Buskers welcome. Ph: 0422 781 920

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WOLLONGONG ART GALLERY Open Tues - Fri, 10am - 5pm.

Weekends 12noon - 4pm Burelli St, Wollongong

Ph: (02) 4227 8500 www.wollongongartgallery.com FB: www.facebook.com wollongongartgallery

EXHIBITIONS -

November/December 2017

Derek Kreckler, Wet Dream (red) (detail), 1978, colour video, digitised from 35mm transparencies, looped. Courtesy of the artist

DEREK KRECKLER Accident & Process until 26 November CLAUDIA CHASELING Silent until 26 November WALKING UPSTREAM Waterways of the Illawarra Brogan Bunt, Lucas Ihlein and Kim Williams 28 October -11 February 2018 WHAT A LIFE! ROCK PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONY MOTT until 28 January POVO ARTS PRESENTS Maree Faulkner; A Retrospective 2 December – 25 January OPERATION ART 5 December - 4 February VISCERAL Paintings from the collection until 26 March

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Michael Johnson, For Masson, 1987-1988, oil on canvas, 231.0 x 183.0 cm (image) Purchased with assistance from the Visual Arts Board of the Australia Council, 1988

What a Life! Rock Photography by Tony Mott is a major retrospective on Australia’s premier rock photographer Tony Mott. The exhibition collectively tells the story of rock n’ roll life in Australia over the last 30 years, including the enormous changes to the live music scene from the 1990s and the impact of digital on the art of rock photography. Organised by the State Library of NSW. On display until 28 January.

Accident & Process, is a major survey of works by leading Australian artist Derek Kreckler. Curated

by Hannah Mathews and toured by PICA the exhibition features photography, video, installation and performance documentation from the 1970s to the present. On display until 26 November.

Claudia Chaseling’s Spatial-Paintings, on display until 26 November, hover between the two and three-dimensional. Focusing on recognisable shapes, text and speech bubbles the work communicates the visual and tangible power of painting.

Walking Upstream, Waterways of the Illawarra incorporates video, photography, works on paper and an array of playful objects as evidence of the important role played by water in the Illawarra region. Artists Brogan Bunt, Lucas Ihlein and Kim Williams invite you to join them as they walk upstream, exploring the social, environmental and suburban fabric of our local creeks. On display until 11 February 2018

Fred Cress, After an Opening, 1988, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 183 x 198cm.

Gift under the Cultural Gifts Program, 2000.

Povo Arts Presents. Maree Faulkner, A Retrospective celebrates the work of Illawarra art legend Maree Faulkner. Her vibrant, complex imagery reflects both personal and collective struggles and is on display 2 December – 25 January Operation Art on display 5 December - 4 February 2018, encourages young people to create artworks for children in hospital. It is an initiative of the Children’s Hospital at Westmead and the Department of Education.

Maree Faulkner, Death Is My Beloved, gouache and ink on paper. Private collection. Photography Bernie Fischer

Visceral on display until 26 March, is a tour de force of paintings from the Wollongong Art Gallery collection, including dark still lifes and strong emotive works, which revere the textural possibilities of paint.

For more details on all programs and events at Wollongong Art Gallery phone 02 4227 8500

What A Life!

Tony Mott, Keith Richards. The Rolling Stones, 1995, Digital Print. 70x 50cm, © Tony Mott.

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